Super Thankful Thanksgiving, Family Friends Lose Everything In Thanksgiving Eve House Fire

On the eve of Thanksgiving, some family friends were at home when a smoke alarm went off. They managed to call 911 and get out, however their dogs were trapped inside. The house burnt to the ground.

Video of the fire.

Photos of the fire.

This morning, they were sifting through the rubble when they found both dogs, alive, in the basement! However, everything else in the house was lost. The family has three kids, all still in school. Here's a link on how you can help, including a number you can call if you'd like to make a monetary donation:

Help the Haslett-Marroquin family.

Pass their story along to as many people as you can!
Thanks!

Help Me Win Some Toys For My Pups!

I entered Mika in a contest to win $200 in toys and gift cards, because we could really use it. If you feel like helping, here's how:

1. Follow the link: http://www.facebook.com/dogster?sk=app_285858081435238&app_data=1926
2. Allow the app
3. Repost the following on your blog & facebook:

Help Mika win a stash of bones in the Dogster/Doggyloot.com contest! All you have to do is follow the link, allow the app, and vote on Mika's picture, titled "Pizzletastic!", then pass this note on to your Blog & Facebook friends if you'd like! Thanks so much!
http://www.facebook.com/dogster?sk=app_285858081435238&app_da ta=1926

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We'd really appreciate the help, she's currently in 11th place!

The House of Broken Bones + Update

That's what it's been around here recently, and it has me fearing for my bones!

On Tuesday my little brother and some of his friends built a catapult at school and were launching gourds. My little brother happened to be looking at the launcher when someone jumped on it, launching a gourd into his face. After some discussion, my mom and sister stayed home while my dad and I went to the ER with my brother. After pushing for an xray, it showed my brother's nose was broken. He's probably going to have an appointment with the ENT soon.

Meanwhile, my mom has had back problems for years. She finally made an appointment with a spine specialist and had her appointment today. Turns out she's had a broken back for years. She'll need surgery soon. So obviously I'm a little worried about who's next!

As for me, I took a pole dancing class yesterday and I have pole burn, bruises, and so many pulled muscles today.

Poll For EDS, Chronic Pain, Arthritis, And Fibromyalgia Sufferers! Please Pass It Along, The More Opinions, The Better!

I am thinking about starting a second blog to review and suggest helpful products for EDS/Arthritis/Fibro/Chronic Pain, but before I take the plunge, I'd like your opinions. If you could please take the survey below, and then pass it on to anyone you know who suffers from chronic pain and ask if they could take it, that would be awesome! It's only a few questions and should take only a few seconds to complete.

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world's leading questionnaire tool.

Thanks so much, and I hope to give back!

Scary Morning Weather!

This morning I let my dogs back in, it had been overcast since yesterday. Less than 10 minutes later, it became extremely dark outside. Seconds later it began pouring like I haven't seen in years, literally like a giant tank overturned above our house. Then, the sound. I looked outside to see this:

Hail!
I cringed as I thought would've happened if my dogs would've been outside, a mini Dachshund and a Chihuahua vs. dime to quarter sized hail. Luck was on their side today.

Welcome to the family, Mika!

After three years of nagging, I was finally allowed to get another dog. Oscar is frequently bored and lonely, and could definitely use a companion, and my siblings wanted another dog, too.

After being rejected by one rescue over false info they refused to clarify, we finally found a good fit with a dog from Midwest Animal Rescue and Services!

So here she is!

Name: Mika
Breed: Chihuahua
Age: 11 months (we're putting her birthday at October 31st, 2010)
Weight: 9 pounds!
Color: Fawn with a couple dark patches on her tail and bum, and white toe socks

She is amazingly cute, you can learn more about her here:

#1 dog site for dogs & bipeds!

Also, I don't really have the cash to get her any cute outfits, and she's going to need them, as it's starting to get cold around here. So if you have any doggie outfits in size Medium, or other accessories that you no longer want/need, send me an email at jelsen@hotmail.com, because they'd be of great use to us!

I leave you with a video of Mika playing with a toad

STOLEN! Update

So, we gave up on the recovery of my original games. They are long gone. However, my parents have been kind enough to replace the games I lost. Now I just have to get the items and Pokemon I lost back. I will post the list again, and if you're willing to trade or can help in any way, please contact jelsen@hotmail.com

Thanks for the help and support!

Pokemon:
Celebi
Shiny Suicune (from B/W gamestop event)
Shiny Raikou (from B/W gamestop event)
Shiny Entei (from B/W gamestop event)
Spiky Pichu
Pikachu Colored Pichu
Shaymin
Arceus
Deoxys
Mew
Phione
Manaphy
Darkrai
Victini
Zoura
Zoroark

Items:
Oak's Letter
Liberty Pass
Member Card
Secret Key
Enigma Stone