Lexi LOVES singing. Anyone who has been around her for more than three minutes knows that she will spontaneously break into song on a regular basis. An not just any singing. She sings with a deep, rich voice that sounds like it belongs in a broadway musical. She really enjoys her singing lessons with our friend Amara Blackburn. When "Into The Woods" came out as a movie, Lexi decided she just had to see it. We bought the soundtrack for her and she has listened to it dozens of times and sung the songs even more than that. A couple of weeks ago, Christi decided she would take Lexi and Graci on a mommy date to see the movie.
They were able to find a showing at the local theater that had a descriptive service for visually impaired people. Lexi wore headphones while watching the movie and the was a recording that went along with the show that give detailed descriptions of what was happening visually. Lexi loved it! After she saw the movie, she sang the songs even more than she had after she got the soundtrack.
Recently we found out that Herriman High School was putting on…you guessed it…"Into the Woods." Believe it or not, our little Lex was dying to go. Our schedules are so busy right now that there was just no way for Christi or me to take her. Christi got a brilliant idea: she would post to Facebook that Lexi would love to tag along if anyone we knew was going to attend. Lexi wouldn't be much extra work. She is basically self-sufficient and very polite. So Christi asked if anyone was already going.
The first response she received was from a sweet couple from our previous church congregation. They are empty nesters, and worked with our children when we attended services together. The husband had worked with Taylor and Parker in scouts, and the wife had been Elli's special helper during Sunday school time. This allowed Christi and me the opportunity to attend classes. The love she showed to Elli during the time she worked with her was so tender. And each week as soon as sacrament meeting was over, Elli would start asking: "Sister Terry? Sister Terry?" This wonderful couple said they would love to take Lexi to the musical. They had not been planning on attending, but were willing to spend an evening with our Lex to bring some light to her life.
What a beautiful example of love and service. What a demonstration of Christ-like love. When they dropped Lexi off after the play this evening, Lex was literally squealing with joy as she described what a fun time she had. Her smile lit up the room. Thank you!
-Jer
