It had been many years since I attended a carnival ball. I remember it well because at that time I said, “I’ll never do that again.” I’ve been warned many times not to say you’ll never do something again.
Well, last Saturday night, Jeanne and I attended the Krewe de Charles Bal Masque XXVII at St. Charles High School. Our granddaughter, Victoria Grace Michel, was a maid. We consider Victoria a miracle because she was born a year after my daughter, Ronny, had 15 rounds of chemotherapy in 11 months.
Her name is a reminder of the Victory we have in Christ and that His Grace is sufficient to meet our every need.  
Victoria was escorted by Duke Austin Matherne. Luke Poche was the king, and Renee Richard was the queen.  
Attending the function really wasn’t anything that I dreaded, but Victoria honored me with a call out, and the thought of having to dance concerned me since I never did care to dance and hadn’t danced in many years.  
The entertainment was good, and the royal court portrayed an air of elegance.  
Well, it was finally time for the call outs – my time on the dance floor. Michael, Victoria’s dad, had the
first call out, so I was able to observe his dance steps. Suddenly, all my fears of being in the spotlight vanished.  
Dancing with Victoria was an honor. She was as pretty as I’ve ever seen her. The dress her mother made was beautiful, and Victoria did it justice. I don’t think anyone would classify what I did as dancing, but we talked, laughed and made it through a very long song. In fact, at one point, I stopped dancing and Victoria had to remind me that the song was not over. All in all, it was a great evening for me.
Victoria, a senior and now 18 years old, will soon graduate and go to college.  
The Bible says the glory of young men is their strength, and the crown of old men is their children’s children. Victoria is one precious jewel in my crown.
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