Today was so chaotic. But so good! My God is so good! When feel like I couldn't possibly do anything, He gives me strength to keep going. It is an overwhelming feeling of pure blessings.
Yesterday was probably the worst day I've had this summer. I finished both kids and youth camp feeling completely defeated, like nothing I did had any positive influence or was constructive. Truthfully, I wanted to give up, to just go home with my mom this weekend and not have to deal with it anymore. Top that off with a migraine and you'll understand why I left rehearsal early and was in bed by 9:30.
But today, oh today, was so much better! I prayed that God would fill me with peace and patience and understanding and love for the kids I would be working with. At times I slipped up, got frustrated, had to yell to get control of the room, but truthfully, I think that's the only way they respond sometimes. It is amazing how much can change with your attitude in one day. We had fun, we got stuff done, and we only had to do a five minute time out.
At youth I had the kids spend an hour writing. Granted, they didn't write poetry for an hour straight, but they all wrote and they all walked away with something. Sure, I will have to revamp some of it, but there are a couple poems that turned out really, really wonderful. During the piece, the stage will be dark and the only light will be shining through a white curtain. Shadow work. I'm so excited! We did a little bit today, but it's obvious that I will have to stage and position almost all of their freezes behind the curtain. That's fine, we'll work on it next week. For today, it was enough.
Rehearsal tonight was the cherry on the top. We got a bit of a late start when the techie showed up to work on mics, sound, and lights, but the cast was great, breaking off and working on lines on their own. Our late start didn't inhibit our energy level. It was great. We got a little crazy at times, but that's the point -- theatre is supposed to be fun!
God, you are great. Thank you, Lord, thank you.
Until next time, smile and look for strength in the One who can give it to you.
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