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Category: Xena
Freestyle Fun with Xena and Chia
We finally, after 87 months, went back to the Obedience Club of Chattanooga to work on our Freestyle. We had good news, too. Because I, Chia, had never titled (cause I just started) we could start as a brace at level 2B.
Xena: These folks might not know what a brace is, Chia, so I’ll explain. A brace is when there is one person (Mommy) with two dogs (me and Chia).
Chia: Well some of them might not know what Freestyle is either. I’ve head Mom explain it to people so many times that I’ve got that down. “clears throat” Freestyle is coordinated dancing between a person and a dog, where the dog has as much say in what happens as the person.” (I really like that last part!)
OK, now that we have all our definitions in place, I’ll continue. We were first told that we had to start at level 3.The reason that starting at 2B is a good thing is that we don’t have to do some of the more advanced moves and we can make our routine a whole minute shorter. And that means Mom’s aging brain can actually remember it, BOL!
Xena: That wasn’t nice, Chia.
Chia: I’m just repeating what I heard Mom say, Xena.
Xena: Ok, ok. What we’ve got to show you today is something fun. Miss Julia, our friend and trainer, presented a little challenge to everyone. She handed each person a slip of paper that had 2 words written on it…words that were opposites. Then the person had help their pup to illustrate those opposites with a short routine and everyone else was to guess what the words were. We were all given 10 minutes to work on it. Ours was fun and easy and made folks smile. See if you can guess what the two opposite words are. You know, like light and dark (not our words, so don’t guess that). The video is only about 14 seconds long, so be sure to watch, OK? And you might want to mute your device. There’s a distracting dog screaming in the background.
Can you guess our two opposite words?
Can you?
OK, you probably guessed. It’s two directions. Do you know which two? Let us know in your comments, and we’ll wag and tell you you’re right!!
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Chia and the Bone
Hi! Hi! It’s me, Chia! I’ve got Mom helping me write this cause, well, someone stole and is working on the bone I stole and was working on. It’s one of Lucy’s birthday bones. In other words, someone stole my stolen bone!! How rude.
It started like this.
Hey, Luce the Deuce left her bone here.
Mmmm, it’s good but kinda dry. I need to go get a drink of water.
Oh no! I haven’t even got off the couch yet and my sis has moved into my territory. Xena! Get away from my bone that I stole from Lucy! Dog! She’s playing “deaf.” What to do…
Dear Lord, I pray, please give me back my bone that was Lucy’s bone and that Xena stole from me.
After two minutes of constant prayer and supplication, including whining and occasional growls…
My prayers were answered. I found Lucy’s other bone and it’s even better! Now Xena’s in a bone coma and I’ve got Lucy’s big knuckle bone.
Chia, who should be the Church Dog.
My Last Birthday Month Poem
I do hope Xena lets me do the poems more throughout the year. But this is my last one for January.
The Idjit and the Horse by Lucy
I saw that horsie coming and I squeezed my eyes shut tight
But she made it o’re that idjit with a clearance oh so slight.
Now I see this quarter horse not more than 14 hands.
After she jumps this idiot he may be no more a man.
Poor guy. I wonder if this is some kind of punishment. *sigh* I’m thankful my Mom never punishes me. I always try to be a good girl. Once in a while I have messed up and she has scolded me, so I’m also thankful that she forgives me almost right away, too.
Chia: I’m thankful all that cold white stuff is gone from our yard. And I’m thankful that I get to pick between Andrew and Mom for where I sleep at night.
Xena: I’m thankful for…I don’t know. It’s not been a great week. I messed up at church last week on the carpet in the chapel and Mommy stepped in it and well, things went downhill from there. I mean, she didn’t punish me or anything, but, well, I may not be going back. Or I may have to wear my big girl panties if I do. I don’t know which is worse. And I’ve been wanting to sleep on the couch where I’m already curled up on a soft blankie instead of getting up and going into the bedroom with Mommy. Then I get cold or scared or lonely and go pound on the door to get let in. I guess I should have learned by now to not wake up my Mommy. It doesn’t go well. Is this the kind of stuff that happens when you’re only four months away from turning eight years old?
Chia: Now I’m also thankful I’m not Xena. Maybe Mom will take me to work instead!
Xena: Yep, Chia, I heard Mommy talking about when she’s going to take you.
Chia: When? Tell me! *wags*
Xena: When H-E-double hockey sticks freezes over. But she didn’t spell it, she said the word.
Lucy: I think (hope) that’s all we’ve got for today. Before we go, I want to thank Angel Sammy for the fun picture and, as always, I’m thankful for Angel Brian, who does such a great job at hosting Thankful Thursday.
Lucy with Thankful Thursday Poem
This is Lucy back again on my birthday month, having fun with a picture by Angel Sammy And, as always I’m thankful for Angel Brian, who does such a great job at hosting Thankful Thursday. Here’s the picture for this week:
The Pool and the Cool Hound by Lucy
The game got cancelled, so what can we do?
How ’bout something different, something new?
There’s a new kiddie pool in the back yard.
So they stripped to their shorts with disregard
For children or pets who might be around.
They said, “Look! That pups laughing! What a cool hound.”
OK, so I don’t actually have “hound” in me. I’m 1/3 AmStaff, 1/3Pit Bull, and 1/3 Boxer. My Mom says that’s a really great mix, and I’m proof of it. *wags and full teeth smiles* But I’m thankful I got to do the poem again this week. And I’m thankful the snow has gone away, too.
Chia: I’m thankful Mom took us to the dog park last Friday. And she didn’t yell at me even one time to stop pulling.
You can see that there was still snow and mush on some parts of the walkway. And wow, look at Lucy’s crazy shadow! I’m thankful that dog isn’t coming after me. Hey Luce, why did you kinda hang back so much? Mom was being super nice with her soft voice on the whole walk and didn’t even try to slow me down.
Lucy: I guess cause she kept wanting me to cross in front of her instead of behind her. I was just trying to be polite. But she said I was going to knock her down with the leash pulling against the back of her legs. I felt bad I almost knocked her down, so I stayed back behind her.
Chia: Next time, Luce the Deuce, just do what she says. She had to keep gently saying, “Come on Lucy, hurry up Lucy, come on up front with us, Lucy.” Although, come to think of it, that did take the focus off me.
Xena: Yeh, Lucy, why can’t you and Chia just be perfect walking companions like me? *wags* My turn for a thankful. I am thankful that I am a perfect walking companion for my Mommy, and don’t pull on the leash or lag behind! Once in a while I stop to sniff, but that’s just my natural curiosity, and Mommy understands that.
Lucy and Chia: Phhthhhhh!
Lucy, Chia and Xena the Perfect Walking Companion wishing you a Happy and Thankful Thursday!
Ludwig Returns
Xena: Ludwig! Is that really you?
Shanaya: It is he, Xexe. Or are you back to going by Xena since you are home?
Xexe/Xena: Is that you, Shania? I thought I just saw you in the living room…or is it you, Shanaya??
Shanaya: I should feel hurt that you don’t recognize me after sleeping in my bed in Bavaria. But I do understand this is all quite confusing.
Ludwig: I couldn’t stand to be away from you another moment, my precious Xena. You’ve been on my mind day and night. Oh, and I have brought you a present from Paris, some perfume.
Please excuse that Shanaya and I have used some of it. We discovered some fleas on us just before we got on the plane at Charles de Gaulle Airport. It was the only thing we had to kill them. Let me come closer so you can smell the wonderful scent of this exotic perfume.
Do you like what you smell, my love? Still, it is nothing compared to your beauty.
Xena: *blushing* I haven’t even brushed my hair yet this morning *paws at beard*…Chia! Get back! Stay away!
Chia: I wanna finish what I started.
Xena: Haven’t you hurt Ludwig enough? Haven’t you caused enough pain and turmoil? Look, he is shaking! Get back, go away, or I will bite off your tail so it’s as short as mine.
Chia: *slowly backing away so her tail is not facing Xena* You’re living in some alternate universe fantasy world, sister. Ludwig. Is. Just. A. Stuffie! This isn’t over yet. *turns and runs out of the room, stealing Lucy’s birthday bone on the way*
Xena: Mmmm. You smell wonderful Ludwig. I will think of you every time I use it. And now it is time for you to go back to Bavaria with Shanaya. Or anywhere else you want to go except where there are terriorists, especially Chia. I’ll always love and think about you too, sweet boy. You’re so much more than just a stuffie.
Now, I’ll ask Mommy to take you to the airport near here and help you and Shanaya get a flight out of town.
Ludwig: Remember, I will always adore you Xexe Xena, the love of my life. I will write you. Adieu for now.
To be continued…
Lucy’s Picture Poem and Thankfuls
Lucy: First, I’m thankful for the picture by Angel Sammy And, as always I’m thankful for Angel Brian, who does such a great job at hosting Thankful Thursday.
Today I’m nine years and two days old.
Chia: Luce the Deuce, you’re not going to give your exact age every time you write a post, are you?
Xena: Most girls don’t tell their age. That’s what Mommy says.
Lucy: I’m proud of my age. I don’t look a day over eight! Anyhoo, as I was starting to say, this is my first poem at nine years old. Isn’t this just the sweetest picture? I think that’s how my Mom and Dad will be when they are 87 years old. Here we go…
Through the Eyes of Love by Lucy
We met a mere ten years ago and had no time to waste.
I knew I loved you, Geraldine, when first I saw your face.
Now on our anniversary I just want to say,
My love, you are more beautiful with every passing day.
Lucy: I think that’s the kind of love our folks have. It makes me happy, cause they love me and my sisters a lot, too. That’s my thankful this week.
Chia: I’m thankful that awful snow is gone. It was cold and wet and I didn’t like it at all. I hope it never comes back.
Lucy: But what about our brand new neighbors who have six kids? Mom told them they could sled down our big, steep front yard, and they were so happy. It made me wag!
Chia: True. And when brother Andrew went outside, one of them called him “sir.” BOLOLOL! He thought it was funny, too.
Xena: I’m thankful they don’t live with us. And I’m thankful Mommy finally opened up my kennel door so I could lay in there again.
Chia: What happened? Why’d she shut it? I couldn’t get in there either.
Xena: *hangs head* I wouldn’t listen to her. She told me to get out and come to bed, and I just laid there staring at her. I’d done that before, asserting my independence, ya’ know. But now I understand that I have to listen or there will be what’s called consequences.
Chia: What’re consequences?
Xena: Getting locked out of our, er my kennel!
All: Wishing everyone a happy Thursday! Lucy, Xena and Chia
Xena’s Thankful Thursday and Ballerina Poem
Hi friends, it’s me, Xena, back again having fun with a picture by Angel Sammy And, as always I’m thankful for Angel Brian, who does such a great job at hosting Thankful Thursday. I told Lucy she could do the poem since it’s her birthday month, but she said that I’m the little dancer in the family, so I might as well be in this poem. Besides, she was trying to take a nap in a sunpuddle.
Little Dancer by Xena the Dancing Schnauzer
Ballerina, you must have seen her
Dancing with the troupe.
A little schnauzer,
A music whisperer,
Dreams she’s part of the group.
But, oh, how real it feels
Twirling on the floor
With fairies round her feet.
Only you, Mom, only you
Can see me dancing to the beat
Softly, slowly…
Xena: I want to thank Mr. Elton John for the inspiration for my poem today. (Can you hear the music in your head?)
Lucy: I knew you’d do a great job with this picture today, Tiny Dancer Xena. And if no one here minds, I’d like to give the thankfuls on this Thursday. I’m thankful for the big greenies like treat that Mom got me for Christmas, and smaller ones for Xena and Chia, too. As always, Mom read the packages carefully and determined that the Minties brand didn’t have anything harmful in it for us. Even though Mom brushes our teeth every day (almost-sometimes she misses a day), my teeth are starting to get some plaque, so we’re hoping these treats will help. And they’re soooo good! *wags* And I’m thankful for the homemade doggie Christmas cookies she made us all – in the shape of a bone – that have only really healthy ingredients and taste great! Some have tomato in them with oregano and some have pumpkin. I love them both. Well, after these thankfuls about food, I wonder how close it is to dinner time…or if it’s cookie time….gotta go check it out.
Your friends, Lucy the birthday month girl, and Xena.
The Case Finale
In case you missed any of this suspenseful series, you can click on these links to catch up: In order –
Ludwig’s Injuries
Ludwig’s Funeral
Xena’s Close Call
The Trial
Ludwig and the Court Case
Startling Trial Revelations
A Surprise in Bavaria
In Shanaya’s home:
Chia: Come on, you guys, stop backing away from me.
Shanaya, I know you’re a ninja or blackbelt or something else totally pawsome. But I can run faster than you. Besides, I didn’t come here to hurt anyone. Quite the opposite! Sissie, I had to clear things up between us. I need you to know that I didn’t put that pillow on your head. I’m telling the truth. I would never ever hurt you, at least not on purpose. You’re my sister and, well, uh, it’s hard for me to say, but… I love you. You’re part of my pack, an important part, and well, geez this is hard to say…you’re my sister. Please come home with me.
Xena: *sob and happy wags* I love you too! Let’s go home
Chia: You can stop hugging me now.
Back in court…
Xena: Judge Lucy, please don’t put Chia in jail! She’s my sister and I need her.
Chia: You can stop hugging me now, Xena.
Judge Lucy: Chia, you admitted guilt on deading- or at least attempting to deadie – Ludwig. Even though Ludwig will never be the same, he has sent word that he does not want to see you prosecuted. He understands it’s just in a dog’s nature. Admitting what you did even in the face of consequences was a growth moment in itself for you.
There was no proof in attempted stuffie deading of two other stuffies.
Xena believes that you love her and didn’t try to hurt her. She thinks she may have twisted around in her sleep and the pillow fell over her face.
Chia: So what’s the bottom line, Judge Judy, er, Lucy?
Judge Lucy: 1. On charges of attempted first degree stuffie deading: guilty and pardoned. 2. On charges of attempted stuffie deading: charges dropped. 3. On charges of attempted murder of your sister: not guilty. Case dismissed.
Chia: Let the whole world rejoice! (Well, at least all my friends!)
Peace on earth, good will toward men and dogs and stuffies.
Chia: Xena, we’re home. You can stop hugging me now.
The end.
Our Christmas Card to You
Xena: Well, as we mentioned on Christmas Card Day, Mommy was a bit late sending our card off to get printed. Then it took 87 days to get here. And by then Mommy was deep into the flu. So only the cards to the immediate family got sent, and then barely!
We all hate that you aren’t going to get our paper card, but we wanted to be sure you know that this one that we posted on Christmas Card Day is for you. So print it or save it or just enjoy it here.
Merry Christmas, with lots of love from all of us pups and Mom Amy and Dad Jeff!
A Surprise in Bavaria
In case you missed any of this suspenseful series, you can click on these links to catch up: In order –
Ludwig’s Injuries
Ludwig’s Funeral
Xena’s Close Call
The Trial
Ludwig and the Court Case
Startling Trial Revelations
Lucy, outside of the courthouse: Has there been any progress in determining the whereabouts of the defendant?
Larry the Lemur: Yes, Your Honor, er, Lucy. She was spotted making a getaway in a helicopter. We have some footage of it. Here it is on my cell phone.
We tracked the chopper as far as the Azores Archipelago, which sits in the Atlantic Ocean approximately halfway between the U.S. and Germany.
Lucy: You don’t mean Chia is headed to…
Larry: Yes, it does seem that she knows where her sister went under the witness protection plan. Uh, Lucy? Would you please go ahead and carry me back home now? You know I don’t walk so well anymore. Not since Chia…well…never mind.
meanwhile, in Bavaria..
Xexe: Gee, Shanaya, thanks for letting me sleep here at your apartment. These sleeping cubicles are so cozy with the heat lamp on during these cold nights.
Shanaya: Of course, Xexe, you can stay as long as you need to. Let’s try to get some shut-eye now.
a few minutes later…
Shanaya: Xexe, is that you snoring? You woke me up.
Xexe: No, I don’t snore. Only Chia snores. *eyes open wide*
Xexe *whispering*: What the double hockey sticks is she doing here? How’d she find me?
Shanaya *whispering*: I wish I knew. You go back to bed and I’ll stand guard.
Xexe *whispering*: What if she wakes up? She might tear you to bits.
Shanaya *whispering*: Don’t worry about me. I have a blackbelt in jujitsu.
Xexe: *shakes head, wondering how a belt that is black and soaking in a fruit juice drink can help. Or is that the Bavarian way of swearing…*
Chia: *yawn* You know I can hear you two whispering.
Xexe and Shanaya: *gasp*
To be continued…
Xena’s Thankful Poetic Thursday
Xena: We’re finally back with a working ‘puter. And we’re not letting Mommy set her coffee cup anywhere near her ‘puter anymore! As always, we give our thanks to Angel Brian who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the fun picture every week. I saw all that yummy milk and hopped right in to help lick it up.
Don’t Cry over Spilled Milk by Xena
Janie had just gotten her milk from the table
When she tripped o’er her own feet and wasn’t able
To keep it from spilling all over the floor.
That was the last of it, there was not any more.
Janie, Liz, Dell and Belle all began to cry;
The cats rubbed her legs and meowed loud and high.
Her schnauzer said, Stop! Let’s clean the floor
Don’t cry over spilt milk, there will always be more.
Now it’s time for thankfuls. I’m thankful I get to cuddle up under the covers with my Mommy every night. Sometimes I get too hot and crawl out from under blankets. Then, when I get cold and start to shiver, it wakes Mommy up and she pulls me close under the blankets and holds me until we fall asleep again.
Lucy: Since I don’t sleep under the covers, I’m thankful that Mom puts my sweater on me to keep me warm at the foot of the bed. Although I often creep up along her leg to touch her and Dad while I sleep
Chia: Seems like we’ve got a theme going on here. OK, so I’m thankful that I’m the best cover diver in the house and sleep anywhere I can get to under the covers. Lots of times, though, it’s right in between Dad and Mom’s legs.
That’s it for today. Have a good end of the week and weekend and we’ll see all y’all soon!
Xena Schnauzer Warrior Cuddle Princess and my pack
Christmas Card Day
Hi folks! Mom almost forgot, but she finally has time (and her laptop back) to help us with our Christmas card! We were a bit late sending it off to be printed, but we can still participate in today’s Christmas Card sharing over our blogs. Here it is!
Love and Peace from us all this Holiday Season.
Startling Trial Revelations
Judge Lucy: Since we do not have a state or local prosecutor, I will show the next piece of evidence. Chia, you were caught on video attacking and deading Ludwig. President Larry Lemur, please show us the videos.
President Larry Lemur: Your Honor Lucy and animals and stuffies of the court, do any of you dispute that the dog in this video is our defendant, Chia? If so, speak or woof now. *prolonged silence*
I believe you can clearly see what Chia was doing when she thought she was not being watched.
Next is the video of when she realized she had been filmed during her crime against a stuffie, and this is where she tried to cover it up by stating that she had found Ludwig torn apart like this, with his stuffing hanging out.
Judge Lucy: Defendant Chia, I will give you one more chance to try to redeem yourself by entering a different plea.
Chia: But, but…I thought no one saw and then it wouldn’t count. And hey! You said this is a mock trial!! What about that!
Judge Lucy: Yes, we had set it up that way until the hard evidence of these two videos appeared in my email from an anonymous source.
meanwhile…
Xexe in Hospital Room in Bavaria: I’ll be right here with you, Ludwig. I’m going to try to get a little shut-eye in this chair the kind nurse had brought in for me, but just say my name – either of my names – and I’ll help you with whatever you need.
Ludwig: You are still my love, XeXe or Xena or whatever lovely moniker you wish for me to call you. After all, a rose by any other name is still a rose, and you, my Xena Schnauzer, by any other name, are still my love. Your beautiful face is always in my heart and will live in my soul forever, and…
Xexe: *snore*
*back at the courtroom*
Chia: Dogs and Stuffies of the jury! Yes! Yes! I deadied the stuffie!! It was me! I had fun doing it and I will do it again! It’s. Just. A. Stuffie!!
*Stunned silence while Chia turns and runs out of the courtroom.*
Ludwig and the Court Case
In case you missed any of this suspenseful series, you can click on these links to catch up: In order –
Ludwig’s Injuries
Ludwig’s Funeral
Xena’s Close Call
The Trial
Judge Lucy: Shania, please present the picture.
Shania: Yes, Your Honor Lucy. This picture was taken after I had finished the life-saving surgery on Herr Ludwig. He lost a lot of stuffing, but in the end, he survived.
Judge Lucy: Please give your credentials for doing this kind of medicine.
Shania: I studied wartime surgery in my homeland of Germany – in Bavaria, to be more specific – the same state from which Ludwig hails. Besides both being schnauzers, that’s why we were such good friends. We often went out for a non-alcohol beer together. When he was in such bad shape it made me faint from worry that he wouldn’t make it. However, I roused myself in time to perform the necessary repair surgery to keep him alive.
Chia: Where is he now? Did he talk? I thought for sure…well, never mind. *hangs head*
Shania: He’s was air-lifted to a specialty facility for seriously injured stuffied. We’re all still praying he makes it.
Meanwhile in Bavaria…
Shania’s Identical Twin Sister Shanaya: How are you feeling, Ludwig? Xexe and I will take turns staying here with you while you begin to recover.
Ludwig: I’m very tired, Fräulein Shanaya . I lost a lot of stuffing. But I think I’ll be OK.
Xexe: Miss Nurse, when can Ludwig go home with me? Don’t misunderstand…I have my pajamas on and am prepared to spend the night with him here. Or as long as it takes. I’m in a witness protection plan and am living with Fräulein Shanaya here in Bavaria. My real name’s Xena, but now I’m going by an alias, Xexe.
Shanaya: Xexe, I don’t think you’re supposed to tell anyone that…
Back to the trial…
Chia: I don’t understand. But what about the funeral?!
Shania: When I realized that Herr Ludwig was – most likely – going to recover – with the proper help, that is – President Larry Lemur and I discussed how this should be handled. Ludwig was still too injured to talk and stayed in a stuffie coma for a few days. In the meantime, we staged his funeral, hoping the dog who had performed this heinous crime would come forward, or in some way be identified. But she didn’t. So that’s when we went to Lucy, asking her to hold a mock trial.
Chia: Mock trial?
To be cont’d…
Xena’s Close Call
Continued from Tuesday’s post, Ludwig’s Funeral
Xena: Mommy, I’ve been telling Lucy the strange things that happened the day our dear Ludwig died.
Me and Chia were laying in bed early in the morning.
Daddy had gotten up not long before and had left his bipap mask on his pillow. He jokingly laid Mommy’s pillow on my back before he went downstairs to get cleaned up. I left it there because it kept me warm. I was cozy and nodded off.
I had a bad dream about Ludwig being with other girls. It was like I was reliving
the blog post I did about him a few years ago.
When I woke up, I was on my back and the whole pillow was trying to suffocate me.
I struggled, trying to not panic, and when I finally got it off, I realized that Chia wasn’t there any more. I’m not sure what happened.
Then, if that wasn’t strange enough, when I jumped out of bed, two of Chia’s stuffies were right there. They looked like they had been knocked out…or suffocated! And why was my little pillow from my red bed on the floor?
Do you think someone was trying to murder me? Like they murdered Ludwig? *shudder* I think I might need police protection round the clock.
Lucy: The police will take you to a motel or somewhere to live or sometimes set up a whole new identity for you – new name, new pawrents, new address – and have you live in another city without any of us. You’d be safe then.
Xena: Oh no, no! I couldn’t leave my Mommy! I’ll just stay real close to her. She always protects me.
Chia: *scoffs* Like you don’t do that now. And “Mommy” can’t be with you ’round the clock.
Xena: Mommy, where are we going together today?
To be continued…
Ludwig’s Funeral
Continued from Sunday’s post, Ludwig’s Injuries.
Xena: I can’t believe Ludwig passed over. Thank you, Shania, for telling me his final words, that he still loves me. *wipes eyes* Ludwig was a wonderful stuffie, and I loved him too. Who would ever hurt that sweet German boy from Cleveland, OH!?
Shania: He was about to tell me who did this to him when I fainted. Then, when I woke up, he had just passed over the Stuffie Rainbow Bridge.
In the meantime…
Brownie Bear: Why is Ludwig in a shroud?
Shania the Schnauzer: His wounds were too grievous to look at.
Chip the Chipmunk: Ludwig was always good to me. He never chased me like schnauzers are prone to do.
Larry the Lemur: As the unanimously voted leader of this pack, I wish to say a few words. Ludwig was always his own dog. He travelled extensively, was always kind to all of us, and loved Xena without hesitation. He will be greatly missed.
JenJen Bear: I never said anything, but I will confess now, and hope that Ludwig can hear me on the other side of the Bridge: I loved you, Ludwig, and would have been your wife. But you never had eyes for anyone but Xena. That was OK, I just wanted you to be happy.
Prayer Bear: Unless someone else has something to say, let’s bow our heads in prayer.
To be continued….
Ludwig’s Injuries
Xena: Mommy, I heard that my friend Ludwig got hurt real bad. Is it true?
It is? Is he going to be OK?
No! He can’t be hurt that badly! He’s too young to cross the Stuffie Rainbow Bridge! I sure hope he makes it despite the odds.
I still remember the first time I saw him, when I was still just six months old. I was at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, helping you in the office. We even posted a blog about it.
And remember that St. Patrick’s Day he got me drunk (I just smelled it, but it made me tipsy) and kissed me? He could be a scoundrel, but a loveable one! Yep, we did a blog post on that, too.
Meanwhile….
Shania: Ludwig, I came to sit with you for a while. How are you feeling?
Ludwig: Not so good, Shania. I think this may be the end of the road for me. Please tell Xena I still love her.
I will, Ludwig. I promise. But how did this happen? Who did this to you? Let me see your wounds. (WARNING: NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS)
OMD! OM…. Ohhh, I don’t feel so…
To be continued….
Thankful Poetic Thursday with Xena
Xena: Thanks to Angel Brian who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the fun picture every week.
This week I promised Teddy, brother to Angel Sammy, that I would make sure there was a super good poem for this picture so I decided to do it myself instead of letting one of my siblings take it on. I hope they understand, but it’s probably my turn anyhow! I decided not to jump into the picture. I really don’t want to be stuck in a lion’s den with a big boy lion!!
The Lion of Peace by Xena
The children all flock, the lion to see,
No one afraid nor in terror do flee.
Like lambs in the Good Book lay down with the lion
In peace, as it says in Revelation.
Some day soon we hope the hatred will end;
That people of all nations will be friends;
That race, sex and creed will not keep them apart.
Befriending the lion is a great start!
Xena: We pray for peace in our own nation, with acceptance of everyone’s differences. None of us pups are the same breed or color, but we are sisters and we accept each other and love each other. (Chia still has a few manners to learn…but she’s getting there.) And we think everyone should be able to make decisions about their own body. For instance, I should be able to say, “No, I don’t want groomed. I like my hair long. And don’t bathe me, either.” Right?
Chia: That’s right, and we should be able to say, “Give me all the food I want. It’s up to me to decide if I eat so much I get fat or throw up or whatever.” Right?
Lucy: Girls, I’m thankful that Mom just tries to keep us healthy and happy, like people do for their children. But you’re right, Xena. I also think that the adult people could try harder to get along and be allowed to make their own decisions about themselves. I know this isn’t the official Day of Peace in the world, but maybe we could all try harder to live with that value every day.
Xena: Happy unofficial Day of Peace, everyone!
Xena’s Ear Back Sunday Selfie
I love to cuddle up with my Mommy on a lazy Sunday afternoon. She never sits still for long, so I grab the chance when I get it.
Thanks to The Cat on My Head for hosting Sunday selfies!
Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess with Lucy and Chia 