Easter 2006

As Easter 2006 at Smythe Street Cathedral draws to a close, I like many am filled with conflicting emotions. There is the relief, that yes, the crazy number of production practices have come to a close, that I might actually go to bed with my husband again for the first time in weeks, that I won't have to drop by the church to say hello to him, that I won't have to sneak a moment with him somewhere in front of church members... And yet, there is disappointment, realizing that these relationships that have grown a little deeper this Easter season simply because we were forced together for practices, likely will wait another year, for next years Easter production to get a little deeper.

I am challenged to be more consciencious to people's needs and how I might encourage them throughout the year. So often I find it so easy to retreat in my own self consciousness. I need to be bold and courageous, caring less about what I think people think of me and stepping out in who I know God has made me to be!

Pastor Verner spoke Sunday morning about being "Under Pressure", a good message for all those of us who were so busy and "under pressure" during Easter production! He reminded us how the best and the worst of us comes out when we are under pressure. How true! When the worst shows it's ugly head, remind me Lord to examine that part of myself.

After the final production the cast went out to the Jubilee for a cast party and buffet! Just a couple final hours left together before routine sets in again.

Check out Chad's super cool Ugandan Shirt he wears festivly every Easter!