Matthew on Stage? Eye update.

Matthew might be cast as a pelican, a sting ray, or even a shark. If so, maybe you might want to see his debut in a role within that deep blue world – coming to the stage this Saturday morning at 11:00.

First, I (Ron) want to update you on my eyesight. I last informed you that I would likely be having a second eye surgery this coming week, though I was at least a little tempted to try life without a lens in my right eye.

Big news! (feels monumental to me)…  I’ve made the decision (and all three of my eye doctors agree this makes sense) not to have the surgery. The story is long and contains details you probably won’t care about. (If you are a nerd about such things, let me know. I’m still fascinated and overjoyed with how it worked out.) Bottom line: I had a refraction (the test to see what my script should be), ordered glasses and two days ago they arrived. And, with those glasses I have 20/20 vision! In fact, my vision is so good, that it makes the vision in my left eye look slightly inferior by comparison – never “saw” that coming. I am still praising God (and will be doing so for some time) that my vision is this amazing and that I don’t need another eye surgery!

Back to Matthew…  For the last week he has been singing “Big Blue World,” “Keep on Swimming,” “Go with the Flow,” etc., in preparation for his Creative Pursuits Camp which begins tomorrow, culminating in a presentation of the Musical: “Finding Nemo Kids.” He couldn’t be more excited. I, on the other hand, find myself identifying with Marlin (the protective clownfish dad of the one with the “lucky” fin), not sure he is ready for the “drop-off.” Will he succeed at this? Will the stage be what he is made for? Or will he fail – he’s never done a week of camp (or a day of anything) without a dedicated one-on-one. Can he hang in there? He is so not ready for this. Or maybe I’m the one not ready!

Matthew will probably prove my hesitations to be without merit and the week will go fine. If so, I’ll send ticket info for the show.