We lost our dear BMD Heidi on 11 July, aged 10, and are still missing her dreadfully.
Just before she died our daughter in law emailed from USA to say she had lit a candle for Heidi, which inspired the following - I hope it's of some small comfort to those who have lost a loved companion, as it has been to us.

It starts as a tiny flickering flame.
But that spark lights my life, the glow reaching every corner.
As the flame grows, the light shines out and touches so many.
Sometimes, the flame gutters if a breeze develops, and I have to shield the candle from the wind.

Then one day, the flame is suddenly smaller; the light still shines but as if from a distance.
I look at the flame, and become conscious that it will soon go out; there is nothing I can do to stop it.

I will remember the light long after the flame is gone.

The pain of the parting is a small price to pay for the light.

Our small tribute to her is here- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urlRC4K6iKE

A letter from your pet in heaven
Author Unknown

To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.

It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."

God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years,
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there were some rain.

I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.

There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along
I made somebody smile.

God says: "If you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street
with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind."

"And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."

That was lovely Im sure she is still there to light your way in the darkness, I hope you feel better soon.
Viv

So sorry for your loss, the pain will get easier and you will be able to remember all the good times you shared with Heidi,
Run free at the bridge Heidi xx

run free Heidi,
so sorry for your loss.
xxxxxxxxxxxxx

What a lovely tribute. I am sure that light is shining extra bright at Rainbow Bridge, and it will light your way to her one day. God bless Heid, what a lovely freckly girl you were.

Very sorry to hear about Heidi.
I loved the tribute to her on YouTube, made me cry, really did. She was a beautiful girl, very pretty.
She'll be long in your heart and they do leave a huge empty hole, but think of all the great times you had together and she looks like she was a real character(aren't all Berns?).

Thinking of you at this hard time

(((BIG Berner Hugs to you and your family from me and my bears)))

xx

so sorry for your loss.hugssssssssss

Jonelle

So sorry,a beautiful tribute to your lovely lady,
Run free Heidi .XX