Amy the ballet dancer....

Amy loved to dance

from an early age

always on her tiptoes

Prancing and dancing

around the living room

at any golden opportunity, she got.

She declared at an early age.

Her chosen career

was to be a ballet dancer.

We enrolled Amy

at a ballet school

at just 7 years of age.

She was dedicated and

disciplined

and loved every

minute of her dream.

We watched her flourish

and mature.

Going to every annual show,

they put on

for parents and staff.

When she was 18. Amy was involved in

a terrible car accident. And lost part of

her lower left leg. She was heartbroken.

But with help and support

and understanding

from her consultant and

physical therapist. Amy got

a prophetic lower left leg and after

awhile start to get used to having it

and being part of her.

She became that good.

Amy started to learn to dance again

with it on.

The moral of this tale is Amy rejoined

ballet school. And graduated. And

dances still to this day.

No matter what obstacles come your

way. You can overcome them. With love,

determination and a strong will

to overcome.

Don't get me wrong. Amy also got days

of darkness and frustration and wanting to

give up. During her recuperation and the new

journey to go forwards. But she brushed

herself down. And got back up again.

Rome was not built in a day.

And if anything is worth fighting for

you take all the time you need to get

there.