Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Fight Strong!!!


I feel so empowered by teaching my Zumba class tonight. They really help me to "fight strong". I really needed that today. I was able to escape "Cancerland" for an hour and just be me. I loved it. I don't teach like I used to, I give small breaks between songs and do more medium-slower tempo songs, but I know I am doing my best. I love my class. Each and every one of them. They are such a great support to me. They appreciate me and everything I give to them. For I truly lay my heart out on the floor each class. I cried today. Just joy. That is the definition of dancing to me. Dancing is joy.



To my Zumba class, thank you. I feel your love, I feel your support and I crave your energy. Even though teaching class totally drains me and I do NOTHING once I get home, it is so very worth it. I get to connect with good friends and escape for an hour...priceless!




10 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you're doing what you love. Way to go, Val!!!

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  2. I'm so proud of you and your commitment to your students. Cancer can't stop you it can only hope to contain you and before you know it you're going to be your old self again.

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  3. I am so inspired and impressed by u Val....you are an amazing woman....

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  4. So glad you got to teach your class tonight! I'm sure that your students learn more than Zumba from you. We all do. Mom

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  5. As a student I feel so happy to come to class with such an accomplished teacher and have so much fun that I look forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays more than any other day of the week! Valerie displays enthusiasm and confidence every step of the way. She makes you feel that everything is good and her attitude brings such a warmth to your heart as she teaches as hard as she always did. When you are there and looking at her being so happy about what she does, you look in amazement at her dedication and effort. We love you and we are with you today and always! GO VAL GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Love, Miriam Gribbons

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  6. you are still one HOT mamma!! I love you!!

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  7. Hey Val! we are rooting for you, praying for you, and loving you! The Humphreys Family

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  8. Val, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. You are being a great example of that. Studies have shown that dancing actually helps people recover from cancer so you are definitely moving in the right direction. I can't imagine how hard life is for you at the moment. I think you are handling it all so amazingly!

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  9. Wish I could come--I bet you're great! We'll be praying for you too.

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