Thankfulness
I hope I'm not too obnoxious about it (I probably am), but I'm celebrating my kids these days...
My daughter Amy turned 17 this past week, and besides celebrating the amazing gift that she is in our life, we also feted her triumphant summer at Interlochen Arts Camp in Interlochen, Michigan this summer. where she sang the role of Bella in their musical theatre production of Rags. She won tremendous reviews. Hearing her sing these days is an amazing joy...she found a freedom this summer that was a tremendous key, unlocking sounds that should serve her well when she goes to audition this fall for some of the best university musical theatre programs in the country. I am excited about what God is going to do through her voice and acting. Most of all, she retains that wonderful, kind heart that she's always had. A joy of a human being.
Daniel sang the role of Jean Valjean (yes, that Jean Valjean) in Taproot Theatre's Teen Acting Studio's (Musical Theatre Supercamp) production of Les Miserables (School Edition) this past weekend, and was a joy to listen to as well. There's a music gene in there somewhere on the Mayfield/Berryman side, and both my kids seem to have gotten it. The play, directed by Sam and Candace Vance, was a tremendous testimony to the energy and talent of youth. These young actors attacked these demanding roles with great gusto and commitment, and really told the story of Valjean. Dick Staub mentions the experience in his blog today...check out what he said about the play....
...so thankful...
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