Years ago, there was a group of us that took ballroom dancing together and we never came close to being on Dancing With The Stars but I will say it was alot of laughs and some tears. Connie taught us and bless her heart, she never laughed although we all did. It is amazing how out of sync you can be as a couple and Connie always said if the man stepped on your feet it is your fault. I found that amusing since he was the one doing the stepping. We took many classes and did start to improve and actually move together but I will admit that even the posture was difficult and hold and not to look at your feet and trust in your partner to guide you. Ron and I learned that I dance on the upbeat and he dances on the downbeat. Difficult and yet quite amusing for others. There were times I thought we would kill each other and when you looked at the grace and style of others it was heartrendering. OUCH and double OUCH! We had one couple that danced with us that no one wanted to dance beside as they were always off and all it took was a look over and you were out of time with them and everyone. There were mirrors and nothing is worse than watching yourself in the mirror. I was never Nancy Grace nor was I ever Kirstie Allie. Ron wasn't Max either or Derrick Hough. Our last class that we took, as a group we went to a second hand store and bought prom dresses, shoes, shirts, jackets, ties and dressed up. We laughed so hard we cried and after we had our prom afterglow at Perkin's and what a sight to behold. Everyone was watching to see if we were for real or what was really happening. We all had a great time and to be honest, no alcohol was involved. What we have since found is that we know enough to be dangerous, don't remember enough to start, and feel too awkward to go back to the way we were dancing before we started it all. Try keeping a group of crazy adults focused and dancing, no easy task. We developed a new appreciation of many things and most of all,each other for even attempting the impossible. Ron is a man's man and the fact that he would leave his sports arena and try was a miracle and I praise him for his efforts. Would we do it again, probably but I guarantee it would be as hard to get back to it again? We still laugh about the adventure and difficulties along the way. Hmmm, sounds like we stepped out of the box (figuratively - waltz box) and took new steps. It is alot like coming out from the experience of cancer. Despite the difficulties, there are tears and laughter and growth and appreciation. We face the curve balls, try to make the best of the situation and attempt to gracefully go through life. It helps to know as you look around that others are experiencing similar difficulties at different times and as a group you band together. I hope this brought a smile to your face and maybe a look back at how far you have come. Great day, always! S
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorMy name is Sue Kilburn and I am a clinical nurse breast cancer educator at the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Archives
March 2015
Categories |