http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/june2012/nicole626-4.htm
 
Nicole,
 
We are so excited about what your son saw in that dream--not only for ourselves, but for our precious little furkids! (no Post-It notes needed, though :) )
 
We believe that it just may be that way..a smaller, secondary, rapture for our little ones, as well--They are such innocent, loving creatures--straight from our Lord as a precious gift to us, and groaning with us for their own redemption--

Romans 8: 19-22 (NASB)

19 For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now.
 
 
Children who have NDEs often report that--to their delight-- in heaven, a favorite pet greeted them first......
(and we are to become as little children ourselves. )
 
John and I long to embrace our human loved ones who've gone on ahead, of course,
but think that--circling their feet in joy--our little ones will be there, too. Never more to be parted!! :)

Thanks, Nicole, and God bless!

YSIC,
Jan W in AZ