So how's this for crazy?

Our little pup got hit by a car when I was walking him this past Monday, and we immediately took him to the animal hospital. After a bunch of xrays they found out that he has a fracture in his pelvis (which will heal on its own), and they also discovered a kidney defect. Somehow his kidney isn't emptying, so it's filling with fluid; this could be bad if it ruptured. He's probably had it since birth, but they recommend we remove the kidney, which is happening in a few weeks. If not for the accident this probably would have gone undetected, crazy huh?

Anyway, I am enjoying my new job. Some aspects of it are difficult; a few days ago there was a woman who'd had a stroke, trying really hard to tell me something, but all I could say was, "I'm sorry, I don't understand." I try to be as reassuring and kind as I can, which I think is what the residents need from me. I know that someday I'll be their age, and I will want the same respect.

In any case, despite my puppy being hurt, I'm feeling a lot better than I have in a while. I finally feel productive, like I'm getting somewhere. I have a plan for school, an income, jobs. I need those things to feel validated. I'm excited for the future: someday having my own classroom, someday buying a house, learning Spanish, but for now continuing to enjoy life with Dre and our kitties and pup.