Dancing!
December 15, 2008 11:29 am SCI RecoveryYesterday was my daughter’s wedding. It was a wonderful affair, and she and my new son-in-law organized the whole thing. It was a Baha’i wedding, with many elements from the Jewish tradition as well.
For the past several months, I have been working out at the YMCA, with one goal… that I be able to dance at her wedding! To think that way back when I was just starting out on this journey, at the physiotherapist’s at the hospital, I chided the physio’s assistant for referring to the joys of dancing while working with me, a quadriplegic who showed absolutely no signs of ever being able to stand, let alone walk or dance.
Well, I have been working out, practicing standing and walking, and generally getting stronger and stronger. Here I am dancing with my daughter:
What I find most amusing, is that before my spinal cord injury I hardly ever used to dance, and didn’t consider myself a very good dancer.
Bob Harris :
Date: February 18, 2009 @ 8:03 am
Julian! Julian! Julian!
This website and this blog came about to give all of us courage, (courage from cor = heart) and to give all of us an example of a dear friend who refuses to give up. That is a powerful gift to give these days, when the strong hearts are few and the good examples often seem to crumble.
Your daughter the bride is radiant, your wife as lovely and strong as ever, and Jonathan, at your side with love and a steady arm. It is beautiful.
We will be at Greenacre July 18-22.
I promise you won’t learn anything, but we WILL have a good time!
Hugs and love from all the Harris crew from New Jersey, and your big brother, bob
Donald Aubé :
Date: January 6, 2009 @ 6:23 pm
WOW! Quelle joie vous avez du vivre de pouvoir danser avec votre fille en cette journée toute spéciale…..
Emilie Desmond :
Date: January 6, 2009 @ 1:25 am
Believe in the power of faith, determination and magik!!! I’ll see you and congratulate you personaly very soon!!! Big hugs, Emilie
Jane and John McDay :
Date: January 4, 2009 @ 9:38 pm
So beautiful and joyous! Congratulations to Esther on her wedding, and you, Julian, on your accomplishment of your goal to dance! You both look radiant. What a wonderful, wonderful event! Also, your going on Pilgrimage..you all have had quite a year. We wish you all the best for 2009. Love and hugs, Jane & John
maria chouchtari :
Date: January 4, 2009 @ 5:08 pm
Congratulations! Both on your daughter’s wedding and on your dancing.
Gloriajean Murphy :
Date: January 4, 2009 @ 2:09 pm
Dance, sing, love, pray, live.
May you always hear the music that moves you.
Glo
Chida :
Date: January 4, 2009 @ 1:09 am
What a wonderful goal to help you persevere. The bride is absol;utely radiant. Gorgeous as ever. And it is wonderful to see her dancing partner, his determination and perseverance! love you all.
Sepideh Sabati :
Date: January 3, 2009 @ 6:55 pm
Your perseverance and steadfastness have definitely pulled off Julian! I am so very happy that you were able to fulfill your wish of dancing with Esther at her wedding. What a beautiful moment that must have been. Congratulations and my love is with you all!
Take care
Nancy Ackerman :
Date: January 3, 2009 @ 5:47 pm
Inspiring and wonderful to see!
Love!
Nancy