Monday, March 3rd Part 2
I went back to visit Angels Rest again, the weather was much nicer today. When I walked in a gentleman approached me, it was Lenny who takes care of the site. He asked if he could help me locate a specific memorial and when I told him no, that I was just visiting he said "Good, good, the kids love having visitors." You can tell he is a very kind soul who cares deeply about these animals. He later told me that the majority of the markers are only memorials and also that 90% were sanctuary animals. The second picture is the Old Friends memorial area, it's very touching. If you look around the "trees" with the chimes the memorial stones are two deep and make the shape of a rainbow. (Thanks to Lenny for that info too) I wish I had gotten better photos but will visit again this week. The site is more peaceful than I can describe, everytime the wind blows the chimes fill the air. While you would think it would be horribly sad and it is to an extent, it really shouldn't be. Yes, they are gone and we miss them horribly but these are the lucky ones. The ones that someone cared about and loved.
I love that memorial saying on the stone and that place looks like a peaceful resting spot for the earthly remains of so many animals.
Lisa said...i bet the sound of the chimes is so peaceful......hope you get to return and spend some time there!
The Zoo Crew said...Oh! It looks so peaceful there...
Anonymous said...I love the statues they have around there, too.
Hi Maryann I've just had a quick catch up. You ar packing so much into your time there.
Katherine and Pippa said...Your sleepover dogs are beautiful - so are all the others though. I have a soft spot for older dogs because people don't seem to want them.
Sorry I've been slow reading your posts. Hope you put some more photos and info up - it is an excellent journal.
Kate
PS How do you mean you can't sleep on the floor? And at your youthful age too.
What a wonderful thing you are doing for the animals - and for yourself.
Jan Price said...Enjoy your stay. Sounds like you'll need a vacation when you go home.
Jan's Funny Farm
I just have tears in my eyes looking at this...what a wonderful place. OK, I'm officially jealous of you and Jenn this week and can't wait to read more!
Ruby Bleu said...Michele
Wow~just incredible! You can almost feel the peace through the computer! Use the Advil my friend!!! :D I'm lovin the pics of Bessie~what a sweetie she is! I'm jealous!!!!
Shannon said...Yooohooooo!!! You're slacking....it's Thursday already. Where are the last two days worth of updates?
The Zoo Crew said...Love ya ;)
What an amazing place and how wonderful it is that you get to be there and experience it!!!
Jessica said...Seadra Zoe and Jessica too.
Where are you???? Where is the daily update :(
Aunt Jan said...