*GREAT DOG STORY* . * (And a great Post Office story . . ..) This
is too sweet to not pass along and, being an animal lover myself, it
touched my heart. I just wonder who sent the little girl the letter and
the book. God bless them. This puts a new slant on "going postal" .
.. . Hope it catches on! Our dog Abbey died August. 23, and the day
after Abbey died, my 4 year old, Meredith, was SO upset. She wanted to
write a letter to God so that God would recognize Abbey in heaven. She
told me what to write, and I did. Then she put 2 pictures of Abbey in
the envelope. We addressed it to God in Heaven, put two stamps on it
(because, as she said, it could be a long way to heaven). We put our
return address on it, and I let her put it in the drop box at the post
office that afternoon. She was absolutely sure that letter wouldget to
heaven, and I wasn't about to disillusion her. So on Labor Day, we
took the kids to the museum in Austin, and when we came home, there was
a package wrapped in gold on our front porch. It was addressed to
Meredith so, she took it inside and opened it. Inside was a book,
When Your Pet Dies, by Mr. Rogers (Fred Rogers). On thefront cover was
the letter we had written to God, in its envelope (opened). On the
opposite page was one of the pictures of Abbey taped on the page. On
the back page was the other picture of Abbey, and this handwritten note
on pink paper: "Dear Meredith, I know that you will be happy to find
out that Abbey arrived safely and soundly in heaven. Having the
pic tures you sent to me was a big help! I recognized Abbey right away!
You know, Meredith, she isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with
me (just like it stays in your heart) young and running and playing.
Abbey loved being your dog, you know. Since we don't need our bodies in
heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep things in, so I am sending you
your beautiful letter back with the pictures, so that you will have
this little memory book to keep. One of my angels is taking care of
this for me. I hope this little book will help. Thank you for your
beautiful letter. Thank your mother for sending it. What a wonderful
mother you have. I picked her especially for you. God blesses you
every day and remember, I love you very much. By the way,I am in heaven
and everywhere there is love. Signed, God, and one of his special
angels (who wrote this letter after God told HER the words)." How
wonderful is that! I never knew there were angels wor king at the Post
office! Although, I suspect they are everywhere!*

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Lisa - That is so cool. Thanks for sharing that.

Lisa~ That really touched my heart. Thanks for sharing.

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That was cool, thanks!

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Glad you all like it!

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Lisa - that is sooo sweet.

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