Savior of the World

A week ago we finished our last performance of Savior of the World. Act I tells the story leading up to the birth of the Savior and Act II concentrates on His resurrection. Aaron and I both had speaking and singing parts in Act II. Aaron was "Disciple" a.k.a. Cleopas's sidekick (disciples who saw the resurrected Lord on the road to Emmaus), and I was "old" Mary, the mother of Jesus, but just in Act II. It was an incredible experience to be involved in this production and I really consider myself lucky. It was however, also a sacrifice. Aaron got a li'l behind on work; we all got behind on sleep; and our boys really missed their parents, especially with a different person putting them to bed every night for 2 weeks! They were troopers and I'm so grateful for good boys that will let others take care of them now and again. It really was a family affair. The boys watched the performance on "family night" and although I didn't hear them, they were apparently cheering us on every time they spotted one of us on stage. I love my boys!

Savior appearing to the Twelve Apostles and some disciples. Cleopas and Disciple Aaron kind of stole the show. He is such a natural on stage and I heard never-ending compliments about how talented he is.

Mary singing "Alleluia" with the women

"How could we not recognize Him?"

Cute disciple!

Singing "Did not our hearts burn within us?" They were awesome together!

"...and for these past three days, when it seemed we had lost Him again, it was the will of the Father He was doing, as always. That is why He laid down His life, so He could take it up again, and us, with Him."

Mary Magdalene and Mary listening to Thomas questioning why he hadn't yet seen the resurrected Savior.

"Come, Lord Jesus, come"

Such beautiful music, beautiful script, and after it all, my testimony of my Savior is strengthened and there is no doubt in my mind that He truly did live and still does.