Grabber Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I got this from a friend today and it touched my heart so I thought some of you would enjoy it too. Rob God Lives in the Post Office 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 file" 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...
David Hawkins Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks Grabber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 What a great story. Perhaps your local paper would like to post it for their readers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Very touching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 my tear ducts needed a good flush, glad we took care of that. ....thanks Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks grabber that is a nice story. I sure miss my Gypsy its been 6 months and my 3 year old daughter still talks about Gypsy up in heaven and that someday she will come home, then we tell her she is with us everywhere but you just can't see her. I am just grateful that our daughter was able to know Gypsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejrail Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Your story got me going, too. I have had dogs, and still do, since I was 6 months old, now mid-50s. When you are ready, maybe "GOD" work his magic at the Adpot A Pet for your daughter. Thanks for sharing. ERIK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Your story got me going, too. I have had dogs, and still do, since I was 6 months old, now mid-50s. When you are ready, maybe "GOD" work his magic at the Adpot A Pet for your daughter. Thanks for sharing. ERIK Thanks Eric.....I think sometime this summer we will get another dog were going to let Savannah pick out her own puppy and that adopt a pet link that Robert and Sharon put on our TS site is a very good resource. We live in the country so we have to get another dog this summer it just doesn't feel like a home without a dog I really liked the story about the POST OFFICE that special individual that took the time to send the little girl the book and write the letter is absolutly an angel I am sure that little girl will remember that for her entire life. Its little things like that which can make a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 And people say there are no angels Very touching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 kids and dogs are a winning combination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I thought I would click on the adopt a pet link and just check out whats there and I can't believe it I found a dog that looks just like Gypsy when she was young. http://www.adoptapet.com/cgi-bin/public/pe...&do_count=1 It sure is tempting. I do agree that finding a pet on adopt a pet is the best choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sweetazzgt500 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 With all due respect this story isn't about the dog per say.I have a truly wonderful BullMastiff named Jake, so I get that part of it.I also along with my wife work for the US Postal Service.So Please Remember this Story about the Wonderful Person working for the USPS that took the time to send the Book & letter the next time your tempted to say or hear anyone else say the disrespectful words "Going Postal".Hell there are tragetys everyday by people going "Banker","Plumber","Carpenter" or whatever profession these people were in as they did whatever terrible deed they did.Anyways Rob ThankYou for Posting this Thread & using the title that you did. Chuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Thanks for posting Rob. Got me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Geez, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 I just printed this and passed it around at work. Everyone has a right to cry, I dont want to be selfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOWN Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thanks Rob I needed a little cleaning out. Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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