That special moment

It happens
that event, little glimpse, small encounter

and it haunts you... haunts in a good way

The story,  true story

Breakfast at the Crystal Palace is a real treat. An amazing buffet of delights
From our table I could see a little family settling in for their meal.  They looked very "refined" as my mother would have described them.   The father was wearing his large college ring, he was tan and well dressed. Mother with her long blond hair and also a very lovely ring ( I could only see her left hand ) and her back was toward me.   But, it was their daughter that caught my eye.  She was challenged. I  use that word when I see that someone is struggling with a physical or emotional or other problem.  They have dignity.  They deserve respect. 

She was so excited when Pooh bear came by and again when Tigger came and she stood up and had her picture taken with Dad and then with Mom and the characters.  So many little ones are thrilled to see these characters and this little gal was thrilled too. 
( We also saw some grown adults that would not leave until Tigger came by and signed their autograph book and did pictures )

My eyes were swimming.  They are swimming now.   I love to see sweet innocence and hope and pray that parents and grandparents will help to  nurture that  with love.

As we were ready to leave, I had to go over to their table.  I sat beside the mother and told her how I was  happy to see the joy in her daughter.  She smiled and as her daughter moved closer to her, she told her that I was happy for her. 
When emotion hits, it is hard to carry on much of a conversation...later I thought of many things I would like to have shared.
Her mother simply said that she has had some difficult times.
She is 9 years old.
Mom  thanked me for stopping and the Dad turned and told me to have a good day.




What triggered the emotion?
The joy..the innocence ... family together
or because 
There is no father in pictures of me growing up
Maybe all of the above...


This is not a Hallmark movie
This is not a any  movie

This is real life !





I live a blessed life
I am Thankful 

Movie review

Or.. What did I watch on the plane?

Yes, it was that time again, and thanks to Delta Airlines, free movies
and this trip, free food !    Since the trip was over 3 hours, they offered a complimentary cheese platter or a sandwich with chips.

Down to business
I always look for the movies that are at least based on a true story.
( Since we are not much in the know about these things I scroll and scroll )

Found one.
And it was good.

Here goes.

Two very different and unlikely men end up "helping" each other.

One is on "probation" and no longer allowed to be with his son and family.
The other is a very, very wealthy business man who needs help with every part of living.
        he is quadriplegic

They do learn from each other and yes, there is one part where my eyes are swimming.

One photo 

So... do you know the name of the movie?

    Do you want to know?   




I live an exciting life... 
and this was just the beginning of 4 days of fun at WDW