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Ideal for individuals, couples, and families who have lost an
animal companion to death,
disappearance, disaster, or any other circumstance such as moving or no longer
being able to care for a beloved animal, Rainbows & Bridges is a
most thoughtful, kind, and supportive gift to express condolences and compassion and
help with the healing process. |
The loss of an
animal
companion is often just as devastating as the death of a human loved one.
Published by New World Library in 2005, this
wonderful memorial kit from clergy members Linda and
Allen Anderson is a heartwarming and unique way to help those healing from such
a loss. The couple addresses the spectrum of feelings that can arise, such as despair, loneliness, anger, alienation,
disappointment, and self-doubt.
Candid about their own personal
experiences with loss, Allen and Linda Anderson present moving stories and
experiences of others who have struggled and recovered.
Filled with inspirational ideas and exercises, Rainbows & Bridges walks
the bereft through the process of remembering the past, grieving in the present,
and finding hope for the future. |
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Memorial Kit Contents
 Rainbows & Bridges Finding Comfort after the Loss of Your Animal
Friend ─
128-page book designed to serve as a guide for
allowing grief to follow its
natural course.
Rainbows & Bridges Celebration of a Life Journal
─ 80-page guided journal questions and prompts with space for writing and
keeping a scrapbook to
encourage those who have lost an animal companion to create mementos in honor of
their animals.
Rainbows & Bridges Meditation Cards
─ A set of 20 cards with brief reflections to help people gain peace and perspective about
losing an animal companion who has made an important and special contribution to
their lives.
Rainbows & Bridges Memorial Cards
─ Outlines and reading for three types of memorial services: religious, secular,
and nature
based.
The front cover of the box is additionally a frame designed to display a photo
of the beloved pet. Also included in the kit is the
touching story of the
Rainbow Bridge — the place where animals go after they die until the day comes
and they team up with their
human companions and can walk over the bridge
together.
Susan Chernak McElroy,
author,
Animals
as Teachers & Healers
and All
My Relations: Living with Animals As Teachers & Healers
"Let me say this about Rainbows and Bridges: I love it. I treasure it. Allen and
Linda Anderson have left no question unposed, no conflict bypassed, no
reflection unacknowledged. If you are facing or have faced the loss of a beloved
animal friend, let this book be your companion and your comfort. There exists no
better exploration of this Landscape of Loss than you will find here."
Dr. Marty
Becker, Resident Veterinarian on ABC TV's Good Morning America, author of
The Healing
Power of Pets
and
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul, host of nationally syndicated
pet talk radio show, Top Vets Talk Pets
"As a veterinary medical correspondent and lifetime pet lover, I believe in both
the power of pets and the power of stories to heal. Rainbows & Bridges combines
current information about grief and mourning with inspiring stories of how
others have dealt with the loss of a beloved animal companion. This kit is an
amazing toolbox of resources that offers a wide range of healing activities,
wise information, compassionate reflection, and practical help for honoring and
memorializing the life of your pet."
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