[Raleighsmom]

Maybe you've all seen this before...
I never checked this out on snopes or truthorfiction.com, but it's a heartwarming story anyhow....maybe could help someone with children when losing a beloved pet! Enjoy!


THIS IS A U.S. POSTAL SERVICE STORY

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
He 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 would get to heaven, and I wasn't about to
disillusion her.

So today is 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). Inside the front cover was the letter we had written to God,
in its opened envelope. 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 pictures 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.

Signed,
God


This is a true story. I love that we have angels among us, some of
them even work at the Post Office!
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Kathie,Raleigh & Molly!

"Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

[blueteal]

I have read that before and it is still as heartwarming now
as it was then...................


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Sue & Denver
http://blueteal.net/denver.htm
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.
- Josh Billings

[sandy]

I checked this story out on snopes.com and it's true!
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Sandy
and Nicky the Doodle

[seazr]

How wonderful!!
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Diane (and Dakota)
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e304/seazr/

[MaxandMe]

always warms my heart when i read it again.......thanks for sharing it Kathie
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Annmarie, Max,& Peanut
Forum BLOG ARTICLE LINK http://blog.labradoodle-dogs.net/

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France

[annabelles mom]

I had read it but it brought tears to my eyes again, it is such a wonderful story - thanks for posting
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Mary & Annabelle
Zippity Doodle, Zippyity ay, My O My what a WonderDoodle Day !

http://www.picturetrail.com/luvlabs

[Cinsmom]

I think it's been posted here before. It's still a good story.