So we went to see Marley & Me. It's the latest movie installment in the "Where the Red Fern Grows", "Old Yeller", etc. fare for those of us who claim not to be dog people until we see other people who love their dog and that dog eventually passes away and it makes those of us who claim not to be dog people cry through their eyes and sob like a baby in public like they haven't cried since Goose died in "Top Gun".Guilty? You bet. Guilt? Even more. That's right, I am admitting I am not a good dog owner.
And I am repenting. Part of my new year's resolution is to be a better dog owner/lover. So is it true that a movie can move us to motivation? Indeed. He was a good dad, a good husband, and most of all - he loved his dog. Hmmmm. So far to go.
Murphy is becoming a member of our family. More so than he has in the past. He's a year old this month, we're thinking of celebrating by letting him freely eat all the socks in the house. With the snow outside, it's easier to clean up the aftermath and locate the socks. (Just kidding PETA, we would never let him KNOWINGLY eat anything that didn't come from a bag.) Honestly, after seeing that movie, I will admit to seeing our relationship with our dog in a different light. I saw the future, many "Years of the Dog". Murphy sending the kids off to school. Showing them how to drive a stick. Peeing on the shoes of the kid's first date as they come in the door. "Sitting" in the line at their wedding. Perhaps chewing on the grandkids first diapers. It makes me a little misty to think that now that we have a dog, he's made it past the first year of life without getting killed or sent to a farm, he will be a part of us for a long time. In fact, the thought of him passing even makes me sad now as I think what our family might be like without him. So, yes, there can still be goodness that comes out of Hollywood. Stuff that can make us change. At least me, of course, I am a sucker for a tug on the heart strings anyway. I guess that's how we ended up with a dog in the first place.
4 comments:
Zack and I sobbed during this movie too. I really liked it though!
We loved the movie too, and definately was softened! Wish our dog would just love socks though. She prefers chewing up our moldings, wood doors and sheetrock (that can't be normal...perhaps we should consider the farm...!). However, we still love her (or try!). Hope your family is doing well. Miss you guys! Jalayne
Would this film even melt a heart of stone like Fred's? I think he's the poster child for 'not in this life' contingency. (although he does enjoy Murph at YOUR house)
Jodi me and my mom saw this movie yesterday...5 people in the movie theater crying our eyes out..then walking out of a dark theater to a sunny texas day..NOT a good moment. I am so shock to hear that you have a dog...I am happy for you but I don't know how you do it.
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