Yeah, This Is Great

How do I get myself into these situations? Jason called 2 weeks ago and asked if I would be willing to help with a video to be used as a sermon illustration for Easter Sunday and, being the faithful servant I am, I answered "of course - I'm honored". I envisioned my self portraying one of the Apostles at the last supper or a Roman centurion at the crucifixion or at worst a member of the Sanhedrin at the trial. Wow, drama. I can honor my Lord through drama. What a humbling thought.

Jason & I talked later and I asked what role they needed me to play. "Uhmmm, we need someone older", he replied. Just curious, what role will I be playing? A big grin spread across his face as he answered "We, uhhhh, we need to film shots of an old guy who is trying to recapture his youth. Trying to be what he's not. You know, with a wig, driving a fancy sports car, working out at the gym. You'll be perfect!" I completely lost it. I started laughing so hard, I couldn't stop! I literally had tears running down my cheeks, I laughed so hard my sides hurt. I was completely ambushed.
The week went by and the whole thing had slipped my mind. I figured they found someone else or maybe they changed their minds about the project. What a relief, I don't mind a good laugh at my expense - thank God or I would've developed a complex years ago! Then last night as I arrived home from work, the phone rang. It was my daughter-in-law Bre. Bre is the videographer for our church, but I didn't think about that at the time. I was hoping she was only trying to find Aaron or needed a babysitter. "You ready to shoot"? Shoot what? "Your video". Damn it!!

Bre came over and off we went to a local car dealership. She took some shots of me checking out a couple of Mustangs and ogling the price tags and such and we were done with that. Back to the house for more. This was where the wig came out. She took shots of me trying to put the stupid thing on, that was fun. She then had me dress up in baggy gym shorts, a very tight t shirt and knee socks and pretend I was pumping iron and riding an exercise bike while she filmed me huffing & puffing. "Annnnnd, that's a wrap"! Thank God! She tried to show some of the shoot, but I just didn't have the stomach for it. Being a fool is one thing, watching myself myself be a fool is something else entirely. I'll wait and watch this sunday. One thing for sure, I'm betting this is gonna be a memorable Easter!

And about the wig. I'm at complete peace with what God has given me, but there have been occasions where I've wondered what it would be like to have a full head of hair again. This episode took care of that. I looked ridiculous! My granddaughter, Abby, and the dogs would have nothing to do with me while I was wearing it. Abby kept telling me to take off the hat and dogs just stayed across the room from me. Now maybe a fanny tuck and face lift, but no wig!

We'll see how the video turns out Sunday. I'll probably post the review here, next week. Pray for me.