And Christie Dixon was born!

I want the main focus of my blogging throughout my year to not only as an update for those all over who have supported me and made this a reality but I want it mostly to point out the beauty of Christ as I go through each day. I pray it honors him, reflects him and proclaims His goodness above anything else. Each day as I am seeking the beauty of Christ, I am starting to see it more and more in the people around me. It is my prayer that my heart would be in tune to how the people around me are made in His image.... and as someone who is often hard on herself, I hope I grow to see it in myself as well.  I want to dedicate this blog specifically to one lady whom I have witnessed the beauty of Christ:

     Gabrielle Dixon.

 Isn't she absolutely radiant and stunning?!

Today was our first day of choreography and vocal rehearsals for Jonah. It was an incredible day where the whole cast met this morning at a ball room to learn the whole cast numbers for two songs. Then we spent the afternoon with our music director.

For the 12 conservatory students, we will be balancing a schedule where we will share roles with a track partner. When they're on stage performing our primary roles, I either will be in class, shadowing other departments or swinging for other roles. I am so thankful that my track partner is Gabbi!  I cannot thank God enough for that provision. Having a track partner has potential to be a difficult thing because you have to switch in and out while learning your blocking, choreography etc. It could be a very easy place for pride or selfishness to creep in. It easily could be a place where I could feel entitled to a spot to rehearse or could house jealousy, pride, envy, or even disappointment for one reason or another. I am so thankful to have someone like Gabbi to be my partner. She is full of energy, passion, and joy. Her laugh is contagious and she is generous, selfless and encouraging with sharing the stage/spot with me. We alternate and help each other through our choreography. It was such a blessing. If she fails, I fail. If she succeeds, I succeed.

The best part today was when our director was calling up performers to place them in their positions and he called for Christie Dixon. There was no response. He kept looking around. Again, "Christie Dixon." Gabbi and I looked at each other like...."hmm.. who is Christie Dixon? We haven't met her yet." Turns out--Christie Dixon is us.  (Christie/Dixon-- not Christie Dixon) Today, Christie Dixon was born and I am so thankful to be a part of that team.

Gabbi, you're a beautiful soul and I cannot wait to spend this year with you through good and bad growing as people, believers and performers. You inspire me. You reflect the beauty of Christ and especially the passion of Christ for people who are oppressed or are facing injustice. That is one of the many things about you that stretches me and inspires me to be better. I love you. Cheers to a good year of being twins and adding some thickness to the stage! ha!