Loyal (Show Empire)

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Belated shout outs!
Shout out to Michael thank you for inserting my cord in my charger.  Shout out to Felicia! Thank you for opening my makeup bag and picking it up off the floor. Shout out to John. Thank you for putting my charger back in my phon. Shout-out to this really nice lady who got me a straw then even got stars put of wrapper. I forgot to jot her name bc quickly my charger came out of my phone so this other lady Joanne put it ba in. I pray you all will be encouraged by the writings!

I remember doing something twice just this past year and late last year. That was this.
I had to cancel really late last minute. Both reasons were pretty legit and something I had no control over. I could have just decided not to show up and not contact them and just call it a day. Would they really notice if little old me didn't show up?

I mean the last time I went all the way up to going to the place of filming so I can get fitted and they chose what outfit I was gonna wear for my scene. I felt really bad that I had to cancel again. Still got paid for attending the fitting, but sucked I didn't make the shoot.

I still chose to keep my loyalty though. I mean not in the case of making the shoot. Remember I couldn't control why I couldn't make that. I am talking about contacting the backstage crew like casting director and letting them know I wasn't able to make it and the reasons why.

I was apologetic because I really felt bad. When I contacted them what happened, I was not surprised by what the reply was. Their reply was similar to the time I canceled before that. I was going to be put on a month suspension from working on the show. I wasn't surprised. So, that was that.

I thought oh well, 2 times of canceling? I will never work on the show, Empire again! Oh well, the last times were fun and a great experience. Oh well. Thanks a bunch, Empire.

Well, I thought I was done. As soon as my suspension was done, I got contacted again to do another role! I didn't accept it, but I appreciated it. Maybe, they did remember me bc I was loyal to them in the fact that I actually emailed them explaining my absence. I am guessing other castmates never explained their absences maybe?

It may not seem like a big deal, but apparently, it was something. I guess the fact that I remained in communication meant a little more than something.

I actually am right I think when I say I won't ever work for Empire again though. Not bc of bad terms on my part. But, bc of what happened with the whole Jussie Smollett thing. I don't think they will be filming the show in Chicago anymore. I don't even know if he's allowed in Chicago. Who knows maybe one day I'll be a big-time actress and I'll be able to attend filming again when it's in LA or something. Remember. Anything is possible with God!

Matthew 5:33-37

Again you have heard that it l said to those of old, 'You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.' But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God's throne; nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.' For whatever is more than these is from the evil one

Psalm 15 1-2,4

Who may worship in Your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter Your Presence on Your holy hill? 

Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right...
And keep their promises en when it hurts.

Lauren Daigle: Loyal