Good evening friends.

In the spirit Poppy Rocky Tuesday, lets share Jeffery’s story of hope too.  When I arrived in Puerto Rico on January 11th, 2015 Jeffrey had only been with Vanessa and her dad just about two months.  When Jeffrey was originally dropped off here, the idea was to take him and his brother.

When the man came to drop them off, Jeffrey’s brother bit the driver and ran off.  While Jeffrey was very timid, he decided to see where this life would lead him. After all, it had to be better than where he came from.  Case in point with his brother’s behavior, not to mention Jeffrey’s nervousness and timid demeanor which I have expressed several times.

Life is inches and minutes. I never met Jeffrey’s brother but I sure hope he ended up in the right hands. Had the brother made it into the house from the car, he would have been part of this family too.  I think about the brother I never met often. I saw the work it took for Jeffrey to understand the worst is behind him. Yes still there are scars. Many times when I give him a treat he starts blinking rapidly wondering if my hands will give him those treats or harm him.

Nonetheless Jeffrey took the leap of faith and he was rewarded. He is so happy here and knows he is very loved. He is as sweet as pie. Maybe he will always have that nervousness, but it has been superseded with love, happiness and security. That is for certain.

So friends, if you going through tough times, tomorrow is a new day. Maybe things start getting better for you starting immediately. Try to remember the stories of Poppy, Rocky and Jeffrey.

See you tomorrow friends. Dr. Harp Seal for Sammy & Family.