Last evening was the debut of our Francesca in West Side Story. She was sick. The lead male had strep. One of the other lead boys had a 101 temperature. But....the show went on. Those kids were positively amazing! Before the curtain they were sniffling and coughing, achy and exhausted. Then magically when the curtain rose, they put on the show of their young lives. To watch them brought tears to my eyes. They danced and sang. They smiled and acted. They were ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!
I sit here in awe of the complexity and the depth of the human spirit. To some, a high school play may be a small deal. To the young actors, singers and dancers who have poured their energy for months into creating this magic, it is much, much more. It is their contribution to spreading light and love on this earth, in this country and in their community. They take their charge seriously. It is their duty, their mission, their purpose. They have been given a gift and an opportunity to brighten peoples lives if only for a short period of time. Our young men and woman are coming of age. In the dark times the media is so quick to emphasize, there are many, many bright and shinning faces awaiting their marching orders. Patiently preparing for their chance to bring comfort and solace in their own small way as they beam their love into the shadowy corners of theatres and auditoriums across this globe, one heart opening performance at a time. Bravo!
She looks absolutely radiant! I can only imagine how proud you must be. (And WSS is a personal favorite.)
Posted by: Mayberry Magpie | February 08, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Hi Kathleen~
It's strange but I tho't I left you a comment the other day that I nominated you for a blog award. Maybe it got lost somehow.
Anyway, please go check out my blog for details...
Cyndee
Posted by: Cyndee Greene | February 08, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Hi Kathleen~
I'm sitting here giggling, because me too...I had no idea how to do this...and now....let me try to remember how....LOL
So what I did was (I think) was right clicked the award & saved it to my pictures on my computer. Then I uploaded it to the post.
Then I copied the text & pasted it to the post.
Once I finally figured all of that out...came the hardest & yet most rewarding part...passing it on...
This blogland has been an incredible healing journey for me in so many ways...You & your blog have definitely played a huge part in that!
Thank you!
Let me know if that helped....
Posted by: Cyndee Greene | February 08, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Hi Kathleen~
My e-mail is cyndee_g@comcast.net
Posted by: Cyndee Greene | February 08, 2009 at 03:21 PM
oh... I just left a comment here but rushed on to see more of your blog and lost it, I think! Your daughter's aura is amazing, her energy and the way the cast came together even though they were sick is wonderful! roxanne
Posted by: rivergardenstudio | February 09, 2009 at 08:29 PM
what a beautiful photo! she is glowing!
after any event that my children "star" in or attend with other children involved, I am always left on this amazing high, like the world just changed for the better somehow. seeing children shine (our own and others) is one of the best experiences!
xoox
Posted by: misty | February 10, 2009 at 07:20 AM
I love your blogs about your family and your feelings. You are a wonderful writer!
Bob
Posted by: Bob | March 02, 2009 at 10:18 AM