My Boy Riley

I should mention that Riley will also be in the play of Esther. He wanted to be "curtain boy - the one who is behind the stage pulling the curtain." Hilarious! He's quite shy but working through that! There will be no curtain but they have asked him to do a little solo part on one of the songs - He sings great! He's not thrilled but I'm sure by May he'll have a whole new outlook! He's so much like little Shannon it's not funny! He jokes a lot but only very few people get to see that side of him! What a treasure he is! I love you buddy and I am so proud of you!

Esther

Esther was a person of faith, goodness, devotion and courage. She built upon these characteristics combining with them a sense of watchfulness. Esther was devoted to her cousin, Mordecai, and obedient to his teachings. Her grace and her beauty gave her favor amongst all that she came in contact with.

You can see why Elli desires to play the part of Esther in the play of "Esther" next May! She auditioned last week and she got the part! She is so excited! We have been in the word and praying about this all week. Not only that God might bless her with this part but more importantly that He would mold her and change her through this experience! She said to me this morning (before she found out) that she felt God had grown her though this time! Elli will be a great Esther! She fits the part! I love you brave girl!