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A Preliminary View of Religion

The loss of a pet affects young children more than parents consider. A benefit though, is that it is a true Life Lesson.

April 2002: Daughter #1, then 4 Years, 7 Months.

Our beloved Dalmatian "Abbey had to be put down in early December of 2001. Daughter #1, although uncomfortable with the subject of death, brought up the subject of Abbey being in Heaven. She proceeded to educate her Dad as follows:

"You know what Dad?" Jesus is in Heaven too. Some jealous guys nailed him to a Plus Sign."

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Speaking of Abbey being in Heaven, Daughter #2, 2 Years, 5 Months, asked my wife if they could go there some day and have lunch with her!

 

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