Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
NEED
WASHING??
A little
girl had been shopping with her Mom in Target. She must have
been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced
image of innocence.
It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of
rain gutters, so much
in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the
spout. We all stood there, under the awning, just inside the
door of the Target.
We waited,
some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up
their hurried day.
I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and
sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the
world. Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child
came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my
day.
Her little voice was so sweet as it broke the
hypnotic trance we were all caught in, 'Mom let's run through
the rain,'
she said.
'What?' Mom asked.
'Let's
run through the rain!' She repeated.
'No, honey. We'll
wait until it slows down a bit,' Mom replied.
This
young child waited a minute and repeated: 'Mom, let's run
through the rain.'
'We'll get soaked if we do,' Mom
said.
'No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this
morning,' the young girl said as she tugged at her Mom's
arm.
'This morning? When did I say we could run through
the rain and not get wet?'
'Don't you remember? When
you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said,
' If God
can get us through this, he can get us through
anything!'
The
entire crowd stopped dead silent. I swear you couldn't hear
anything but the rain. We all stood silently. No one left. Mom
paused and thought for a moment about what she would say.
Now some
would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might
even ignore
what was said. But this was a moment of
affirmation in a young child's life. A time when innocent
trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into
faith.
'Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run
through the rain. If GOD let's us get wet, well maybe we just
need washing,' Mom said.
Then off they ran. We all
stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the
cars and yes, through the puddles. They got soaked.
They were
followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all
the way to their cars. And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I
needed washing.
Circumstances or people can take away
your material possessions, they can take away your money, and
they can take away your health. But no one can ever take away
your precious memories...So, don't forget to make time and
take the opportunities to make memories everyday.
To
everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under
heaven.
I HOPE
YOU STILL TAKE THE TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE RAIN.
They
say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to
appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life
to forget them.
Keep in touch
with your friends, you never know when you'll need each other
-- and don't forget to run in the rain!
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
WASHING??
A little
girl had been shopping with her Mom in Target. She must have
been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced
image of innocence.
It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of
rain gutters, so much
in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the
spout. We all stood there, under the awning, just inside the
door of the Target.
We waited,
some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up
their hurried day.
I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and
sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the
world. Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child
came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my
day.
Her little voice was so sweet as it broke the
hypnotic trance we were all caught in, 'Mom let's run through
the rain,'
she said.
'What?' Mom asked.
'Let's
run through the rain!' She repeated.
'No, honey. We'll
wait until it slows down a bit,' Mom replied.
This
young child waited a minute and repeated: 'Mom, let's run
through the rain.'
'We'll get soaked if we do,' Mom
said.
'No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this
morning,' the young girl said as she tugged at her Mom's
arm.
'This morning? When did I say we could run through
the rain and not get wet?'
'Don't you remember? When
you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said,
' If God
can get us through this, he can get us through
anything!'
The
entire crowd stopped dead silent. I swear you couldn't hear
anything but the rain. We all stood silently. No one left. Mom
paused and thought for a moment about what she would say.
Now some
would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might
even ignore
what was said. But this was a moment of
affirmation in a young child's life. A time when innocent
trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into
faith.
'Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run
through the rain. If GOD let's us get wet, well maybe we just
need washing,' Mom said.
Then off they ran. We all
stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the
cars and yes, through the puddles. They got soaked.
They were
followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all
the way to their cars. And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I
needed washing.
Circumstances or people can take away
your material possessions, they can take away your money, and
they can take away your health. But no one can ever take away
your precious memories...So, don't forget to make time and
take the opportunities to make memories everyday.
To
everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under
heaven.
I HOPE
YOU STILL TAKE THE TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE RAIN.
They
say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to
appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life
to forget them.
Keep in touch
with your friends, you never know when you'll need each other
-- and don't forget to run in the rain!
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
For the Fathers!
I think that its a terrible thing that even on the eve of Father's day there are more cards in the aisles for mothers than for fathers. Our mothers are a blessing, it's true. I just think its time that we stop sleeping on the deeds of the men you choose to be there to help those mothers and even the ones who are single parents. I say to all those real fathers, Happy Father's Day! I hope you enjoy it fully!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Auditions! 5/19/09
Play: Liars and Tricksters and Gays, OH MY!
Director: Eunice Pierre-Louis and Alfredo Rosa
Location:
Academy Theatre
119 Center Street
Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002
Tel 404.474.8332
Audition Time 7pm
Audition Dates: Tuesday May 19, 2009
What you need for the auditions:
2 monologues, 1 comedic and 1 dramatic. Be prepared for a cold read.
We are looking for four males and four females who can play early twenties to mid to late thirties. Size and race are not important.
Rehearsals: To be announced
Tech Week: July 5th to July 9th
Performance Dates: July 10th, 11th and 12th
Any questions you have can be directed to love.self.first@gmail.com. You can call to set up an appointment for your audition at 404-474-8332. At this time we are not able to provide monetary compensation.
Director: Eunice Pierre-Louis and Alfredo Rosa
Location:
Academy Theatre
119 Center Street
Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002
Tel 404.474.8332
Audition Time 7pm
Audition Dates: Tuesday May 19, 2009
What you need for the auditions:
2 monologues, 1 comedic and 1 dramatic. Be prepared for a cold read.
We are looking for four males and four females who can play early twenties to mid to late thirties. Size and race are not important.
Rehearsals: To be announced
Tech Week: July 5th to July 9th
Performance Dates: July 10th, 11th and 12th
Any questions you have can be directed to love.self.first@gmail.com. You can call to set up an appointment for your audition at 404-474-8332. At this time we are not able to provide monetary compensation.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Shattered American Dreams!
LoveSelf1st presents...
"Shattered American Dreams"
What happens when you make all the right moves in the game of LIFE...but you still lose?
Join LoveSelf1st and this dynamic cast as we follow three groups of people fighting to stay afloat in today's America. This is definately a powerful, hard-hitting, emotional ride that will surely entertain and make you think. Bring the tissues...it gets real!
Oh, and if you have the little ones...know that there is some adult content (PG-13).
Two nights only!!!
Friday, March 27, 2009Saturday, March 28, 2009Both nights the doors open at 7pm.
Both nights the show starts at 8pm.
Advanced tickets are 2 for $25.Door tickets are $15.
BUY TICKETS NOW....THEY WILL SELL OUT FAST!!!
More info or for ticket/seating reservation call: 678-777-2038 or go to academytheatre.org.
Thanks, and see you next week!!!
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