We watched “E.T.” tonight with our children. Abby is eight
and William is six. It was fantastic.
After trying for many days to get a babysitter so my husband
and I could go out to see a movie on our own, I gave up and proposed that
instead we have a family movie night. Andrew suggested “E.T.” explaining that
every child must see it. I’m not sure why, but I hesitated. As I looked through
the other options, I honestly couldn’t imagine any other movie available being
any better. I was right. Andrew was most definitely right.
Watching E.T. with our children for the first time was
magical. I can only imagine what it was like for my parents when we first
watched it together. Andrew and I had the added bonus of having seen the movie
before and having the opportunity to help our children through some of the
parts they found intense with the promise of hope.
I love, love, loved being reminded how those children stood
up against every authority in their lives to protect the innocent, to do what
was right and ultimately to save a life. I was amazed at the simplicity and yet
complexity of the movie. My heart soared.
I will declare it now, regardless of technological
achievements, the group bike escape and flying scene is the greatest movie
scene of all times.
My heart is full of joy and hope. Thank you, Steven
Spielberg. Your gift of creating meaningful relationships through characters
and story continues to amaze me movie after movie. I so appreciate this special
evening and memory you have given my family.
"I'll be right here."
With love and light,
LT
