Love That Tails Bring : Dogs In Our Lives

 If you have a dog now or have ever own one, this little story is so spot on - it's impossible have a dog and not have them become a family member. We have always had dogs around our home and they are an interracial part of our lives. I can't imagine being with out that unlimited enthusiasm they for us. We can always rely on them being there for us in the good times and the bad.

Is this a true story, I don't care if it isn't, it explains who we are.

And when they depart, part of our souls depart with them. Many people say the pain is too much so they never have another dog in their lives. Unfortunately they have forgotten the years of love and championship that a dog brings to us, let alone all the fond memories that we can always return to when we need a smile.

God knew what he was doing when he decided the humans needed someone to take up the slack when other humans fail their duty.

(Author Unknown)
We don't know who replied, but there is a beautiful soul working in the dead letter section of the  US  Post Office...

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'm 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 & Meredith, addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it.  

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'm 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