Savannah and Frankie

 

Savannah and Frankie

Good evening friends.

We have a very heart warming story tonight. Say hello to Little Savannah. Her mother Jennifer reached out to us to share her daughter’s story. Savannah has Pervasive Developmental Disorder, also known a Atypical Autism. It’s a form of autism that she developed as an infant which causes her to be significantly impaired socially and with communication. 

As Jennifer did learned more about Autism, it has been said that autistic children bond well with animals. Jennifer started taking Savannah to the animal shelter several times a month but still not much of a connection with any of them.

Then about two years ago, then went to the shelter again and Savannah was drawn to a big black fluffy dogs with pointy ears. Jennifer and Savannah adopted this dog and named him Frankie. Savannah would reach out to pet him, hug him and kiss him. Things she would never do before. She had a real soulful connection with Frankie. After reading this post, please see the video link to witness how much this dog Frankie, lifted Savannah’s spirits.

Sadly, several months ago Frankie developed some strange symptoms: mainly scratching the air near his head, and his legs would give out on him randomly. After a visit to the vet, it was determined that he has syringomyelia. It is caused by a partial blockage of the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. As a result, pressure builds  and the fluid is pushed into the spinal cord where it forms fluid pockets called “syrinxes”, damaging the spinal cord. Affected dogs can suffer significant pain, weakness, incoordination and even paralysis.

Jennifer spent thousands for an MRI, steroids, anti-convulsants, medication for pain and swelling, and all of the vet follow-up visits.  However, Frankie is getting worse. He is in dire need of a surgery which will cost approximately $7500. Jennifer has come up with $3500 dollars but is still $3900 dollars short. If anyone can spare any surgery funds for this little trooper, your money would go very far.

Jennifer does not want anyone donating for her, only donate for the sake of her daughter Savannah and Frankie.  Here is the link if you would like donate; https://fundanything.com/en/campaigns/savannah-and-frankie

If you cannot donate, please keep Savannah and Frankie in your thoughts and prayers. The video of this larger than life friendship is right here; https://www.facebook.com/frankieandsavannah/videos/228782390826504/

And just below is the Video link, a must see; https://www.facebook.com/frankieandsavannah/videos/228782390826504/

Jeffrey brings us the light

Smiling Jeffrey on June 1st, 2016

Good morning friends.

Its great to be hear with everyone on June 1st, 2016. Another gift today. Good, bad or indifferent, we get another shot to set it straight and to pursue happiness.

Jeffrey decided to swing by and bring everybody a big smile with some beautiful nature behind him. In the digital world we are all in, its very important to connect with nature when we can. Even for just a moment or two, it does wonders for the soul.

OK, lets kick this day off on a positive foot. And then two random data points about June.

Everybody has minutia in their lives, let’s not let it control our lives. Minutia is just stuff we have to deal with but does not define our lives.  Being happy, joyous and free defines our lives. Let’s reach out today and lift someone’s spirits.

Random Data Points about June.

1. June is named after the Roman Goddess “Juno”

2. June is “National Awareness Candy Month”

See you tomorrow friends. Scott Smith for Sammy & Family.