Matthew 5:9, 7:5
Jesus said, "God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God"
Confess your part of the conflict.
Jesus said, "First get rid of the log from your own eye; Then perhaps you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend' eye."
24-MAR-2007
Week 12
Lila Mae had a dance performance today and did such a wonderful job with her group. They are so cute at this age. You just got to love them. Way to go, Lila Mae..you did an amazing job!
Competition Results
Spotlight Regional Dance Competition went well.
Kick Hoppin' Dance Studio:
Chandraya and Brooke’s Hip Hop Duo to (Addicted to Mountain Dew by KJ 52) took a Ruby (1.10 away from a diamond) and a special ribbon award called “hit it” They hit it right on the mark. Awesome girls!!!
Chandraya performed a lyrical solo to “Above All” by Michael W. Smith and received a flawless diamond, 2nd overall and technical award. Wow, moo! Way to go!
Yvette Sparks Dance Center:
Chandraya's
Ballet solo: Flawless Diamond
Tap solo: Diamond
Tap Group: Emerald
Ballet Group: Ruby
Lyrical Group: Ruby, 4th overall and special award???
Chandraya also received an award that isn’t given out very often and to just anyone. It is an award that was created by a man named Chris Collin.
This is what they had to say to her:
Dear Chandraya,
We at Spotlight Dance Cup are excited to recognize the “Driven” spirit that shines in you as a dancer. We want you to know that we believe you are a phenomenal dancer and an amazing person. You were so positive all weekend. Even after slipping during your solo, you displayed such a positive attitude that other dancers looked to you for encouragement. You really displayed a beautiful personality and we loved working with you! We want to award you with an Awesome Dancer pin not only because of your incredible talent, but because of your drive, passion, and love of dance. Congratulations! And don’t forget to “pay it forward”! Way to go, MOo!
Way to go, MOo!
11-MAR-2007
Week 11 Image 2
Chandraya and Grandma. Gotta love those kisses!
11-MAR-2007
Week 11
Lila Mae and Grandma. You can't pick a better Grandma than this one. She rocks!
06-MAR-2007
Week 10
This was the last shot I could take on my card because it was full. So my test shot is my photo of the week. Was trying for a dramatic blur in the forground with a lot of empty space.
1 Peter 5:8
This scripture really hit home today:
Stay alert! The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping.
Thanks God for helping me to overcome and walk away from sin.
I was very disappointed with some of the kids and their parents today. Being in the dressing room with the other competitors made me realize how selfish some people can be. Very sad to see such fight to win... they tend to fog the rest of the world out.
If anyone reads this I hope you look at who you are and try to change. Be there for the other kids and other performers. Life isn't all about winning. Yes it is fun to get a trophy and to have bragging rights to friends and family, but remember those others who didn't win and the ones that may never win. They are in an entirely different situation then you. Those are the ones that are usually humble and respectful to the others..complimenting and wishing them luck.
Parents should always be supportive of all kids. Let those kids and your own enjoy the competition without yelling and being disappointed with them in front of others. Did you ever think that your kids don't do so well because they are so nervous that they anticipate the thought of you yelling at them if they tend to make one little mistake?
All the kids performed beautifully and were a joy to watch. It is awesome to see such talent in our community. I hope to see more next year and will strive to get the word out.