OK, my inappropriate tears are getting out of hand. Yes, I was sobbing at Bekah's middle school talent show, and no it wasn't because of the 7 minute Micheal Jackson song droning on and on. It was because of these kids. They are pretty awesome. For one of the acts the schools special -ed group did a dance and the proud smiles shining from these kids started the tear factory, then I started thinking about their valiant spirits, and the tears flowed. As each new act came out the support from the audience (a full house) grew stronger this is what threw me over the edge into a blubbering idiot. As each nervous performer came out their voices where shaky, there dance moves a little unsure, but the middle school crowd whooped and hollered and cheered them on giving them confidence and the songs became steadier and the dances more sure. I was so proud of all those kids. The ones willing to step out on the stage in front of their 'critical' peers and the ones encouraging them to keep going and do their best. It was a moment. It was moment that reiterated to me how each of these testy, ornery, back-talkie, show-offie, texting like mad little kids are a child of God, and quickly turning into some pretty incredible young adults! It also became very clear why some people go on American Idol and are very shocked when they are told they can't sing...
No doubt Bekah and her friend Emily had the most 'unique' talent. There was nothing else like it in the show. Hula Hooping while juggling, and Pogo-sticking while jump roping. I'm glad they did something a little outside the box!
