Misty: Mommy, where is Bear?
Me: Oh, sweetie, he went over the Rainbow Bridge today.
Misty: What does that mean?
Me: It means he's in a new place where's he's happy again and feeling good again.
Misty: You mean he has a new forever home?
Me: Yes, dear. Forever and ever.
Misty: Will I ever see him again?
Me: Not until you, too, cross over the Rainbow Bridge.
Misty: But I'm happy right here with you!
Me: Well, you will go over the Rainbow Bridge at some point, and then eventually I'll come along and we can be together again.
Misty: Will Bear be there, too?
Me: Yes.
Misty: But Bear constantly harassed me and chased me!
Me: Well, he'll do that again when the two of you meet.
Misty: I'd rather just stay here with you, Mommy. I know you love me.
Me: Yes, I do, sweetie. *hugs Misty*
