I was getting so tired and I ached all over.
 Suddenly a feeling of euphoria came over me.
I was floating up high.  When I  looked down I and  saw them 
but they didn't see me.
 They were crying and holding each other.
I started to call to them, when I heard Brandy calling me.
Then I remembered the window and suddenly I was outside.
Brandy ran to me and  rained a bunch of wet doggie kisses on me.
"Brandy cut it out!” I said.
Then I was being lifted up into Running Wolf's arms.
 He held me tightly and told me I was coming with them.
He said,” Do not be afraid my little guy. We will keep you safe until your Mommy and Daddy come."
Then we were ascending the golden stairs through that beautiful glow.
 I looked at Brandy running next to us.
 She looked young and strong-not the sick Brandy I remembered.
They told me I too would be young and strong when we got to the Rainbow Bridge.
Then I asked about Mommy, Robyn  and Daddy.
" How could I leave them when they were crying?

Mommy kissing Spartacus

I have always loved and protected them just as they loved and protected me."
"Running Wolf explained that they would miss me very much,
 but that one day we would all be together again.
They had done everything that they could do to make me well and happy ,
 but I just kept getting sicker.
It was with their blessings that I was set free
 so that I could go towards the light.
There would always be a special place in their hearts for me.
He said that
every time that Mommy lights the candles
the glow will reaffirm their love for me.
It will also renew their promise to join me one day
when they come to that turn in the road
and climb the golden stairs to heaven.
 We all smiled at the thought
that then we would be reunited 
for  forever and one day more.

There now comes a time in Spartacus's life,
When the call to the bridge is loud and clear;
He is so precious and loving, loyal and sweet,
And he knows that the end of the road is near.

He has given years of great joy and happiness,
And he will rest deep in our hearts, for all time;
Such gentleness and protection, with loyalty and love,
Spartacus in his own right, has been truly sublime.

But as we look in his eyes, we can see his needs,
And his message to us in his eyes clearly showed,
"I want to go to the bridge and be healthy again,"
And bask in God's Garden at the end of the road.

I will always remember and look down with love,
And at some future time when your lives are done,
I'll come bounding to you, and greet you with joy,
When new lives together at the bridge have begun.

So please don't fret or worry, as the time draws near,
There is no reason at all for you to carry such a load,
Just recognize dear hearts, that my love is eternal,
As the circle of life closes, at the end of the road....

© Neale (Mack) McGee aka Running Wolf

June, 2005-07

It is with great sorrow that I report the passing of

Running Wolf on August 8, 2005

 

Spartacus and Brittany

Brittany riding on Spartacus