Dance postponed; Visit rescheduled

It’s amazing how many things can change in just one day! Last Thursday I realized that ticket sales for our Dance for Hope were not coming in and realized I had to decide whether or not to go ahead with the event. Maybe I should have just pushed on, but I made the decision to postpone it until later this spring after I have returned from Ethiopia with photos, videos and first-hand stories. Those who bought tickets have been contacted and everyone who sent in a donation will receive a thank-you letter from EMDR-HAP for their tax records.

I am very appreciative to those of you who supported me and will let you know when the new event is planned. Anyone still wishing to donate to the 2009 EMDR-HAP training in Ethiopia can do so my clicking on the link to the right.

That same day I called Yewoinshet in Addis Ababa to discuss my trip and found out that most of my visit was suddenly overlapping with a recently announced 2-week mandatory re-credentialing program for Ethiopian therapists. Since the main purpose of my visit was to offer workshops in trauma and stabilization, it now appeared that none of the potential participants would be able to attend.

Thank goodness for exchangeable tickets! I have been able to push my visit back a month and now will be in Ethiopia from March 18th – April 4th. Three weeks of clients had to be rescheduled, but fortunately everyone has been very understanding and my office staff very patient.

Now that I have sorted things out a bit I can take a deep breath, reflect on the concept of impermanence and be grateful for having a little more time to prepare for my upcoming adventures.