Today we are a wee bit sensitive at the Bee and Rose....you can all send your thanks to Chilly for that....(for those of you just joining our regularly scheduled programming, Chilly would be my hubster...)
You see, Tuesday evening, the Chillmeister decided to interrupt my practically perfect pity party with news that he was bringing home the DVD "Seven Pounds" starring Will Smith. As he delivered this bombshell, I was in the midst of a series of "Why Me's", "What Do You Want From Me's" and other assorted mental suckage issues with God. I find it ironic that shortly after I issued my invite to the Heavens to my pity party, Chilly calls about the DVD. Mind you, he is really proud of himself because he feels he has "listened" to me during casual conversation where I mentioned once that I would like to see that movie. So he calls, and says "I have a surprise for you...yada, yada, yada" and I reply "Whatev" and get back to the pity party. (I think God used Chilly as His messenger to me, because not only did he bring home the movie, but picked up dinner too! Now I am totally suspicious...I feel an emotional conspiracy going on here....)
Fast forward to after the movie....I now understand why this movie is titled "Seven Pounds"....because you need seven pounds of Kleenex while watching it!
Will Smith is absolutely outstanding in this movie! As we are a family potentially dealing with the same issues shown in the film, we were deeply moved by this inspiring (albeit very emotionally charged) story. I don't want to give any plot details away, but I will say it is a film that will sit with you emotionally long after you've seen it.
It is a heartfelt, and at times, soul wrenching story that touched my soul in so many ways. Ironically, it completely shifted my mental attitude from the sadness and overwhelm I feel about Chilly's situation, etc. to a much more hopeful place. It reminded me of my abundance and good fortune (and I don't mean that in the material sense.)
I couldn't have watched it at a better time in my life. Thank you, Chilly, for listening....Thank you, God, for your impeccable timing (as usual!)
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You're right. Seven Pounds of Kleenex (or Puffs Plus with Aloe) is needed in order to make it through this movie. I'd heard mixed reviews as well, but after watching it, give two very heart wrenching thumbs up. I adore Will Smith but after this film and, I Am Legend, I hope he makes a comedy!
I'm so glad that you feel you recieved something you were in need of.
Thanks for sharing,
Amy
I enjoyed Fireproof for the message the movie had for marriage. The actual acting in the movie was awful!!! But, it will make you think about marriage. I just didn't enjoy watching them argue. My husband and I never yell at each other. We are very passive aggressive.
I'll let you know how I like the Will Smith movie.
Glad you are getting some tenter mercies!
I'm glad your hubby and God worked together to help you. :)
Maybe that should be my new goal - be a "Do Gooder."
Also, heartfelt movies always affect me more when I am in a funk.
Jamie :)
I've been in a funk too...........maybe it's just AZ??!!
I'm going to do a little chanting, dancing and sprinkling of some fairy dust to see if it helps. I'll let ya know ;)
However, I've heard that this is one movie that I do need to see. I'm glad it helped brighten you up.
I've been wanting to see that movie, I know I'll end up watching it by myself and my eyes will be puffed shut the next morning. Since I bawl at Hallmark commercials. I'm waiting for the perfect night were I don't have to go or see anything the next morning.
Much love my dear, you know I'm always thinking of you and the family.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE that movie. And Will Smith. Yum.