Jennifer Smith-Zande

I'm an advocate for Human and Animal Rights.

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

Our HR team didn't negotiate a contract with UMICH Health so our only option this year is BCBS, which means $200 out of each of my paychecks. So our costs have gone up $300 a month while our income has been cut in half.
And I feel like one of the panhandlers on a corner.

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

Progress and Frustration
Joe was cleared to WALK a 5K last Sunday. It was a planned (and already paid for) family event. We are so grateful that Joe could walk with us.

https://t.co/KZUoiUEkc3

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

Meanwhile funds are running low again, as our escrow payment increased by a $100 a month this month, and I just found out starting next month I will have to pay out of pocket for insurance premiums

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

I can feel the clock ticking as Joe's job is only guaranteed if he can be back to work before his FMLA ends in July.
Joe's frustrated because he feels fine, but has all these restrictions and can't fully communicate his frustrations and needs.

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

Progress and Frustration
Joe was cleared to WALK a 5K last Sunday. It was a planned (and already paid for) family event. We are so grateful that Joe could walk with us.

https://t.co/KZUoiUEkc3

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

Progress is slowing down, but even more frustrating is the lack of timely communication between the doctors, therapists and insurance company. Joe's rehab will now be delayed by at least a week.

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@CanadianPenny1 🤣

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@thehappydog_ Hugs ❤️

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@CanadianPenny1 Not cool Mom, not cool.

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@servicerotties Have fun!

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@Penny_Lane_Pup How is T3B3 doing?

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@servicerotties That's some self control you two have! I'm not that well trained 🤣

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@servicerotties Oh man we had some wicked storms here in Michigan's Capitol both last night and the night before. Both puppers were anxious. 😥

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@servicerotties Good plan. No good human can resist the sad eyes!

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@creek_moose @CanadianPenny1 Looking handsome guys! Sadly, we don't have bammer jammers for Canada Day for our pups. I have no idea what our excuse is, we live right next door in Michigan and go there at least 4-5 times a year. Will have to remedy this soon!

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@CanadianPenny1 Happy Canada Day!

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@servicerotties Looking good, Kuno!

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@CanadianPenny1 @HenryandIce So you're saying if I showed up with a Detroit-style coney dog in hand, I'd get in? 😉

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@lifeisgreyt @CanadianPenny1 No mud, I'm in!

[Jennifer Smith-Zande @smith_zande]

@Penny_Lane_Pup @CanadianPenny1 That's what I was thinking!