Challenges and Dancing

Oh my, has it really been that long since I updated the blog? Sadly I know the answer so there is no need to tell me!

We have been faced with some challenging times. The members of Basha Raks have all been involved with major happenings in our lives.

Jawhara is enduring physical pain in her shoulder and neck. She does not let it stop her from dancing. However the rest of us find ourselves continually saying "don't do this!" and "Don't do that!" for fear she will hurt herself further.

Laliba Ahteen has had her son, Caleb, move back home to her from Winnipeg. Their family dynamic has changed and though it is a most wonderful thing to see Laliba Ahteen and her son together again it does come with challenges.

Tabia has welcomed her parents into her home permanently. Again, a most wonderful thing but adjustments are underway in her household.

I, myself, am studying to become a reflexologist something I am truly enjoying but I must say.....who knew feet were so complicated!! My studying won't stop there either. I also will go on to study hand reflexology, Reiki and Indian Head Massage.

So while all these major changes are going on in our lives one thing remains the same......we dance. Dance is ,something no matter what is going on, we just don't give up on. We keep up with our lessons, we perform, we practice.

Tabia and I have had the privilege of teaching beginner lessons to a wonderful group of women. It is a fantastic experience and we are both enjoying it very much. I will post more on that later.

We also have a performance this coming Saturday for the Friday Nighters Hockey Team. It is a fundraising dance for their annual tournament in the US, Lake Placid this year I believe. We are all looking forward to it!

So Although we may be busy, hurting, struggling, studying we dance. We love it and it helps bring us together to celebrate. Celebrate each other and the dance itself.