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As the midnight hour approaches on Christmas Eve, a tremendous celebration
begins. If you listen closely you will hear the exuberant sound of
Bridgekids preparing for the remarkable moment that comes but once a year.
Puppies romp through the tall green grass, chasing butterflies and rolling
over and over until fits of giggles bring them to a tumbling stop. The
volume increases as kittens, cats, tigers and lions purr in pure delight
while the wings of snow white doves gently caress the air. The babbling
brook that runs beneath Rainbow Bridge overflows onto the edge of mossy
banks and fins of treasured aquatic life quiver in anticipation of this most
joyous event.

Nestled in the midst of this happy choir of Bridgekids are the littlest
angel tots staring in awe at the majestic Christmas tree adorned with
flowing strands of angel hair. Effervescent, twinkling stars seesaw
elegantly from the sky and land in glorious harmony upon the stoic limbs of
Heaven's most perfect Christmas tree. Swaying to and fro in nearby rocking
chairs are grandmothers, grandfathers, parents, aunts, uncles and loved
ones. The sound of their whispered lullabies permeate the air as they sing
to tiny angel babies resting quietly in their arms. Like magic the clock
approaches midnight and a great stirring is heard in the distance. Each
Bridgekid stops and listens, knowing the time is near, and they choose a
fleecy cloud on which to snuggle. The roar of purrs drops to barely an
audible hum, the babbling brook ripples hypnotically and the flutter of
downy feathered wings fall silent. Heaven's spirited toddlers climb
expectantly upon the laps of angels while babies coo in tranquil unison.

Amidst the warm glow of candlelight, which rises from the earth below, the
arms of the Bridge Keeper envelop the heavens and into the precious hands of
each child and in front of each animal a holy gift is placed. With grand
exuberance the ribbons are removed and left to fly on a tender breeze where
they dissolve into showers of angel dust. As the golden lids of these
heavenly gifts are raised, an amazing aura fills the sky, reaching down to
the very core of the earth. Ascending from each and every box is the
greatest gift of all. Unending, unconditional, all-encompassing love. This
blessed love gently wraps itself around the cherished souls of heaven,
warming their hearts with beacons of radiant light and bringing forth from
angels an exquisite chorus. As the clock strikes midnight the distance
between heaven and earth is vanished. It is at this very moment on Christmas
Eve that the Bridge Keeper, His children, angels and Bridgekids send a
message to their earthly loved ones on the wings of this unbridled love.
Listening carefully with an open heart we will hear the familiar voice of
our own angel whisper softly into our ear their Christmas message

"Let me share with you this love of mine, always and forever. When you need
me know that I am here. I have not left you for I am in your heart where I
belong. Our love is eternal as is the brilliant glow of candlelight which
illuminates the path to the heavens and Rainbow Bridge.

I wait patiently as do you for our inevitable and glorious reunion. I love
you, I love you, I love you."

Author Unknown