Posted on 03/20/2023 2:59:31 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A Northern Ireland council is to install a postbox to heaven at its cemeteries so children can send letters and cards to deceased loved ones.
A “postbox to Heaven” is to be installed in Antrim and Newtownabbey’s cemeteries and is aimed at helping children with the grieving process.
The proposal was made by Deputy Mayor Councillor Leah Smyth, during a meeting of the borough council’s Operations Committee this week.
The Ulster Unionist councillor explained she was inspired by nine-year-old Nottingham girl Matilda Handy who suggested the idea as a way of expressing her emotions after her grandparents passed away.
Letter: Ben Lowry is right in much of his critique of Windsor Framework but quite wrong to say that unionists should return to Stormont Letter: Ben Lowry is right in much of his critique of Windsor Framework but quite wrong to say that unionists should return to Stormont An old postbox painted white was installed at Gedling Crematorium, in Lambley, where Matilda’s mum Leanne works.
As a result, Councillor Smyth said the schoolgirl was comforted by the idea of being able to send letters to her deceased grandparents.
“It is just a nice sentimental gesture. The response was overwhelming,” she added.
“I propose that we install one of these postboxes in each cemetery and the cards can be recycled when they are full.”
Ulster Unionist Cllr Robert Foster commented: “I am sure this will have a tremendously positive effect on some people. I lost my own mother when I was 12.
"It is something I would have found comforting.
"For a minimal cost, it will provide tremendous solace for a lot of people. I am delighted to second.”
Ulster Unionist Cllr Jim Montgomery also welcomed the proposal saying: “Children find different ways of dealing with grief. I believe it is a very good idea.”
I guess there’s no solace in prayer anymore since all the churches closed and everything is secular.
Thurs can just have a scream e or some such pagan witchcraft conjuring up. If the teachers say there’s no hell then…
nickcarraway, any Big Foot material?
Does Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny deliver these?
Would a cross between a Yeti and a Dugong work?
I guess your Bible doesn't have John 11:26.
Folks in my family would get a kick out of it. Cool idea.
occasionally i call the local radio station and dedicate the song highway to hell by ac/dc to my dead dad...
“Does Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny deliver these?”
LOL...that was my very first thought, too. Putting an extra load on Santa just doesn’t seem right. Hopefully he got some cheaper elves from South of the Border.
And vote.
Yes, a big, bulbus Dugong story would make my day!
I do not know how you got that idea from my post. I believe I indicated the body is just an earthly shell and while that is indeed in the graveyard, the person is seated in the heavenlies where Christ is. I also know that Saul lost his kingdom because he communicated with the prophet through the Witch of Endor. Jesus said to the dying thief, “THIS DAY you will be with me in Paradise.”
Presumably these are forwarded to the dead letter office.
I’d prefer not to.
I’m glad someone did. I think it’s one of the best short stories in U.S. literature.
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