My mom crossed the rainbow yesterday morning at 5:15 am. I didn't make it back in time for she was not able to hold together the failing vehicle that carried her through this world. My sister was with her when she transitioned and I was there spiritually. I felt her leave - it was peaceful and calm. My sister said that at the moment she left this physical realm, she opened her eyes and had a beautiful expression of awe on her face. I know, for I was with a friend at that time and looked at the clock and felt it, too.
My friend has a beautiful mare - spirited and mischievous. Yesterday, Ziba was feeling the full joy of spring and decided that she just HAD to return to her stall immediately - without her mom. As she broke free and raced out the gate, another boarder was coming around the curve, hidden by the bushes. Ziba ran straight into the rear panel of the suv - and then darted down the road and stopped.
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