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Chaska, MinnesotaI thought this was a heartwarming story that a friend sent to me. I hope you enjoy it....
--I can't get this beautiful picture loaded of small little Abby hugging the neck of her large black Labrador dog.
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
Oh Michelle, That is one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. I have tears streaming down my face even now. 
I am so sorry to hear about Abbey, but it would seem that everything is fine now and she is no longer suffering, as per the wonderful letter you received.
There are some truly outstanding beautiful people in this little world of ours and I am sure that the letter will mean so much to Meredith and indeed all your family for ever. Something never to be forgotten.
Thank you for posting this - As I was reading it, I could imagine you sitting there with your daughter while you both wrote the letter, and then posting it. A very magical moment for both of you. Even more magical to receive a reply!
Must get some tissues ......
Big hugs to you and little Meredith. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Marilyn x
bingle bearsWhat a lovely story! :hug:
Cheryl
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Angela's Bear Garden thankyou for sharing this sweet story 
