Da Dandy Davis Family

LOTS OF HAIR BRAIDING BEFORE EACH SHOW!

THE DAVIS ANGELS

DANIEL'S BUDDIES-WESLEY AND NATHAN

THE SAVIOR APPEARS TO THE APOSTLES IN THE UPPER ROOM. PETER FEELS THE NAIL PRINTS IN HIS HANDS.

PETER COMFORTS AND TEACHES DOUBTING THOMAS ABOUT HAVING FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND IN THE RESURRECTION.

SAVIOR OF THE WORLD

As most of you know, our family (except for Stephanie) has been very involved in the musical performance of The Savior of the World. We have been rehearsing the play since September. For the past two weeks, we have been performing it almost every night in the Turlock Community Theatre. It was bitter-sweet when we had our final performance on Saturday Night.

Doug played the part of Peter, Daniel was Mary's brother, a temple boy, and a canopy boy, and Amanda and Laura were Israelite Townspeople and part of the Angel choir. Laura also braided hair for several other actresses.

Being in this performance took a lot of time, energy, and dedication, but it was an experience that we will never forget. We all learned so much about ourselves, our talents, and the lives of those who lived with and loved the Savior. We met so many wonderful people, and after spending so many hours together, it was hard to say good-bye.

Doug did an amazing job as Peter! He had a lot of lines, and he struggled at first to memorize the lines with the right feelings and emotions, but he was amazing to watch once he mastered the lines. It took him almost as long to look the part, too. He started growing out his hair and beard and mustache in September. By March, Doug's long curly black hair, full beard, and contacted eyes made him look very biblical.

My favorite part was at the end when the whole cast was on stage and Doug (Peter) carried Daniel up to the top of the mountain and we all sang "Come Lord Jesus, Come" and then we turn to look up past them to see the Savior. Daniel looked so little in Doug's arms as the lights spotlighted the two of them. I had tears in my eyes each night as I turned to see them together.

I am so thankful for the opportunity that we had to be part of this wonderful performance. I am grateful to everyone who helped to babysit Stephanie and to everyone who made this experience possible. I am thankful to those people who traveled to California to experience this wonderful journey with us. I am also thankful to those of you who supported us from a distance with all of the encouraging emails and phone calls. We love you all!

Laura