Rainbow Bridge

Siebel 只有11歲 走得太早也太急促 姊姊說牠是一隻好貓 連可能發生的大筆醫療費用都替我省下了 但是我寧願折損荷包而不是牠的壽命。

看到 Minimi 對著 Siebel 常歇息的空籃哀叫 讓人心酸 她每天還是習慣性的躲在角落吃貓食 不理解 Siebel 已經不會再來搶食了

我雖然長年透過世界展望會助養南美的兒童 但是每天付出心力照顧陪伴牽掛的卻是這隻害羞膽怯的貓兒 寵物和飼主的關係其實是雙向的馴養共生。我給了牠溫飽安適的環境 牠撫慰了我的孤寂 彼此都付出 unconditional love

再多的眼淚 改變不了 Siebel 離去的事實 放下自責 努力遺忘牠斷氣前痛苦的模樣和哀嚎 我只要記得最後一個早晨牠在我臂彎一起沈睡的安寧

獸醫診所寄來一張卡片安慰傷心人 上面寫著如下動人的文字：

Just this side of heaven lies the Rainbow Bridge

When a beloved pet dies, it goes to the Rainbow Bridge. It makes friends with other animals and frolics over rolling hills and peaceful, lush meadows of green.

Our pets do not thirst or hunger. The old and sick are made young once more; the maimed and the ill become healed and strong. They are as healthy and playful as we remember them in days gone by.

Though happy and content, they still miss comeone very special, someone they had to leave behind.

Together, the animals chase and play, but the day comes when a pet will suddenly stop and look into the distance...bright eyes intent, eager body quivering. Suddenly recognizing you, your pet bounds quickly across the green fields and into your embrace. You celebrate in joyous reunion. You will never again separate. Happy tears and kisses are warm and plenty; your hand caress the face you missed. You look once more into the loving eyes of your pet and know you never really parted. You realize that though out of sight, your love had been remembered.

And now, you cross the Rainbow Bridge together

Dear Siebel, until then we'll meet at the Rainbow Bridge


Siebel 小時候的清秀模樣


Minimi 不情願的接納了這個分奪主人注意力的小跟班


但是也很高興多了個一起搗蛋的玩伴


用我的塗鴉思念

Top image: painting by Mimi Vang Olsen