We were all sitting together and the man came out at the beginning to welcome everyone. He made 3 birthday announcements, 1 anniversary congratulations and 1 family reunion welcome. But nothing for Courtney. I figured that the shout-outs were probably for people who gave money to Tuacahn or something. I was glad I hadn't told Courtney about it.
At intermission, Rebecca (the Bishop's wife who also is a House Manager at Tuacahn) came up to me and said that the man forgot to announce Courtney's birthday so she and Bishop had it arranged with the actor playing Prince Eric to say Courtney's name during the song "Kiss the Girl." I was so excited. That is much better than a birthday wish at the beginning!
When the play began again we were watching closely. When Prince Eric and Arial are on the boat in the lake and he is trying to guess her name he guessed two names and then said, "I know, your name is Courtney." We all looked at Courtney and she was so excited!! "Prince Eric said my name, Mom!!" The show was awesome too!
Afterward I saw Rebecca and thanked her for arranging it and she told us to get in line so we could meet the actor and say thanks, but Courtney was too shy and didn't want to do it. But I am so thankful for nice people who went out of their way to make Courtney feel special. This is one birthday she won't forget!
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