Movie With My Sister

 It was a rainy night, and we were trying to find parking on the street. She ended up parallel parking and we rushed over to the theatres to purchase our tickets. She paid for mine, so sweet! 

We were thrilled to see this movie together, it was the last week of the 2019 year, close to New Years and she had some 'free time', her husband and little boy in El Salvador for Christmas time and her with her dear one in her womb. We were enjoying this quality time with each other, my dear sister and me.

We planned to see 'It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' with Tom Hanks and heard good things about it. It was the last days of the year and literally it felt like before everything changed- that is in the world, with Covid, and distancing, uncertainty and just heavy crosses and learning curves unfolding at every corner in the months ahead. Little did we know, and felt like her sweet baby cocooned inside her, all comfortable and resting.

We had a good seat in the movie theatre, but it was actually for handicapped or elderly, so we weren't sure if we would have to move. It wasn't too close or too far away from the screen. In the end, no one requested us to give up our seats. 

I think about that time and have such special memories. That movie was so well done. It was touching, moving and really made us think- about how to treat people, about relationships, family, about the inner workings of people, wounds. Essentially, it left us feeling blown away with optimism, empathy and real human connection and purpose. It was a sign of hope.