by Kari Chellis
A Letter from McGee
To Mom, my only People Parent,
I am writing to let you know that I have gotten safely to the other side now, and it is SO nice here. I feel better than Ive felt in at least a year, and Ive even made some new friends here. I can run and play in the water by the sand, chase the birds and race through the forest.
The weather is real nice here, and theres plenty of food and water for all of us. There are so many places to play that I can scarcely imagine how Ill find the time to visit them all, but my friends here are taking real care to introduce me around and show me how to have fun again. I was talking to one who even knew one of my siblings before she went over the pretty bridge at the edge of the meadow, when her People Parent Dad came along.
This was very comforting to me, because I knew then that it was true what I had heard....that I will see you again sometime in the future...not too soon, I surely hope....but sometime when its just right for you to come to me. Then we can cross that beautiful Rainbow Bridge together.....to the Pearly Gate at the far side that awaits us both.
Meanwhile, please know that I am really happy here, and Im so very glad that you helped me over the divide, because I feel so much better than I have in a long, long time. I thought youd need to know that now, because maybe youre missing me as much as I am missing you.....
One more thing, my dear People Parent Mom.... Thank you for being my best friend and companion for all these years. Ill always remember the day that you first picked me up and took me home when I was so small. I knew Id been chosen by someone to whom I could devote my entire being and all my love. You are what always kept me going, every single day. You are why I was able to live for so long and give you so much.
You know I will always love you, and I will wait for you. Please dont come too soon, but when you do, Ill be there to jump up and show you the way across the beautiful bridge.....
Always and forever,
McGee