This year, the music department put on the musical Amahl and the Night Visitors. I wanted to go, but was unsure whether I would have the energy to attend, so I put off getting tickets. I knew the risk of the show selling out. I just figured if I should go, a ticket would be provided.
Colleagues told me they got theirs, and if I wanted one, I better hurry. All the good seats were sold, and there were only a handful of scattered single spots left. I sighed. The idea of having to crawl over a crowd of people to be locked into a seat in the middle of a row where I couldn't get out if I needed to in a hurry was daunting. I decided to let it go. After all, its just a show.
Did God hear the sigh of my heart? I think he must have because my friend came up to me after church and asked me if I wanted to go. She had an extra ticket in the orchestra section - great seats actually - and if I wanted it, I could have it. Who could turn that down! So I joyfully accepted her generous offer.
What I would have missed if I hadn't gone. What talented students we have at Roberts! The story is so familiar, but they brought it new life with their stage business, their comedy, their passion. I cried. I laughed. I loved it. And it wasn't long and drawn out. I enjoyed being able to see my mentor conduct. And was impressed by the beautiful voices of students I see every day. I had no idea.
Thank God for the opportunity to turn aside from holiday business and take time to enjoy life, to appreciate people and to just plain have a great time.
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