Choreographer's Cuisine

This video is something a friend sent me a few years back. It has always inspired me...now I share it with you so this amazing story can inspire you. Click Here

Six amazing years ago Cyrus came into our family. I had never truly understood a dog's love before I met him. Now I do. Cyrus gives me so much. He's there if I need a cuddle, he'll nose me when we're in bed at night, he's always ready to help me when I need it. But, he's getting old. I had a meeting with a trainer from Canadian Guide Dogs back in July. One of the things she said was that in order for it to work with getting another service dog, I must hand my precious Cyrus to another member of my family, give up all claim to him and totally focus all my attention on the new little one. On one hand I'm excited. I want another service dog to take out with me, to have when our Cyrus dies. On the other hand I don't think I can bring myself to give him up...even to my sister. I know he'd still be in the house, I'd still see him, get to pet him, play with him, walk him on occasion, be with him. The thought of not having him there all the time thou...

When I, along with four of my colleagues were chosen to dance at the opening ceremonies of the National Arts Center on Canada Day, I had no idea what a gift and declaration He would give to me We were told that we were one of four groups to perform and that it was a five minute show. Each group was given one minute and then all fifteen of us would come together for the last minute. Dakhká Khwáan (pronounced - Dakka Khan) an indigenous drum and dance group was tasked with choreographing this final minute. We all met on Friday June 30. This was the day to show each other our group's choreographies and to choreograph the ending all together.  In their culture, the indigenous women are not allowed to teach the men dance and vi ce versa, so we divided up. The women started by telling us that in their culture, the men are regarded as protectors, and that they are regarded as princesses. My heart jumped at this as I believe that I am a princess; a daughter of the King of kings...

 I don't usually look forward to vacation...except if I’m going somewhere new, like our trip to Kentucky last year, or our trip out East. But I am excited about my vacation this year. This year, I’m spending a week at a Creation Ministries Conference. I'm not sure what it'll look like exactly but I'm excited for it. When we went to the Creation Museum in Kentucky last year, I felt an excitement for the Word of God I have never felt before. I think this is because it was in my face all day every day. We talked about it at breakfast, we saw the evidence and history of it and teachings of it throughout the day at the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter, and we discussed His Word at dinner and before bed. I woke up thinking of Him!  It was like Deuteronomy 6:9 acted out! I came away with a new confidence in God and ability to stand on His Word because of this. On the other hand, I also came away with a new sadness. It is a sadness for fellow Christians who are no...

Last time I posted I talked about a new endeavor I'm on called YWW. If you haven't read that post yet, go read it then come back here. For the most part this journey has been really encouraging and inspiring. As I mentioned in the last post, I'm at the beginning stages of a book idea that was inspired by the YWW and my job. I have been taught to begin any major writing project by creating an outline to follow and to keep my focus on what I'm trying to say. This part was fairly easy and soon I had what I thought was a good outline. I started writing But now all of a sudden my outline doesn't make sense. The order seems out of whack, the flow of chapters in my mind is blocked somehow. My book idea is a devotional for young people in a secular work environment. Being in that place myself I know first hand the joys and heartache of this kind of job. I feel God has not only called me there to shine in the darkness around me but possibly to write to bring encourag...

As I mentioned in "A new endeavor" I'm seriously thinking of writing a book. Maybe even making writing my second job. We'll see. I felt like this book should be a devotional...but not just any devotional. I  want the audience for this book to be Christian young people who are working in the secular work environment. Why? Well, as someone who works in this kind of environment, I know how hard it can be. I get discouraged and I wonder if there is anyone else out there who feels the same way. Now, there are a lot of very difficult jobs for Christians out there. Dancers have to do choreographies they don't agree with,  teachers can't talk about Jesus or they lose their job, scientists can't get published if they believe in a 6 day Creation... the list goes on. I don't take this lightly. I strongly believe this is where God is taking me, whether I become an author or not. It's one step at a time always following God's path and trusting if I ...

Puppy Excitement in every vein Questions come again and again “What will he be like?” I have a name but not the face Of the puppy that will soon be mine The family gathers To meet and welcome the newest member. Sister standing on the stairs, In excitement, she is there Ready to greet the new puppy You are in and you are here You chased our three cats now hiding clear. Training fast and hard and long, It’s a journey we are on Together with puppy. On day three you came to stay I wondered if I was ready to say welcome to my puppy Mother kneeling in front of you “Welcome Cyrus. Welcome home, little puppy” Together we welcomed my beautiful puppy Friends and family gathered round To support and to look down at you, my new puppy. Grandma and Grandpa came to stay To help until we were ready to say He’s mine, my prized puppy. Through the years I've grown to trust Your gentle paws and tongue And when I feel you in the...