Helen and Emily Jane: Acknowledging a fabulous life long friendship…. To Be Continued…

I don’t know where to start with regards Emily Jane.

How do I describe a special relationship I’ve had with someone for 26 years.
How can i express my gratitude for someone who has shown up in my classes (Houston and then Montgomery Texas) and in my life, for 26 years?
How would I begin to describe Emily Jane’s integral part in our Monthly Cuppa Community gatherings at Soma Ranch?

One of the things I adore about Emily Jane is her presence at our monthly St Jude Cuppas. She has a gift for wrapping up our meaningful shares, connections and conversations with the most warm, nourishing and inclusive group prayers (open to all, no matter what their religion = a gift)

A fond memory I have is when Emily asked me to hold space for an event to honor her deceased mother. This was in my early days, one of the first ever “hold space” for something way beyond a regular Nia Fitness Class. I think this is the moment when I realized

my relationship with Emily is way more than “a student who comes to class” and
my profession is “way more than teaching a Nia mind-body fitness class”

I’m in awe of this wonderful women who has been in my life, through her marriage, the birth of her 3 children, her moving from Houston to Prague to Woodlands and now to Carolina. And how we have, and will, keep in touch no matter what.

I love you Emily Jane to the moon and back. Maybe we are finally both at a place in our lives where we can plan a hiking vacation together staying in a beautiful cabin. Hey! how about “hikers cabin in the foot hills of the Olympic National Park”! (yes, we already have this plan in the works)

Beyond this, for now, I am in deep gratitude and lost for words.