The Wiggles
Florida Theater
Jacksonville, FL
Thursday, August 2, 2012
We've lost track of how many times Kellisa has seen The Wiggles live. Kellisa in her seat (4th Row, Center Aisle) before the show:
This was Egypt's first Wiggles show. Egypt tries to understand was is about to happen on the stage a few feet in front of her:
The Wiggles- Celebration Tour 2012 in Jacksonville, FL:
"Hi Anthony"
Never too old to love The Wiggles:
Murray, Greg and Jeff waving good-bye:
Because we had to wait for the theater to empty before we could get the wheelchair to Kellisa's seat, we were the last family in line to buy souvenirs. After we purchased t-shirts, a program and light stick, we had to exit by going back into the theater, going all the way down to the front to exit out a side door into a small hallway. This hallway led back to the entrance of the theater. This long way around was necessary to avoid several stairs. As usual, we were the last to leave. Lisa looked at me and I explained that I expect to be the last and that prevents frustration and anger. Just as I finished explaining my positive attitude, Anthony Wiggle was exiting the theater in street clothes. I was never happier to be last as I saw the three most important faces in my life light up. I'm sure mine lit up as well.
Before we had our minute with Anthony, we had to deal with two families that pushed their way around and in front of Kellisa. Little kids can get excited and forget proper manners, but you should have seen the gymnastic moves the mothers performed to get in front of Kellisa. This is an amazing phenomenon, because it happens all the time in extraordinary circumstances such as this one. However in everyday life, most mothers keep their kids as far away from Kellisa as possible. We can tell from their body language and facial expressions, that their concern has nothing to do with Kellisa. This is especially difficult when Kellisa is trying to be friendly with a smile and a "hi". It's heartbreaking to look at Kellisa as she tries to figure out why people act as if she doesn't exist. We are convinced that they think what Kellisa "has" is contagious.
Back to the "cherry on top" moment of the evening. Kellisa is beyond excited to be so close to Anthony.
The
last time Kellisa was this close to Anthony, she reached out and gave him a neck breaking bear hug. But wait, it gets even better. Notice Egypt looking up and off to the side in the picture below as another Wiggle joins us:
Egypt is obviously starstruck as Lisa welcomes Greg back and thanks him for everything:
You can read
here how we credit The Wiggles with helping save Kellisa's life back in 2003.
