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"An Angel in the Post Office" - *Tissues Alert!* - Dogs, Kids and God
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Posted on 12/07/2010 10:21:14 AM PST by Feline_AIDS

AN ANGEL IN THE POST OFFICE Date: 2007-11-23, 10:55PM MST

This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced. I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a kind soul working in the dead letter office 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 am wherever there is love.

Love, God



TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; Pets/Animals; Religion
KEYWORDS: craigslist; doggieping; dogheaven; dogs; moralabsolutes; sweet
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I've had this page bookmarked for years. For some reason, I thought that Craigslist might take it down because it's getting old, and I figured I'd share it.

This story is so quintessentially American to me. A happy and loved child, a loved animal, and a good, anonymous person.

It's probably my favorite thing ever, and I hope you enjoyed it.

Merry Christmas!

FA

1 posted on 12/07/2010 10:21:17 AM PST by Feline_AIDS
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To: Feline_AIDS

Tissue Alert is an understatement, I can’t see!


2 posted on 12/07/2010 10:24:05 AM PST by ladyvet
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To: Feline_AIDS

What a sweet story. Thanks for sharing it. Merry Christmas!


3 posted on 12/07/2010 10:25:22 AM PST by stylecouncilor (What Would Jim Thompson Do?)
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To: Feline_AIDS

(crying)


4 posted on 12/07/2010 10:25:22 AM PST by ottbmare (off-the-track Thoroughbred mare)
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To: Feline_AIDS
Stupid Monitor getting all wavey.
Thanks for the reminder.
We had to take our princess tot he vet yesterday fearing the worst. Turned out she just had some gas and a sinus infection.
5 posted on 12/07/2010 10:29:16 AM PST by verga (I am not an apologist, I just play one on Television)
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To: ottbmare

Me, too.


6 posted on 12/07/2010 10:29:50 AM PST by MamaB
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To: Feline_AIDS

Now I have to explain why a gruff 53 year old man is tearing up at work. I loved the piece even if it is ruining my image.


7 posted on 12/07/2010 10:30:07 AM PST by dog breath
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To: Feline_AIDS
I've held on to a copy of that since I first seen it. I figure I may need to borrow from it when my dog now 12 passes, and I have to deal with my little boys grief and my own.

By the way, it is not above God's power to bring out pet back to us when we go to Heaven someday. After all he created the pet specially for us in the first place, he is more than capable to do it again. Heaven will not lack one thing that will keep us happy, if it pleases God as well.

There is a book on the subject called “Cold noses at the Pearly Gates”.

8 posted on 12/07/2010 10:30:35 AM PST by NavyCanDo
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To: Feline_AIDS
Why is my screen so blurry?

This was beautiful...sad, but beautiful...

9 posted on 12/07/2010 10:34:33 AM PST by EnigmaticAnomaly ("Mantra of the left: 'It's only okay when WE do it.'")
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To: NavyCanDo
Many have encountered a young friend at college or in the military, or at work, who is absolutely morose and devastated with the news that "their cat" at 24 years of age, passed on.

The pets in Heaven books don't exactly provide the guidance needed to comfort these folks.

10 posted on 12/07/2010 10:36:17 AM PST by muawiyah (GIT OUT THE WAY ~ REPUBLICANS COMIN' THROUGH)
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To: Feline_AIDS

http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/


11 posted on 12/07/2010 10:39:08 AM PST by massmike (...So this is what happens when OJ's jury elects the president....)
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To: Feline_AIDS; JustAmy; jaycee; pollywog; yorkie

do not miss this ...

pass it on ...


12 posted on 12/07/2010 10:43:21 AM PST by geologist (The only answer to the troubles of this life is Jesus. A decision we all must make.)
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To: DJ MacWoW; STARWISE; onyx

Touching story Ping!


13 posted on 12/07/2010 10:43:50 AM PST by Las Vegas Ron (Obama treats terrorists with kid gloves, American Citizens with rubber gloves)
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To: Feline_AIDS
Beautiful story....Merry Christmas!
14 posted on 12/07/2010 10:44:53 AM PST by Las Vegas Ron (Obama treats terrorists with kid gloves, American Citizens with rubber gloves)
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To: Feline_AIDS

There’s something in my eyes, must be dust or something.


15 posted on 12/07/2010 10:48:43 AM PST by toddausauras
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To: Feline_AIDS

OK...hope I’m spelling this correctly. Can’t hardly see the screen.

Ping for the family, tonight.


16 posted on 12/07/2010 10:50:04 AM PST by PubliusMM (RKBA; a matter of fact, not opinion. 01-20-2013: Change we can look forward to.)
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To: Las Vegas Ron

Thank you very much, dear Ron. Wonderful story of sweet love that healed the broken heart of a little girl.


17 posted on 12/07/2010 11:56:34 AM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: Feline_AIDS

Christmas Blessings! Thanks very much.


18 posted on 12/07/2010 11:57:36 AM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: Feline_AIDS

Thank you for sharing this touching story.


19 posted on 12/07/2010 12:19:32 PM PST by Dacula (Proud husband of a Breast Cancer survivor.)
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To: Feline_AIDS

http://rainbowbridge.com/story_index.aspx


20 posted on 12/07/2010 12:58:37 PM PST by alexandria ("If this be treason, make the most of it!" Patrick Henry)
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