Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When our beloved pets die, they journey to this idyllic spot. There are meadows and hills enough for all to frolic freely, and plenty of food, water and sunshine. Each and every animal is warm and comfortable. Those pets who have been ill or aged are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong. Each is just as we remember in our dreams of days and times gone by. Our pets are happy and content at Rainbow Bridge, except for one small thing. Every creature misses someone special whom they've left behind. The animals all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops, and looks into the distance. His or her bright eyes are intent; an eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he or she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, legs going faster and faster. You have been spotted, and you and your special friend come together in joyous reunion. Happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head; and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together. —Author Unknown |
February 2, 1995 - November 11, 2008
Casey was truly a remarkable hunter. In
fact she was the subject of a search
and rescue-her own. When she was
retrieving a duck in a slew by Hwy 14,
she became lost and was gone for over
12 hrs. Friends of ours (they had
Casey's father) got in their airplane and
did an air search while 4 wheelers were
doing the ground pounding. But a
yellow lab in cattails and corn just
seems to blend in and the wind was
muffling any calls that were being
made. She managed to return to the
farm we were hunting from, muddy,
tired but very happy to see us.
Casey had 1 littler of puppies; 7 males.
Like the qualities of a Labrador
Retriever, Casey was very tolerant of
kids and enjoyed being with them. She
was almost 14 years old when cancer
and a stroke took her life. She is
tremendously missed but has left a
wonderful lifetime of memories. She is
now waiting on the other side of the
Rainbow Bridge.
Casey was truly a remarkable hunter. In
fact she was the subject of a search
and rescue-her own. When she was
retrieving a duck in a slew by Hwy 14,
she became lost and was gone for over
12 hrs. Friends of ours (they had
Casey's father) got in their airplane and
did an air search while 4 wheelers were
doing the ground pounding. But a
yellow lab in cattails and corn just
seems to blend in and the wind was
muffling any calls that were being
made. She managed to return to the
farm we were hunting from, muddy,
tired but very happy to see us.
Casey had 1 littler of puppies; 7 males.
Like the qualities of a Labrador
Retriever, Casey was very tolerant of
kids and enjoyed being with them. She
was almost 14 years old when cancer
and a stroke took her life. She is
tremendously missed but has left a
wonderful lifetime of memories. She is
now waiting on the other side of the
Rainbow Bridge.
Mary DeLeeuws's "Casey"
SAR Prayer Dearest Lord; Help us to always be prepared, diligent, alert and strong. Help us train and work our dogs to their highest potential and let us not fail them when we are called to serve. Help us exceed our goals and to serve as a beacon to others. Protect us always, lift us up when we need you the most and walk with us always; keeping us safe. Amen. |
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Casey
| Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose breath excites the restless wave. Please guide the course of those who strive To find the lost, keep them alive. For those whose families wait alone They search for souls to carry home. Oh Christ, the Lord of hill and plain, O'er which our traffic runs amain, By mountain pass or valley low, Wherever Lord our brethren go, Protect them by Thy guarding hand From every peril on the land! Merciful Father protect from harm Those who could not flee before the storm; The sick, the poor, the old, the weak, We pray to thee their souls to keep. Please welcome them with open arms If they should perish in the storm. O Trinity of love and power! Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them whereso'er they go. Thus evermore shall rise to Thee, Glad praise from air, and land, and sea! |
| SAR Hymn - The following hymn are two verses written by David Kenneth Mason; USCG Aux. (2009) and two verses from the U.S. Episcopal Church version 1940 of the hymn "For those in Peril on the Sea". Sandy V. Click here for music. |
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Rest in Peace...
T Special T Bar or "T" Registered Quarter Horse We join Karen Belau in mourning the loss of this gentle horse. T lived to the old age of 31 with the love and care Karen gave him. More of Karen and T's history will be printed here soon. |
..strength by gentleness confined...