Swing Blues
Last night was our Awana awards ceremony. I was planning to take Jer with me to go to a swing dance function at a Baptist church (yes, dancing at a Baptist church) after the ceremony. Mom said she didn't want me going without Jer as a "bodyguard," so I had to take him. I really wanted to bring him anyway because he's my best friend and I like "hanging out" with him.
After the ceremony I was looking forward to tearing up some dance floor when Jer announced that he wanted to go straight home and do Algebra homework. I couldn't go without him and obviously couldn't leave him, so I complied and took him home so he could do homework. Then of course he plays video games and finally does his Algebra homework around midnight... Humanly speaking, I should have been upset, but Ephesians 4:26 says not to "let the sun go down on your wrath." The sun had already set, so being mad at my brother was out of the question. *laughs* No, really, I wasn't. It had to have been the Lord. I used to really struggle with anger and bitterness, but the Lord has been so merciful to sanctify me. Hardly anything bothers me now, and I have my heavenly Father to praise for that.
Tonight we went to visit some long-time family friends for dinner and fellowship. Hannah, Grace, Miriam, and I did swing, cha-cha, waltz, polka, and rumba after dinner with plenty of laughs. Grace and Miriam are 9 and 7, so I can still pick them up and swing them around -- all those fancy swing moves. I tried to get Jeremy to come dance with us so he could learn some more moves, but he refused because it wasn't "cool" and dancing is "embarrassing." As it is said in Yiddish -- Oi.
I did discover that this swing dance function I missed (at the Baptist church) happens twice a month, so the next one should be around June 9th. Jer said he'd go but won't dance with me -- he'll just stand in the background and chase away any guy who asks me to dance. Not much point in me going then, eh?
posted by Carey @ 5/20/2006 08:57:00 PM
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They had line dancing at my church in CA's ladies' retreat last year. It's a Baptist church, too, although the retreat was held at a hotel. Baptist church function with dancing.
Carey, brothers are for protecting their sisters from predators, right? I always wanted one (but an older brother, so I'm really not sure how I was going to achieve that) and when I was younger would have gladly traded my sisters in for a brother. I am now glad that I didn't because I love my sisters. It is good that you and your brother are friends.
Hineh mah tov u'mah naim shevet achim gam yachad. There's your Hebrew for the day. :)
Yes, brothers are great for protection. I'm blessed to have two biological brothers and one "adopted" brother. They are so much fun!
Thanks for my Hebrew lesson, but, eh... what does it mean? I wish I could hear you speak Hebrew.
Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together as one (that's my translation). My accent is horrible and this is one of the few things I remember. ;)
*laughs* Thanks! I'm sure your accent is better than mine. I have a hard time not saying things with a Spanish accent for some reason. Got Spanish drilled into my mind, so I have to think twice when switching to another language. You'd think it would be English... haha.
oh, lol, sorry Carey, you won't find swing dancing at my Baptist Church. We mostly "bellyship"! With an international church like ours, you are bound to be fed.
Wow, can you belive awana is over for the summer. We had our last night this past Friday and the awards ceremony is next Sunday evening. The year went by so fast!
Hebrew is so cool, we have a lady at the face and we always hear her yelling at her kids in Hebrew. It's a really "strong" language, but very nice!!
*oh wow, sarah so very tired, a lady at the office....
at the face, goodness, I need sleep!!!!
lol, I am dying of laughter at myself, maybe I should read my comments before posting them. stupid me!
*chuckle* I know what you meant. You told me about that on the phone. *laughs* Poor Sarah.
I am going to hunt down your brother and personally chop off his head.
He is SO on my list right now.
Once he gets there and sees how many guys dance, he'll get over himself- or I will make him. He doesnt think so, but im stronger than he is.
Oh, and dont worry about not having a partner- I knew alot of ppl there and I think you will also.
Besides that, during the lesson they make us switch partners all the time anyway. So PLEASE try to come to one because you will enjoy it so much!
Is this a regular event?
If so,
I'll have to make my way up there.
And yes,
We'll all work on Jer.
He does need to learn.
Yeah its going to be twice a month. Please help me with jeremy!!!
Thanks, Jason. Would be very appreciated.
Sweet.
I need the dates in June,
A ride,
and excuse to get Jer out there.
and the two of you.
(And anyone else you think might make it easier.
I'm not sure about the dates, but Julia can help us with that. Ride? No problem. We can take Beep Beep. LOL. Excuse? Do we need one? Jer will go if you go, Jason. He told me why he didn't want to go is because he didn't want to dance with anyone but me. I thought that was kinda sweet.
problem solved.
I hope the music is fast.
I might just bring some of my own.
*laughs* You just do that.
'Twas fun dancing with you. :)You really caught on the the cha-cha. I've been watching some movies online to add some more swing moves to my reportoire. (sp?) Such as this movie: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ozWBI6GtTQY
I had fun dacning with you too... especially the polka. *chuckles*
Polka? I think we did it all wrong, but I had FUN. Next time I'll try harder not to bang into things or step all over your feet. ;-)
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