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Lucy’s Birthday Month

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Thanks to The Cat on My Head for hosting Sunday selfies.

Hi friends! My birthday is just one day before my Dad’s birthday.
Chia: Does that mean you’re a year older than him? Or just a day older?
Lucy: Mmmm, no, it doesn’t work that way. You have to factor in years and divide by a number and then add so many days.
Chia: Oh. Never mind. Are you gonna get something good? Are you gonna be so excited you’ll go outa your mind?
Lucy: Hmmm, no, it only works that way with you. But maybe I’ll get something good. I’ve been a very good girl all year. Mom says my picture is even in the dictionary, right next to the word “compliant.” Not sure what that means, but I always try to do what I’m supposed to do.

I just got my early birthday bath. I didn’t think I needed one. Mom took this picture to “prove” that I did. By the way, that’s Chia’s Edward the Duck laying by my feet. Don’t worry, I won’t hurt him.

Someone else in the house said I smelled bad, too. I was just trying to be there for him, ya know? Oh well, it was bath time. And I did a first for me. Always, always, always, when Mom said, “Get in the tub, Lucy.” I jumped in the tub (compliant). But this time I said, “I don’t want a bath.” We went back and forth like that several times, and I held to my stance. Except when Mom reached down to pick me up. When she did that, I dropped to the floor. Then, you won’t believe what happened! Mom was just standing there not looking at me and I was just standing there in silent protest and I thought, “Great, no bath,” when she reached down real fast and picked me up and put me in the tub. Aghh! At least she didn’t try to take my picture while I was getting showered.

A while later when I was all dry we all got to go out in the dog lot to do our “business.” Now I can see that I did need a bath to let my Hebrew name, Ora, shine through. Ora means light or brightness. Can you see all the bright light shining off me?

I hope I stay clean until my birthday on January 14. I hope someone scratches my tummy all day. That’s my favorite thing. Oh, and for a birthday present, Xena said I can make as many posts on “her” blog as I want all month long. So get ready, ’cause I’m gonna be at the computer a lot (as long as Mom doesn’t mind helping me). Oh, and this is my selfie today, as Ora!

Your waggly, birthday month girlfriend, Lucy.

Lucy’s Thursday Poetry and Thankfuls

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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. 

Xena: Since I didn’t want to deal with a mess of baby pandas, I asked Lucy to do the poem this week. This is right up her alley!

Lucy: Thanks, Xena. And she’s right; I love babies of any kind. So let’s get this poem going!

Panda Sitting

I started sitting baby pandas
And next thing that I knew
I was planning a New Years party
For baby pandas in the zoo.

They were so excited
With the treats and toys and fun
I had to watch them closely
That no one took off at a run.

They rolled around and giggled
And said I was their new Mom.
I couldn’t be more happy;
I love each and every one!

Thankfuls!
Xena: I’m thankful that my Mommy is finally starting to feel better from that nasty flu that I hope flew away and isn’t scaring me with her hacking and coughing and blowing.
Chia: I’m thankful I could be Mom’s therapy dog while she was sick. I stayed with her and cuddled her and I think I heard her say I’m her new favorite dog.
Xena: No! I don’t believe you. You should be thankful I don’t bite off your tail for saying that!
Chia: *grrrr*
Lucy: Stop. Mom loves us all. And we’re all her favorite pups. Now be thankful I don’t lay on you.
Xena (Mommy’s favorite), Chia (Mom’s favorite) and Lucy: We wish you a very happy and healthy New Year!




Lucy’s Thankful Thursday and Poetry

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Lucy: I’m thankful for Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the fun picture every week. I hope no one is upset that I added one little detail to the picture – do you see it? Now for my poem.

Double Jeopardy by Lucy

The workers drove a jeep of blue,
Climbing the cliffs of Timbuktu.
To build a house upon the top
Despite the precarious drop.

Then suddenly there did appear
A huge creature with lots of hair,
Blocking the path they must traverse;
They feared returning in a hearse.

Slowly they did back away
While hoping Sasquatch there would stay.
‘T’was not a place a home to build
Unless you were in a Big Foot guild!

Wow, I sure hope my Mom and Dad never decide to do something like that. I’ll have to say, “Just leave me here!”

Chia: I was very sad when Miss Jentry went home on Sunday evening. I curled up in bed with Bro Andrew and cried for a while. But I’m thankful she’s coming back this Sunday…maybe even sooner!

Xena: I’m thankful that our twice a year vet visit to have blood drawn for our DNA heartworm test is done. I don’t like going to the vet. I hide under the chair.
Chia: Hey Xeboo, didn’t you hear what happened? Mom set the vials of blood with the cold pack on top of the car before she helped us back into the car, then she drove away. She didn’t realize what she’d done until we got to FedEx and she couldn’t find the blood they stole from us. Dad’s taking us back again today for “another stick.”
Xena: Noooo!! *shaking and hiding under the kitchen chair*

Lucy: I hope all our friends have a good Thursday and no one tries to steal your blood.




Lucy’s Report on Millie’s Birthday

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Lucy, Ace Reporter here with a special video to show you today. One of our shih tzu clients – Millie – had a special birthday. She sent us a video of her dancing while her Mom sang Happy Birthday, and we want to share it with you, dear reader.

https://youtube.com/shorts/RBeclm0-88w

Even her little brother Gus joined in! I hope you enjoyed the enthusiasm with which Miss Mille celebrated her birthday.

This is Lucy signing off with wishes for a good rest of your weekend. *wags*

Awww Monday with Xena and the Pack

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Xena: First a big thanks to  Comedy Plus for hosting Awww Mondays!

Chia: Do you hear what I hear?
Lucy: I’m listening. I think I hear it.

Xena: Look at the camera! Mommy’s taking our picture.

Lucy: Where do you think that noise came from? Was it a squirrel?
Chia: Maybe from in the house?

Xena: You two just can’t focus, can you.
Chia: Be quiet, Xena, we’re trying to focus.

Lucy’s Not-so good Selfie Sunday

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Thanks to The Cat on My Head for hosting Sunday selfies. But I wish it wasn’t my selfie.

Yep, this is my stupid selfie. I’m wearing ghost lights, and I think the spirits of the ghosts are hovering around me. It’s all very Halloweenish. And if that wasn’t enough Chia photo-bombed me.

This was at 7:00 in the morning for our early morning walk. I was supposed to be lighting the way. Why couldn’t Mom just wear her flashy sash with the lights she turns on in the dark so we don’t get run over by any cars. (There’s no sidewalks on our street.)

The day just continued to get worse. Around noon, Mom took all three of us to the Greenway, which is a great big space about 15 minutes from our house. It has lots and lots of trails as well as open spaces and even two dog parks. But they require us dogs to stay on our leashes if we’re not in the dog park. We walked for almost an hour before Mom realized that it was a dead end without so much as a side trail to take as a shortcut back. The whole way there and back Chia kept pulling hard on her leash. Mom kept correcting her, and that scared me. So I started hanging back and Mom had to pull on my leash just to keep me walking. In other words, Chia was pulling her forward and I was pulling her backward, and then Xena got tired and was panting and wanted carried. Finally, Mom dropped my leash and told me just to walk with her. I didn’t. I sat down and let everyone else keep going. Mom was almost out of sight when she yelled back, “Goodbye, Lucy.” Oh no! She was really going to leave me! I got up and trotted to try to catch up, then changed my mind and stopped again. Mom finally came back and got me. Whew. I was so confused! She said she’s never taking all of us at the same time again. Never. Not ever. Not unless someone else is with her to help.

When we got home I went to hide in the bedroom closet.

Mom found me. But she let me stay there as long as I wanted. I didn’t stay too long. It was close to supper time.

That was Friday. Today is better. Happy Sunday, everyone. *wags* Lucy

African Wambat Soup

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Hi there, didn’t I tell you I would get this recipe from Mom’s box and share it when she left town again?! Wait til you see it. Oh, and please let me know if you have any idea where I can get an African Wambat here in the U.S.A. I don’t think I can get to Africa to get one.

Does anyone know who this Micky Dolenz is that gave my Mom the recipe?
Guess he’s someone Mom used to know. Anyhoo, I’ve been imagining making this soup and thought maybe I’d throw in some yummy veggies to make it even better!

Let me know, friends, if you find any wambats and make this soup. I’m really looking forward to having a Wambat Soup Carpet, too! Uh, how long is 17 days?

Lucy, the new Chef in town.

Lucy’s Poem and Our Thankfuls

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Thanks to Angel Brian who is hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. Mom said I’ve been a bit ignored lately, so I can do the blog today! Yay! And soon, very soon, I’ll have a new recipe for you, too.

Matilda and Me by Lucy

Hey, get this thing away from me.
It stinks and drools and may have a flea.

Matilda, you stink when you poop and pee.
If you want, she’ll be your loving puppy.

I don’t! Take me back to the nursery
Where I’ll be adopted by another family!

If we have to choose, we choose our Lucy
So goodbye, good luck and farewell to thee!

I’m so glad Mom picked me! Mom’s going out of town again this weekend to a funeral over near Nashville. She and Dad are spending the night and then visiting with our Auntie Jen and Uncle Bill. I sure wish I could go and be with my guy, Achilles, but there’s going to be too much commotion there with the funeral and all. I’m thankful that brother Andrew is here to take care of us! I love Andrew and my friend and brother Riley.

Xena: I’m kinda thankful that other schnauzer is gone. Mommy, my Mommy, would look down and see her standing next to her and think it was me… at least for a moment. How could she mistake another dog for me? I’m thankful I’m still Mommy’s baby girl.

Lucy: That’s all for this week. I’ll dig into Mom’s recipe box while she’s gone this weekend and get that other recipe I wanted to share. It’s another unusual one, BOL!

Lucy and Xena Schnauzer Baby Princess

Mom’s Birthday Trip

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Hi friends, I’m back with pictures of Mom’s birthday trip to the North Georgia Mountains near Helen, GA.

They drove along the famous Ocoee River where there’s lots of rafting and tubing. This is a picture of people whitewater rafting. I think I’d rather stay home!

They kept driving up and down mountains and back and forth on winding roads, until they got to their Air B & B in a little town called Sautee Nacoochee, GA. This is the scenery they mostly saw.

Mom wanted to get a picture of them on the porch, with the trees and mountains in the background. Their backs were to the north, and the sun was busy setting in the west, so the picture isn’t too good. The mountain town of Helen, Georgia has Octoberfest all of September and October. The folks hit it mid-September before it got crazy busy. All the stores and restaurants down the “main drag” were part of it

Now comes the best part! *suspenseful music*
I can’t figure out how, but Mom got word that I was wanting to make elephant stew to surprise her when she got home on her birthday. She and Dad looked and looked for elephant meat. This was as close as they could find (ads on the windows of local stores).

Oh, well, at least they tried. They’re going out of town overnight again soon (they’re going to Inn Dee Anna to a big dance) so I’ll take another look in Mom’s recipe box then.

Oh, I should also mention that they both had a great time at the Octoberfest dance hall where live bands played all day long. They danced and danced the polka until they couldn’t dance anymore, Then they went for a walk, came back, and danced some more! One person even asked for an “at the moment” dance lesson, which they gave him. I guess I’ll finish up with a coupla pictures Mom took of feel-good signs in the windows of a chocolate store. (We didn’t get any chocolate.)

Xena: Hey Chia, did you eat chocolate? Mom weighed you in at 5 pounds over what you weighed in the spring. I’ve been hearing her call you her little sausage.

Chia: Grrrr.

Lucy’s Elephant Stew

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Lucy: Mom and Dad have gone away again. Down to south Georgia, so I hear, for a little getaway retreat for Mom’s birthday this Monday. After they left, I started going through Mom’s recipes, just for fun, to see what we might all like to eat. BTW (that means By The Way in reporting news, or, maybe, just in conversation.) Anyway, BTW, we have a 14-year-old schnauzer living with us for a couple of weeks. Mom said she’d get some pictures and tell you about Zoie next week. But I’m off subject again. Recipes. I did find one that sounded great. Here it is, straight out of Mom’s recipe box.

Did you read the recipe? If Mom’s got in in here recipe box it has to be good! But I’m not sure Mom will be gone two months. And I really don’t know where I can get an elephant around here. We do have rabbits around here if we need more. Hey y’all, let me know if you make this, OK?

Lucy at Work

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I had a great day at work on Thursday! I kept waiting for all the folks who love me to come to see me, and they did!

First was Miss Nancy. I think she just likes me, but that counts, too, right? She stayed most of the day working on church stuff.

Then came…can you guess…yes! The Pastor! I smiled and wiggled extra hard and he pet me and smiled even bigger than I did.

Then a lot of church ladies came in for a meeting. One of them didn’t want me near her (her loss, Mom said), but the rest pet me and were happy to see me. I smiled and wagged at everyone.

Then Mailman Thomas came! Woohoo! He always smiles, saying, “Hello, Lucy!” and pets me and gives me a nice big treat. Mom was looking a different way when he got there, so he tapped on the outside door cause he knew I was supposed to be there that day. Mom opened the door and I ran out to greet Mailman Thomas. Mom stepped out and said, “Aren’t you giving Lucy a treat today?” to which he replied, “I already did!” It was true, but it happened so fast I would have been happy to get another one *wags*.

When Pastor was leaving for the day he asked me to come to him and give him a kiss. I wasn’t sure if he meant he really wanted a kiss, but Mom said, “Go on Lucy.” So I ran to him and he gave me a great big kiss on my nose. *blush*

As if the day hadn’t already been super great, Mom gave me one of her Hebrew National hot dogs for lunch — I never get lunch at home! It was sometime after lunch when everyone except Miss Nancy left and I was getting tired. I asked Mom if we could go home, but she said no, we had at least another hour to stay and work.

Can I haave another hot dog, please?

I was such a good girl that I’m going to get to go back next Thursday. That makes me happy. Maybe I’ll get another kiss.

Your good girl friend, Lucy

Lucy’s Poetry and Thankful Thursday

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Many thanks to Angel Sammy for the fun picture this week and to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday!

Babysitting by Lucy

The folks invited me over
To watch their little kids
While they both got plastered
And soon closed their eyelids.

The children were such angels;
Never screamed or pulled my ears.
I made them both some bagels;
They had wine but no dark beers.

I’m sure their folks will be so pleased
When they awake tomorrow
To find their small angels received
My love with care apropo.

Did you like my poem? I would like to babysit. Maybe I’ll run an ad. What do you think?

Now for my thankful. I am so very thankful that Mom and Dad chose me and Xena to go on their trip with them. I’m thankful that I knew how to be a good therapy dog with all the residents who wanted to pet me at the elder care facility, too. They want me to come back as soon as I can! Maybe there’s another trip in my not-too-distant future!

Lots of wags and love, Lucy

Awww Monday

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Thanks to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Awww Monday!

Lucy: Here we are, finishing out our time in Fort Wayne. Hey Xena, let’s tell everyone what we liked about being here, besides being with our Mom and Dad. I’ll go first. I like this house and the big king size bed.

Xena: I like the pictures Mommy took of me on the stairs!

Xena: And I like the nice fenced back yard.

Lucy: I loved visiting with my grandma!

HI Grandma, I love you!

Grandma: Look at the camera, Lucy and we’ll get our pictures taken with your Mom and Xena. You’re a nice dog.

Lucy: So, despite my aversion to having my picture made, I smiled. And of course we got Xena and Mom and Miss Carol who we met there, too. She loves dogs, just like Grandma does.

Dad’s cousins and sister and brother-in-law came over to our Air B&B to visit and I made sure to give them all chances to hold me and pet me. They love me…in fact, even though Dad’s cousin is more of a “cat person,” I heard her say, “I love this dog.” I love her, too.
Well, I see everyone waiting for me at the door cause it’s time to go back home to Chattanooga. Will catch y’all next time!

*big wags and smiles* Lucy
*woof, woof* and me too, Xena

Grooming with Mom: Zoie, Then and Now

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Lucy, Ace Reporter on the Groom Beat, reporting in on a schnauzer pup who has been coming to Groomer Mom for a little over two years.

Zoie (pronounced Zo-ee) first came to Groomer Mom in November of 2021 when she was 10 years old. She’s a sweet girl, and easy to groom. Here she is after her first groom at Small Dog Grooming.

Isn’t she precious? And so happy looking, too.

Two years later, almost to the day, Groomer Mom found a large tumor growing on her gums. Groomer Mom just sat there and cried when she found it. It was so much like when she found the same thing on her Lexi. A couple of days later, Zoie went to the vet. He could neither affirm nor deny that it was the big C. Zoie’s Mom decided to not do anything, and just let it “play out.”

This month Zoie came back for another groom. She had a lot of bad mats and short hair where her Mom had been cutting out even more mats. Groomer Mom did the best she could on her.

The fatty tumor on her chest had gotten bigger and she had lost all of her undercoat. Groomer Mom didn’t have the heart to look in her mouth again. She had also lost weight. Zoie no longer looked like the same dog, and was definitely not the same happy little schnauzer.

We ask for gentle woofs and purrs and prayers for Zoie.

Lucy, Ace Reporter, signing off.

Lucy Ace Reporter with Lucy

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Lucy, Ace Reporter here on the Groom Beat with happy news of a new groom.

There’s another dog named Lucy in town. Can you believe that? Only this one is a red miniature poodle. She lives a half hour away from us, and Groomer Mom forgot to ask how she found out about Small Dog Grooming. *sigh* Groomer Mom also did not take a “before” picture. *sigh* But she said that Lucy (the poodle, not me) had hair hanging down over her face and hair all over her little poodle paws, and so on.

Lucy’s Mom didn’t want Lucy’s coat cut at all just a good brush-out. So Groomer Mom “cleaned up” Lucy’s face and paws and tail and private parts and gave her a good bath with a blow-out. What do you think?

Lucy was a “wild child” on the grooming table. She kept trying to crawl onto Groomer Mom’s shoulders and she licked G. Mom in her mouth and in her eye. Then Dad came downstairs to ask G. Mom something, and G. Mom had to go upstairs to find it for him, so Dad sat down on the grooming stool and talked to Lucy while G. Mom was gone. Lucy laid a good lick on him and tried to crawl on his shoulders, too! You can’t tell from the picture, but if she didn’t have all the hair, she’d be about the same size as our Xena. Her Mom’s already made the next appointment, and we’re looking forward to seeing Lucy again!

Lucy Ace Reporter signing off with another successful groom.

Lucy and Chia on Poetic Thankful Thursday

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Lucy: This is supposed to be my month to most of the blog posts, but everyone else has been taking over ’cause I don’t like my picture taken. So for today, I made a deal with Chia. I’ll let her be in the picture – with a by-line – and then I get to do the poem. Oh, and she also gets to do a thankful or two.

First, many thanks to Angel Sammy for the fun picture this week and to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday!

Now, here’s the picture Angel Sammy gave us to work with and then my poem!

Human or Beast by Lucy, with Chia helping with the visual
Human or beast, I’m questioning.
I see a long tail, but no sight of it’s “thing.”
I’m sniffing it’s butt; no odor at all!
If I push real hard, I might make it fall!!

Sniffing up higher…yep, woman for sure.
I live with my Mom and know that odor.
I’ve got it all solved! The beast is cement.
The broad’s on it’s back with a coat like a tent.

Lucy: Since it was Chia in the picture I pretended she was here writing the poem. I think I did pretty good at that. I’m thankful to have you as my friends. Everyone is always so nice to me. *wags* And as you’re reading this I’m probably at the church visiting with Pastor. Mom said she hopes I’ve learned my lesson, and I think I have.

Chia: I like getting my picture taken, just like Xena!

Sis Xena isn’t gonna be too happy about not going to work with Mom every day, but eh bien, right Nelly? I’m thankful to be allowed to sleep under the covers with Mom and Dad. Sometimes I’m in sleeping with Andrew and Riley, and that’s really great, too! And I’m thankful that Dad has started taking me for walks again! And I’m really thankful for my sister Lucy. She’s my BFF (even though I don’t always treat her real nice). But I do love her and cuddle and sleep with her, too, during the day.

Guess that’s all for now, friends. Love and *wags* and *wiggles,* Lucy and Chia



Thankful Thursday with Lucy’s Poem

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Thanks to Angel Sammy for the fun picture this week and to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday!

Chia’s had her month-long shot, and now it’s my turn. Don’t know how long it will last, but I’m thankful for being the next one in line. Here’s the picture Angel Sammy gave us to work with.

Lucy Teaches Cooking

I can’t yet read a book
But I’m learning how to cook.
Can’t read a recipe
But my Lucy’s teaching me!

First, mixing is my goal,
Then Lucy licks the bowl.
Pour it in the pan
Cook as  fast as I can.

Then throw it over there
Lucy, catch it in the air!
I threw it the wrong way!
Hurry Luce! Let’s go play!

Please tell Mom how what a great poet I am so I can do this every week this month, OK, friends?
Oh, and I am thankful for all of you who make me feel so good with all the nice things you say. And I’m thankful for my brother Riley. He’s getting old and won’t play with me anymore, but that’s ok. He’s still my buddy.

Your tail wagging friend, Lucy

Lucy’s Happy Birthday/Gotcha Day

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Hi friends. I’m celebrating my 8th birthday that we observe on my Gotcha Day. It’s also the day before my Dad’s birthday! Hmmm, I wonder if I was his birthday present.

Dad: Yes, my sweet Lucy. You’re the best birthday present I ever got, and you have given me nothing but love and happiness in your seven years with me and your Mom.

So Mom and Dad just got home today from a couple of nights with my Auntie Jen and Uncle Bill and boyfriend Achilles. And 2 pigs. There’ll be a little more about that tomorrow. They brought Christmas presents with them from there, but it was all stuffies, which I don’t play with. I did enjoy watching Xena and Chia grabbing them and playing, and it kept Chia out of my hair for a while.

I also get to do the selfie today. I don’t really like my picture taken, but hey, it’s my birthday!

Guess I’ll just stay here in the kitchen, since it’s about time for supper.

Thanks to The Cat on My Head, for hosting Sunday Selfies!

Love and wags, the birthday girl, Lucy

Lucy’s Thankful Poetry Thursday

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Hi friends! *wags and wiggles* I get to do the poem today. Mom said she feels bad cause I haven’t seen my Pastor for something like 87 days (2 weeks) and he won’t be in the office tomorrow, either. So I’m letting Xena go in my place. Here’s the picture that Angel Sammy came up with for us this week.

A Snowflake Friendship   by Lucy

I want to catch a snowflake or two;
I want to eat a snowflake with you.
Do they come in flavors? Can we get them larger?
Let’s go inside now and and sit by the fire
While snowflakes melt on our toes and our nose
and we cuddle close as our friendship grows.

I really hope you liked my poem. Now it’s time for my Thankfuls.
1. I’m thankful brother Andrew has been here with all of us since Saturday. I’m so glad he stayed even after Mom and Dad got home on Sunday. He’ leaving tomorrow, and I’ll miss sleeping with him in his bed.
2. Like I said earlier, I’m thankful Pastor will be back and will pet me and kiss me and tell me he loves me on Monday.
3. I’m thankful I have a comfy, warm place to live with really great food and lots of love, and no one yells at me or hurts me here.

Well, I guess that’s all for today. Except for thanking Angel Brian, for hosting Thankful Thursday. Thanks, Angel Brian!