This week I finally saw “Wicked”. I know everyone and their brother has seen it already but it was my turn to see it this week.

I bought tickets in November for my mom and sister as well as Justin as a holiday gift.

I didn’t know what to expect but I really enjoyed it. It is a funny show with quite the message behind the whole story. I do not want to give a lot away but they did a great job of including Wizard of Oz in the story as well as making “Wicked” a modern tale you can relate to.

If you haven’t seen it yet, I do recommend you check it out.

There is a story behind my story as well. My mom is turning 70 next year which means it is not as easy for her to get around. I do not want to say it is her health but more of her belief of not wanting to make people feel inconvenienced.

She walks slower now because she has fallen before and she is careful when walking steps to always hold on the hand rail. I am always encouraging her to go out but she feels better staying home.

Taking her to “Wicked” let me see why she prefers to stay home. When we arrived at the theatre we had to climb tons of steps to only then walk down tons more. No one offered us an elevator or a simple way to get to our seats. When we got to our seats, no one stood up to make it easier to get to our seats. I was having a hard time not falling over people’s feet. When we got a break in the show for 15 minutes, everyone rushed to the stairs to use the restroom. My mom knew she couldn’t make it up the stairs in time to get in line and use the restroom before the show started so she didn’t go.

She doesn’t want to go out to inconvenience people but people are making the world an inconvenience to her. Why wouldn’t anyone notice it was hard for her to walk and offer their help? Why wouldn’t the people stand up to let her get to her seat? Why wasn’t there an easier way to get in the theatre in the first place?

In a culture that idolizes the youth we forget we all are growing older by each day and one day soon, we will have a hard time getting to our seats. Take notice of your actions and try to make it easier for others so when it is your turn, hopefully someone will do the same for you.