These kids are angry, vicious, neglected, disrespectful, suspicious, sassy and some of my favorite people ever. They are what makes the Royal Stage section of my heart beat. I am angry at my calendar that I will likely not get to be downtown many Tuesdays this spring working with them - but I am even more grateful and overjoyed that such an incredible team of people will be.
We needed a location outside of the dream center - we want this to grow, we want it to be something they take ownership of no matter where they are from - and God provided the perfect place. A dilapidated warehouse literally a block away. I am totally in love with this run down space that is totally ours for Tuesday nights and basically any other time we need it.
So I show up with cash in hand (and we are getting an INCREDIBLE deal, thanks God!) and literally walk into a dark lobby that reeks of cigarettes to meet up solo with a 6 foot gargantuan black dude I've never met before on the outskirts of downtown Sacramento.
Smart Tam, really smart. My heart started to pound with nerves because I am never certain if I'm making the right decision. Are we ready to be responsible for a second space? Will the kids show up on Tuesday and make it worth it? What the heck God?
The big guy (the warehouse owner, not the Big Guy aka God) smiles at me and it is a total smile of relief.
"You have no idea what a blessing this is. Our electricity just got shut off and I couldn't pay for it. I am so glad you found us here. Feel free to come early, late whatever you need to."
A space to teach dance to inner city kids AND help someone out who's struggling to make ends meet. I love my life. Thanks Jesus, for the realty hook up!
I love God's provision. :)
Makes me HAPPY!!!!!
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