karenb Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I think this is so sweet. It was sent to me and I thought I'd share it with you guys.This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced. I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a kind soul working in the dead letter office of the US postal service. Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words: Dear God,Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick. I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her. You will know that she is my dog. I really miss her. Love, Meredith. We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it int o the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had. Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, "To Meredith , " in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, "When a Pet Dies." Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note: Dear Meredith, Abbey arrived safely in heaven. Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away. Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by. Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you. I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much. By the way, I am wherever there is love. Love, God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosanne Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 That is one of the sweetest stories I have ever read! There are angels among us, I do believe that. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenb Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 You are soooo right, and if we look carefully, we'll see them.Your friend, Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanne Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 KarenThanks for sharing this. That is such a precious letter. It is so wonderful of whomever took the time to do that. It made my day to read it.Suzanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Karen,Thanks so much for sharing...that is one of the kindest things I've ever heard anyone do! It brought tears to my eyes, but made me smile at the same time. It really helps to know there are some special people in the world!Hugs,Shell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyn Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Thank you for this Karen. This is really sweet. How i wish that we will also be able to get answers everytime we send something to God. I remember the envelope you told us where we put our troubles. It never get answered, but we feel good mailing it, and it lifted our worries away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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