Imagine Nellie Oleson and Grace Ingalls being friends? It’s unthinkable. Sometimes God orchestrates what you least expect.
Back on the set, I didn’t have any direct interactions with Alison. By the time I was walking, Alison was driving. If Baby Grace happened to be sitting in the restaurant while Ma cooked, Nellie might walk in, but those scenes were filmed separately.
This last April in Missouri, I had a blast with Dean, Alison, and Charlotte. Sharing a bathroom with Alison took our friendship to another level.
People ask me all the time—what’s it like being friends with Alison Arngrim?
She has more energy than anyone I know… until it’s gone.
We would arrive back to our host home after a full day of interviews and meeting fans and signing autographs. Alison would disappear into her room—exhausted. She’d fall asleep for 4-6 hours and then wake up like the energizer bunny.
The last night in Missouri, my daughter Raegan and I were packing up our bags in preparation for our early morning flight. We were just about to head to bed when Alison emerged from her bedroom with all kinds of crazy energy.
I’ve learned that Little House events are not about catching up on sleep. Every minute with the cast is precious. We weren’t about to miss hanging out with Alison.
She had all kinds of book advice for me. Giving pointers on marketing, and sharing the experiences of launching her book. One thing stuck with me more than anything else.
She said, “Things will happen that you least expect. People you thought for sure would support you, don’t. And those you never expected will be your biggest cheerleaders.”
Spot on.
Her words have helped me to keep chasing after my dreams. To gratefully accept support from those around me, and let go of expectations. Thanks to Alison, disappointment isn’t getting me down.
If you are in a season of dream chasing—or any season at all—what expectations do you need to let go of?
Reunion weekend is almost here. Grab your bonnet and meet us in Walnut Grove!
Much Love,
Wendi Lou