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I think there is some confusion! This is not MY dog! This is an email someone sent me. I thought it was an amazing story so I wanted to share it with everyone!

This is one of the kindest things you may ever see.

It is not known who replied, but there is a beautiful 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'm easy to find, I am wherever there is love.

Love,
God

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Comment by Judy 14 hours ago: I hope this link comes through. It's a special Thanksgiving card for all of you.

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Comment by Julie Robichaud on November 18, 2009 at 10:49pm: see more Lolcats and funny pictures AWWW Poor little Hammy!

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Comment by Julie Robichaud on November 18, 2009 at 10:44pm: see more Lolcats and funny pictures

Comment by Julie Robichaud on November 15, 2009 at 10:50am: Its funny how cats and dogs have their own little personalities. Bazza is a bully and likes to pick on other cats. He's so huge, he can get away with it. He loves people until he's tired of you then he might nip you. Jingles is a spaz. He is afraid of everyone but me. He LOVES me to the point where he drives me nuts. He tolerates other cats, doesn't seem to care if they are there or not. Tho-mas is also nervous and shies away from other people but LOVES other cats and me. Bits loves all people but hates other cats. Cricket is scare of everyone, other cats, and everything from loud noises to dryer lint. She's a basket case.

Comment by Pat Powers on November 15, 2009 at 8:31am: I got Zoey on Saturday and have been slowly introducing her to the other cats. My older cat Buttons is just watching her alot and Bow my mom cat has already checked her out. The only cat who is giving he a hard time is Chloe who is alittle out of joint but she will get over it.

Comment by Pat Powers on November 15, 2009 at 8:27am: I had tears in my eyes about the deceased dog. I remember when my Tex died, my grandchildren were so upset along with my cat Buttons who was his pal. Children and animals are amazing for your soul. Sorry for the lost of Abbey. She is in a better place but she will always be in your hearts.

Comment by FairyMoonWitch on November 14, 2009 at 7:25pm: Julie - A beautiful story! And LOL about the plant picture! Thats' what Ju Ju does with my plants!