Stripling Warriors' Mom: Zumba Anyone?

Monday, March 24, 2008

Zumba Anyone?

I tried a new exercise dance class called Zumba that Joanna told me about last week. I went online and found it is offered at the American Fork Rec Center. It is Latin dances like Samba, Salsa and Meringue'. It was such a cardio work-out too! The instructor never stopped once to catch her breath. The next class is on Wednesday; it was so much fun! I really liked it.

Joanna said she really likes going too and goes twice a week. I saw the hand of God as I saw myself in the mirror able to have the mobility I needed to undertake this kind of exercise! It felt exhilarating and energized me. My face gets so red and warm when I exert so much energy at one time. Wow!! I can see that doing this will give my heart a boost and add strength to my muscles at the same time. I will take my camera next time and post it.

I am consciously working on trimming down. It has motivated me to get my body moving and the Zumba work out is fun at the same time. Dancing is great exercise. I have even considered going to some singles dances sooner or down the road; which I have not been to in years.

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Power to Act in God's Name

I believe and know very strongly that, " A man, young or old never stands taller than when he is doing his priesthood duties or responsibilities. Be it station as a Deacon, Teacher, Priest, Elder, High Priest, Home teacher, priesthood holder husband, father, son or grandfather, Bishop, or Prophet of God. He has a mantle about him that emanates and gives him the authority to act in God's name, and uses it in righteousness. It is a blessing to him and his family. To this I know that he raises the bar in doing his duty to God and his fellow man.”

" I stand in awe of the goodness that pervades within that soul who honors and lives up to his priesthood calling with a pure heart. It is evident to me and cannot be hidden. I believe that quality shines in their countenances and His image is radiated in their face's.

Insights by Anna 11.22.09

Touch of The Master's Hand

And the auctioneer thought it
hardly worth his while
To waste his time on the old violin,
but he held it up with a smile.

"What am I bid, good people", he cried,
" It was battered and scarred,
Who starts the bidding for me?"
"One dollar, one dollar, Do I hear two?"
"Two dollars, who makes it three?"
"Three dollars once, three dollars twice, going for three,"

But, No,
From the room far back a gray bearded man
Came forward and picked up the bow,
Then wiping the dust from the old violin
And tightening up the strings,
He played a melody, pure and sweet
As sweet as the angel sings.

The music ceased and the auctioneer
With a voice that was quiet and low,
Said "What now am I bid for this old violin?"
As he held it aloft with its' bow.

"One thousand, one thousand, Do I hear two?"
"Two thousand, Who makes it three?"
"Three thousand once, three thousand twice,
Going and gone", said he.

The audience cheered,
But some of them cried,
"We just don't understand."
"What changed its' worth?"
Swift came the reply.
"The Touch of the Masters Hand."

And many a man with life out of tune
All battered with bourbon and gin
Is auctioned cheap to a thoughtless crowd
Much like that old violin

A mess of pottage, a glass of wine,
A game and he travels on.
He is going once, he is going twice,
He is going and almost gone.

But the Master comes,
And the foolish crowd never can quite understand,
The worth of a soul and the change that is wrought
By the Touch of the Masters' Hand.

Myra Brooks Welch