Things a christian woman can learn from a pickpocket (who is also possibly a prostitute)

I watched the movie version of Oliver! yesterday (i am also currently reading oliver twist) and discovered that there's alot to be learned from Nancy Sikes (Bill's wife) by way of character and values/morals, despite her being a thief, barmaid and possibly also a prostitute. I'd like to hear your thoughts on these observations, whether you agree or disagree.
 

Firstly is the obviously Christian value of forgiveness. Bill is forever abusing Nancy and yet she goes back to him time after time (whether this forgiveness derives from his apparent need of her, or her love for him, or both, i don't know).
 Secondly, selflessness. She wants the best for Oliver even if it means that he betrays herself, Bill, Fagin and the boys. She wants him to have the best life that he can possibly have.
 Probably the ultimate thing we can learn from Nancy are the two qualities that for her go hand in hand (as they probably do for many others, including myself), courage and self-sacrifice. She displays two major acts of self-sacrifice, both leading to abuse and ultimately murder at the hands of her husband. Once, she refuses to go to try and bring oliver back to Fagin and bill beats her to the point of near unconciousness, the second time she tries to take oliver back to mr. brownlow and nearly succeeds, but bill followed her and murdered her.

Nancy is one (albeit fictional) woman i look up to as a role model, and i strive every day to posses the qualities that she does: forgiveness, selflessness, courage and self-sacrifice. What do you think (men, this applies to you, too)?

wedding fever...

Just wanted to post a few shoutouts...first off to our friends the soon-to-be mowdays, dan and mel. My prayers are with you tonight as you prepare for your big day tomorrow and the rest of your lives together. Going in order, next i guess is mark and jillian! Jilli's been like my big sister since she came to australia 2 years ago, and i love her to bits. Then it's billy and sarah, inspiring people who i love. and lastly evan and hannah, love you both, i have so much fun with you as youth workers!!!
that's about it for now...

ENJOY LIFE!!!!!!

performance schedule...

hey...for anyone who's interested...the jungle book performance schedule is (so far): Tuesday July 3 at 10:30 am; Wednesday July 4 at 2:30 pm; Thursday July 5, Friday July 6 and Saturday July 7 at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm. If we sell out there will be more shows, if this is the case i will also publish their dates and times. To make a booking call the Laycock Street Theatre Box Office on (02) 43 233 233. Hope to see you there!

UPDATE!!!!
We are currently 20% sold out so BOOK NOW!!!!!!

Currently Watching The Great Gatsby By Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern, Karen Black, Scott Wilson, Sam Waterston, Lois Chiles, Howard Da Silva, Roberts Blossom, Edward Herrmann, Elliott Sullivan, Arthur Hughes, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Beth Porter, Paul Tamarin, John Devlin, Patsy Kensit, Marjorie Wildes, Blain Fairman, Bob Sherman see related

future stage star in the making!!!!!!

Currently Reading The Annotated Anne of Green Gables By L. M. Montgomery see related

funness!!!!

so now for some actual normal info, since i think everyone's a bit over the whole song lyrics thing...I'M AUDITIONING FOR A LOCAL THEATRE PRODUCTION!!!!!! AGGGHHHHHH I'M SO EXCITED (incase you couldn't tell )!!!!! Yep that's right, i'm going for a lead in the local production of the Jungle Book, being released in July 2007. I'd like to try get Bagheera, the panther...it'll be hard work, but it'll be worth it. So you all better come see me!!!! jks if you can't i might be able to forgive you...hehe of course i will!!!! a bunch of prayers would be cool at this time...thanks a whole heap guys....love you all...i'm gonna sign off now...byeeeee!