Jamie’s leading role

Today’s little story for you, compliments of my ex (bless him):

Whenever I’m disappointed with my spot in life, I stop and think about little Jamie Scott. Jamie was trying out for a part in the school play. His mother knew that he’d set his heart on being in it, though she feared he would not be chosen.

On the day the parts were awarded, Jamie’s mother went to collect him after school. Jamie rushed up to her, eyes shining with pride and excitement.  ’Guess what, Mum,’ he shouted, and then said those words that will remain a lesson to me: ‘I’ve been chosen to clap and cheer.’