First Grade Presents...The Three Piggy Opera

Last week, the Glen Oaks Elementary first graders put on a wonderful musical called The Three Piggy Opera.

For weeks, Sofie had hoped to get a small part in the play. In fact, she had approached her music teacher, Mrs. Taylor several times to check if there was a small part left for her. To her delight, Sofie's determination paid off. She was given a speaking part and was a narrator in the show.

She worked hard and learned her part. All seemed well...until the night before the show. As I tucked her in bed she looked at me with panic filled eyes and said, "Mommy. Can we pray about the Three Piggy Opera? I am so scared to talk in front of everyone." So that is exactly what we did and the next day, I reminded her, that God commands us to be bold and courageous.


Sofie posing pretty at home just before leaving for the show.


This was Sofie's impression of the Big Bad Wolf...being silly got her giggling and she forgot she was afraid (at least for a moment).


The moment was finally upon her. So, with a deep breath, Sofie took the stage (as I held mine and prayed for her in the back of the room). Ha! She was SENSATIONAL!!


Sofie was all smiles as we left her school after the performance.

The muscial was a big success and Sofie felt so proud that she had conquored her fear. We celebrated with ice cream at Baskin Robbins...instead of "delicious, nutritious garbage stew". (lyics from one of the songs)

The moral of the story is..."Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."-Deuteronomy 31:6