Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Wednesday April 21st

Wednesday April 21st our performance was at 11am in Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. When we arrived and took a look at the space we realized it was very small and pretty dark. The coordinator was very helpful though and gave us permission to use part of the downstairs lobby. This was still very small, less than 20 by 12ft, but it was well lit and people could actually watch from above as well as in front. Set up went well. It just took some figuring out of the best spot and how to fold the floor... We performed Alive, Mother India, and Lifesongs. During the first half of our performance there was a photographer from a local newspaper taking pictures. In Alive when Ashley threw her hat it landed right between the photographer's face and the camera! It was pretty funny to watch! Thankfully the photographer looked like he was laughing too! During Mother India poor Breanne had the camera right in her face for most of one dance. Thankfully it was her picture that ended up being in the newspaper! She deserved it! We were not allowed to share a testimony but it was still really neat to be able to proclaim the name of Jesus through the words of the songs and dance. Afterward some kids came up and were taught some ballet steps. The highlight was when Ashley and Breanne held up the Mother India fabric and had the kids run under. They loved it! One little two year old girl went under with both of her parents because she was hooked up to an IV. Her parents said that before the performance she had gotten really tired and so they told her that the only way she could come to see the ballet was if she went in her little wagon so she could lie down. She strongly dislikes this wagon but agreed to go in it to see the ballet! It was a blessing to be able to perform for these children.

Amy