Praising God and a Lesson in Disappointment

Chantel enjoyed being a part of the church musical, "Joseph from the Pit to the Palace". She was so excited and decided, like the head of the musical said, "I am singing to make Jesus happy!" (I don't remember the exact words.)
Chantel was excited to perform twice. Saturday, we figure we would be the only ones to attend. (Typing with Joseph music in background.) Chantel was dissappointed that her uncle and cousin didn't show up. Not a whole lot said about it.
Chantel sang on Sunday and a lot of people sounded like they were planning on attending, so we reserved 2 rows. Well, only Ralph, his mom, my cousin Michael, my Aunt Linda, Aunt Judy & Uncle Don, and I were able to attend.
Chantel's teacher ended up being sick and unable to come and many others, told us later they were sorry they couldn't attend, and then, some just didn't show.
Chantel was frustrated when I read her, her teacher's e-mail explaining what had happened. I've never seen her so angry and disappointed. Ralph knew it was coming and was waiting and didn't say too much. I didn't either.
What made it most disappointing for all of us, was this was her first big thing in front of people and she is so shy.
Next event will be ballet and people will have to pay $20.00 if they want to come, I'm guessing they will be there, if they have to shell out the dough! :-)

Works Well Independently!

Today outside in the backyard, reminded me of the things I see on Chantel's report card or said by her teacher at school. "Doesn't work well independently." How can that be, when at home, in our back yard, Chantel gets out her toys and puts them away by herself. She also filled the wheelbarrow and didn't even wait for me to help her empty it. As I looked down our back yard, I couldn't believe what I saw. Chantel standing at the edge of the woods dumping the adult-sized wheelbarrow, all by herself.

Her response, when I was surprised she could do it herself. "I am six now!" That must be it, the rite of passage happens at 6. She seems to be able to do almost anything she wants to now!

I wish I had a picture to take to her I.S.T. meeting on Tuesday, 3/24/09 at 3:30 p.m. Yes, she can work well independently; I think it depends what you want her to do. Right now, it's me needing to get her cup as she takes a bath all by herself, age 6! :-)