Wheezer the Wire-Loose Goose

By B Jane Lloyd

Wheezer the Wire-Loose Goose is a bully who lives by himself. Wheezer’s egg was found on the shore and rolled into the almost full nest of a resentful mother goose. When Wheezer hatched, she pushed him out into the world. She had her own babies to care for. Wheezer is rejected by the flock as a no good foundling. He retaliates by doing outrageous things that hurt and scare them. Seeing the flock react to his torment makes Wheezer feel powerful.

Children will identify with Wheezer’s search for self-worth and rejoice with him as he finds it. His courage and ultimate reward have special meaning for stragglers, strugglers, and non-conformists.

B. Jane Lloyd wrote this story 25 years ago for some of her adopted children who struggled with feelings of rejection. They knew how much she loved them. She reassured them that their birthparents also loved them, but couldn't take care of them and wanted the best for them. All of that love could not erase the unspoken worry that they were somehow unworthy.

A doctor told Lloyd not to adopt one child because he had “wires loose in his brain” and would be violent his whole life. A hearing test soon showed that the child was deaf. His bad behavior was a result of frustration at his inability to communicate. Another child was seriously injured by a bully as a teenager. He sought solace in a group of troublemakers and ended up on the wrong side of the law.

Lloyd pondered the question, "Where did my children come from?" She heard these words in her heart: "They were thoughts in the mind of God ... and God’s thoughts are always GOOD." She wondered how many other “problem" children had been mistreated, misdiagnosed or misunderstood. As she meditated on the subject, Wheezer the Wire-Loose Goose appeared. Wheezer introduced himself, his flock and friends to her while she transcribed his story.

Although written as a bedtime story or chapter book for children, Wheezer the Wire-Loose Goose appeals to all ages. Wheezer’s positive philosophy is easily understood and, when practiced, promises life-changing results.

Lloyd’s poems, articles and letters have been published in various periodicals. She lives in the midwest U.S. with her husband/best friend. Their children, grandchildren and grand-dogs live nearby. A large extended family and zany friends provide stability and delight. You'll find many of them reflected in Lloyd’s books.

• Language: English
• Publisher: B Jane Lloyd
• Release date: Dec 15, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301225279

B Jane Lloyd

How exciting to find your calling just when life is supposed to be winding down! B. Jane Lloyd retired from a full-time job in order to pursue the passion for writing discovered in her mid-30's. This was a surprise romance. She detested composition classes in school.Lloyd started with a personal poetry business, creating poems for special occasions tailored to each individual recipient. Freelance writing followed. Penning books came easy ... the characters often narrated their stories while she transcribed. And the inspiration keeps coming ... Lloyd's poems, articles, and stories have been published in various periodicals. Some are available on her website: www.bjanelloyd.com ESSENCE, I of LIGHT Empowerment Cards released in May 2018.Lloyd lives with her husband/best friend in the U.S. Their children, grandchildren and grand-dogs live nearby. A large, extended family and zany friends provide stability and delight. You'll find many of them reflected in her books.Life has not always been a piece of cake. There have been major losses: a precious baby, treasured family and friends, much-loved pets, a marriage. Various challenges broke and reshaped Lloyd.Have you ever had a goal in sight when something suddenly shifted and you found yourself back at square one? You realize it's time to change direction or start over. Each challenge brings blessings, although we may not be able to see them at the time.Change keeps us young. We are never arriving --- always becoming. The challenge is to keep on keeping on --- onward and upward. It's a wonderful life. Enjoy!B. Jane Lloyd'sEBOOKSWheezer the Wire-Loose GooseYou Can't Keep It In: Nana Knows About Life and DeathCARD DECKESSENCE, I of LIGHT (a deck of 52 empowerment cards)

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Wheezer the Wire-Loose Goose

by B. Jane Lloyd

Copyright 2012 B. Jane Lloyd

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – The Bully

Chapter 2 – Aunt Emily

Chapter 3 – The Proof

Chapter 4 – The Voice

Chapter 5 – Wise Advice

Chapter 6 – Sharing Goodness

Chapter 7 – Rejection

Chapter 8 – The Flight

Chapter 9 – Preparing for Winter

Chapter 10 – Justin

Chapter 11 – Amy

Chapter 12 – Joshua

Chapter 13 – Winter

Chapter 14 – The Creatures

Chapter 15 – The Baby

Chapter 16 – The Homecoming

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Chapter 1: The Bully

Help! Let me go! Mayci sputtered and struggled for air as Wheezer Goose grabbed her foot and pulled her all the way under the water. Mayci was the youngest gosling in the flock. She could not resist chasing a dragonfly that had flown by. She was far from her mother and father. Mayci was terrified of Wheezer. She tried to squirm away from him as soon as he grabbed her, but he was three times her size and very strong. Wheezer carried her to the surface of the water long enough for her to catch a breath, then pulled her under again. The third time up, Mayci saw her parents swimming to her rescue, honking and screeching. Her mother pecked at Wheezer’s neck while her father pulled her out of Wheezer’s grasp.

In a matter of seconds, the whole flock arrived. Wheezer was pushed, pecked, whacked by webbed feet, and blinded by a flurry of feathers. He ducked under the water to escape and waited to surface until he was a safe distance away. Wheezer peeked up above the water, looked back, and saw that the furious geese were now fighting with each other. He laughed out loud and swam toward home.

Wheezer ruffled his feathers and settled down on the shore. He sat perched alone by the edge of the pond for the rest of the day watching the flock splash and swim together. It seemed like he had always been alone. He was a foundling. His egg was found on the shore and rolled into the nearly full nest of a mother goose.