This holiday season brought an unexpected gift into my life, wrapped not in paper and ribbon, but in destiny and a child’s innocent wish. My niece’s letter to Santa, asking for a special companion for her Auntie Ming, set the stage for a heartwarming tale of love and serendipity. Meet Sammy Diva, a yellow lab with soulful eyes and a name as unique as her journey from the mountains of Northern California to my coastal home. Discover how a simple wish and a series of magical coincidences brought us together in the most enchanting way.