34 years ago today I stepped off a bus and on to the yellow footprints at Parris Island SC. I graduated 85 days later on March 7th 1989, PLT 3019 H CO. #USMC#SemperFi
I just adopted him.
He walked out of the shelter clinging to his torn little toy — the only piece of comfort he had left.
He hasn’t let go of it. Not yet. Because he’s still scared.
Because his past is written in the way he curls up tightly and flinches at sudden sounds.
Sometimes he shakes. Sometimes he hides.
But when he rests his head on my lap, he whispers without words: “Please… let this be my forever.”
And I promise him:
It is.
You’ll never be alone again.
From now on, you’ll sleep safely,
with toys, peace, love —
and me. 🐶🧸🤍