The Lion King

I have never witnessed The Lion King in such a spiritual light until the night I saw it on Broadway with Rex and his family. What an amazing experience! Going with Rex and all our friends to not only Kevin's football game, but attending the Mesa temple together. We all went shopping at Sam's club and we would sample apples together. I love to feel soft blankets and stuff so when I went down an isle with a big box of pillows I jumped into it. Little did I know at the time that I would sink to the bottom with my legs facing the sky! Haha Rex and his family totally left me hanging, casually walked away while I was struggling to get out of these pillows! Haha I don't know how, but somehow I broke through! We then got delicious frozen yogurt ice cream and went outside to eat it. An old man walked out and looked at us. He said how we needed to take a picture. How cute! Rex's mom came out and took one for us! It is one of my favorite pictures ever! Then we met up with the rest of his family and played games at his brother Allan's home. Barbara bought this game called "Quelf". It was such an awkwardly fun, yet super interactive game! I feel accepted by his family and it makes me comfortable to continue to spend time with them in the future. Rex is my favorite! Seriously he makes me so happy I feel like I need to share my happiness with others. After games Rex's sweet grandma took us to Tomato Cafe and fed us. That food was so yummy, but the conversation was even better! Seeing Rex interact with his family and how he treats them makes my heart melt. He is such a sweetheart. This is an ever occurring behavior with Rex, to treat people with love and respect. He is the best man I have ever known. Then we get to go to Gammage Theater in Phoenix to see the play!!!!!!!!! The actors, music, orchestra, drummers, and just the overall splendor of a Broadway play is incredible. It is hard to take it all in. Its just too beautiful! I came to realize that the story-line for The Lion King is about how we are all born to become Kings and Queens. Our Father in Heaven lives in us. We communicate to him through prayer and live in such a way that others see Christ in our countenance. The song, "He Lives In You" moved me. I have never been so touched by a song in one moment in my entire life. I had goosebumps all over my skin and I knew that the song was speaking to me. I know that my God lives in me and I have the holy ghost to guide me by giving me good counsel on how to live. Simba had this in Rafiki -- the baboon with the stick. Haha Lucifer also appears in this play by Scar who wants everyone to be as miserable as he is. The philosophy of "Hakuna Matata" is just an excuse Simba uses to feel like he had no responsibility to his people. With a gentle reminder of a friend, Kiara, he realizes his true potential. He finds redemption in himself before he rights his wrongs and takes the rightful place as King of the Pride Land. The gospel exists. It can even be seen and related to such a Disney childhood film like The Lion King. Rex and his family are too good to me. I will never forget that night, for it was a night to remember.

Bucket List No. 13: Attend a Broadway Play
Big thank you to Rex for giving me this amazing experience that I can cross off my bucket list! Way to go!