KIAMA
LUMINEUX BELOVED
Sire: s.r. Phebus Des Terres Bergeres (Imp Blg) - Dam: Aust Ch Lumineux Burn For You
8th April 1995 to 2nd April 2007
owned by the Symes family
Kiama and her half brother "Blitz" Lumineux Hells Angel are much loved members of the Symes household. Whilst not usually shown I was able to take Kiama to the Victorian Belgian Specialty show in 1996 where she was graded Excellent by Breed Specialist Judges Mme Willemine van Deijl, her critique is below.
Kiama's first and only litter (the Lumineux P litter) produced some lovely puppies, this ilitter ncluded "Teagan" Lumineux Play With Fire, who stayed here with us. Teagan herself was only bred the once and she in turn produced a gorgeous litter of her own the Lumineux T litter (Kiama's grandpups) three of the pups became Australian Champions. Kiama's Grand daughter "Tani" Aust Ch Lumineux Tani was awarded RU Best of Breed, Res CC and Intermediate In Show at the recent Victorian Belgian Shephered club's 21st Aniversary Championshp Show (2007).
Kiama was diagnosed with cancer in January 2007, the vet warned she was only likely to have a couple of weeks left. Due to her owners care and love she was able to spend some extra time with them, almost making it to her 12th Brithday.
Further
down the page you will find a beautiful poem dedication, selected
by Kiama's family and a bit more about this special girl, written
by Deb, a member of her family..........
Kiama's one and only Specialty show critique
Belgian
Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria Champ Show. Nov. 1996. Judge Mme
Willemine van Deijl (Netherlands).
2nd
Intermediate Bitch Class
Complete scissor bite, excellent type, short in body, medium long
head not parallel, good stop, excellent dark eye well formed,
slightly pronounced cheek bones, well set little ears, nice neck,
well developed chest, good in standing, good bone, sloping croup,
well angulated front and behind, good tail carriage, little kink
in tail, moves well with drive, slightly loose in front.
Qualification Excellent
Visit my littermates
KIAMA8TH APRIL 1995 2ND APRIL 2007 Our beautiful Belgian Shepherd, Kiama, (pronounced
Keyarma), her name picked from an Adopt a Wolf
programme in America we were involved with at the time of
her being chosen to become a part of our family. |
When Is It Time? |
by Kit McCallum |
When is it time to say goodbye, To all the love I've known, When is it time to end your pain, And leave me all alone? I've watched you on your good days when I feel your strength renewed; But shortly after little ups, The down days then ensue. We ride this roller-coaster of Emotions as we try, To make it through another day, And yet, I can't deny ... That as I look into your face On days that have been bad, I see a look that beckons me It's tired, and hurt, and sad. The little spark I used to see Behind those loving eyes, Is growing ever clouded By life's cruel inhumane side. I try to see beyond the pain You feel with every step; And softly whisper to myself This may get better yet. If I can bear to watch you Just another day or two; I justify my reasons to Ensure I cling to you. For letting go is harder for The person left behind; It means that if I let you go, I cannot turn back time. Back to the days I long for now, When you were full of life; And every day held promise, And our futures, clear and bright. But now the lights are darkening ... We take it daily now; I cannot see our futures clear Or think beyond this cloud. I think the hardest part in this Is never knowing why, I have to be courageous And I have to say goodbye. For if I let myself admit It's time to let you go; I'd have to face reality Without you ... but I know ... That soon I have to face the Final outcome that I dread, And holding on will only serve To hurt you in the end. You've given such unselfish love For all our time in life, But if I hold too tightly, You'll not move t'ward the light ... On to a better life, where you Can once again be free, Of all the pain and discomfort That holds you here to me. So if I find the courage just to say This last farewell, I hope you will forgive me for The time it took me; still ... I'll hold with me, the memories That in my heart remain, Pray one day, down the road a'ways ... They'll lesson my own pain. (c) 2000 Kit McCallum |