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

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

Happy Birthday!!

 

You have a wonderful mommy!!

[Teri & Clover]

I need a tissue. Happy birthday, Jack.

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Happy Birthday Jack.

[Susan, Zeke. Lily & Jasper]

Happy Birthday to your beautiful furbaby!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Happy Birthday, sweet boy! I am glad you and your mom found each other.

[Judi, David & Maddie Irishdoodle]

Happy birthday you beautiful boy Jack.  Jennifer your message brought tears to my eyes because it was a genuine love story. You were meant for each other. We love our princess Maddie just the way you love your little prince.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Such a little face!  Happy Birthday Mr. Bright Green Boy ..... you had no idea how lucky you were going to be!  Hope you guys have an absolutely wonderful day today!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Happy Birthday beautiful boy!  Thanks for taking such good care of your Mom, and have a perfect day!

[Sally, Ditzy Mitzi & Sgt. Pepper]

Happy Birthday Jackadoodle!  You are much loved!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Jennifer - what an amazing tribute to your boy!  I am so thankful that he found you, good job Jack.