A year ago today our beloved pooch passed away, and I created this blog. Imagine my pleasure when I received the following. This is so touching, I hope it really happened.
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 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 am wherever there is love.
Love, God
Post Office personnel do care!
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 8:41 pm
Hans
That is a tough post to read without shedding a tear.
Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 7:30 am
Lynn
WOW….what a story !! And yes the tears came on very quickly.
This should be sent to the NEW Stations…
We need to hear stories like this in our News, so that we all know that there is Love and Kindness in the world today.
Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 5:22 pm
gary
Wow!!! I hope this one is true too!
Monday, November 26, 2007 at 7:29 am
Chris
what a beautiful story. Wouldn’t we all love to receive such a letter when we lose our dear sweet pets.
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Happy Holidays!
Chris
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 4:50 pm
pawpads
That’s a fantastic post.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 5:04 am
Marius
I did a bit of research on this and found that it did, indeed, happen exactly as it says. 🙂
Thanks for researching it, that’s great to know! =^..^=
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 6:07 am
Meow
What a beautiful story. I hope it is true. Brought a tear to my eye, that’s for sure.
Take care, hugs, Meow
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 8:31 pm
maureen
It’ s funny how little acts of kindness can have such an impact …what a thoughtful jesture and one that will be remembered
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 2:56 pm
John Painz
That was really tough to read, but a wonderful post. thanks. – J
Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 9:10 am
Suzanne
That touched my heart in such a powerful way! It brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful person she is…wow! Thanks for sharing!