Dalanie has been taking dance and gymnastics from Paunie for two years. This was her first year to participate in a performance (thank goodness!) There were lots of practices and rehearsals that kept us very busy during the last weeks of school and right before Trek.
Even Hudson, Ruby, and Trent got to help line up so they could put tape on the floor, the boys were less than excited. But Ruby thought it was pretty neat to be on stage.
A week before the performance the kids were playing on the trampoline and Dalanie started screaming. I wasn't sure if it was just one of those tired things, so I watched her limp. When it was really consistent I began to realize that we had a problem. For a few days she wouldn't put any pressure on it. But she was determined not to let it stop her. She said it didn't bother her, but she definitely had a bit of a hobble on stage.
LinLee, Presley, and Dalanie
We were lucky enough to have Chris, Deidra, Millie, and Truman come up with Grandma and Grandpa for her last performance. Millie spoiled Dalanie with yellow roses. I think they were equally delighted.
Miss Paunie is one of a kind. Her stature reminds me a lot of my Grandma Wilma Parish. She gives her students her whole heart. Despite her older age and failing health, she continues to teach more life's lessons than just how to dance.
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