Dear St. Francis,
Today, Scout slipped away from earth and made her way to you at Rainbow Bridge. We know when she stepped across that wisp of time that separates us from those who have gone on, you were there. You watched with loving eyes as she sniffed the heavenly air, looking round at the beauty of the beyond. You smiled as she took her first tentative steps across the fresh spring grass, stopping at your feet to look into your eyes. You reached down and softly stroked her head, bidding her to rest, run, drink the crystal water and romp with the other beloveds in the pasture. We know you told her it would seem but the twinkling of an eye before she beheld her Mom, Penny, walking toward her once more. Time is the friend of all at Rainbow Bridge.
And so once more, please bid the Good Shepherd to send comfort and strength to Penny as she grieves the loss of her best friend, sweet Scout, who fought a most gallant battle.
In His name we ask,
Amen