Monday, March 15, 2010

Soul Food #46~



No words needed~♥

I saw a movie once w/ a client that became an aquaintance that became an ephemeral friend~

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One True Thing~

It is still one of my top 5 favorite movies of all my lifetime..(That is a long time:) )

When we left the cinéma.. My friend said to me.. :"My daughters would never look after me..take care of me.. care for me this way~ Never."

I was saddened by her thoughts after this movie..because I felt quite the opposite the whole movie.
I felt...That my daughters.. each in their own way.. would be the best caregivers like Renée... If need be~
Another Meryl Moment~♥
“Always keep that happy attitude. Pretend that you are holding a beautiful fragrant bouquet.”
Earl Nightingale quotes (US motivational writer and author, 1921-1989)
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  1. LindaMarch 15, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Oh Monique that is also one of my favorites and one of the hardest for me to watch without crying for most of the movie. The movie was filmed in New Jersey not far from where I live...
    Beautiful post...have a happy Monday.
    L~xo

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  2. La Table De NanaMarch 15, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Me too Linda~
    Have a great day.. Macarons and this movie maybe one day:)

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  3. MarthaMarch 15, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    I always enjoy your Soul Food posts!

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  4. Allie and PattieMarch 15, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    I truly enjoy your posts, Monique
    xoxo Pattie

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  5. SavoringTime in the KitchenMarch 15, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    I've seen this movie but it must be wonderful if it's among your 5 all-time favorites.

    I love the quote and it is something I strive to do...positively ;)

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  6. ZurinMarch 15, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    i have never seen this movie...i m feeling I need to ~ :)

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  7. 2 StewsMarch 15, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    I have wanted to see this movie and haven't...some things just slip through our fingers. What a warm and wonderful feeling to know that your children (and your grandchildren, I'm sure) will always be there for you. I am fortunate to share that feeling (no grandchildren yet, though). I am sad for those whose circumstances are otherwise.

    Thanks for the reminder about the movie and for another slice of soul food.

    Diane

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  8. HelenMarch 15, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    I also loved this film. I know deep inside that my daughter and sons will do whatever is necessary to care for me when that time comes. I did that for my mother ~ and it was deeply fulfilling (and at times most difficult) for me.

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  9. BarbaraMarch 15, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    I haven't seen this yet, but mean to soon.
    I wondered if your friend meant not that her daughters wouldn't want to take care of her, but that it would be difficult with their own families and jobs to take care of.
    That's what I think. I know my children love me, but one owns her own business, another has a large family and the last one works nights. It would be really difficult for them to give up more than a couple days at a time. And they live all over the country. Travel expenses alone would be prohibitive.
    You can tell I have thought this problem out as I have gotten older!

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  10. La Table De NanaMarch 15, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    Hi Barbara..I'm at the office ..a quiet moment..

    The reason I was saddened is because I knew she was right..at that time.. hopefully w/ the years they have changed.. but back then..I knew she was right.

    Not at all like your case..

    I promise..and no judging here..Just not having had a mom for such a long time..it just feels great to know that I could count on them ..they live so close..Even if would only be a friendly ear to listen:)

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  11. UnknownMarch 15, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    hi Monique... I always love so much to read your post and see your photo! Have a nive evening!
    Dani

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  12. Deana SidneyMarch 15, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    I have never seen this movie... if you say top 5, I will Netflix it...your view on the world is remarkably healthy Monique.. you will live to be 120!

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  13. square kitchenMarch 15, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    I dont know the movie, but I must say the photography is so colorful and romantiv. I'll put the movie on my need-to-watch-list.

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  14. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...March 15, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Hi M...
    Yes... your blessed.
    We are too.

    xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  15. AnonymousMarch 16, 2010 at 3:20 AM

    Beautiful post, Monique! indeed, no words needed.

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  16. TrissaMarch 16, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    I wish my Mum knew that I would take care of her no matter what too!

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  17. La Table De NanaMarch 16, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    I bet she does~♥

    Have a great day!

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  18. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateMarch 17, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Grâce à vous, il est maintenant sur mon faut voir liste.

    J'adore cette citation. C'est tellement une bonne pensée de se souvenir, toujours.

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  19. a quiet lifeMarch 29, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    you know your duaghters would gnaw off their arms for you~ not a pretty graphic, but i know first hand how deep the river runs~

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