Reflections

Much is going around in my head this week as we have been traveling back and forth from dance class to auditorium . Finally, today we get a break and we are happy to have it. This weekend marks the two week mark...in two weeks from tomorrow we'll be handing our daughter her diploma. I still can't wrap my head around the fact that I no longer have to plan a school year. Instead, I am helping my daughter do this for her students as she officially begins teaching summer classes in little over a week.

Wednesday night I was blessed to see her in action as one of her little six year old students was standing broken-hearted in the hallway. (Long story here...) As I went out into the hallway, I figured that I would wait there and Brittany would surely see me. As I watched all the parents with their young children pack up their gear. I just waited. Soon enough there she was, dressed in costume and stage makeup right in front of me bent down to eye level with this little girl. Explaining to her that she did such a great job that night and that everything was ok and that recital would be much better. I saw this little girl go from sobbing to reassurance. I watched my daughter in awe...wishing that I had my camera with me...instead I took a mental picture. My heart soared as I knew that this truly is her God given gift. How happy I am...that she has been given such an opportunity.

This weekend is her last dance recital as a student. Our girl began dancing at the age of 6. She has never missed a year and dancing has given her such a discipline. She is finishing up her twelfth year and with it...she now becomes a teacher. I have to say that I am very much looking forward to next year...where we can watch her students perform her choreography. But I can't go there yet. I want to take the time and remember every single moment of this weekend...watching my daughter perform...still as a student.

These next three days are going to be incredibly busy...dance recital both Saturday and Sunday and then on Monday my mom has to go in to same day surgery to get an injection in her back. She is having a lot of pain...she has Spinal Stenosis...(hope I spelled it right) anyway...her pain is in her right calf and foot...very deep and bothering her really bad. We have gone to several doctors these past weeks. Surgery is an option...but it is the last option. (She doesn't want surgery at all) So...she has been going to physical therapy that doesn't seem to be helping...but making it worse. I am hoping and praying that with this procedure she will get some relief. My mom is and always has been so active. It is a scary thing when you see your mom not be able to do as she wants because of pain. The doctor told her that she is a perfect candidate for this...so our fingers are crossed.

So...off I go today for a little bit of R&R with my Brittany before our crazy, busy weekend. Don't mind me for the next couple of weeks if I get a little...well, weepy! I am a Mommy in Transition after all.

Blessings!
Joyce Marie