You Are Wonderful

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The following true story ¹⁾captured our hearts. It happened several years ago in the Paris opera house. A famous singer had been ²⁾contracted to sing, and ticket sales were ³⁾booming. In fact, the night of the concert found the house ⁴⁾packed and every ticket sold. The feeling of anticipation¹ and excitement was in the air as the house manager took the stage and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your ⁵⁾enthusiastic support. I’m afraid that due to illness, the man whom you’ve all come to hear will not be performing tonight. However, we have found a suitable ⁶⁾substitute we hope will provide you with ⁷⁾comparable² entertainment.” The crowd ⁸⁾groaned in disappointment and failed to hear the announcer mention the ⁹⁾stand-in’s name. The environment turned from excitement to frustration³.

The stand-in performer gave the performance everything he had. When he had finished, there was nothing but an uncomfortable silence. No one applauded⁴. Suddenly, from the ¹⁰⁾balcony, a little boy stood up and shouted, “Daddy, I think you are wonderful!” The crowd ¹¹⁾broke into ¹²⁾thunderous applause⁵.

We all need people in our lives who are willing to stand up once in a while and say, “I think you are wonderful.” CE