I slept in and when I got up he was making pancakes - with Aunt Jemima's help. After a late breakfast he went to the office for a bit while I ironed. Have I said that I like ironing? When he returned, the warmth of the sun drew him to sit in the backyard and I took our sandwiches out there.
In the afternoon we drove to check out a fairly new mall that we had only stopped off at shortly a while back . . . Morgan Crossing. On this beautiful late summer day it felt like we'd been plunked right into a holiday destination - seeing an open mall like this is usually visited while away from home. We looked into some store windows and entered others. He patiently looked through a kitchen store with me as well as a fun home decor place. At the Children's Store we looked for a gift and at a unisex clothing store we each spent a bit of time trying things on.
We got back into the car and drove to Langley for dinner and then pulled out three movie gift cards to see what they added up to. There was more than enough. One of us was leaning towards Bourne Legacy the other . . . The Words . . . but it did not really matter. We sat down with lots of time to watch previews and commercials. How did this happen?
The movie we ended up seeing has a number of angles to view it from . . . but in essence the main story . . . the one stolen by an aspiring young writer . . . is about a young man who in later years came to realize that he lost the love of his life because he loved words more than the one who inspired him to write those words. It's a love story that sadly repeats itself in the life of a desperate writer whose lie shapes the life he has chosen.
The Words . . . is a reminder of how life happens, and how one choice can shape our entire destiny.
It's a sad tale of how we can desire something so badly that, when we finally aspire to it, we find we have lost what is most dear.
On this Saturday it was a good reminder to acknowledge and cherish what we have and to be careful what we wish for.
14 comments:
Yes...so true. It is so easy to get caught up in projects that we forget who our biggest fan usually is. Good for you to spend a date day with your H.
Your words are always simply spoken and inspiring.
What a perfect day, and a good example of what life can be like in the "empty nest" stage of a happy marriage!
Good things to consider and remember!
You found a fine way to spend your Saturday. I heard about that movie on the weekend...and was considering it. Thanks for your review.
Sounds like a lovely day. And a movie with a great message.
Sounds like a great way to spend your Saturday!!
Wonderful reminder.
Sounds like a lovely date day. I too thank you for the review on this movie.
A great message and example of how to enjoy a date day with your beloved! Thanks for the movie review - it sounds like a good one.
Sounds like a very interesting movie! Roger and I haven't been to one in ages.I'll keep my eye out for that one.
Glad you had such a lovely date day!
I saw the preview for the movie and want to go see it! Good reminder!
Sounds like a nice day. I could never get my Hubby to browse a mall or go to a movie...so you are blessed! :-) I want to see that movie, too. Thanks for the review!
I'll look for that movie for sure, after reading your review! A sunny Saturday in fall with nothing to do but hang out together is bliss!
Time to be together and time to spend doing what you both enjoy, what could be better! Your love for each other is evident in each sentence, and the conclusions that you came to, after the movie were a good reminder.
Post a Comment