Bart, our gentle Thoroughbred, was laid to rest this February, after a long and painful battle with cancer. He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all who loved him. We dedicate the following poem to his memory.

My Heavenly Home

I lost my pet not long ago
I was in despair and feeling low,
By my bedside, on bended knee,
I asked the Lord why he took my pet from me.
As he brushed away my tears he said:
 
My Sweet Child, shed not a tear,
Your precious pet is in my care.
I have many children, in my Heavenly Home,
Some of them wanted a pet of their own.
 
There were pets on earth,
That were sick and in pain.
So I brought them here
And made them well again.
 
My children groom them everyday.
In lush green pastures they romp and play.
The meals they eat are "fit for a king",
They're not in want for anything.
 
So my child, dont you despair,
Your pet is happy, with the children here.
The children know that they're just "on loan", 
Until your Heavenly Father calls you home.
 
And when I do, you can be sure,
Your pet will greet you at Heaven's door.
And then, at last, you Both will be,
In your Heavenly Home, here with Me

reprinted with permission by the author, Rose Dixon