Jackthelab Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I saw this on another forum and had to share, its wonderful, I wonder what with our postal strike if a child would get the same service here 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collies r best Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 My eyes have gone all leaky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Lovely lovely story, made me cry just a little bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddysky Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 What a beautiful story, made me smile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissa Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 What a lovely story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzlady Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I saw this on another forum and had to share, its wonderful, I wonder what with our postal strike if a child would get the same service here 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 Thank god there are still some people out there who are sensitive and caring. Loved the story thanks for sharing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melp Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Oh poo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eileenalana Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Smiling through the tears here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rotties Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 "sniff" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytgirl Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 There is good among us isn't there? that is so lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Me being the cynical bugger that I am snoped it - and was surprised and very pleased to find that it is indeed a true story http://www.snopes.com/glurge/abbey.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) that e mail has been going around for ages,I hope it is true but I am a cynic x Edited October 17, 2007 by ranirottie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzycharm Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 That is lovely, there are some good people left in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelens Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Oh what a lovely thing to do. Maybe we should write a letter to god and post it saying god please can you make sure I get my mail on time Im sick of getting emails from ebayers asking wheres the payment or item !!! lololol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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