Dear Bright Green Boy

[Jennifer and Jack]

One year ago today, (well in 55 minutes) it will be your birthday. The day that you came into this world to fulfill a promise God made to me. I never knew it, I didn't know you even existed at this point and I am pretty sure I was just considering getting a dog. I wasn't sure I would want such a mess in my house. You know mommy doesn't allow shoes, dirt or anything messy in her house. 

 

Certainly I could not imagine a dog who's hair is a magnet for grass, weeds and anything else. My life was not totally empty  before  I got you, I had a lot of friends and family that loved me. I wanted something of my own to love, I was denied being able to foster children because of my health. Low and behold you were purchased for me by my doctor. Well  for the most part anyway.

 

I didn't get to pick you out, you were the last puppy left, you were Mr, Dark Green Male.You my little prince were the only one not spoken for. I know it is because you were meant for me. I fell madly in love with you and each and every day, I love you more and more. I love when you kiss my check in the morning when it is time for your walnut size bladder to go potty. I love how when you step out of bed you stretch and yawn. and I love even more how you are ready to climb back into bed and snuggle with me.

 

To some people you are just a dog, to some people they see the glass half empty, some people chose to look at the things they can not have. I can easily do that, I have had my career, my health, my money, and my freedom to do as I want taken from me. I will never with God's help look at it that way. I will look at the wisdom of God in knowing I could not have raised a human child, and Jack I would not trade you for one. and that says a lot. I used to stuff pillows in my shirt when I was little to pretend I was pregnant, I used to dream of being  a soccer mom.

 

Now tonight I sit in my recliner, you are on the sofa, not on the brand spanking new recliner with a foot rest that I got you and my heart is filled. Tomorrow you will have a party, filled with cakes, icecream, cookies and lots of friends. You won't know it is different from any other day because every day, I treat you like the treasure you are. You might notice I am going to let you eat cake and icecream in the same day and that all your favorite friends are here.

 

So mister dark green male.... I think we are a good match.. Now get your butt in that very expensive recliner I bought you and give me my sofa back.. We have a party tomorrow that are friends are helping me to give so I can be rested for it.

 

I love you Jackadoodle. Thanks for being my baby

[Jena ~ Dublin]

Happy Birthday Mr. Dark Green Male!  It's amazing how dogs can really be great Therapy Dogs, even without the training and the Canine Good Citizen class!!!!  This is so touching, it gives me hope!  Thank you so much for posting this!  Hope you had a great time at the party and you were well rested for it and didn't over do it so now you are down again! 

[Taylor & Huff]

How touching *sniffle*. What lovely things to say. 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Dark green is just the best!!!
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[cheryl & oliver]

Happy Birthday Jack, and thank you for the beautiful blog.....Jennifer, it was very special...

[Linda and Murphy]

Happy Birthday Jack!

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

All I can say is that Jack is one lucky doodle!! That was so sweet!!

[Tessa, Ellie and Wheezy]

This is the sweetest blog I have ever read....you made me cry.....Happy Birthday Jack!!!  *Big Hugs to you and your mommy" 

[Rose]

Happy Birthday, Jack! :-)

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Happy Birthday Jack!! And many more! You are one sweet pup! Keep takin' good care of your momma!!

[Gail+Kathleen,(Sydney+Olivia:)]

Happy Birthday, Jackadoodle!  You have made your Mommy very happy!  We hope you are just as happy on your birthday and on every forever new day!