Well worth the read.
"Our 14-year-old dog Abbey died last
month. The day after she passed away
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, and 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 swim and
play with balls. 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 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 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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DOES YOUR HEART GOOD TO
REALIZE THAT THERE ARE
STILL WONDERFUL PEOPLE
OUT THERE IN THE WORLD,
READY TO DO SOMETHING
VERY TOUCHING AND SO
UNEXPECTED.. AND I KNOW
THAT WHO EVER DID THIS
FOR THIS CHILD FELT BLESSED FOR THE
PRIVILEGE TO DO SUCH A THOUGHTFUL DEED. I AM SURE THAT THEY ARE
BLESSED BY GOD FOR THEIR KINDNESS. WHO KNOWS IT MAY BE AS
PSALMS 91: 11 "FOR HE SHALL GIVE HIS ANGELS CHARGE OVER YOU, TO
KEEP YOU IN ALL YOUR WAYS" OR... HEBREWS 13:2.. " DO NOT FORGET TO
ENTERTAIN STRANGERS, FOR BY SO DOING SOME HAVE UN-WITTINGLY
ENTERTAINED ANGELS."
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EVERY YEAR I SORT OF DREAD AUTUMN COMING ONLY BECAUSE IT BRINGS WINTER
ON ALONG.. AND TIME FLIES SO QUICKLY BY..
BUT I DO LOVE SEEING THE COLORS.. THEY
ARE STARTING ALONG THE CREEK AND OH, IT
IS SO NOTICEABLE.. TODAY I THOUGHT AS I
WAS COMING HOME.. GOD IS CREATING HIS
AWESOME PAINTING "OF NATURE" ONCE AGAIN.. GUESS WE ARE BLESSED
BECAUSE WE GET TO ENJOY ALL THE DIFFERENT SCENES, COLORS,
PLANTS AND NATURE ALL FOUR SEASONS OF THE YEAR. IF ONLY WE
GIVE OURSELVES A SWIFT KICK IN THE 'BEHIND' WHEN WE WANT TO
COMPLAIN ABOUT IT AND JUST LOOK AROUND, ENJOY AND GIVE THANKS!
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THEM, "I TELL YOU THAT IF THESE
SHOULD KEEP SILENT, THE STONES
WOULD IMMEDIATELY CRY OUT."
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PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOURS AND YOUR PRAYER LIST AS WELL AS THE UNSPOKEN PRAYERS OF EACH. PRAYING TOO FOR OUR FAMILY, EXTENDED FAMILIES, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, AND CO-WORKERS. SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR JAKE AND HIS HEALTH ISSUES AND EVERYONE WITH CANCER, THAT A CURE WILL QUICKLY BE FOUND. PRAYING FOR EVAN ALL ALL THE CHILDREN WITH E.B., CANCER AND ALL OTHER DISEASES, THAT THEY BE HEALED.. SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR JENNA THAT SHE WILL BE COMPLETELY AND QUICKLY HEALED. PRAYING FOR THE FAMILIES TOO OF THOSE THAT ARE SICK, HURTING, HAVING MENTAL ISSUES, HEALTH ISSUES, OR ANY OTHER PROBLEMS THAT GOD WILL WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND EACH AND GRANT THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES INNER PEACE, HEALTH, AND COMFORT. AND FOR EVERYONE, PRAYING FOR BLESSINGS SPIRITUALLY, PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY, FINANCIALLY, AND HIS LOVE, GRACE, GUIDANCE, MERCIES, AND PROTECTION. PRAYING FOR OUR COUNTRY AND THE INNOCENT EVERYWHERE.. PRAYING ALSO FOR OUR SOLDIERS AND SERVICE PEOPLE THAT THEY WILL BE SAFE, AND GUIDED BY GOD AND INNER PEACE AND COMFORT BE WITH THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES. GIVING THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO AND FOR EVERYTHING YOU GIVE US TO ENJOY .. IN JESUS HOLY NAME WE GIVE YOU OUR LOVE, THANKS, HONOR, PRAISE AND GLORY, AMEN.
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