I've aged 25 years

This morning I woke up to find this on Facebook:

Long story short...this would be a picture of the sweet, very scared and timid foster I had over the weekend.  She was at her new foster's house and bolted.  If you've never dealt with it, this situation is  horrible and scary for all involved.  After a few long hours, I got a phone call that THANKFULLY someone found her and brought her to the local animal shelter.  The foster coordinator asked if I would keep Sissy for the week while her permanent foster gets settled in a new place. 

Uhm duh.  If they hadn't asked me to watch her, I would have insisted on seeing her in person anyway just to make me feel better. 

This is Sissy now:

At the shelter after pickup.  Poor girl was overwhelmed.

Went right to "her" corner when we got home. 

I'd like to think this is her "you mean I can keep all this stuff if I don't run away??" face

Obviously, she's thinking about her actions. 

Paws in the City, the group I foster with, has gone above and beyond to make sure I am comfortable with whatever foster dog I have.  Sissy's permanent foster actually helped me when Peanut (the chichuahua) couldn't handle my work schedule.  Needless to say, I am MORE than happy to give this girl a safe haven for the next few days. :o)
Thank you Lord for small miracles!!
**And yes, I am making light of what could have been a serious situation.  Forgive me if it seems insensitive.  I am simply relieved and overjoyed to have Sissy back under my roof, safe and happy. 

**Also, please keep Julee and Preslee Turner in your prayers.  Matt's funeral is tomorrow.  If you'd like to keep up with the Turners, this is their blog: http://mattandjuleeturner.blogspot.com/

Life is Fragile

There are many things I don't understand.  (Clearly that's another post for another day.)
Last night, a woman I've never met lost her husband in a car accident. 
I've followed Julee Turner's blog for years as I was inspired by her positive attitude during her struggle with infertility.  As corny as it sounds, I felt that I related to her because at a time when all her friends were having babies, mine were getting married.  It's hard to put on a happy face when you would do anything to be able to share in a loved one's joy on a personal level.  It's silly to think my wish for a significant other could compare to those who wish for a child but it is what it is.
Our wishes weren't in the cards for either of us at the time and her attitude really helped me whenever I started to feel sorry for myself.  On a happy note, Matt and Julee welcome Preslee Bell last November.
Last night, Matt Turner was killed in a car accident.
My heart hurts for them and I'm asking for your prayers.  Pray for Matt's family.  Pray for his loved ones.
For the life of me, I will never understand why a man who wanted a child so badly would be taken from them so early.
I trust in His timing and His lessons but for right now, I'm sad and angry.
In Matt's memory, please hug your loved ones a little harder tonight.  Put the petty, stupid arguments in perspective.  Smile at the things that make you happy.  Call someone you haven't talked to in a while.  Fight to be a better version of yourself every minute of every day.
I pray for Julee, I pray for Preslee and I pray that one day God will make sense of this tragedy.  I know how much I cherish the moments with those I love and I hope you do the same.
Bless this family, bless their friends and Lord, please carry them through this journey.      

Confessional Friday

(Cue the Usher theme song) It's that time peeps so let's get this party going!  I know I'm a bit late but every girl is entitled to a fashionable entrance, right?

**I'm going to state the obvious...this back injury sucks.  Note to others: if you don't have back pain, you don't have the right to judge.  End of story.  And yes, I will  be a bitch about it.  I wouldn't wish these past 6 weeks on anyone and I think it's amazing what a bit sympathy and kindness can do for a person in pain.  I'm blessed with an amazing family and some great friends, but this whole debacle has really highlighted who I can and can't count on.  

**I have a 4 legged weekend guest and while I'm excited, this one is different than the others.  She's been at the vet getting treated for heartworms and her permanent foster is moving this weekend so couldn't take her.  This girl breaks my heart because I know she's scared.  Her favorite place in the house is the corner of my kitchen.  I did get a tail wag earlier so I'm hopeful but it breaks my heart that she shakes every time I pet her.  Sometimes all it takes is a scared individual to put aside your own drama and focus on something more meaningful. 

**I microwaved a Market Pantry Chicken Lasagna for dinner tonight and threw it away because it tasted like chemicals.  I hate to waste food!  But I did what any other 31 year old woman would do...I made an English muffin with cream cheese and baked Doritos, my favorite childhood snack.  YUM!
 
**I'm beyond bored with my life.  I go to work, I go to physical therapy and I go home.  I'm starting to get out a bit but I miss having something to look forward to.  This girl needs a party to plan, a man to crush on or something else exciting because I can only buy so many shoes online or dresses at Target to help fulfill the happiness gene.  (Granted I love all my purchases and I can't wait to wear them but my closet can only hold so much and I'd really rather have something to wear them FOR!)

**The weatherman said it's going to be 55 degrees here tomorrow and I dusted off my Uggs the second I heard "cold front" 3 days ago.  I CAN. NOT. WAIT.  I have 3 outfit options.   

**The WVU vs Texas game is tomorrow and I feel like a loser for not having plans.  (Everything these days is on a whim due to the aforementioned back pain)  The good news is I have 3 jerseys...one for Bugs, one for foster pup and of course, one for me :o)  Go 'EERS!!!

I hope ya'll have a fabulous weekend!  If you do anything fun, please tell me so I can live vicariously through you :o)

Monday Tidbits

**We FINALLY got a rainy weekend!! Seems weird I wanted one but sometimes you just need a Saturday on the couch cheering on your college team with the sound of rain outside your window. Now if only it was cold...
**I'm getting a VERY TEMPORARY foster this weekend! Her foster mom is moving and can't take her until next week. The poor little girl is getting treated for heartworms right now so she has to stay calm and quiet which uhm, duh, is perfect for me. YAY for four legged house guests!
**The Mountaineers are coming to Texas this weekend and I'm incredibly sad I won't be there to welcome them. My nickname in college was Texas or Texas Jen (with a TJ thrown in there every so often.) This is tragic people...Texas/TJ/Texas Jen won't be there to welcome the team to Texas?? It's just not right.
 **I'm hiring a cleaning lady and I feel extremely adult about it. Just thinking about coming home to spotless house after a long day puts a smile on my face. What's happening to me??
**I'm quickly becoming somone I don't like...I post multiple times a day on facebook (ew), I focus on my injury way too much and in general, I just feel very unlikeable and annoying.  I HATE that feeling with a passion.
So I made a deal with myself...anytime I want post on Fb, I'll do something else.  No one needs to know every single thought that goes through my head at all hours of the day.  Anytime someone asks how I'm doing, I'll keep it short or simply say "I tired of talking about it, what else have ya got??"  I think I may start hosting wine/game nights at my house too.  I just don't want to spend another weekend alone.  It's boring, not fun and I'm SO tired of being bored.  A girl can only shop online for so long, ya know??  (Yes, I really just said that.)

Happy Monday people.  I hope ya'll have a fabulous week!