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Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Hey my beloved ones,

Here's wishing you all a blessed Christmas (: How was your celebrations? i hope it was special to each and everyone of you.

There's something which i have to tell you guys that's why i pulled myself out of bed just to type this out. so here goes....

Lots have been happening the past few weeks and everything happens really quickly! I am so proud of all of you.You guys did so well on saturday night. You looked fabulous good as well, not to mention when u guys dance, it was really "SOME DANCE" ( familiar?charlotte's web..'some pig') hah. When we went for ice cream supper, the joy of the fellowship we shared continued to warm my heart. I really give thanks for what we share because it came with a lot of faith and prayer to get to where we are today. what i will always rmb is the time that we gathered in that kindergarten room to worship and prayed, i really knew that God delights in what we have to offer to Him as long as He comes first. so let's continue to remember how u felt when u were in that room and remember how happy Our Father was.

Sadly, i was down physically on christmas eve at around 8 plus, and suddenly everything came crashing down. With all honesty, i kept praying and asking God to heal me completely because i wanted to be there in church dancing with u guys on christmas day. I never felt so afraid in that way before as i grew weaker by each visit to the toilet. I remember at one time, i was alone in the toilet, and i felt so sad that i wanted to cry in desperation because i wanted to be okay but i wasnt getting any better. But i guess i was so tired and i slowly gave up that spirit of fighting my sickly self that night. i recalled how i told my mom i dont need any doctor because my God heals...and i said that with so much conviction because i badly wanted to be with u all on christmas day. I was conversing with God through the hours...
in the end, i went to the doc to take a jab and get some medicine. But you know what, i still believe that He heals and i think i began to see the goodness of this whole incident.

I had to leave the christmas dance into His hands and to you guys to manage. While i was in bed, i kept wondering if u guys were dancing, and how i wished i cld just be there supporting all of you. And i have heard that everything went so well! frm the skit to the dance, i have heard this from many people. You guys really inspired others out there. and i am so proud of you (:
i just wanna say that if this dance ministry means something to you.... dont stop what you guys have been doing.. because u have touched the hearts of many out there and you have touched mine too. you guys bring me so much hope and joy and i wld never want to stop serving Him in this area if i could have you guys with me, catching that same vision. Through these months, god brought us closer and even multiplied our gifts(",) unknowingly, we inspire the people in our church too. They wished that their ministries were as bonded as ours and we bring them such hope to believe in us, to believe that God can do wonders. They are really giving us their fullest support which im already so thankful for...

There's this warm and fuzzy feeling in my heart now. It really brought me a smile on my face even though i miss christmas this year. usually, i wanted to make sure that christmas was special to me somehow... because it is indeed a season to rejoice about. i always wanted to spend it with people who really mean a lot to me. and to spend the day dancing with you guys who mean so much to me, u can imagine how excited i was! though, i may regret a lil in my heart cus it didnt come true, but i cant wait to watch the video, because it will still be special to me, knowing how you guys step up and still did so well!!! thank you all for ur lovely smses...though i may nt reply all, but be assured that i read it all with that warm fuzzy feeling in my heart. Through this, it really shows who cares (: and i just want to say i love u guys so much. and i hope christmas was indeed a special one for u, just as how it was kind of special to me in a way which i didnt expect... because of you, i have been blessed...

In God's love,
shauna


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STEP UP!
Thursday, December 07, 2006

Hey hey everyone,

Here's something that i hope will encourage you in the days to come as we prepare for the upcoming items.
We have all definitely come a long long way, no doubt about it. with all honesty, when i look at each of you, i cant help feeling so proud and so blessed.
Dance practices have never been that emotional for me. The sense of joy i feel when im with u guys is something i really treasure. During the course of the intensive practices, i got to know some of u better too!
i guess this process really thought us to put aside our differences and struggles and come together to help and compliment each other. You know i realise that when one of you is not feeling good inside, it affects the everyone there as well? That's the level of closeness we are experiencing. i see you guys supporting each other and all...it really does warm my heart.
let's continue to uplift and encourage each other every time.. no matter what is expected of us, no matter what negative remarks or pressure to bring us down, as long as u believe in ur heart that u wld still choose to be here dancing for God with each other above other things, then i know, it's when we'll learn what serving with brothers and sisters in Christ really mean.

Here's a personal encouragement with love for each of you:

Mel: I am encouraged that u have chosen to commit to dance despite the offers ur job was offering u. thank you for all ur sacrifices. You have come a long way... been with w us frm the start so im sure u see the change! You have got the groove. keep putting in the effort and u'll get there! take good care of ur health!!

Candice: With you around, dancing really seems so fun. The crazy times during dance definitely means sthg to u, doesnt it? you have the gift of dancing...continue to be bold and work at it.. and with ur gift, ur passion and ur love for christ...you can do wonders just by dancing!!! i cant wait to see u improve even more!

maye: It has been really sweet having u with us! You have improved you know???!!!! i can see that. hah. i know u have the passion for dance! and ur a natural at it. keep up the hard work and i know u'll do a fabulous job! i truly enjoy each prac with u around!

teresa: Gosh...with u ard, dance has been so fun. Your craziness sometimes really do us good! haha u nv fail to bring us laughter! you know teresa, frm the first time i saw u dance hip hop till now, i saw u improve!!! and trust me it's so so much better!!! i am so proud of u teresa. God'll be blessed by ur hardwork!

cass: well, maybe love really do happens.(grins) i really see u building up ur confidence. and i know u can do it when u put ur heart to it. keep believing...keep going. most importantly cass, it's nt so much of the doing but i really want you to enjoy what u do...that is dancing for the Lord. ok?? haha...love happens.....it really did.hee

sam: I know you have been busy and all!!! and i really thank u for even coming down for practices even though u had camp! u have been such joy! and i know if dance is ur passion, u will put in effort to push urself further! so keep that attitude and really pursue what u like..i cant wait to see u dance on the day itself. blow me away, sam!

seb:what can i say? a natural ahh... ahaha. watching u dance nv fails to inspire me. i have seen u improve so much seb! and i cant wait to see what more can u do!! thank you for ur passion for dance.because of u, i really look forward to join u and share our passion together!!! keep grooving!

shuo: yo yo! i absoultely love what ur gg to wear! already blew me away! hahah. i really, really, appreciate all that u have done. your commitment, ur words of encouragement.... really drives me on.. u have improved as well!!! seriously, woah! continue to give ur best for God and i really hope that u will feel that all ur doing is worth it(: someone like u really makes me enjoy dancing!(nt forgetting the lameness and jokes and the clown-ness u crack during dance)

ryan: hey, though it's ur first time dancing. i can already see ur passion and ur seriousness towards serving God in this area. you have improved a lot too. just remember that in all that u do, lets encourage each other to keep our focus right! dance is not a one man show, but i believe here in mci, we treasure each other more than just making sure we deliver the perfect steps.
so, do Him proud!

That's all!!! lets step it up dancers!!!!

love,
shauna


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