Whew! The tension is over, the auditions are done, and the cast has been chosen. Our little Olivia was one of two seven year olds chosen to be a grey mouse in the Nutcracker Ballet! To say we are thrilled is an understatement. Rehearsals have already started and believe me they are intense! But Olivia is excited and eager and always happy and ready to go because she knows that this is an opportunity of a lifetime. It is always amazing to me how much courage this little one has to perform on stage. Last school year she was in first grade and did a solo accapella to the song, "The sun will come out tomorrow" from Annie. in front of her entire school! I was happy and proud as any grandma could be, and the tears flowed like the River Jordan.
When I think about opportunities we are all given in life, I have to wonder if we truly realize them when they are presented to us. I wonder how many missed opportunities passed me by during my life just because I was not attentive to them. Everything we have is a gift from God and that includes life opportunities. When I stand before the Lord, I hope He does not ask me why I never opened the gifts that were given to me throughout my life.
So, once again, I will sit in the audience and watch our special girl perform in a most favorite ballet and be thankful that even at her young age, she is aware when those opportunities present themselves, and she opens those gifts with eager anticipation.
7 comments:
Hi there Ginny,
How thrilling! I'm excited for your sweet granddaughter and know you'll enjoy her performance. She is a remarkable little girl to work so hard at such a young age!
I hope and pray we both take every opportunity God gives us in life. By His grace we will!
How wonderful for all of you!!! I do like your insight as well and what a blessing of support you are for your granddaughter. I wish I was nearby so I could come watch her performance.
I came over to thank you for your encouragement about blogging in the comment you left on my Gentleness post. I will continue to share the beauty and peace of the Lord as He reveals to me. ox
Hi Ginny,
Oh how wonderful!! Congrats to sweet Olivia for being chosen to perform. She sounds like a very bright little girl and very talented.
What a special time for your family and I know you are a very proud Grandma, as you certainly should be. One never knows where this will go with God's direction.
Your teachings about life's opportunities are so true. You put it in words perfectly.
Give Olivia my best wishes for her part and enjoy the performance.
Big hugs, Celestina Marie
Ginny, Congratulations to Olivia and her proud Nana! May God bless all of you as you support her during the time of rehearsals and the performance. Look forward to hearing about her star performance.
Gloria
Ginny, how exciting. Congratulations to Olivia, and also congratulations to her for her courage and determination. I love the way you made this a lesson for all of us. laurie
Hi Ginny,
Stop back by to say hi and hope you have a great week. I imagine rehearsals are in full speed.
Enjoy the process and have a great Fall week.
Love you sisterfriend,
Celestina Marie
That is so exciting! I love the Nutcracker. It's wonderful that she can appreciate it at such a young age.
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