I wrote this post in two segments, so if the timeline seems funny, that's why! I shall begin with a few pictures my dear friend Emily has taken while she visits!
Emily & Emily- the dynamic duo!
My character "Illo" addressing the High Court of Justice (quite emphatically)
My nobility groupies addressing the crazy judge Azdak!
We are skeptical of the lowly peasants' plea for justice
I try to calm my client as she wails about in disgust!I somehow neglected to write about Easter. Hmm- so many things to be thankful for, and I haven't written a single one on this blog!
I believe that's what I will dedicate today's post toward- the many blessings of this Easter season...
*NOTE: I am posting this a few days after writing this section: :)
I am blessed by the play performances which are going on right now (in fact, I have about 15 minutes until I need to report for tonight's show!)...the cast has congealed nicely, and we are putting together (what my audience friends told me last night is) a great performance! I'm not sure I ever mentioned the setting- early 20th Century Russia- conflict between nobility and peasants- and the theme of justice... (I am lawyer defending nobility, guess toward which side of justice I bend)... :)
I am blessed by my church family here (Reformed Church, Highland Park)- a place where my gift for working with children is celebrated, and a place where AJ's gift for business plans is being utilized. I presented the children and worship message for Easter Sunday, and since we had a spattering of about 30 children with varying ages, I was glad for my plans of unison "acting out" the resurrection story from Matthew. Check it out, so many action verbs to keep the kids involved! :) They (and their parents) loved it!
I am blessed by my wedding plans- going so smoothly, I feel like it truly is a celebration rather than a burden! I have 56 RSVPs back thus far, and so far 47 are people who are coming! Makes me super excited and only a little nervous that the numbers might skyrocket above expectations! :):)
I am blessed by my work- today I completed a cycle of forum registrations almost entirely on my own! I enjoy working with Caroline (my predecessor) but I will be glad to have independence in my work as well- and today I proved to myself that I'm learning quickly! Our biggest youth ministry forum of the year is coming up quickly (Apr. 26-28), for which I am thoroughly excited!
I am blessed by my manageable work-load, as this long-term spring semester is coming to an end! I have 3 days of classes, 2 papers, and one final exam before I move on to the 3-week May term....and then the weeks will really fly before my wedding! Sometimes I get so excited for my wedding that I start to tear up. That's when you know I'm REALLY feeling some emotion! :):)
I am blessed by a fiance who is my best friend, and by his eagerness to be involved in the church community here. I know he's in a difficult position of re-creating his community and network of friends, but he has been so easy-going about everything, and for that I will continually give thanks!
I am blessed by the B+ I got on my 2nd Radical Reform paper today! Perhaps an A- on the final paper? Yes? :) But a B+ is just fine. I have been one of the few regular attendees/contributors at his class, and that has to count for something, right?
I am blessed by the presence of a dear friend these past few days- Emily J. has come to check out the seminary and visit me at the same time! She's lovely to have around, and if she ended up here, I would be more than thrilled! (she also took pictures from my play, which I successfully posted!)
And finally, I am blessed by the space, environment, and community to praise God, the One whom we seek here at Princeton....and when sought, God is often found. I celebrate the finding of God in my midst as I type this final post. May you experience the profound joy of finding God along your way this week and into the future!
My biggest smiles and warmest hugs,
Emily
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