The picture and letter below were sent to me through email. This amazing story, told by a mother, demonstrates that the world continues to provide loving individuals who take the time and energy to care about others. When we listen to all the violence reported on television, we easily feel discouraged. This is a story to lift our spirits and to remind us of the power of love.
A Letter from the Post Office!
We don’t know who replied, but there is a beautiful soul working in the dead letter office who understands LOVE.
Our 14-year old dog, Abbey died last month. The day after she passed away, my 4-year old daughter, Meredith was crying about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if she 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? Abbey died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I’m 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’m 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, addressed to God in Heaven. We put our return address on it. Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take a lot of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letterbox at the post office.
A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her 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 and its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey and 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’m 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. Remember that I love you very much.
By the way, I’m easy to find. I am wherever there is love.
Love, God