The trip all started with a ride on a Greyhound bus. I rode from Louisville to Indianapolis to Chicago. It really wasn't that bad - despite all of the horror stories (for instance, my advisor in college once warned me that one must be prepared, when riding Greyhound, to be groped; needless to say, I was a little concerned...). In fact, the only bad part was that on the second leg I ended up sitting next to a guy who was overly preachy and was trying to convert everyone around him to Christianity. But, hey, I survived the seven hour trip, so that is all that matters.
After arriving in Chicago, I walked a few blocks to meet my sister. I'm sure most people have had a similar experience, but I love when you are walking to meet someone and you scan the crowd looking for them, then suddenly, you think you see them...and then you see them again, and you get really excited, because this time you know it is them. Anyway, it is a fun way to meet up with someone you love and haven't seen in a while.
We chatted for a few hours in a tea shop before heading on to the evening's main event: seeing the touring Broadway production of Rent with original cast members Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal. Basically it was awesome! There were a few weak cast members, but overall, it was great. Rent has a special place in my heart - the movie came out around the first anniversary of Em's death and Bekah and I went to see it together, and it was basically an important part of my grieving process - so I am so thankful that I was able to see it.Friday wasn't too crazy. We took it easy and went to some shops with Bekah's roommate Maria where we found an abundance of big Derby-looking hats. If they hadn't cost $30 I totally would have bought one for the Kentucky Derby (instead I will settle for making my own).
Friday night, however, was pretty great. My Aunt Vicky and Uncle Chuck took Bekah and I to see the touring Broadway production of Mary Poppins with original London cast member Gavin Lee and original Broadway cast member Ashley Brown. I just have to say that any weekend 
where I am able to see two Broadway shows is a good weekend. Juxtaposed to seeing Rent the night before (which is a very minimalistic show), Mary Poppins is quite the production. The lights, the sets, the costumes, the special effects were all absolutely incredible. For example, in the song "Step In Time" (the one with all the chimney sweeps on the roof) Bert tap dances up the edge of the proscenium (the side of the stage), then upside down across the top of the stage, and then back down the other side. Oh, and did I mention that he is singing during all of this? Yeah, pretty awesome.
where I am able to see two Broadway shows is a good weekend. Juxtaposed to seeing Rent the night before (which is a very minimalistic show), Mary Poppins is quite the production. The lights, the sets, the costumes, the special effects were all absolutely incredible. For example, in the song "Step In Time" (the one with all the chimney sweeps on the roof) Bert tap dances up the edge of the proscenium (the side of the stage), then upside down across the top of the stage, and then back down the other side. Oh, and did I mention that he is singing during all of this? Yeah, pretty awesome.Bekah and I went to brunch on Saturday before heading out to our aunt and uncle's house in Winnetka for Easter dinner (a day early). My Aunt Vicky made the most incredible appetizers, as usual, and then a wonderful meal. And it is always nice to be able to spend the holidays with family. On Easter we went to church together and then a had a nice lunch before my friend Kelly picked me up for our long drive back to Kentucky.
One sad aspect of having such a busy weekend was that I didn't really have a lot of time to just reflect on the incredible sacrifice Christ made for us - the real reason for the season. I was disappointed that the pastor didn't even read the Easter story (I mean, seriously, it is Easter for goodness sake! You are supposed to read the Easter story). Since it is better late than never, I plan to take some time this week to reflect on this gift I have received - salvation and grace. How beautiful it is.
I hope that everyone enjoyed their Easter holidays. Easter is a good time to remember how truly blessed, and loved, we are. Thank you to all who have offered love and support to me in the last twenty-three years. Believe me, I couldn't do this on my own, and I am so grateful to all who have helped me on my journey.
May the peace of the Lord be with you all. Happy Easter!
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