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…
Category: Soul Work
His Work
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…
All District Chorus Concert
How beautiful to listen to the students sing! Valentina is a senior this year. She made All State Chorus along with her close friends Marlon and Rheanna. Tears of joy were on our faces! They gave each student 3 tickets. I wanted to post the concert for those who could not attend. Mom–enjoy! You were…
2811 Grove Ave Museum District
We are going to walk you through our experiences celebrating our 33 years of marriage! We had the opportunity to stay at a lovely bed and breakfast for one night and visit the VMFA to see the Man Ray exhibit. We explored a little bit of Richmond before heading home. As you read the journey,…
The most love
Counting our blessings and practicing gratitude can give rise to joy and connection. We all have seen the benefits of a pause and noticing. We journal, pray, and offer thanks. In the morning, I listen to the Pray as you go app. On January 29, the question was asked, “Ask God to show you a…
Your left hook 2022
My daughter, mom, mother-in-law, and niece are doing the same “Pray Through The Bible In One Year” journal by Darlene Franklin. What a great way to start 2022. Happy New Year! The holidays have been interesting this year as we grapple with illness and quarantine. Parish and I have had plenty of time to communicate…
Christmas 2021
Amidst the noise and happenings, snapshots, a single moment with depths of love and familiarity. I can only imagine that the overwhelming expression of moments are a gift from God. A God pause. This season I saw little hands helping and the innocence of children who love without questioninging. Extended family and friends gathered to…
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