Mila's Mum Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a beautiful 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 into 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'm easy to find, I am wherever there is love. Love God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxons mum Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 What a kind thing to do :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Harminee~ Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Little Tearies here That is just beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderpower Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 that is really touching :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Oh damn grit in my eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravyk Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 aww that is soooo cute! and so kind *tears up* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyliegirl Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 wow I am not a believer myself but this is a very touching story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMolly Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 oh how wonderful and sweet.. tears here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsKatie Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 That is so beautiful - tears here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Aww what a thoughtful, selfless thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 What a kind thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 That is really lovely - this story has been around for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiery_di Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Too magical for words!! *Wipes away tear running down face* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Monsta Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 http://www.snopes.com/glurge/abbey.asp It's a true story and it's nice to know that there are still people who take the time to prove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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