MEREDITH AND ABBEY

Here is an inspirational story that I thought I would share---very heart warming—hope you enjoy it!!!

 

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

WHAT A LAZY WEEKEND

 

Lots of football….nice weather (at least for part of the weekend)…but I could not help with feeling like it was just soooo lazy. I did manage to get some things done—even cleaned out fridges so we can fit all the Thanksgiving food we will have…I blame it on the weather.

Saturday was so beautiful---but yesterday was sooo gloomy—the only thing I wanted to do was just watch football under some covers with my coffee. Oh and I did that.

I did manage to take a picture of one of our dogs—she decided to smile for the camera so how could I resist….

Now that is a smile that just makes me happy!!!!
Football had some surprises but I loved it all.
The Daughter and I got to talk a lot about everything and anything so that also made me happy….all in all a lazy but beautiful weekend!!

Until Tomorrow … PEACE!!

THE FIREMAN AND THE DOBERMAN

He had just saved this pregnant dog from a fire in
Her house, rescuing her by carrying her out of the
House into her front yard, while he continued to Fight the fire. The firefighter was afraid of her at first, Because he had never been around a Doberman Before.
When he finally got done putting the fire
Out, he sat down to catch his breath and rest. A
Photographer from the Charlotte, North Carolina
Newspaper, “The Observer,” noticed this red
Doberman in the distance looking at the fireman.
He saw her walking straight toward the fireman and Wondered what she was going to do.
As he raised his camera, she came up to the tired man Who had saved her life and the lives of her babies,
And kissed him, just as the photographer snapped this Photograph... ♥

HAPPY LABOR DAY

Just wanted to post a pic of my daughters dog ... Shows the kind of day we had .

MY COMPANION

In the time I have been on my so called sabbatical----I became even more dependent on our rotties—since I was home all the time with them---they were my company---along the way---we lost two for different reasons---however recently we lost my rottie----the one I picked just for me---the one that I snuggled with and talk to and played with and snuck french fries to you---My beloved Athena--

The above picture was taken this past Xmas-----she had the most gentle of spirit---so loving---so faithful—and just melted my heart.
Everyone who met her----fell in Love---just the Best Companion.
I guess her time came-----she laid down—her breathing was a bit labored---and just closed her eyes and was gone. I am still not over it. I miss her beyond words---My Companion---My Athena---Strong—Loving---so very Faithful----just breaks my Heart.

Thanks for Reading/listening---PEACE

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY - ATHENA

I am going to try and do a wordless wednesday every week.... just sharing a pic or two that do not need a lot of explanation...just sharing. My baby Athena - one of eight rotties - she is all mine - great personality - a mother to everyone and anyone...and has some "junk in her trunk" - LOL.
Thanks for stopping by - PEACE!!!