Have you ever had one of those times when you know God sent you a message? Or at least the irony seems too obvious to ignore so you think just maybe He did? Now I'm not talking about one of those euphoric "Ah Ha" moments when the heavens open. I'm describing more like a punch in …
“Mental Monsters Crushed”
Once again, I want to thank Slam Dunks for his encouraging and memorable metaphor "...crush a few of those mental monsters lingering around." I did it! Last Tuesday evening I danced with my daughter in front of people. For any new readers, you can read the original post at "Will Dance for Comments." I look …
Weekend Excursion
This past weekend's excursion to Napa Valley, San Francisco, and Carmel far surpassed my expectations. My husband, Justin, and I set out to make the most of a long weekend and packed two days full of fun. The first stop was Vallejo, California for the Pirate's Festival. Camera's slung around our necks, we delighted in capturing unique people and images. Next, we …
Will Dance for Comments Part II
I did it..went back for some more! Yesterday's dance rehearsal pleasantly surprised me going better than expected. As fellow blogger Slam Dunks so poetically put it, I was "able to crush a few of those mental monsters lingering around." I thought about this creative quip while ascending the stairs of the Cedar Street Performing Academy. …
Will Dance for Comments!
JoDee Luna: Performing arts coward. Needs reason to dance other than fulfilling her dreams. Terrified of public stages but will dance for blog comments. Due to appear on her birthday in a jazz/swing number at the Cedar Street Theatre. Only supportive friends and family welcome (or total strangers I will never see again). Pathetic, I know, but there it …
51 Fabulous Trust
"We trust because of His abilities, not ours!" I almost titled this post "Doubt" due to a recent dip of discouragement; but then I came across the above quote scribbled in my journal from one of those "awaken in the night" writing moments. While half asleep, I had titled the quote "Fabulous Trust" so today I write about trust instead. …
The Invitation
I believe that at unexpected times, an invitation for something very special comes our way. However, we can fail to see the unveiling if we are not careful. This is especially true for us busy teachers rushing around our classrooms. Recently, I received an invitation from one of my literacy students. This young woman is especially precious to me. She began …
The Gift of Time
What a glorious Mother’s Day I had! A Skype video call from my daughter, Elya, surprised me and then a brunch with my other daughter, Andy, and the women in our family delighted. We enjoyed talking, laughing, and celebrating! After that I drove down to Santa Monica for “the surprise” my son had planned. We walked around to the back of his …
The gifts that only children can give…
Thursday was simply delightful. After school I went to help at the Neighborhood Impact House. Volunteers assisted children and youth to make Mother's Day cards and paint pots and plant seeds for gifts. Last week was the first time I had the privilege of helping. This amazing collaboration between Central Christian Church and the City of Lancaster provides a cozy home and …
JoDee Luna Art 