Dear Johnny,

I am sorry to report that I cannot give you your dog back. He has come to My kingdom and cannot return. Don't worry, I'm taking good care of him, feeding and walking him Myself just for you. Someday, a long, long time from now, you'll join him and he will be waiting for you at My front door. Make sure you take good care of your mother. You're the man of the house now and she needs you, okay?

Love,

God

P.S. Keep dreaming, Captain. Someday you'll pilot the biggest ship in history, little man.