Goodnight everyone. We hope that you had a wonderful weekend and that you are enjoying your summer, with the ones you love most.I have are finally arrived home in NYC. My three years in Florida is finally over. I am so incredibly grateful to be home. It’s been more than difficult on my own with the kids for all of this time. I think Ive aged a good 20 yrs within that time.My kids and I went to see Sammy & Henry and to meet “Mrs Smith” , who my children already know as the “Princess Bride”. To say that we fell in love with Vanessa would be an understatement. She is everything beautiful in this world. She is truly a living angel and just seeing her pretty face in person and her gentle way, makes me realize how lucky my brother Scott really is.

The only thing missing in NYC is my precious Weezer. She was by my side for twenty years and now I feel that a part of me is missing. A part of me will never be whole again. I never imagined that my girl wouldn’t make it back to NY with me. Home won’t be the same without my baby. God bless my beautiful angel, as she sits by the side of God. Heaven is so lucky to have that girl. I miss you baby, more than you will ever know.

Friends, It’s getting very hot out there, so make sure to stay hydrated. Be sure to keep your pets bowl filled with clean, fresh water at all times. Never ever leave your animal in a hot car, under any circumstances. Too many pets die because of this and its a very painful death. No animal deserves to die this way.

Years ago, I had a friend whose 19 year old son left his two large dogs in the car, as he met with his friends outside. He left the dogs for several hours, without even cracking a window. It was summer in Colorado. Can you imagine how hot it was in that car for those poor dogs? Not only were they trapped in an unbelievably hot car, but they were covered in fur. When the boy returned to the car, both dogs were dead. God bless those dogs. I never forgot them and was never able to get out of my mind, what had happened to them and what they must have suffered.

Keep in mind that this does not just happen to pets. I’ve heard many stories about babies and children, also dying in a hot car, unattended. Never ever leave your child in a hot car. To me, there is never a good time to leave a child or a pet in a car alone. There are too many abductions and people could easily remove the child or pet from the car in an instant. Nothing is worth that, nothing.

Take nothing for granted. Always air on the side of caution. The truth is, we just don’t know what could happen. Have no doubt that horrific things can and do happen, in ANY neighborhood, regardless of where. Please be careful with your life and the life of those who count on you to protect them.

God keep the babies safe, two legged and four. These are the defenseless ones. These are the purest of souls, untainted by hate and intolerance. These are the most priceless gifts given to us by God. These are the teachers of unconditional love. They are meant to be treasured and only met with the gentlest of hands.

No lives will go in vain. No pain will go unnoticed. Amen.

Love from,
Jessica Lee Smith
For Sammy & Family