Not Even for Chicken

I just am not comfortable in my wheels -bu shufu, in my native tongue. I keep trying to tell Lady. I am aching today because it is rainy and chilly. She gave me a feel better pill. I finally convinced her to let me out. She hates to hear me cry. I don't know how to tell her what's wrong. She keeps trying to adjust it to make sure it is comfortable for me. I just don't like them. Yes, I still drag my hind legs, or I walk like a drunk. My left hip doesn't work right. Makes taking care of business difficult. I don't hurt though. Only on days like this when it it is cold or damp. They don't do the kind of surgery I might need here. And even in Delhi my vet didn't suggest it. That would be an extremely hard and very long trip for me. Going down the mountain is very painful if I am hurting. It's at least a nine hour trip. Only one airlines flies out of here and they don't take little black dogs. I can tell Lady feels bad for me. It's running off her face. Other than walking funny, I am happy and wag my happy meter a lot- just not when I am in my wheels.
I am so glad Jerry is back. I get lots of attention, and Jerry made me chapattis last night. For those of you who don't know, a chapatti is a round flat bread like a tortilla. It is made with atta (brown wheat flour). I love them. I like the dal and rice she makes. And Lady gave me some chicken bits.
Don't like the lightning and rain today. I'm sticking like glue to Lady.
I talked to my grandparents this morning. Grandma got the Mother's Day flowers we sent. But we weren't first -my Uncle Roger's flowers arrived first. My grandma is loved so much! She is blessed with three granddogs. I've only seen my grandma on Skype as I have never been to the US. But she sends me gifts. She's a good grandma. We love her. We'll Skype her again on Mother's Day. I've got to stick real close to my Lady on Mother's Day so she won't be sad.
Any suggestions for us?

Happy Birthday Uncle Roger

Satiya

Out on my balcony

Today is my human Uncle Roger's birthday. He's even older than I am, and I'm pretty old. Lady doesn't know exactly when my birthday is, so we celebrate on my Adoption Day, May 20. I usually have a pretty big party, unless I get bit in the butt and have to postpone, like in 2009! Anyway, I've chatted with my uncle over Skye, and met my cousins. They are adopted, too. One is a white designer rescue dog, and the other is a fancy shmancy Havanese named Pepper. He's black like me. Casey is white with fluffy ears. Casey had biting issues, so he could relate to my recent problems.
I drove Lady nuts this morning, whining in my wheels. She gave me chicken when I got myself unstuck. I like a little chicken with my whine.
Satiya came over for some tutoring in English. He had the day off from school. He is a naughty little boy, but Lady loves him and wants to try to keep him out of trouble. He loves me. He's not the one I bit. I tolerate him pretty well. He gets into everything.
Guess what? Jerry's back! She used to live with us before. I gave her a hearty welcome. She's not vegetarian either! Yippee!

For Chicken, I will

Still not feelin' the wheels, but for chicken, I will walk in them. The front part of the harness slips and then I won't move. I get my wheels caught on a corner and stubbornly, won't budge unless there is chicken in the deal. And it is so embarrassing, but I had 2 number 2 accidents in the house in the last 2 days. I NEVER do that! The first time, I used the bathroom, but today, Deborah's rug was too appealing -like pink grass. I peed, too. What's up with me? This is a first for me -like biting.
Well, I tried to post photos but found out I have exceeded my Google limit, so I have to buy more space.
Hey, did you watch the royal wedding? We did -all day! I wanted to chew up some of those hats!

Progress!

Lady took your advice! She brought home chicken after Good Friday services up on top of the ridge. ! That's a sacrifice for a vegetarian, and Lady knows I appreciate it. I am NOT a vegetarian though I tried. Anyway, she adjusted my wheels again and again, and rewarded my efforts with chicken. I knew if I held out long enough she'd fold. After success inside, she took me out to the street. I did great. Even the neighborhood guys were cheering me on, mimicking Lady. "Come on, Mah-lee, You can do it." They don't speak quite the way Lady does. I did great until the chicken was gone. Then I put on the brakes and stopped. I can do it. I am more comfortable now, but if the front of the harness slips I stop and won't budge. I am good at reverse and turning around, but I still get stuck.
I'm helping Lady prepare all the goodies for the kids from the Grace Home for Children. That's our first party. Then we have another right after that for the Big Girls. They are all excited. They love our parties. Lady has been working on the Resurrection Eggs to tell the story of this season. We always share our holidays.
Thanks for the encouraging words and advice. Lady wants to know if you have any ideas for stubborness. Now why would she want to know that?

Passion Week

I know about this time of year. I usually get an Easter bucket. One year in China, I got into Lady's basket and stole some real eggs. I accidentally ate some of the plastic Easter grass some volunteers had brought from the U.S. The next day when I tried to poop, only loops of Easter grass popped out of my butt...and got stuck! How embarrassing! I cried -loudly, attracting too much attention. Lady was embarrassed and tried to help me. Serves me right for stealing eggs. I won't do it this year. Most of our neighbors are Hindu, and Lady doesn't eat eggs anymore. I do. We usually have an egg tree. This year it is on the wall.
I hope the Easter Bunny comes to see me again this year. I will put my bucket out. Don't get your knickers in a twist Of course I know the real meaning of Easter! It's Resurrection Day. It is at the very center of what Lady believes. It is THE biggest and most important day on the Christian Calendar. I've been listening to the stories from the Bible for years. I know how Jesus died on the cross to take the punishment for our sins. No more animal sacrifices. Jesus paid it all. He who knew no sin died that they might have eternal life. Lady will go to services up on the mountain at Rev. Paul's church. It's up on the mall at 7,000 feet, built by the British in 1844. My Children from Grace Home will be there, too. They are coming here Saturday for their Easter Party, right before the Big Girls Club have their party. Yippee! Back to back parties!! Lady's been shopping! She came home from the bazaar soaking wet and loaded down with stuff. Our American friends donated some Tootsie Roll Pops! Can't get those here.
So, I am dragging my legs. Lady puts me in my wheels. I whine. I don't know how to tell her why I don't like them, so I whine. She's getting annoyed. She tried to take me outside for a walk. It's sunny and up to 63. I wouldn't budge. Anybody have any suggestions for us? We both need encouragement.

Back at the Home...

No, Lady didn't put me back in the home. We just went for a visit. Lady is taking photos for their blog of the kids on their way to school. I was happy to see them.

My two Aunties who took care of me were so happy to see me. Premlatta was ill for four days and didn't leave her room. So, I didn't either. I just stayed by her side and watched over her. They had to come get me to take me out to take care of business. She told Lady this story this morning. We were up early to see the kids off. They don't have a camera so Lady takes photos for them with her little camera. I made myself right at home.

I've missed Pearly!

It's a bad back day. I'm dragging. So Lady put me in my wheels. I'll walk in them, but I'm not happy about it.

How Do I Look

Lady tried to make me more comfortable this morning, as we prepare for our journey. How do I look?

Road Trip

Lady is packing our bags for another road trip. We're going in a car for about 5 hours over some pretty treacherous roads. The mountain hangs over the road and no shoulders! We have to wind wind wind around the mountains. Lady is helping the teachers in a very small school. Lady said we'll be there for a week to ten days. There's no internet in that village so we'll be out of communication for awhile. She's taking tons of stuff for the little school. I tried to play with some of it but got scolded. She's packed my wheels, too. Oh boy. She adjusted them some more and I did walk, lie down, turn around and walk a bit more.
I'm all clean and have my flea and tick goop on. My Pooh coat is clean and ready to go. Lady says it's pretty cold there so she's bringing my heating pad.
I'll take lots of photos and share them with you when I get back.

Not Lovin' It

I'm just not lovin' these wheels yet. I get stuck on corners, my feet are off the ground and my butt in the air. Lady keeps trying to get them adjusted just right, and I love her for it, but... I'm not feelin' it. I told Lady to get me out...please. Then I drag my feet. I know, I know. That's what the wheels are for, but I'm just not so sure about them yet. If any of you wheelchair users have any advice for me, I would sure like to hear it. Will it get better? Lady bought me Doggles once and I never liked them. I would wear them in the taxis as I stuck my head out the window, but I would never walk with them on. I can be stubborn.

I've Got Wheels!

Lady went to the post office just as soon as the package slip arrived. She barely made it back for Big Girls Bible CLub meeting. After the meeting, I opened my box. The girls helped Lady figure out how to put my wheelchair together. They were really good at following the diagram. They had to make several adjustments, but it wasn't hard. My hind legs go through these loops. My back feet don't touch the ground, which is good, but I am not so sure about these wheels. I am used to wearing a harness, so that is not big deal. But I am not used to having my butt in the air and loops touching my privates. Maybe Lady doesn't Have this thing adjusted right. How's a guy supposed to take care of business? I couldn't even figure out how to pee. I whined at the sand pile and Lady took me out and let me go. Yes, it is still difficult, but at least I know how to do it.
So that was a bit traumatic, but nothing like when India won the World Cup for Cricket tonight! The cherry bombs sound like they are out on our balcony! Fireworks, car horns, shouting, and more cherry bombs! I've been shaking for the past hour, and will not leave Lady's side. Maybe they will go to bed soon. Us little dogs need our sleep.
I think Lady's a little disappointed that I didn't just love the new wheels. Maybe tomorrow I will try again. Beats dragging my feet. She said I was brave and that I tried, so I got treats. The most fun was opening the box.

Clean and Bandaged

Lady bandaged my feet for me. She went on a couple of websites looking for wheels for me. I love to walk, but now Lady has to carry me up and down all the stairs, and I can't even walk to the Children's Home anymore. She found something called Walkin' Wheels that look good, but they are very expensive for our budget, not to mention getting them shipped here. Lady says if they will help me she will get them for me. We live on the side of a mountain. There are so many smells I am missing because I just can't walk that much anymore. Pretty much take care of business and go in. We've written to Handicapped Pets to see if they will ship the wheels to India, and what size I should get. How am I supposed to poop with wheels? I am having a really hard time pooping now, and I pee like a girl (I'm not allowed to write the B word).
Well, thanks for thinking of me, and asking about me. Two months isn't as long as six months. My Lady always comes back to me. And she always lets me stay with cool kids when she leaves. When we were in China, she left me for five months one time, and six months another. She goes home to see my grandparents every two or three years. Humans think I will forget, but I don't. I am always happy to see my Lady.
More good news! Aunty Jing is coming to stay with us for three months and help at the Children's Home, and with other stuff we do! Maybe she'll go with us when we go to help the school in Apple Country. Yep. I'm going this time! Lady will train the teachers, and I will train the kids! Well, a little bandaged dog needs his sleep, so good night.