If it should be. 



If it should be that I grow frail and weak, 



and pain should keep me from my sleep, 



then you must do what must be done, 



for we know this last battle can't be won.



You will be sad, I understand, 



but don't let grief then stay your hand, 



for this day, more than the rest, 



your love and friendship must stand the test.



We've had so many happy years, 



what is to come can hold no fears. 



Would you want me to suffer?

 

So, when the time comes, please let me go.



Take me where my needs they'll tend, 



only stay with me until the end, 



and hold me firm and speak to me,



until my eyes no longer see.



It is a kindness that you do to me, 



although my tail it's last has waved,



from pain and suffering I have been saved.



Do not grieve, it should be you, 



who must decide this thing to do

    

We've been so close, we two these years, 



Don't let your heart hold any tears.



That Poem reminds me abut Toby so much . I pray that he crossed that Rainbow Bridge And is in Heaven so much. Sometimes I cry in bed, so silently so that no one hears me. Toby Was more than a friend, he was like a Brother to me. The rainbow bridge story is so touching to any animal lover with a pet that has crossed that Rainbow Bidge



If you have not heard about The Rainbow Bridge story here It is:



The Story of:



 The 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....