Angels at the post office.

This came in an email today:

A friend forwarded this to me and it's such an adorable little story that I had to forward it on....

Our dog Abbey died Aug. 23, and the day after Abbey died, my 4 year old, Meredith, was SO upset. She wanted to write a letter to God so that God would recognize Abbey in heaven. She told me what to write, and I did.

Then she put 2 pictures of Abbey in the envelope. We addressed it to God in Heaven, put two stamps on it (because, as she said, it could be a long way to heaven). We put our return address on it, and I let her put it in the drop box at the post office that afternoon. She was absolutely sure that letter would get to heaven, and I wasn't about to disillusion her.

So today is Labor Day. We took the kids to the museum in Austin, and when we came home, there was a package wrapped in gold on our front porch. It was addressed to Mer. So, she took it inside and opened it.

Inside was a book, When Your Pet Dies, by Mr. Rogers (Fred Rogers). On the front cover was the letter we had written to God, in its envelope (opened). On the opposite page was one of the pictures of Abbey taped on the page. On the back page was the other picture of Abbey, and this handwritten note on pink paper:

"Dear Mer,
I know that you will be happy to find out that Abbey
arrived safely and soundly in heaven. Having the
pictures you sent to me was a big help! I recognized
Abbey right away!

You know, Mer, she isn't sick anymore. Her spirit
is here with me (-just like it stays in your heart-)
young and running and playing. Abbey loved being
your dog, you know. Since we don't need our
bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep
things in-- so I am sending you your beautiful letter
back with the pictures--so that you will have this little
memory book to keep.

One of my angels is taking care of this for me. I hope
this little book will help. Thank you for your beautiful
letter. Thank your mother for sending it. What a wonderful
mother you have. I picked her especially for you.

God blesses you every day and remember, I love you
very much. By the way, I am in heaven and everywhere
there is love.

Signed,
God, and one of his special angels (who wrote this letter
after God told HER the words)."

How wonderful is that! I never knew there were angels working the post office!

keep yer eyes dry !

C. Y.