Monday, July 28, 2008

Mamma Mia--Here I go again

Hello All,

Have you seen the play or the movie "Mamma Mia"?

Today, I stole a bit of time to have a date with myself. I went see the movie "Mamma Mia". As you probably know, the movie is based around songs from the band, ABBA. I just love their music, it is whimsical, fun and even sometimes poignant.

Our son was born to ABBA music. We had it playing in the background and it was very happy music for the most joyful of events.

About 2 1/2 years later, my husband Rory took me to see "Mamma Mia" on Broadway for my 40th birthday. It was near Christmas time and the city was decorated for the season. It was beautiful. Rory was having some difficulty walking around the city. His breathing and energy by this time (5 months before he passed) was diminishing. It is such a wonderful happy memory and also a sad one remembering his health failing.

So, today...Mamma Mia, Here we go again...Another great ABBA experience. I laughed a good deal, enjoyed the movie and music. Also, I missed Rory a great deal. Years ago I may not have gone to a movie by myself (on a date with just me), but today it is fun to go with just me. I've learned to not let many things stand in my way or hang me up.

What if anything would you like to do, that you may be resisting? What would it be like to stretch, grow? To get a bit out of your comfort zone...You might be amazed at what you can be and what you can do.

Warmly,
Colleen

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