Valentina and some of her very close friends were selected to attend All State Chorus. The music is beyond beautiful! You will enjoy. Close your eyes and listen to the sound of joy through voice, musical instruments, and the message of the song. At one point they come out into the audience to sing a…
Category: Soul Work
His Work
Adelaide Louise Lamb
My first grandchild. Oh how I love you and all the beauty you bring to our world. From a very young age you’ve been vivacious, giving, and ready to lend a helping hand. One of your favorite things to do is to get ready for a party. You will make lists to get us organized….
New Beginnings
The written word. Taking our hands to write or journal. I recently listened to an inspirational podcast from Good Life Project in which they interviewed SHAKA SENGHOR. His TED talk will share about his life story, and I encourage you to listen. In 1991, Shaka Senghor shot and killed a man. He was, he says,…
Seeing Beautiful
There are days I feel like I’m walking outside of myself. I’m going, doing, and moving and, as I move about, I am in slow motion watching what is around me. I stop, pause, stare, listen, and notice. I wonder if I am living in the moment or loosing myself. The sound of the shower…
A unique stay
Parish and I love runaway therapy trips. They are quick trips to get away and do something different! I receive the daily Gottman Institute emails. Guess what today’s email was all about? “Does your relationship need more adventure?” After reading the article, we laughed and agreed that we both know how to have an adventure!…
Powhatan Show Choir
It’s the last one! Over 18 years ago, we started the adventure of show choir, theatre, and music with Victoria Louise at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School. I was pregnant with Valentina when Victoria started 9th grade and was selected to play Annie in the Broadway production, Annie. She went on to play leading roles in…
Hanover High School
Hanover High School was a great success! We had a great day supporting Valentina and Knight Scene! They won grand championship! After her competition, we celebrated my mother-in-law’s birthday at Tang and Biscuit in Richmond. A sweet day of memories. I was deeply touched by the families who came out to socialize and play. Little…
More Joy
My last post on creating space for joy has made me ever aware of the opportunities to experience joy. The other morning I was listening to “House of the Lord” by Phil Wickham. I’ve shared the video below, and I am listening to this song again as I write! This is one of my favorite…
Creating space for joy
Two years ago everything changed for show choir. Last week brought hope and new beginnings. Oh the joy to be in community and witness students dancing, singing, and celebrating their accomplishments. Social distancing has changed; yet, loss has remained. That same week my five-year-old grand-daughter lost a friend in her kindergarten class, my youngest in…
Way to go Aaron Donald!
Good morning! That’s what time it is for me as I write and feel the cool air and the birds singing. I have been wanting to write this post since Super Bowl Sunday. My husband and I typically do something else on this day. We will go to a museum, out to eat, or watch…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 