English Original
A postal worker whose job was to handle mail with illegible addresses one day received a letter shakily addressed to God. Out of curiosity, he opened it.
Dear God,
I am an 83-year-old widow living on a meager pension. Yesterday, my purse with $100—all my money until my next check—was stolen. I've invited two friends for Christmas dinner but now have nothing to buy food. With no family to turn to, you are my only hope. Can you please help me?
Sincerely,
Edna
Touched, the worker shared the letter with his colleagues. Each contributed a few dollars, and together they collected $96, which they sent to Edna in an envelope. For the rest of the day, the workers felt a warm glow imagining her Christmas dinner.
After Christmas, another letter arrived from Edna addressed to God. The workers gathered as it was opened.
Dear God,
How can I ever thank you enough? Your loving gift allowed me to prepare a glorious dinner for my friends. We had a wonderful day, and I shared the story of your generosity. By the way, $4 was missing. I suspect it was those thieving bastards at the Post Office.
中文翻译
一位负责处理地址难以辨认邮件的邮局职员，某天收到一封字迹颤抖、寄给上帝的信。出于好奇，他打开了它。
亲爱的上帝：
我是一名83岁的寡妇，靠微薄的养老金生活。昨天，我的手提包被偷了，里面有100美元——这是我下次领养老金前所有的钱。我已邀请两位朋友共进圣诞晚餐，但现在没钱购买食物。我无家可依，您是我唯一的希望。您能帮帮我吗？
诚挚的，
埃德娜
这位职员深受感动，把信给同事们看。每个人都从钱包里掏出几美元，最终凑了96美元，装进信封寄给了埃德娜。那天余下的时光里，想到埃德娜能和朋友们共享晚餐，所有职员心中都涌起一股暖意。
圣诞节后，埃德娜又寄来一封给上帝的信。职员们聚在一起看着信被打开。
亲爱的上帝：
我该如何感谢您呢？您充满爱意的礼物让我能为朋友们准备了一顿丰盛的晚餐。我们度过了美好的一天，我也向他们讲述了您的慷慨。顺便说一句，少了4美元。我怀疑是邮局那些偷东西的混蛋干的。