Jodi Benson Instagram – When Delaney was 4 yrs old, I brought her up on stage with me during my concert. I did a little interview with her before I started to sing my song “Part of Your World”. I asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. She very quickly and confidently took the mic out of my hand and said , “I want to be Ariel when my Mommy dies!” Of course the audience broke out in laughter and so did I. She then started singing my song and didn’t really want to give the mic back to me.
I knew in that moment that Delaney would one day become Ariel.
My sweet girl, you truly were born to play Ariel. You made her your very own. You were so brilliant. You infused your joy, your humor, your passion and your love into every moment of her story.
It’s hard for me to find the words to express how I felt as I watched you on stage. I was and am so incredibly proud of you. Your vulnerability, strength, grace, courage, authenticity & confidence brought me to tears. Your voice was stirring & stunning and your version of “Part of Your World” was filled with such passion & determination.
I love you, Delaney🩵
I’m honored to pass my treasured dinglehopper to you.
You are, and always will be, my Ariel🧜♀️
…oh, and I’m so thankful I was still alive to see you become Ariel!😂 | Posted on 10/Sep/2024 19:03:18
