When a pet dies...

[Roughneck]

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

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No. I do not believe in a "god".
But I do believe in.... humanity.
...In kindness.
...In love.


cheers,

 

[Legzman]

Damn...that's pretty cool!

 

[cartman24]

That is one of the best acts of kindness I have ever heard. That is awesome.

 

[Elwood70]

My faith in humanity is (somewhat) restored.

 

[coolbeers]

awwwwwwwwwwwwww:lovecoupl

 

[CptHa]

It's nice to know that there still are people who have a heart.

 

[Facetious]

That's the first genuine sign of good will that I've seen this year ! It's been a long time comin' !

Thanks for sharing it ! :hatsoff:

 

[DrDetroit]

Bravo!!! :hatsoff:

 

[Vanilla Bear]

Honestly, thats one of the coolest tthings Ive ever heard! :thumbsup:

:hatsoff:

Our God is a really cool guy!

 

[tartanterrier]

So does that mean she'll be getting another dog

 

[CaDDaFy]

Thats a nice thing to do

 

[member006]

No. I do not believe in a "god".
But I do believe in.... humanity.
...In kindness.
...In love.


cheers,

I myself believe in God as well as humanity, kindness and love.

I can't see my screen now, thank you very much. Great story.

The person that took time to do that is a wonderful human being. We could certainly use many more in this cold world. Selfless people are very hard to find these days. Most only do something if somethings in it for them.

Thank you Roughneck, I really needed a feel good story and you stepped up to the plate.

 

[slowhand]

Great post Roughneck :thumbsup:


That is the great things I seen in a while.

 

[Jagger69]

Great story of human kindness.....thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[senob44]

That was a sweet story, Roughneck. Thanks for posting it. It made me feel warm and fuzzy.

 

[O85]

that is so cool!

 

[Theopolis Q. Hossenffer]

As one who's back yard is filled with the graves of long gone pets(25 years worth) I know first hand the sadness of the loss of a pet to a child. Now I have to say that this kind unknown person has brightened my day. Great post roughneck. Virtual rep for you.

 

[negator]

As one who's back yard is filled with the graves of long gone pets(25 years worth) I know first hand the sadness of the loss of a pet to a child. Now I have to say that this kind unknown person has brightened my day. Great post roughneck. Virtual rep for you.

+1:yinyang:

 

[dick van cock]

When my cat died, I bought a bar of soap to reunite with her.

 

[D-rock]

If it is true it was extremely nice for whomever it was to do that.