Dream Realized

Amazing! That is all that I can say about this past weekend. It was truly amazing. As I sat in my seat on Friday and watched something that I wrote being portrayed on stage, words could not explain the joy and exhilaration that I felt. Everyone afterward kept asking, "How do you feel?" All I could say was relief and this surreal air. It actually happened.

There were so many issues leading up to the opening of the show. Like soooo many. Tech rehearsals didn't go exactly as planned. My walls for the set didn't arrive until Thursday and weren't put together until Friday. I was painting my set 4 hours before doors were to open. But if all came together. The set, the sound, the lights, the props, the cast, everything. God worked it out. I told anyone that would listen that I couldn't take credit for any of it. It was truly a "But God" moment.

Both nights had a pretty decent crowd. And at the end of each night everyone that I spoke to said that the message was real. That they got what I was trying to say. That it truly touched them, religious or not. For that, it was all worth it. The long nights, the tears, the arguments, the delays. Even if only one person got it, I did my job. I thank God for using me as the vehicle to deliver that message and I don't take it lightly. I pray that He continues to use me.

This journey was a long one, and difficult, but I wouldn't trade any of it. I was doing what I loved and there's no feeling like it. Even in the moments when I wanted to throw up my hands and quit, my passion and desire for this wouldn't let me completely throw the towel in. Also, there were numerous people that pushed me along the way.

Adriene: I couldn't ask God or thank Him for a greater sister. You are amazing! Your talents and gifts are bigger than I think you know. I am so grateful for the sacrifices that you made for me during this process. I know that you will be rewarded so heavily for making them. You will go so far with all that you have inside of you.

Mommy: Not many people can say that they have parents that fully support them in everything that they do. I can and I am so appreciative. You took your own money to help make many things during this process happen. You were there to listen to us complain and to share the joyous moments. You were always ready and willing to step in when we needed. More than anything, you kept praying the entire time. And the prayers paid off. Thank you!

Courtney: Thank you for being such a motivating force through this all, for being a friend. For talking me off the ledge when those moments crept up. For being on top of your game when I needed you to be. For being so organized. For seeing the vision that I had and running with me to make it happen.

Latasha: You are a great woman and one that I truly look up to and admire. Thank you for stepping in and giving me such great advice. When the chips were down, thank you for being there to help me push through the hard times. To look pass the issue and see the prize.

MDP Crew: You all were sooo great! I didn't need to run behind any of you to do what needed to be done. Many times, you had things completed before I even needed to ask. I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to work with and trust with my baby.

CIAJ Cast: Lovely and wonderful group of people. You all are a beautiful cast and you brought my play to life. It was such a pleasure working with you all, watching you all on stage. You all will forever hold a special place in my heart. You all were the first players in this MDP journey. I don't think that the words Thank You are enough.

This is only for MaineDrama Productions. Like I said, this is me, MaineDrama in the making...