Isn't it amazing how something completely unexpected can make you smile every time you think about it? I was at this little Catholic bookstore with John on Easter Monday and when we walked in it was really quiet and I wondered if they were actually open even though their door was unlocked. I saw this woman peer around the corner and she looked kind of angry...at that point I was ready to say "Sorry to bother you, I guess you aren't open today...Bye!" and leave. But what she said completely surprised me: "Do you want to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with us?" I probably should have figured that would happen - it was a Catholic bookstore at 3 P.M. Anyway, we said yes, and went in to the room where she and a man I assume was her husband were praying. It was a nice little reminder that my day should revolve around God. The woman kept talking to us after we finished the Chaplet; I think she was really happy to have two Catholic teenagers in her store, because she asked us if we could help her sell some things this week (Which, unfortunately, we couldn't...). John and I kept smiling about it, just because both she and her husband were so sweet. It was great.
**SPOILER ALERT! IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN "UP" , THEN THIS MAY RUIN THE BEGINNING**
On an unrelated note- I've recently gone back to Pixar and Disney movies. (You're NEVER too old for a Pixar movie!!) One of my favorites is the movie "Up." If you haven't seen it, go rent it. It's so sweet. The beginning basically goes through a man's life with the woman he loves. They met when they were little kids and became fast friends, even though they came from almost completely opposite lifestyles. Her family was loud and outgoing, while his was quiet and very proper. Regardless, they got married and grew old together. The whole slideshow of their life together is silent, except for some light piano music in the background. It goes through their childhood, wedding, and married life, all until the man's wife passes away. But just watching two people who love each other so much grow old together (and without children, because they couldn't have any) is so wonderful...even if it is an animated movie. Anyway, that's my little reminder of love from Disney-Pixar.
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