One Proud Momma.

I want to mention the three people I am most proud of this past week.

Jacob - He started this theatre season changing his mind about trying out for one of the kid parts. He was too nervous to do the singing audition, and he wasn't sure he'd like it. Well, a month into rehearsals, Dr. Roberts comes a callin' - she needs a boy to be one of the goats. He agrees, then ends up getting promoted to "Goat Herder". And... he loved it! He never once complained about the long hours of rehearsal almost every day after school. He loved hanging out with all the teens, and they loved him right back. After the first performance, he came home and said, "I want to be in every play from now on! That was awesome!" I am so glad that he's now got the "theatre bug" and officially gives me 7 more years with the Chapman Theatre. He worked so hard, and I'm so proud of him!

Levi - I cannot imagine how hard these past two months have been for him. He doesn't talk much, but he really seems to be handling it all well. Caleb pulled him into theatre, but that Chapman theatre family held him in, loved him hard, and made him their family these past two months. I am not only proud of what an amazing job he did in the performance, but I am most proud of what an amazing young man he is; how much strength and character he shows daily. And I'm glad he now loves theatre, because HE loves theatre. Levi was able to wear a jacket that Caleb wore in "Ballyhoo" last Fall in one of the scenes this week, which was so special. I hope he felt Caleb with him. I know that Caleb would be so proud of him this week!

Sean - I have been hoping I could rope Sean into somehow being involved with theatre using his "sound / tech" expertise for awhile now. He came to help Dr. Roberts Monday to set up her new mics, but ended up staying the entire week through every rehearsal. He saw the need and reached out to help hours every day. Sean has a specific sleep schedule that works well with his health issues. He pushed that aside this week to push himself to be there for Dr. Roberts and the cast. (Praying he doesn't get sick this week now!) He pushed harder than he probably should have, but he never complained to me, as well as never let anyone know how risky he was putting his health. Oh, and he loved those teens he got to work with! It really helped this week that he got to know many of the names he heard about often from Caleb. I think it helped ease the pain of this week. And Sean doesn't usually like kids that aren't ours, so that says a lot! So, I am so proud of Sean for putting himself out there and giving his service, no matter what the cost.