Zero percent. I do not enjoy those words. But at the same time, I know God has a plan. How can I NOT after the April I have had?
Into the Woods is over and done with. I have no photos. The show was wonderful - we pulled it off big time. Every criticism that we received, every fear people had - it all turned out to be the best it possibly could be. People told us that they have gone to see professional productions that weren't as good as ours, that we had one of the most professional groups in the region in terms of talent and countenance. Our teens really know how to speak well and graciously to an audience. Our adults are so gifted and passionate on stage...etc. etc. I am so grateful for these words that have gradually reached me - I am glad the ministry survived - because honestly there were times I didn't think it would. GOD prevailed. Crappy attitudes and twisted viewpoints were SQUISHED under the power & might of our surrender to the Lord. And we learned a lot. Oh heck, did we EVER learn a lot.
And for those of you who missed my singing solo on stage? Sorry. Can't exactly say maybe next time, because me singing in public is kind of like sitting around waiting for a comet. You're gonna be waiting a long time ;)
During the final prep for Into the Woods, I received an invitation to complete a 3-week trial with a web publication owned and operated by the New York Times. I was so insanely excited to be a finalist for it, and worked my hardest and prayed a lot. Prayed more than worked, sadly, because of all the Royal Stage stuff going on. Then I forced myself to forget about it and went off to enjoy our four awesome performances.
Then this morning I received word that I GOT THE CONTRACT! This is such a tremendous blessing to our family, and to my "career." I am so relieved and grateful for the time I've put in, and was even doubly blessed by the outpouring of support I got on Facebook when I posted about it. You all are the best! :)
Even though I've been published as a writer since 2004, I don't think I've ever "felt" published and legitimized with Web work until I found out I got this contract. I have a little cupboard filled with magazines and newspapers who have printed my work. I go to look at it sometimes when I feel sorry for myself and the perpetual fading of quality writing on PAPER ;) But now....the Internet and I are all good :) I will spend less time with the cupboard.
But now, there is a new problem. The zero percent problem. God COMPLETELY provided for our spring programs at Royal Stage. Completely! It was actually sort of amazing. But now we start over. Now we have a big gaping hole in funding where a building needs to materialize for us to rehearse in come fall. We have about 3 months to earn enough money to find a place to call "home."
I would give up all the writing jobs in the world to see this happen. And it's easier now than ever before to donate. It takes literally 2 minutes. Please help - because THIS in a lot of ways is truly my first love, and if you support me, you should consider supporting IT in either prayer or by pushing us closer to that building. Please forgive me if I sound ungrateful - it's just that it's so easy to do so much with so little. We aren't seeking out millionaires here <3
Look, I am even making the donation button PINK :)
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