I'm so sorry about your ankle, Meli --  it will heal -- though there may be some cussin' and fussin' before it does. I sprained a foot once and, though it wasn't nearly as bad as this, I thought I would lose my mind during the few days I had to use crutches.

Animal lover that I am, my heart is breaking with yours over your dog -- I know they are a part of your family, just like mine are. I've never had one hit by a vehicle but I've had a couple die from things I felt like I could've kept from happening -- though we all know, with dogs -- and children -- things can happen in a split-second. This will get better, too, but it's never easy -- even when they're old and failing already.

You're in my prayers.

Lynn