Shawn and I watched the movie Juno last night. What a great flick! I don't usually post movie reviews on my blog, but this was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Laugh out loud funny (and not in an Adam Sandler slapstick way), poignant scenes that brought tears to my eyes, and an incredible message. Without ruining the movie, Juno is about a high school student who gets pregnant. It is the story about her journey through this pregnancy - a journey she embarks on with her parents, best friend, the father of the baby, and the prospective adoptive parents. It might sound like a corny chick flick, but the dialogue is very witty and the actor who plays Juno herself is so cute and quirky - I just loved her!
As we drove to the beach today on our Mother's Day outing, Shawn and I were discussing the movie. He stated that he hoped if any of our children came home in a similar situation that we would react like the parents in the movie did (quite clearly disapproving of their daughter's actions while simultaneously supporting her - all portrayed in a very honest, human way - it was great, can I say that enough?). I told him truthfully that I think we would. I personally witnessed how such a situation could change a family when my sister became pregnant as a teenager. My parents were so incredible throughout it all. My sister gave her baby up for adoption. It was no walk in the park, but she weathered both the pregnancy and adoption process with such courage, fortitude, and dignity. I was in awe of her strength at 17 years old and continue to be in awe of her strength more than ten years later. My sister and my parents transformed a situation that certainly was not ideal into an amazing example of what being open to life is all about. This pregnancy did not ruin my sister's life - in many ways, I think it enhanced her life. And it definitely enhanced the lives of the adoptive family, receiving such an amazing gift from my sister - her own child. So Happy Mother's Day to you, too, my wonderful little sister!
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We just watched this movie and we liked it too!!!! Definately a good movie. 27 dresses is a good movie too!!!-t
Teresa ~ I am so happy to hear your 'review' on Juno. I loved the movie also, and also tried to imagine how I might have reacted. I have always admired your sister, and every woman who ever makes the same decision. Happy Mother's Day to all of them! Joan
I haven't seen it yet, maybe I should watch it soon.I can hope that our family would stick together in a situation like your sister's and come out better people for it. There is so much in life to learn!
Happy Mother's day!
Noel
I have yet to see that movie but heard it was FABULOUS...even for guys.
Your sister sounds like an incredible person. My father was given up for adoption, and I'm VERY GLAD his mother made that decision! It has to be the most difficult thing to do and takes a lot of guts.
Happy belated Mother's Day. You are lucky to have such a wonderful husband.
This post made me teary. I too loved the movie! I laughed, I cried, just a superb movie! Thanks for sharing your story. Brought tears to my eyes.
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