This quarter I was the doorperson for Joyful Noise (JN), a beginning music class at the cathedral. It was a blast.
I used to say I’m grateful our kids grew up before rehearsals for the Pageant consumed families’ lives during the first half of December. Then last night I accompanied our JN preschoolers and their parents to the show. I waved my sheep puppet from our field of pews and donned my crown when the Magi processed. I held the assistant innkeeper (one of our 3-year-old students) as the story unfolded while his parents and brand new baby brother played the Holy Family on stage. He was mesmerized, as was I.
There is something very special about being consumed with the real reason for the season during Advent; I’m glad for these families and am exceedingly grateful to everyone who brought this divine story to life. And to Slay Belle (see photo above), our magnificent teacher of the very youngest musicians. Without her encouragement I may have simply opted for livestream.
Always Bridging 