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Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The 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 Rainbow Bridge together....

Author Unknown

Posted By Anonymous on 09/30/2007

My beloved Nvwati. How can it be that four days ago you suddenly left me?
My heart is breaking without you here my precious "Bubbs".
Thank you for sharing so unconditionally your love and companionship for over 10 years.
Your dog sister Mkwaa misses you terribly as well! She looks everywhere for you pacing back and forth into every corner of our home, even out on the balcony.
Sweetheart I guess you knew that saying goodbye to you would have been more than I could bear and so you passed on gently , on to Rainbow Bridge. Just one short block away from the Animal Hospital. The Vet told me that there was nothing anyone could have done to save you. He said you died peacefully and suddenly. Did you feel my love honey? Did you know I would have gladly given my life to save yours?
Know how very much you were loved in life and will be in death until the day I join you.
Love,
Mommy

Posted By waabzy on 10/02/2007

From Kathy (Minnesota)
Nvati, You were a special gift with attitute and beauty. You will always be remembered for your spirit.

Posted By waabzy on 10/02/2007

By: Mkwaa, From: Toronto ON Canada Email: waabzy@rogers.com
Nvwati, I keep looking for you but you aren't here! Mommy took me to the coffee shop this morning and on the way we stopped at the spot you took your last breathe and Mommy put tobacco down for your spirit's journey. I am going to miss you. Thank you sooooooo much for teaching me all the dog things you taught me and I am sorry I was such a pest to you at times bugging you when you just wanted to be left alone. I will miss you terribly big brother. Your dog sister Mkwaa

Posted By waabzy on 10/02/2007

By: Amber (Waabnong Kwe), From: Toronto ON Canada Email: waabzy@rogers.com
Oh my precious bubbs, I can't believe you are gone! You left so suddenly yesterday without warning. Did you know in life how much joy you brought me? Did you know how very precious your butterfly kissies were to me? Did you know that every time someone stopped to admire you, no one was more proud of you than me? Did you know how very much you were loved? Sweetie I felt so powerless. By time I knew you were dying it was too late to do anything. Did you feel my love for you as you passed from this lifetime to the other? Seeing you laying there on that table after your autopsy i just wanted to curl up inside you and to go with you. Mkwaa misses you so very much sweetheart. She keeps looking for you and I dont know how to explain to her you are gone forever. I honestly don't know how we will go on without you but I know we must because this is what you would want. Sweetie I told you a thousand times that you were not supposed to die before me because I didnt think I could bear the loss of you. I know in my heart this was your time and the vet assures me that you died peacefully without pain. I will never get that image of you laying on the sidewalk dying out of my mind. I prayed you could make it one more block to the Animal hospital but it was not meant to be. Did you feel the tremendous amount of love I have for you? Oh baby I miss you so much I can't stop crying over the tremendous loss in my life today. Know how very special you were. Drumming and singing will never be the same without you here to sing along with me. I will miss your attitude so very much. I hope you felt my love as you lay on the slab after your autopsy, I hope you heard my words, felt my love for you. Go now and play with your mom Miko. Wait for me at Rainbow Bridge. I will be there soon and we can catch up. I love you so much Nvwati. Hugs and howls Mommy

Posted By waabzy on 10/02/2007

By: Lynn, From: Toronto Email: ymuir6550@rogers.com
Dear Amber and Mkwaa,

I'm so sorry to hear about Nvwati's death. It is very sad. I know he was loved and cherish by you. He was such a beautiful dog with a great personality who gave you joy every day. He was definitely a momma's boy and didn't like anyone taking mommy's attention away from him. I know for a fact that without Nvwati living through difficult times would have been so much harder for you. He was such a good companion and knew when you needed more love or more motivation to get out of bed and take him for a walk and live life. I hope that will be his legacy.

Take care of yourself and Mkwaa.

Hugs,

Lynn

Posted By waabzy on 10/02/2007

By: Eleanor, Skye & Victoria, From: Kingston, Ont Email:
Our hearts ache for you Amber! We remember when we came to the Memorial Service for Missing & Murdered Native Women you went and got Nvwati and brought him over to see us. He sang for us!! We fell in love with him. Rest in Peace Nvwati!

Posted By waabzy on 10/02/2007

By: Ainsley, From: Toronto Email:
Oh Amber, I am so sorry to hear this sister. Nvwati has brought you so much joy and security that you should never think just because he has gone back to Creator, he has stopped loving you or providing you with the continued support you so need. My heart goes out to both you and Mkwaa but unhderstand strong Woman, that Nvwati is still here... just watching from his own field now.

Love always,

Ainsley

Posted By waabzy on 10/02/2007

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	My precious Bubbs. I light this candle today to help guide you to the Spirit World. Have a safe and speedy journey Nvwati. Mommy misses you so very very much!
Posted by Amber O'Hara on 10/01/2007

	Wow! What a beautiful and very special dog. God bless him.
Posted by Terry on 10/01/2007

	Hey big brother! I miss you so much but I am doing my best to be helpful to Mommy as she and I grieve. I wondered what was going on when she left on Friday with you , leaving me home alone. I didn't know I would never see you again! AHoooooooooooooo I miss you so much! Love Mkwaa
Posted by Mkwaa on 10/02/2007

	May this candle make your eyes sparkle brighter so that everyone will know you are there now to lead the choirs. Sing boy, sing!!
Posted by Gloria on 10/02/2007

	May you run free for ever now in the heavens.. with all others who are so dearly missed by thier humans..
Posted by Denny on 10/02/2007

	good morning Bubbs! I am sitting here reading all these beautiful tributes and seeing these candles lit for you and I am missing you so very much! Mkwaa and I went to the Animal Hospital today to pick up the invoice. The lovely Vet who carried you that last long block to the Animal Hospital on Friday was there, and she told me she could see how loved you were, and told me I am not to feel guilty because there was NO WAY I could have known, she reminded me you passed on gently and fast. Mommy was spending a lot of time trying to find a beautiful urn for your ashes when this V et told me that the Crematorium provides each beloved pet with a beautiful urn. I will have to wait and see if its beautiful enough for you I guess. If not, I can still get you one. Your friends will be gathering for a Celebration of your LIfe when we get your ashes. Something tells me its going to be VERY difficult to sing the Travelling Song for you. Mkwaa bless her little heart continues to look for you. You know what a little glutton she is? Well teh Vet gave her a cookiedtoday and she wanted NO part of it. I took her out yesterday and bought her a new pink teddy bear to help ease her grief. She only wants to hang out with your teddy bear! I hope this is ok! Rest sweet baby boy. Mommy loves and misses you more than you can imagine. Hugs Mommy
Posted by Amber on 10/03/2007

	What wonderful memories you have from his life. You can tell he was very special and love surrounded him. He has a beautiful spirit. I know it is difficult when partings happen so suddenly. My heart is heavy for your loss and I send you my strength druing your time of grieving.
Posted by Heather Mik Maq's Mom on 10/03/2007

	Amber, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Cody in December as well. I know he was a blessing and comfort to you in so many ways. It must be very hard to see Mkwaa lost and looking for him. I know you'll comfort each other through this sadness. Best Wishes, Jan
Posted by Janet Davis on 10/07/2007

	Thank you so much for the candle for Adrian, I know you miss Nvwati and one day just like me you will see him again.
Posted by rick on 10/08/2007

	Nvwati, You were a gift to all of us in this world, and I know you will be one in the next! I will surely miss your attitude! You filled our lives with beauty and love! Bless you sweetie! Kathy
Posted by Kathy on 10/08/2007

	I know the sorrow you are feeling....I lost my beloved german shepherd BO unexpectedly on 9/11/07. I still cry for him everyday. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless!
Posted by Jody on 10/08/2007

	Good morning Bubbs! That nice Vet who did your autopsy phoned me today to tell me he took a plaster paw print of you! I can pick it up anytime! I thought that was so sweet of him. Baby boy I miss you soooo very much. Your sister, Mkwaa is grieving so hard!!!! I made her a little deer hide medicine bag and put some of your fur in it so your wolf medicine can help her heal. She proudly wears it on her collar under YOUR bandana!!! I know you wont mind her wearing your bandana, you always told me you were beautiful enough without it on , so I am ok with her wearing it too. Sweet sweet Nvwati. .... I hope you are playing and having fun on Rainbow Bridge. I love you so very very much and you are missed more than words can tell. Hugs Mommy
Posted by Mommy on 10/10/2007

	Oh sweet Bubbs. I just got home from the Animal Hospital. Dr. Pusong created a beautiful memorial for you! He did a plaster imprint of your precious paw and put it in a nice shadow box picture frame along with a little poem and memorial for you! I also picked up your ashes today. They came in a beautiful urn. Your urn is now sitting on top of the fireplace that you loved to lay next to, especially on cold winter days and nights. I ask you to please come to visit Mkwaa because she misses you sooooooooo very much and is sooooooooooooo sad. Thank you sweetie. Hugs Mommy
Posted by Mommy on 10/10/2007

	15 days......... and it feels like 15 years.......... missing you more each day sweet Bubbs. Trying to focus on the happy times we spent together, and there were soooooooooo many of them. Hugs Mommy
Posted by Amber on 10/13/2007

	Good morning Sweetheart. Mkwaa is having a lazy day today, still sleeping. I slept in today too! Every day (several times a day) I stop by and spend a few minutes stroking your urn and smiling at your paw print memorial. I am going to take some pictures of them and put them up here on your Memorial site so others can see them too. Today is one of those kinds of days that you would not be too interested in going outside much in. Its overcast and looks like it is going to rain soon. But when the snow comes you will be constantly on my mind because you so loved the snow! I'm sorry you didn't have one more snowfall left :( Know you are always on my mind and your name is mentioned MANY times a day around here. Love and miss you sooooooooooo very much my precious Bubbs. Hugs Mommy
Posted by Mommy on 10/14/2007

	My new friend... When I saw you cross the bridge I knew you were special. The same angel carried us both there. And I knew we had so much in common even though I'm so small & you're so big. It is the Native connection of our Moms. Both Cherokee & very close to other realms. Rest in the sunset & play under the clouds my brother. We'll wait for our Moms together & greet them with joy. You're a creature of great beauty & strength. You had a special mission in life & now have the rest you deserve. I'll help watch over your family with you. To be as beautiful on the inside as the outside is rare. You are a jewel beyond compare. Your love keeps all around you safe & warm. You are loved Nvwati. Fred Josie Jasper Tammy
Posted by Fred on 10/16/2007

	Its been a few days since I lit a candle for you bubbs so I am doing so today. I have been busy working on things for your Memorial and its going to be so very beautiful. You deserve to have the NICEST memorial and Mommy and Mkwaa is going to make sure it happens this way. I love and miss you so very much my sweet sweet Nvwati. Do you remember Kim and little Alyssa.? Well Alyssa is all grown up now but they both remember when you were first born. Kim said the women drummed and sang Braveheart for you at Drumming Circle this week, in your honour! They will be attending your Memorial and I will be sure to take lots of pictures. Hugs Mommy
Posted by Mommy on 10/19/2007

	Sweetheart, yesterday was a tear jerker for me. Seeing Mkwaa so sad tore my heart apart. She loves you and misses you so much!!!! As do I but I was doing "ok" for several days, finding peace in my memories - special memories that only you and I shared. Please show your sister you are ok so she can be less sad. Thank you Bubbs. Hugs Mommy
Posted by Amber on 10/21/2007

	Good morning my precious Bubbs. I have been busy planning and organizing your Celebration of Life/Memorial Feast this coming Sunday. Many of your friends will be here to help us celebrate your life. I just hope we do you justice. Do you know how very much you are loved and missed? Do you know how much I loved you every single day? Did you feel my love for you as you slipped away. I felt sooooooooo powerless my sweet sweet Nvwati. Hugs and love today and forever. Mommy
Posted by Amber on 10/23/2007

	Good morning Bubbs. Well today your friends will gather to honour you in your Celebration of Life/Memorial Feast. There will be laughter and tears and drumming and singing and food. Mkwaa will attend of course and she will be singing the Travelling Song for you. You are on my mind daily as I hold you very close to my heart. Today we will gather to share stories of you and to honour you. I miss and love you so very much sweetie. Hugs Mommy
Posted by Amber on 10/28/2007

	Good morning my sweet Bubbs. Ok so why wont you let me take any pictures of your urn or memorial? First I lost the camera which I used to take pictures of your Celebration of Life/Memorial on Sunday, then yesterday I got another camera and took about a dozen of your urn,memorial stuff etc and not one of those pictures turned out? Are you trying to tell me you aren't ready yet for me to take pictures of that stuff? Ok,. I hear you. I love and miss you so very much my precious Nvwati. Hugs Mommy
Posted by Mommy on 11/01/2007

	Hi Sweetie. Mommy has been very tired lately, fighting off winter bugs I guess. I finally was able to upload some pictures of your urn and Huggables urn. They are now here in your Memorial. Man! Its cold here these past few days. I sure wish you were here to snuggle up with. I miss snuggling with you and how I long for your scent. Baby I miss you so much. Hugs n love today and forever. Mommy
Posted by Amber on 11/07/2007

	Sweet sweet Bubbs. Mommy is missing you so very much this morning. I know you were there to greet Bobbi when she passed away last week. I bet she was surprised to see you waiting at the Bridge for her, eh? I was not able to reach her to let her know you had passed too. Please gently guide her the rest of the way home to her reserve today for burial. She was always a troubled woman, so you do what you can please to help her find her way. In so many ways I wish it were me who were there with you > I love and miss you so much sweetheart. Love today and forever. Mommy XXXOOO
Posted by Amber on 11/12/2007

	He was very beautiful and so loved, I know he knows he is loved and missed so much and you will be together again.To remember and talk about the beings we love, keeps them alive forever in our hearts.
Posted by Geraldine o'connell on 11/14/2007

	Amber, Ebony's mom here...I just came from Critters. I did an internet search...and here I am. I will "coneinue" to pray for you every day that the grief you are experiencing over the loss of beautiful Nvwati is lifted as time slips away. I just wanted you to know how much I truly do care for you and your precious babies. My heart is with you.
Posted by Carole turner on 11/17/2007

	(((Nvwati))) Mommy is really missing you these past few days. I love and miss you so very much my sweet "Bubbs", I miss your attitude, the way you lifted your paw if I asked if we were friends, I miss you so much sweetheart. I hope you are having fun at Rainbow Bridge with all your new friends. Hugs today and forever Mommy XXXXOOOO
Posted by Amber on 11/20/2007

	Nvwati, today mommy is hurting so much because I miss you so very much sweetie.
Posted by Amber on 11/26/2007

	Sweet Nvwati As I sit here watching the snow gently falling from the sky, I remember how you so loved the winter. I hope it snows at Rainbow Bridge for you my sweet boy. Love today and forever Mommy
Posted by Amber on 12/01/2007

	My sweet sweet Nvwati....... It has been 11 weeks today that you so suddenly left me to go play at Rainbow Bridge. Sweetie I love and miss you soooooooooo very much! Hugs and love today and forever Mommy XXX000
Posted by Amber on 12/07/2007

	Missing you so much today my sweet Nvwati. With the holidays just around the corner it just doesn't seem right that life goes on without you in it on a physical level. You will always remain within my heart. Know how much you are loved and missed my sweet sweet boy. Hugs and love today tomorrow and forever. Mommy XXXOOO
Posted by Amber on 12/11/2007

	My dear sweet Nvwati The days go into weeks and now into months since you left me and daily I find myself thinking of you, longing for one more day with you. Know how very much you are loved and missed sweetie. Hugs today tomorrow and forever Mommy
Posted by Amber on 12/18/2007

	Amber I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Nvwati. What a beautiful furbaby. i know the years you spent together you made some wonderful memories. Keep them close to your heart. And remember you gave Nvwati the best life he could ever ask for. my he rest in peace Debbie
Posted by Debbie on 12/18/2007

	My sweet precious Bubbs. Christmas is just a few days away and my heart is not in the spirit of the holidays at all this year. There is no tree.. no decorations except for a few I put on the fireplace, and no wrapped gifts. It seems so useless to pretend. It won't be the same without you singing Gramma got Run Over by a Reindeer this year, useless without you running to the tree and trying to snatch up as many gifts as you can to open at one time, knowing your sister Mkwaa doesnt realize yet there are gifts inside packages for her too! No doggie gift exchange for your friends at Doggie Park... I miss you so very much sweetie. I hope there is snow for you at Rainbow Bridge. Hugs today tomorrow and forever Mommy
Posted by Amber on 12/22/2007

	We thank you for your words and support since we lost Jake. We spend time together looking and crying at Nvwati's website. It is amazing how much we can appreciate true happiness during such tough times. Please know we send you and your beloved pups healing energy and love.
Posted by Rachel and Jay on 01/15/2008