Tuesday, May 24th

What a whirlwind with Adam here.  We had a great week sharing Cape Breton with a Cochranite.  Adam assisted us with some of the tear down at the back of the house, and enjoyed several trips to the beach too.  Michellie enjoyed having more kids in the house, as there seemed to be a revolving door with ours and the Rankins.  Saturday night we went to West Mabou for the dance, and we all had a great time.  It was the first time that Michellie felt well enough to dance a set, and she did it.  A couple we have seen at the dances for many years came over for a chat.  They had lost their granddaughter last year to cancer at the age of 11, and they were so happy to see Michellie celebrating and having fun.  David and I were so grateful to have a dance with our kids and to celebrate together as a family.  As we approach Michellie's celebration, we are really feeling how lucky we have been and so thankful that our story is a success story.  We are definitely hugging our kids a little closer this week.

Monday was a trip to Port Hawksbury.  Michellie's cell phone broke, and that is like cutting her right hand off, so we had to go for repairs.  Kenzie came too, and the three of us made it a day - a birthday day really.  We pretended we were going on an adventure like I used to tell them when they were little.  We joked and wandered and looked for a Father's Day gift.  On the trip home we tried to play "In my Suitcase I will pack" like we did when Kenzie and I drove to Canmore when I had a studio there and he was 4 years old.  I have to say, his memory is not so good with the lack of sleep and extra partying, he gave up before the finish of the third round.  Michellie and I won! 

This week we are celebrating Oprah!  I cannot believe that I have been teaching dance 4 years longer than Oprah's show.  The kids grew up with being quiet at 3 o'clock so I could watch my show.  Michellie has really been enjoying the adventures this year, and loving all the learning about people and history and such that comes with watching.  Michellie and I sat last night and watched the beginning of the special 2 day show.  She brought me kleenex and tea, and we both laughed and cried through the show.  For those of you following as well, we all have grown and become different people as a result of her influences in the world.  It is really incredible what one woman and a dream can do.  Michellie and I have the tv reserved for today and tomorrow to share this together.  Even Kenzie has joined us for the last few episodes. 

So, with the words of Oprah and the Good Witch from the Wizard of Oz - "We have the power within", what are you going to do with your power?  What dream are you pursuing?  What are you challenging yourself to do for you? What are you doing to make a difference in your life and the lives of others?  We have a great opportunity before us.  And, as we have learned, each day is precious and with purpose.  We need to keep ourselves from wasting time and our purpose.  If you have not stepped forward to give yourself the very best, then perhaps Ghandi's words will be a good reflection:  "Be the Change you want to see in the world".  Have a fabulous week everyone.