Maybe I’ll Dance Again

I have been officially confirmed for surgery. It’s crazy how real this is all becoming. It’s a little overwhelming, to be honest. I believe in myself, it is the possibilities that can come out of this surgery. I’ll be able to do things I haven’t been able to do in years. I might even be able to dance again! 

I shared a dance video from college with my stepdaughter this last weekend (DANCE 2005 at PLU). I was so happy in those moments. Working hard, being creative, learning... dance has been in my life since I was 3 years old. The knee surgeon could tell that for sure. When I had my knee surgeries last year, he said my injuries were typical of dancers. 

I would spend hours in the gym, rehearsing and choreographing. In those quiet moments all alone in that huge gym I would have my freedom, quiet moments to express what I was feeling and thinking. Being authentically myself. I will cherish those memories forever. 

So, thank you to all of you that are supporting me through this leg of my journey! 

I appreciate you more than you know. 

Love, A

His plan

God prepared me before I met Shane. I was whole again. Shane gave me a reason to sing again, to love again. I know he was the man God was preparing for me. We still have growing to do, but we love growing together. We support and cheer each other on, we cry together, and laugh together, (A LOT). 

I love building life with him as my partner. We complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses. He likes to spoil me ( and I like to let him,) and also holds me accountable and puts his foot down. I can be myself with him... the crazy, random, creative, stubborn, headstrong, independent person God created me to be. He has taught me so much about compassion, patience  and letting go of judgement. He is devoted to me, in a time when I have had to rely on help from others, more than ever. 

And I absolutely adore him. His gentle spirit, and kind eyes. His warm smile and generous heart. I love that this is the man I get to call my husband. It was on God’s terms, and I have to hand it to Him, He had a good plan.