There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job was to process
all the mail that had illegible addresses.
One day, a letter came addressed in a shaky handwriting to God, with no
actual address.
He thought he should open it to see what it was about.
The letter read:
Dear God,
I am an 83 year old widow, living on a very small pension.
Yesterday someone stole my purse.
It had $100 in it, which was all the money I had until my next
pension payment.
Next Sunday is Christmas, and I had invited two of my friends.
Without that money, I have nothing to buy food with, and have no
family to turn to. You are my only hope...
Can you please help me?
Sincerely, Edna
The postal worker was touched.
He showed the letter to all the other workers. Each one dug into his or
her wallet. Each came up with a few dollars.
By the time he made the rounds, he had collected $96, which he put into
an envelope and sent to the woman.
The rest of the day, all the workers felt a warm glow thinking of Edna
and the dinner she would be able to share with her friends.
Christmas came and went.
A few days later, another letter came from the same old lady to God.
All the workers gathered around while the letter was opened.
It read:
Dear God,
How can I ever thank you enough for what you did for me?
Because of your gift of love, I was able to fix a glorious dinner for
my friends.
We had a very nice day and I told my friends of your wonderful gift.
By the way, there was $4 missing.
I think it might have been those bastards at the post office.
Sincerely,
Edna
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Comments
crazyheart
Posted on: 12/21/2013 21:55
bump
Kimmio
Posted on: 12/21/2013 22:58
Nice story, crazyheart! :)
kaythecurler
Posted on: 12/21/2013 23:36
Thank you, thank you - it made me laugh out loud, which is even better than getting a smile on!
Pilgrims Progress
Posted on: 12/22/2013 01:27
(I've already heard it - the roofer told it to me.....)
Beloved
Posted on: 12/22/2013 08:01
That definitely put a smile on my face early this -40 C morning (according to the weather channel - first -40s this year without windchill that I am aware of).
Oh yes, and Pilgrims Progress put a smile on my face this morning with her post also.
seeler
Posted on: 12/22/2013 09:13
Those bastard mailcarriers (who somehow lose the swimsuit issue of playboy mag) will soon be out of work - maybe we should take up a collection for them.
Cute story, Crazyheart.
Mendalla
Posted on: 12/22/2013 12:44
Those bastard mailcarriers (who somehow lose the swimsuit issue of playboy mag) will soon be out of work - maybe we should take up a collection for them.
Cute story, Crazyheart.
Swimsuit issue of Playboy? Thought Playboy was ... um ... a little past the swimsuit stage. Not that I have any personal knowledge of this
And it is a terrific story. Thanks for posting, CH.
Mendalla
seeler
Posted on: 12/22/2013 13:44
Mandella - believe it or not, while sitting in church this morning I realized I had made a booboo. It is Sports Illustrated that puts out a swim suit issue each year. My son, a great sports fan, complained that issue was always a few days late - if it showed up at all.
He was just interested in the articles, and the hockey standings of course.
Rev. Steven Davis
Posted on: 12/22/2013 15:40
Funny story crazyheart. Enjoyed it. Needed a smile today.
crazyheart
Posted on: 12/23/2013 20:02
I hope things seem better today, Rev. Steven.