Pappy Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Even choked up an old burly guy like me. WOW! Please take a minute to read this adorable story! --->Our 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she passed away 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, and 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 swim and play with balls. 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, MeredithWe 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 and I recognized her 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 Bennyboy1, Maid2Cat and bryonharry1955 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UstaParty Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I've read this before, but it still brings a little tear to the eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipower Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Whether that is a completely true story or just a nice made up one, it really shows that the little things in life matter, and that life's lessons can be learned and spread to others so easily and simply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL6118 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I've read this before, but it still brings a little tear to the eye. A little tear.... I was almost bawling!! WMJ77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebe Boxer Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I read this before as well, but is still brings tears to my eyes. Whether or not it is true, as someone else commented, it really is a story of love. Thank you for sending it around again. We could all use a little more love. Bennyboy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JenMc32 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I saw that on fb....and bawled my eyes out. GAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryonharry1955 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Even as a guy, this brought tears to my eyes. Bennyboy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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