billy elliot

Matt & i went to see Billy Elliot The Musical for Matt's birthday treat on Thursday. After a bit of a trauma walking round aimlessly we found the right theatre and it was amazing! The film's great (if you've not seen it - then do!) and the musical version had a lot to live up to. The story is basically about a northern lad who's dad is a miner. Billy wants something different out of life, he wants to be a ballet dancer, which is unheard of where he comes from. He has a rough time, everyone is against him, but in his heart he knows what his dream is.

Sometimes following Jesus can feel a bit like that. Your mates think you've just arrived from Planet Zog and your sundays feel like you've joined the local Old-Lady Club. It's not easy sometimes, but those are the times we need to be faithful to who we really are. Life will never be one long Christian festival, we have to find a path for our faith out there in the scary world. But we know that we're never alone and that in all the craziness Jesus will get us through.

Keep the faith,
Love Yaz
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