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Most of you may know that I am a part of the Fabulous Fifties Show, a local production featuring music from 50's, 60's, and 70's with a skit thrown in to transition from one song to the other. It's a pretty big show with about 60 singers, actors, dancers, and band members, all of which are local talent. Each participant volunteers their time and talents, and there are many more volunteers that help with sound, staging, costuming, ticket taking, ushering, concessions, and many other things. It is truly a community event, as most of the county attends at least one of the 8 performances, along with people from all over middle Tennessee and northern Alabama. A few folks make trips from all over the country to attend! The proceeds from the show go to support cancer patients and their families.

We just wrapped up 27th annual show this past Saturday. What most of you may not know is how much the show means to each of us who participate. Three ladies that are involved have been with the show since the beginning! The cause is so important to us all. MANY of us have been touched personally by cancer, or have a close family member who has. As a matter of fact one lady is currently undergoing treatments for cancer, and yet she made it to each show to do her job. She is the true definition inspiration. Another member's husband just got a good scan this week and is in remission. Praise God!

The best part of the show, other than the cause that it supports, is the fact that we are like one big family. The show is a lot of work, but we have a lot of fun too. There is a lot of laughter at rehearsals. We come together and share about our days and our lives. We support each other through the good times and bad. We laugh together, cry together, sing together, and just love each other. And like a family, there might be times that we may not see eye to eye, but we get through the rough spots together too.

One of the things I love the most is how we encourage each other. Every time, and I mean every time, someone comes off stage there is someone waiting in the wings that tells them what a good job they did on their song, dance, or joke. I can't tell you how much that means to me personally. It is such a great boost to have those folks telling me "great job." To my Fabulous Family, I love you all.

The Fabulous Fifties Show means so much to me in so many ways. I can't convey all of the feelings and thoughts that I have about it in just one blog post. I have life long friends that I know that I could call on any time, night or day, and they would be there. Also, there are many in my area who have benefited financially at one of the most trying times in their lives. Cancer takes it's toll on a family, not only physically, but in many other ways. I am proud to be a part of something that can help these folks in some small way. I truly believe that God has blessed the show, for without Him, we are nothing.

Thoughtful Thursday

I spent my time in prayer this morning during my drive to work. I hope that you are all finding ways to strengthen your prayer lives as well. Feel free to share your stories!

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