Bridget, RB Bridget, RB
Bridget was born in July, 1970. She came to live with us at about 8 weeks of age. She was the most wonderful Scottie, always ready for play, and quite the traveler! Vacations and trips with Bridget were always fun, we traveled with a travel trailer, so that she could remain 'at home' when we went places where she could not accompany us. She really got irritated at being left behind, at one stop she got into the bathroom and spread an entire roll of toilet paper from one end of the trailer to the other. She removed the cover from one of my library books, which I still have, Pride and Prejudice. I think she was trying to tell us something!
When she was still quite young she managed to escape our yard through an open gate, and was struck by a car less than one block from home. I was the only one home, the rest of the family had gone to visit my aunt across town, so when the call came in, that a Scottish Terrier had been hit, and could it be ours, I rushed to her side. An officer on the scene (surprise!), warned me that I probably shouldn't touch her, she may lash out because her injuries seemed quite serious. Not one to back away from a bad situation, I scooped her up gently and laid her limp body on the front seat of my car. She never resisted, or struck out in pain. Once at the vet's, her condition was assessed, and it wasn't good. She had been hit and run over, her pelvis was crushed, along with her hips. I stayed with her until my parents arrived, and even though it would have been easier to let her go, the decision was immediately made that we would do whatever was necessary to save her life.
I don't recall how long she remained at the vet's, but I do remember the days and weeks ahead. She had her hips and pelvis repaired, and although the prognosis was good, there was the possibility that she may never run or walk without pain. She was confined to a playpen for weeks, unable to support her own weight on her hind legs. Gradually she did improve, and before long she was almost back to her old self. She didn't run as fast, and there were many days when she was stiff, but she never lost her spirit.
I will always love her, may she romp and play with all the others who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
I'm following paths God made for me
I took his hand, I heard him call...
Then turned, and bid farewell to all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to sing, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found my peace....at close of day.
And if my parting left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened... deep with sorrow,
I wish you sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full...I've savoured much.
Good friends, good times...a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wants me now... He set me free!
(Author unknown)
