We have another miraculous story tonight. Say hello to Mimi. She comes to us from our great friend LaFonda and Family.
In 2010 LaFonda rescued Mimi at 7 years old from a home where large dogs were abusing her. Mimi speaks of her years when she was was not read to take on a rescue. When the time was right she let her higher power show her the way. And that way lead her to Mimi.
Her registered name is “Minis Red Dress” — LaFonda tries to keep her at 4 pounds but Mimi can be a very picky eater. LaFonda speaks about how Mimi is a blessing to everyone she meets. We can all relate to that.
Sammy & Family wants to thank LaFonda for making the world a better place, one rescue at a time.
No lives will go in vain, no pain will go unnoticed. Dr. Harp Seal for Sammy & Family.
Hi Friends. You can watch this message over Video below. If you prefer, you can read the text version below the Video.
Good evening friends.
Happy New Year everyone. Thank you for stopping by. Tonight’s message is called “Baby Step Resolutions” — I think this gives us a practical and realistic shot of keeping our word.
Firstly, let me share some homework I did today. This is literally pointless information but fun to know. I was curious how many times the term “Happy New Year” would be said today. Here’s what I came up with. There are 6 billion people in the world. Lets say half of them participate in the celebration. Now lets assume each person says “Happy New Year” at least 7 times today. I think thats reasonable average to assume. I myself have said it 60 times already today. Ok, here’s the math. 3 billion people, multiplied by 7 Happy New Year’s each. So today Happy New Year will be said 21 billion times. Like I said, pointless information.
So now lets go the through the Baby Step Resolutions.
1. When things are going well, sometime well is good enough. We don’t have to keep pressing the gas and doubling down.
2. When things are not going well, we have to change something in order for something to change.
3. This year I am going to make an effort to drop; “Should have, would have and could have from my vocabulary.
4. This year, If I did my best, I’m not taking anything personally.
5. If I am feeling kind of lonely, I am going to try to Not isolate. I will call someone or go for a walk, but I am not going to isolate.
6. This a great resolution for anyone to have. Bringing a pet into our homes saves lives. And in return, the pets make our lives better. That’s a win win.
7. I posted this Dr. Harp Seal quote on the platforms today, but I want to pay more attention to this in 2016. Here’s the quote; ” You Can’t have what you Do want. You Can have what you Don’t Want. And somewhere in the middle lies Happiness.” Another words, let go, just be and try to enjoy the ride. Other than ourselves, we are not in control of anything.
8. I would like to go to the gym a minimum of 2 times a week, for a maxim of 30 minutes.
9. I am personally going to try to curb the binge eating. It has to stop.
10. This is a great resolution for any day of the year; “Just because I was like that, Does Not mean I have to stay like that. Each day I get a new chance to do the right thing.
11. I am going to close on 11 because this is my lucky number. If I can have some of the joy that I had in 2015 in 2016, that will be just fine.
Happy New Year friends. God bless all of you. Scott Smith for Sammy & Family.
This is Jessica writing to you tonight from New York. I hope you’ve all had a nice Monday. To be honest I can’t get over the weather here. I would swear it was spring based on the warm temperatures, if I didn’t already know that it was mid December. My brother Scott would definitely like this type of ” Winter”. Many people love that it’s still warm out, but I also know that many like me are hoping for a white Christmas this year.
I have to tell you that having the light of our Christmas tree sparkling makes such a difference to a home. It brings the most wonderful feeling to just see it there on the side of this otherwise ordinary room. Of course my Menorah is also lit up. Both sides of our heritage are always a part of me and my children’s holidays, and I love them both. 8 nights of lights and a glowing tree. What could be more beautiful.
I know those of you that celebrate are seeing the beauty all around you as well. In your own home, in the Homes of others, or out on the street. I’ve seen some of your decorations in my newsfeed and they are all just gorgeous. Although we are at different locations, it’s so nice to be able to come together this way. It’s amazing how the Internet makes this all possible. It’s wonderful to be able to see you all with your families and friends enjoying this special season. If we could all put our lights together, we’d be like the stars, endlessly lighting up the sky.
I hope you all have sweet dreams tonight. I’m sending you love from my family to yours. Goodnight everyone.
No lives will go in vain. No pain will go unnoticed. Amen.
With love from,
Jessica Lee Smith,
For Sammy & Family
Tonight we pay tribute to PeiPei who passed away on 11-5-2014. A little over year now. PeiPei belonged to our good friends Sandra. Let’s hear what she has to say about her fallen angel.
“We got PeiPei when he was 5 months old. He seemed to know he belonged with us, as we were bringing him home he was not afraid. He was always very alert & curious or some would say nosy about everything. If he saw a closed door he’d try to get in to see what was in there. He was very intelligent, he knew when I was going somewhere even before I started getting ready. When we’d leave he’d stick his head between the vertical blinds & look at us as if to say “Hey you’re leaving me”. I always felt bad about leaving him. but my work was at home so I didn’t have to often.
He loved to sit up like a human, & that is how he wanted to be carried. He had to sit up on my hip like a child no other way would do for him. He didn’t seem to know he was a dog & didn’t have much to do with other dogs. He was jealous of our other dog, he never played with her or toys either. But was such a joy to us. He would look at us like he knew exactly what we were saying when we were talking even from the first time we met him.
He was a house dog & didn’t like the outside he only went out when he had to & never stayed long. He also didn’t want us outside. He wanted to be with me all the time. I miss that constant companionship even now after 13 months of his being gone.
He lived to be almost 16 yrs old. He slept beside my bed & every morning when I got up would wag his tail in greeting. I would pick him up & carry him to the sofa & pet him for a while before taking him out, then it was breakfast time for him. He loved people food especially fried squash, chicken & sweets. Even tho he ate dog food he always got a few bites of what we were eating. He wanted to eat out of the palm of my hand. He’d beg when we were eating, then yip if we ignored those eyes.
I still find it hard to talk about his passing, he was eating less & loosing weight. We found out he had cancer & kidney failure about 3 days before he passed. We did all we could to make him comfortable & he fought very hard. He passed early one morning right before I got up. We were devastated by his passing. He was born 12-28-1999 & passed 11-5-2014. There are volumes Everyone loved him & wanted to pet him. He knew he was little, our vet said he had little dog syndrome. But we loved every aspect of his personality. He was just perfect. He will forever be missed
Sandra thank you for sharing such wonderful story with us. He is gone but never forgotten. Sammy & Family wants to thank you for making the world a better place. You gave PeiPei a great life for over 15 years. A life filled with love, joy and companionship.
No lives will go in vain, no pain will go unnoticed. Amen. Scott Smith for Sammy & Family.
This is Jessica Lee Smith writing to you tonight. Happy Friday night to all of you. Before i get into my message, please try not to be distracted by my brother’s bedroom eyes. It’s caused him a great deal of trouble in his life. He is wearing glasses to detour some of the allure. Thank you Scott, that is very gracious of you.
If you’re going out tonight, be sure to stay safe out there. Always stay aware of your surroundings. Never leave your drink unattended, and please never ever drink and drive. Also, it’s always better to travel in “packs”. It’s safer to walk down the street with at least one other person, if not more.
If you’re staying in tonight, rest well. It’s been a long week. I hope you have a wonderful evening with your loved ones, two legged and four. Spend this weekend doing what you enjoy most, and try to take in some of this magnificent scenery we are surrounded by.
Thank you all so much for the support, love and encouragement that you’ve shown my brother, myself, and my whole family. It means more to us than you could ever know. We love you all. You’re such a blessing to us.
Have a great night everyone.
No lives will go in vain. No pain will go unnoticed. Amen.
It’s great to be alive on November 5th, 2015. Good, bad or indifferent, today is a gift. Many people that were here yesterday are no longer with us. We have to remember that. A lot of people pass on each day that wanted to live. We owe it to them and ourselves to live this life as best we can.
In recovery I was taught what gratitude means. Whether you had those kind of problems or not, living a grateful life is an open invitation for all to enjoy. Again, I used to think that life was a series of losses and then you die. Now I know life is a series of experiences and then you grow.
Had I not gotten into alcohol and substances, I would’ve never gone into recovery and learned what happiness means. I would have just kept being miserable whether I was sober or not. The good news is that its not a prerequisite to get into the trouble I did to be free. You don’t have beat the hell out of yourself to realize whats important.
Things can always be better, things can always be worse. The question is; “What am I grateful today?” — Whoever those people were that told me life is better with the glass half full, than half empty, you were dead right. Nobody needs to give themselves a beat down with alcohol and drugs to understand that. Just accept it as a truth, and a fact from a person who has made more mistakes than 1000 people put together.
Signing off from Puerto Rico on day 299. Dr. Harp Seal for Sammy & Family.
Happy Halloween and Happy Saturday. Win Win right there. I went to google to find out the exact meaning of Halloween. Here’s what I found; “The night of October 31, the eve of All Saints’ Day, commonly celebrated by children who dress in costume and solicit candy or other treats door-to-door.”
OK, that seems simple enough. So with that friends, enjoy dressing up and getting lots of candy today. When I was younger I would eat a lot of candy on Halloween and deliberately not brush my teeth to make my parents angry, lol. Guess whose teeth paid the price for that stubbornness ?
Sammy & Family wishes you everyone a very fun Halloween.
Its great to be here with everyone tonight on October 26th, 2015.
I am going to sing some Barry Manilow to my little boy. ♫♫♫ My home lies deep within you and I’ve got my own place in your soul. Now when I look out through your eyes, I’m young again, even thought I’m very old ♫♫♫
Thank you Sammy for lighting my life again and giving me purpose. Just like Mohammad Ali shook up the world in 1964 against Sonny Liston, Sammy shook up the world the past 5 years. He may not be as renown but he has lifted spirits all over the world.
Good evening friends.
