27 JUNE 2009...Yes, I know it's been a long while since my last entry...I don't know even know when the last one was. My American "blonde" twin Heather in GA says I need to update my blog so here is the BRIEF re-cap of the last 2 weeks in a tailspin, crazy, mind blowing but give GOD ALL THE GLORY events!!!!
God totally made me step OUT of my comfort box and into the arena of NOT only PUBLIC SPEAKING event, but share about MY PERSONAL JOURNEY of being adopted and then adopting our daughter, just over 2 years ago, March 2007. I had the distinct honor to be asked by Dillon International Adoption Agency to be the KEYNOTE SPEAKER to Vietnam Heritage Weekend this past JUNE 13, 2009!!! Yikes, I had NEVER spoken over 3 mins. in my life, did they even know this before asking me??? There was pressure leading up to getting ready for my DANCE studio annual season-ending concert, then this speech thrown in ONE WEEK before my Student Concert!!! God is good, He let me share slideshows, pictures, my heart, my fears, my story...past, present and future. I could learn some things I'm sure, but overall very well recieved by all. BEST compliment of all was when JERRY DILLON, himself (upper RT in pic), that I emotionally engaged the audience and he thinks I have a natural and hidden talent in PUBLIC SPEAKING!!! wow!!!
God totally made me step OUT of my comfort box and into the arena of NOT only PUBLIC SPEAKING event, but share about MY PERSONAL JOURNEY of being adopted and then adopting our daughter, just over 2 years ago, March 2007. I had the distinct honor to be asked by Dillon International Adoption Agency to be the KEYNOTE SPEAKER to Vietnam Heritage Weekend this past JUNE 13, 2009!!! Yikes, I had NEVER spoken over 3 mins. in my life, did they even know this before asking me??? There was pressure leading up to getting ready for my DANCE studio annual season-ending concert, then this speech thrown in ONE WEEK before my Student Concert!!! God is good, He let me share slideshows, pictures, my heart, my fears, my story...past, present and future. I could learn some things I'm sure, but overall very well recieved by all. BEST compliment of all was when JERRY DILLON, himself (upper RT in pic), that I emotionally engaged the audience and he thinks I have a natural and hidden talent in PUBLIC SPEAKING!!! wow!!!
This adorable picture of Maile & Alex reunited from days in the Ninh Thuan Orphanage...the 3 little boys that Maile hung out with in the orphanage were back together again, out of their SANTA outfits and into "All American" clothing. CUTE as can be....SWEET as American Apple Pie!!!
I believe that Maile was prepared in being "trained up" to handle her BIG brothers here in TEXAS with the help of her playmates - SAMUEL (Left of Maile in Pic) and ALEX (Rt of Maile in Pic) with her Big brothers (on top of pic). Wow, as I shared in my speech, the FINGERPRINTS OF GOD has carried me through many hardships, heart breaks, blessings and honors in my life. And I see HIS HAND in it all when I kiss my babies good night...and then again in the morning!!! I am humbled to be Joseph, Samuel & Maile's Mommy...FOREVER!!!!
To my "Joe Joe," "Sammy Shoe Shine," & "Smiley Maile"....wow, to share my life, dance studio, passion in ministry to lead and love others, our dreams, hopes and fears...together--- I THANK YOU. We had an AMAZING year end concert, one week after my speech. Sat. June 20, 2009 we had almost 2 SOLD OUT shows (approx. 600 seats) to cheer, love and support my Encore DANCERS!!! I KNOW God was FAMOUS that day as we rocked the house for HIS glory...DANCING with PURPOSE for Him!!! We serve a Mighty God.... Heather, you're right... Jer. 33:3 "Call unto Me, I will answer you and show you Great and Mighty things that you do NOT know..." I made it through a tough season, leaning, crying and seeking God. He was FAITHFUL to show me HIS ways, HIS love, HIS truths. I cannot wait for a NEW season at Encore...renewed, stronger and better than ever!!! Yay God!!!
