One more look back, then onward...

It seems whenever there's a big project, big event, or anything we generally look forward to with great anticipation, there's also a bit of a letdown afterwards...the event has come and gone and for a moment in time, there's nothing to look forward to...

I guess the best thing at this point is to look back...remembering what those weeks and weeks of hard work led to. I'm impressed how people pulled together to create such a magical event to raise money for arts in the schools. And I'm thrilled that there were some talented photographers--Cindy Poole and Kip Caven--on hand to capture images of the evening. Enjoy them below:

Nicole and Kamal King of the Frascogna Law Firm

Reviewing artwork for the live art auction...

Larry and I with friend, Jef Judin

Live music by great friends of Nicole's...

Nicole greets the crowd

Auctioneer Kelly Hogue with Josh, who is telling about his artwork

Joe's girlfriend, Emily White, does her best Vana!

This is how artist Anthony DiFatta sees Nicole

My friend Carol bought this in the auction and gave it to me...photo by Talamieka and Charles Brice

Cynthia Newland, Dean of the Belhaven Dance Dept., introduces the dance portion of the evening...

Belhaven dancers...choreographed by Nicole...

Part of the entertainment was a video on HOPE. That's Nic's personal care assistant, Caitlin, on the screen

Nicole's triumphant dance

She danced....

And danced....

And danced, with great joy and passion.

CBS News sent a crew from New York to cover the event. Correspondent Betty Nguyen interviewed us, and the story will air on The Early Show one day soon...they'll let us know when, so stay tuned for the big announcement. Admittedly, I'm a TODAY Show girl,so I have to get used to watching CBS in the morning. I was so impressed with their wonderful crew, and the producer, Paige, as well as with Betty, so I believe that watching the Early Show will be an easy transition for me. Betty has been at CNN for a long time, and just moved over to CBS. This is her first big story for the network. 

So now it's time to move forward...jump back into therapy and workouts with a renewed commitment to gaining even more strength, balance and coordination to get ready for the next big step, whatever that may be. 

Blessings to all who read this!
Susan