The introvert in me would rather stay home than attend a holiday party that would force me to smile and appear interested and mingle with people I barely know. But pushing myself out of my comfort zone was why I started this blog, so I knew that I couldn't miss my tap teacher's open house/baby shower/holiday party.
I walked through the door and handed over several baby onesies that I had purchased just 30 minutes earlier, and handed over the fruit platter that I had brought for an appetizer. The fireplace was piled high with clothes, diapers, toys, etc, all for an organization called Whole Kids Outreach. It was nice to see such generosity.
When I first arrived, I tended to stay by the food, knowing full well that it was there where I would never be without a conversation. But Christine introduced me around and the women welcomed me in. I was surprised to meet a couple of girls that were my own age. I was shocked to learn that some of the women had been dancing together for 15 years!
But mostly I was impressed with the level of comradery that these women felt toward each other, and humbled that they were inviting me into it. One woman commented about how the recitals were like going into battle together, since it was so nerve-racking. They told me war stories about their failures on stage, and we all laughed together.
Have you been stepping out of your comfort zone recently?
Again, my very first dance recital will be Saturday, April 18. I'll be 35 weeks pregnant, but I hope you'll still come and enjoy the show!
Are you interested in joining the adult tap class at Dancing Thru Life? We're only just starting to learn the dances for the recital now, so I bet you could still sneak in!
My friend let me apologize for my lack of comments. It certainly was not due to a lack of interest or caring. The last month or so has been something of a blur.
ReplyDeleteAbout a month ago my mother fell and broke several ribs and injured a lung. A fall is the most dreaded thing for a older person. The fall resulted in a couple of trips to the hospital and a good deal of discomfort for her but I believe she is finally on the mend. We have told her that she will be feeling much better by Christmas. My brother moved in and has been a great help to me. We got out and about today and I think she is feeling better. It will just take time to fully heal.
I'm afraid my reading has been nil but I have been having some fun putting together a Christmas music playlist on spotify. Some old favorites as well as some new pieces.
Something interesting happened the other day. I got a message from a woman on ancestry.com telling me she believed that we have common ancestors. Turns out we have the same 5th great grandfather. Always happy to make a family contact.
Let me say again how happy I am for the both of you. Your faith has given you a long awaited and much deserved joy.
Oh, no, Julia, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Falls are the worst as we get older. I'm glad to hear that she's recovering well and that your brother has been able to take some of the burden of care off of you. You are certainly a special lady!
DeleteI'm always so happy to see and read your comments, but never feel like you have to. I completely understand life getting in the way of writing. I'm been up for two hours, tossing and turning, unable to get to sleep, and then which stomach growled, which has been my pattern for the last several weeks. So at first I couldn't stop sleeping, and now I can't seem to stay asleep! Oh baby!
Still, we're delighted as ever. Thanks for the well wishes.
I've been reading baby books, so nothing fun, though a friend of mine just came out with a new piece of fiction and I'm looking forward to getting it for Christmas. From the reviews, I've heard it's similar to the Mitford series. Have you ever read those? If so, you might like this one.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! I have a few more days of teaching, and then I'll be done for the year. I'm looking forward to having some time to recharge and finish up this blog.
Praying for your family! Hope all is well for a wonderful Christmas! xoxo