Speechless

 You hear about those moments in life that just take your breath away. Those times where your emotions run wild with excitement, pride and thrill. This weekend has to go down in the record books as one of the most memorable ever. I compared it to the our wedding. The excitement and unknown in the air and then Monday morning came along and it felt like that day after. The day when it was all done and you were left with some sadness, but more memories than you can imagine. We were so lucky to receive a phone call last Monday morning asking if Seth would interesting in being in the WHS musical. Since I had forced Seth to overcome his fears and be in the Christmas show at church I figured he would be able to do it again and since his favorite babysitter was also in the show that sweetened the deal quite a bit. When I asked him if he wanted to do it he hesitated only until I said the name "Johanna". Right after that he ran to his room to put on cologne and was ready to head to school. It was priceless.

 The staff and students were incredible to our whole family. We were treated like part of the group and I never once felt like Seth wasn't being cared for back stage. It felt like we were part of the Select Family for a few days. We love Johanna to pieces and feel honored that she and Seth shared the stage. We have been going to shows that she has been a part of for three years now, but for she and Seth to be in a show together was more special than anything.

 Before we went to the first rehearsal we were warned that Mr. Faunce can be tough. Tough he is, but in the BEST way possible. Those kids don't strive for greatness because he sugar coats it, they are great because he is a great teacher! He treated Seth with incredible kindness and for that we will always be grateful.

 Mr. Faunce will have retired by the time Seth reaches high school, but we hope his wife who is equally talented will fill his role and that Seth will be a part of this amazing group down the road.

 Mark Anthony Taylor (Seth's dad in the show who he doesn't really meet) was overly kind to Seth and Jake. What a talented boy he is and we look forward to the next show, next month! Seth says he can't wait to see all of his "friends" again when they perform Phantom of the Opera at the end of March.

 This is only a part of the cast, but what great kids they are.

 The boys thought is was amazing to be able to get up on top of this piece of equipment AND the helicopter too.

After some peer pressure from a friend I let the cast sign Seth's shirt and it is proudly hung on the cork board next to his bed.

On Monday afternoon Mr. Faunce and three of the Select members also came to Seth's class and made him feel like the most special boy in the whole world. They brought candy for the whole class and let his class know that he was in their musical. The excitement in his voice and eyes as he told me was truly amazing. We are so grateful for this entire experience, more than words can express.
I would be proud to be a stage mom in the future!
Thank you also to our wonderful family; The grandma's, grandpa's, Poppy's, Papa's, Nana's and the Great's for coming out to support Seth. He loved knowing you were all there!