Out of Character

Those of you that know me well know that I am fairly introverted. This past week has included more than one occasion where I have done things that seem "out of character"... in a good way!

This past Tuesday we held our annual "Chrysalis' Got Talent" night. This night included a variety of performances from skits to musical acts. A few other adults and I decided that we were going to put on a lip sync dance to a mashup of "Bye Bye Bye" and "I Want it That Way" to surprise the kids. Sunday afternoon we got together and spent a few hours watching and re-watching N'Sync and Backstreet Boys youtube videos to choreograph our dance just right. On Tuesday we got on stage, threw 50 glow sticks into the crowd and started our "moves" as the stage lights turned on. While it was definitely nothing like that of an N'Sync or Backstreet Boys concert, it was so fun to be a part of something that got the kids so excited. I think they enjoy seeing us being silly as much as we enjoy doing it!

Last night was another night that would have felt out of character to me 4 years ago but now feels like a new normal. Twice a year our middle school student council holds middle school wide parties - "Fall Party" and "Spring Party." Last night the staff dressed up as villains for the Disney-themed Spring Party. Can you spot me in the picture below? I dressed up as the witch from Snow White. It was fun to play life-sized memory with the students and to watch them dance and take pictures at the end of the evening.

I am thankful for these moments to do things "out of character" for our students as it shows them that we really do care about them. I know that God is using me not only within the walls of the middle school but also when I get to do crazy things and share life with these students.