Every year my family picks one Christmas movie to watch on Christmas Eve before we all go to bed. This year we watched two... well pieces of A Christmas Story and all of It's a Wonderful Life. I love It's a Wonderful Life (hence the blog title :) ) I love the entire message of the movie. I love the Christmasy-ness of it. I love the angel Clarence. I love that the famous Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie's names were inspired from the cop and taxi driver this movie. I love George and Mary's dancing at the beginning. I love their kids too. I love the part when George says: "What is it Mary? You want the moon? Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down. Hey, that's a good idea. I'll give you the moon." I love that part.
But one of the best lines in the movies comes at the end. No not the 'every time a bell rings.." line. It's when George is surrounded by his family, friends, neighbors, coworkers who all have just donated a lot of money to bail him out of trouble. Then his little brother Harry says... "A toast to my big brother George. The richest man in town." I cry every time. Of course we know he's not talking about the money he has...but the rich amount of love that comes from his family and friends. Especially during this time of year...I feel an overwhelming amount of love from God, my friends and my family. I don't deserve it, but I am the richest girl in town.
I'm just trying this blog thing out. I know lots of people who have them, and I love reading to catch up on their lives. See pictures. Know what's going on. I've never been one to keep a journal very well, but always wish I did. So here's my attempt. :)
I thought it would be fun to start documenting this time in my life. Teaching - the job I've dreamed of forever and engaged to the man of my dreams!
So here it goes...welcome to my (soon to be our) life! ;)
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