The Elle #2 Story

By Dan Getz
8-9-15, 11:30 am
Dallas, TX

It has now been 12 days since I met "Elle #1", ran The Elle Story on Facebook and my blog, and began, with two others that stay with me at The Salvation Army, to give away bottled water in Dallas, TX.

To date, 18 cases, or 432 waters have been given away to the Homeless, Hurting and THIRSTY in MY city, and $21 has been raised to give entirely to The Salvation Army, Carr's Center (Dallas, TX).

On, or about July 29 144 waters were handed out in less than about 15 minutes throughout Parkland Memorial Hospital through the resources (food stamps), giftings and obedience of just THREE men, including myself. To fully understand this beautiful story of Grace and Love, please be sure to read THE ELLE STORY at:

www.dance4ONE.blogspot.com. OR Facebook (Dan Getz OR Dance4INE Group or Page).

Elle Grace McClellan, or "Elle #2 was born less than a year ago, and came into the lives of Pastors Earl and Amica quite unexpectedly. They already had two children of their own, and were not looking to adopt. Pastor Earl, clearly African American, often jokingly remarks that he is actually white, and his black skin color is only an illusion. So the fact that Baby Elle was Hispanic had no bearing whatsoever on their decision to accept Ellle as their own. She needed a home, caring parents and a family to care for her, so they gladly stepped forward, and said in unison, "Elle, YOU are OURS. We want you; We love you; and We are happy to allow you to assume our name and be one of the McClellans."

I got to "meet" "Elle #1" for the first time about 3 weeks ago. She is absolutely full of LIFE, and precious beyond words. Yesterday I recievef a "double" blessing in getting to "meet" the second Elle I now know. I cannot wait to see what tremendous things the Lord has in store for these two Elles as they learn to walk out their faith and WE begin to see the "rest of the story" unfold within this"bleep" ...in the midst of eternity... and what God graciously calls TIME.

The Ellie Story
By Dan Getz

Those of you who know about Microsoft have heard of Bill Gates. But, perhaps a lesser known man well known for Microsoft's giant success was Robert Bach.

Robert Bach once said. "What the caterpillar views as the end of the world, the Master calls a Butterfly.". Patience is a virtue that produces endurance, more often than not, through significant adversity, obstacles and intense pain.

I met Ellie's mom about 3 years ago, and two years before Ellie's conception. We met while waiting for a train in the West End. We talked about God, both of the churches we went to, and her testimony of walking out of addiction. At some point in the conversation, she asked me where I lived. I told her that, truthfully, I was staying at the Salvation Army, after losing nearly everything: my wife due to divorce; my 3 beautiful children, through severe alienation tactics; my job, a very lucrative position and long-standing position as a Sr. Financial Analyst, due primarily to company politics; and my health through massive blood clots in both of my legs, a blood clot on my lung, heart surgury, a very deadly staph infection in my knee, and a myriad of other issues that nearly killed me at least 4 times.

As we were about to part ways, she told me she wanted me to meet her sister, who worked at Baylor. When she came out, she admitted that she had gone to her sister to ask for enough money to give me $10 and a starbucks, because she had recently lost a job, and was fighting to keep from losing everything herself. She also gave me a homemade Valentine heart (it was summertime) that said, "Jesus Loves You.". We then exchanged Facebook contact information, promised to go to church together (which we did right away) and have remained friends on Facebook throughout the past 3 years.

Well, this past Sunday, I not only got to see and hug Tanna at church after not seeing each other face to face during this entire time, I got to meet ELLIE, who will be ONE in September!

Well, the story gets even better! I had always wanted to somehow "pay" Tanna forward, and when someone donated not only a really nice combination bike cart/stroller they found for a steal at The Salvation Army Thrift Store, but a nearly new bike as well, it become VERY apparent the depth of God's ABUNDANT LOVE, GRACE and MERCIES He chooses to extend to each and every one of us every day!

After using "Ellie's Cart" yesterday to hold and distribute 6 cases of water (144 bottles) to the homeless, medical staff, and visitors in about 30 minutes, it became VERY APPARENT that not only could Ellie's Cart save 1000's of LIVES from dehydration and heat stroke in the month before she receives her cart for her birthday, we could duplicate this model 1000's of times and worldwide!!!!

Change a Life, change your City. Change a City, change your State. Change a State, change your Nation, and MY FRIENDS, You and We, TOGETHER, have changed the WORLD!!!

If you would like to contribute financially or physically as a volunteer for these "Water Drops" you may PayPal danieljgetz@Gmail.com. 25% to 100% of ALL proceeds will be contributed to Charitable Organizations like The Salvation Army, Wounded Warriors, Save The Children, The Cambodia Project, S.O.U.L. CHURCH and Worldwide NGO's that already have "troops on the ground" helping those who have no, or have lost a voice of their own.

The Cody Story

By Dan Getz
Dallas, TX

On July 5, 2015, a 22 year old man's life changed in a split second...and forever. Alone in a field, with a few firecrackers left over from the previous day's celebration of his country's freeddom, he decided to light one in particular, and call it a night. Unbeknownst to him, the Chinese Made firework was DEFECTIVE, and blew up in hand and completely severed 3 of fingers, one which was able to be reattached by doctors, leaving him only two fingers and his thumb.

After hearing Cody's screams of sheer agony and pain, friends were able to help him walk somewhere between a 1/2 mile and 1 mile to a location, where careflight met him and took him to Parkland Memorial Hospital. The flight alone cost $50,000, and his medical bills to date are around $750.000.

Doctors, in order to save his hand, have, through breahthrough technology, temporarily attached his hand to a main aftery in his stomach (like the man in China where doctors have attached a man's hand to his ankle).

Today, probably sometime this morning, and after 5 previous surgurys, doctors will be surgically removing his hand from his stomach in preparation for one or more skin grapghs. The risks of death are considerable.

Cody has one word for kids, and adults alike. "LISTEN. LISTEN to your parents, Listen to authorities. LISTEN to your teachers. Do Not play with fireworks because you never know which one could cost you your life!"

Cody's outlook on life is optimistic. He considers himself lucky to be alive. He knows he has a Destiny and a purpose for something great. Pray for Cody today as you work, play and breathe. Pray as you take pufposeFULL steps . Be THANKFUL and stay ALIVE. Cody is, as so should we!

Keep It Simple Stupid

By Dan Getz
Dance4ONE
Dallas, TX

Many people 30 years and older probably remember the acronym KISS, or Keep it simple, stupid. And that is exactly what Language and Memorization, Numbers and Rythym do. Think about it. 1,2,3...A,B,C and my all time favorite as a Dancer and Artist, Bippity, Boopity, Bop (or whatever you choose to identify rythym with).

My good friend Tamy Kling who I met several years ago at a homeless outreach has "mentored" me indirectly for at least two years through her webstite, facebook posts and writing style. You see, she and I have learned that Words are Currency. They are valuable and can bting Life or Death. But must be used wisely. Too many or too few produce the same result: Confusion, and often Misinformation and Rumors.

This is primarily because we live in a world of information overflow, misinformation, and the fact that we have become a microwave and spoonfed society. We want it fast and handed to us on a silver platter. And people are often too lazy to read it for themselves, "read" or "listen" to things too quickly or don't bother to fact-check things before they, for example, tweet or post that information through social media, or other outlets.

Tammy Kling also happens to be a self published author of 29 and counting books, a world traveler, and mentor/coach for executives all over the world. She also juggles work with all the responsibilities that come along with being a single mom. And she is a GOOD one.

Google Tammy Kling Adventure Girl and you will find out more about Tammy through her blog and website. While you are at it, Google Dance4One or Dan Getz. I could give you websites, email addresses and LOTS of other basically useless information, but I chalenge you to Keep It Simple, STUPID, with all due respect:-)

 

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Come on Out to the Highschool Hip Hop Concert Featuring DIGGY SIMMONS at the MESQUITE RODEO...Ya Hear Me Ya'll???

by Dan Getz, International Blogger
www.Dance4ONE.blogspot.com
Reporting from the Dallas/Ft. Worth TRE

Whether you are a Native or Imported Texan, and have or have not discovered a REAL TEXAN tradition of visiting the Mesquite Rodeo in Mesquite, TX, you HAVE to come out NOW for all the UPCOMING Spring and Summer EVENTS, including the High School HIP HOP Concert featuring Diggy Simpson and OTHERS (Including KStylis and BEATKING) THIS FRIDAY (TOMORROW, April 18, 2014).

This HIP HOP Event is OPEN for EVERYONE, but is targeting HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS with a POSITIVE MESSAGE and ALTERNATIVE to traditional, often expletive-laced lyrics by "artists" who often communicate hate, disrespect and live a less than respectful life-style.

Tickets can be purchased at the door, online, or by calling the numbers posted at this website: http://www.mesquiterodeo.com/.

For more information on The Mesquite Rodeo you can (in addition to the above listed website) visit their FACEBOOK PAGE at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mesquite-ProRodeo/182921175089357.

For more information on Dance4ONE, you can go here: FACEBOOK (Dan Getz or Dance4ONE), Twitter @Dance4ONE, www.Dance4ONE.blogspot.com AND see the Brand New TRYing Video (http://vimeo.com/m/91526864) by Dan Getz, Chase Arrington of the Arrington Group and inspired in part by PINK's song TRY.

A Snapshot of Former President Jimmy Carter's Views on Russia, The Ukraine and The United States of America...

by Dan Getz, International Blogger

www.danCE4ONE.blogspot.com
Reporting from Parkland Health & Hospital System, Dallas, TX

This article was actually written about a week ago with regard to a LIVE INTERVIEW between former President Jimmy Carter and David Letterman on the David Letterman Show.

I had the privilege tonight of watching and listening to the interview of former United States of America's President, Jimmy Carter by David Letterman.

Many times, the greatest men with the greatest minds are not recognized as such until after their death. Fortunately tonight, the World was able to join the United States of America in hearing and seeing such a man, while he is still very much ALIVE and not during a eulogy at his funeral some day.

As discussed during their conversation, Jimmy Carter is one of 38 living family members; is 93 years old; has 21 grandchildren (including 12 grandchildren and 9 GREAT grandchildren, one of which is ahead in the polls for becoming the next Governor of Georgia).

Similar to Russia's current invasion of The Ukraine, over the Christmas Weekend of 1979 Russia attempted to invade Afghanistan.  According to Mr. Carter, and while he was in office, economic sanctions implemented by the United States were very effective in causing Russian leadership to change their minds and position, and ultimately withdraw their troops from Afganistan.  Regardless of sanctions or the declared position of the United States and G-7 committee, it is Jimmy Carter's opinion that the invasion of Crimea (part of the Ukraine) was inevitable, and should Putin choose to stop there and not continue his agression, occupation and invasion of the remainder of the Ukraine, there will be no need for any further sanctions, including the existing sanctions in place (which currently only includes freezing the assets of several key Russian leaders).

In a nutshell, THAT is Jimmy Carter's snapshot view of Russia and The Ukraine.

The remainder of Letterman's and Carter's conversation centered around the United States, specifically the abuse and murder of WOMEN, the need to actively CONSERVE ENERGY and NATURAL RESOURCES and to ensure that CLEAN and SAFE drinking water is available to EVERY human being on the EARTH today.

In 1979, then President Jimmy Carter, had 36 solar panels installed on the Oval Office of the White House in an effort to conserve energy and bring awareness of the need to duplicate these efforts, first in our Nation, and then the World.  Upon his subsequent loss in the Presidential Race to United State's President Ronald Reagan, these panels were removed by Reagan, in an effort to avoid the admission that the United States, primarily, and the World secondarily, has been and is the greatest contributor to the waste of Natural Resources, primarily Petroleum, and according to former President Jimmy Carter.

With regard to concentrated efforts to conserve energy and our earth's natural resources, Jimmy Carter believes that Global Warming is a legitimate threat and stated that former President George H.W. Bush was a "Champion of Saving Energy."  Jimmy Carter has recently published a book entitled, "A Call for Action: Women, Religion, Violence and Power" (see http://www.amazon.com/Call-Action-Women-Religion-Violence/dp/1476773955/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396366443&sr=8-1&keywords=a+call+for+action) which addresses, and provides solutions for issues like this, the abuse of women and a number of other current issues and injustices.

During tonight's interview, Jimmy Carter started with the most dramatic statistic he was aware of, with regard to the systematic and wide-spread abuse of females:  160 MILLION girls are missing, have been aborted, or are murdered shortly after their birth by parents who wanted a boy rather than a girl.  Carter visits China every year to discuss this issue and others with the government of China in an effort to dramatically reduce this statistic as China has for decades enforced a policy of significantly limiting the birth of females by Chinese citizens.  This policy has so significantly reduced the birth of females that there is currently a very large shortage of woman for men to marry, which according to Carter largely contributes to the sex and slave trade, since many men then choose to buy a bride because they are unable to find one on their own.

I learned something tonight that I was never made aware of before this interview between Jimmy Carter and David Letterman.  Atlanta, Georgia is currently the primary center of the sex trade, due in large part to the fact that Atlanta is home to one of the World's largest airports.  According to statistics Carter made his audience aware of tonight, an average pimp can make, on average, about $20,000 (USD) per prostitute that he "manages", while the purchase of a girl or woman on the black market ranges from around $1,000 (USD) to $8,000 (USD).

According to additional statistics that Jimmy Carter cited, Colleges, Universities and The United States Military are the primary culprit in the abuse of women within the United States.  The reason Carter gave for this is because, according to Carter and his humanitarian foundation (see The Carter Center at: http://www.cartercenter.org/index.html), all these entities are "all about" protecting their own reputation and financial assets, rather than pursuing justice and vindication for all the women that are regularly raped and abused at Colleges and University campuses as well as at many of the United States' Military bases.  Again, according to Carter, only 4% of rapes that occur every year at Colleges and Universities are ever reported, and only 1/6 of this statistic (i.e. 1/6 of 4%) with regard to the rapes and incidents of female abuse  that occur within the United States Military are reported.  Successful prosecution of these cases that are reported occurs much less than that.  Prior to serving our country in the capacity of the President of the United States of America, Jimmy Carter served as a Naval Commanding Officer in the United States Military so knows first hand of not only the abuse he and his organization has been bringing awareness to for many years, but is a determined, dedicated and strong advocate for the victims of this abuse.

One of the most shocking statistics I heard former President Jimmy Carter disclose was this:  90% of all Egyptian girls have their genitals forcibly removed or cut before they are 4 years old for the sole purpose of preventing women from enjoying sexual intercourse.  This statistic jumps another 5% to 95% in the country of Sudan.

The last topic that Jimmy Carter and David Letterman discussed was the direct result of stagnant, polluted and unsafe drinking water.  It is called the Guinea Worm (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracunculiasis), which grows up to 30 inches long inside a person's stomach when they consume water of this type.  When Jimmy Carter and his foundation began their efforts in bringing awareness to, and actively combating this issue, there were 3 1/2 million known cases in at least 20 different countries.  Today that number, primarily due to the efforts of Jimmy Carter and others who have listened to, and joined this cause, has been reduced to 146 cases in a handful of different countries.

To learn more details about these issues and other cases, causes and solutions for INJUSTICE be sure to visit www.Amazon.com and purchase Jimmy Carter's brand new book entitled, "A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence and Power." (see http://www.amazon.com/Call-Action-Women-Religion-Violence/dp/1476773955/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396366443&sr=8-1&keywords=a+call+for+action)

To find out more about Dance4ONE and/or Dan Getz and the issues he believes are important and relevant for TODAY, go to the Dance4ONE blog (now READ in 124 Nations, or rougly 3/5's of the WORLD) at www.danCE4ONE.blogspot.com, YouTube Channel 12131966dan, FACEBOOK (Dan Getz and/or Dance4ONE group or page) and Twitter (@Dance4ONE).

Also recently shot, edited and professionally produced by Chase Arrington of The Arrington Group is the VIDEO "TRYing", which features PINK's song TRY and features "The Dan Getz Story".  Go To: http://vimeo.com/m/71504252.

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by Dan Getz, Dance4ONE
Dallas, TX

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