Dog Writes To Family From Heaven

[Angie, Hudson and Lily]

This was an article in a local paper. I had tears in my eyes reading it, and wanted to share it with all of the dog lovers here.....

 

By Norb Franz
Macomb Daily Staff Writer

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Postal workers express sympathy, compassion

Accompanied by a family friend, 4-year-old Anna Baker sat in her family’s car at a veterinary clinic while her parents and brother went inside with “Jack,” their pet golden retriever.

Ted and Rebecca Baker and their son, Daniel, 8, took the loving 9-year-old dog that the couple had acquired as a puppy, inside for the heart-wrenching task of having him euthanized because of cancer.

“When we came back into the car,” said Anna’s mom, “she realized Jack wasn’t with us. I think she expected Jack would be back in the car with us and be better.”

Anna cried uncontrollably for hours. As the family tried to find a way to console the little girl as they put her to bed, Anna said she needed to write a letter to her dog.

The next morning, Jan. 12, she drew a picture of her family and placed it in an envelope addressed to “Jack in Heaven.”

Anna and her mom stepped to their mailbox just as their letter carrier, known only to them as “Amanda,” arrived. The next day, another familiar postal carrier, “Patricia,” said they could expect to receive a package in a few days.

A couple days later, a U.S. Postal Service supervisor who only identified himself as “Dave” arrived with a box bearing the words, “From Jack in Heaven.”

Promise delivered.

The contents brought Rebecca Baker to tears.

The Dear Anna letter, “written by” Jack, said he had arrived safely; that he and the other dogs play ball and swim all day. There are many squirrels to chase, and all the mail carriers have Milk Bones in their bags for them.

“Although my bed isn’t as comfy as your’s, I want you to know that I am OK in the safe hands of God. I was very happy to receive the picture that you made for me,” the letter states.

“I miss my family and I miss you,” it continues. “God sends his blessing and wants you to know that he loves you very much. We will be watching over you every day. Love always, Jack.”

Included in the box from Jack was a book about a dog being put down, and a stuffed animal golden retriever.

Mrs. Baker read the letter to Anna. The items lifted her daughter’s spirits, leaving her amazed.

Like getting a letter from Santa Claus.

“She really believed this came from Jack in heaven,” Baker said.

Daniel also has struggled to cope with the loss of Jack.

“He was his best friend. He would come home (from school) and tell Jack about his day,” his mother said.

The unexpected kindness and caring shown by the postal workers has deeply affected the Bakers.

“I was so touched that somebody we don’t know would care so much about my child and what she’s going through, that they would do something like this to help her,” she said. “Those people have touched me like I can’t even express.”

Anna carries her new pet stuffed animal everywhere. Asked what name she has in mind for it, her answer was simple.

“Jack.”

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

The tears are clouding the letters to type.   What a beautiful story.  As always I think of my dogs who have gone on and wish them peace.  Thanks for posting.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Heaven really needs to get some good beds for these dogs though   :)

[F, Calla & Luca]

It is so nice that people go out of their way sometimes to help others feel better.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

What wonderful postal workers to have helped this little girl, sweet.

[Camilla and Darwin]

It really is touching that strangers would go out of their way to make a girl feel better. It is so good to know that these acts of kindness still happen!

[Candy & Hudson]

This is the sweetest thing. I knew I would cry just from the title of this post, but it has warmed my heart! Thanks so much for sharing.

[Becky, Chili & Guiness]

Made me cry, but thanks for sharing.  Guess this story gives new meaning to "going postal."

[Kimberly Keenan]

This was so sweet! Still wiping away the tears. It goes to show you, in life you meet some people who make a difference and you never know who it will be. It might just be you!

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Awwww. This is just the sweetest story!! So glad you shared it with us, Angie!

[JerZeeGin]

Reading this I can't stop crying... it just shows what a caring group of people the postal workers really are.  My friend is a Postmaster....I plan to share this with her.

[Melissa]

Thank you for posting that.  What a kind thing to do for a grieving family.  Brought me to tears!