a few years ago during one of mom's visits,
she brought the movie my dog skip
and said "angie, you must see this.
it's the sweetest movie about a young boy and his best friend, his dog.
i didn't think much of it at the time,
but one weekend, i took the time to watch it.
and was SO surprised by this movie.
it's become a favorite of mine and the boys!
i watched it tonight with mom and enjoyed it just as much as i did the first time.
it's based on a true story of willie morris.
it's narrated in first person as he looks back on his childhood.
it's set in the early 1940s in a small town called yazoo, mississippi.
willie is shy and lonely (an only child in a time when big families were the norm)
he gets a dog for his 9th birthday, and his life changes forever.
the movie gives a glimpse into this time,
made me nostalgic for my childhood,
and warmed my heart as i remembered my childhood dogs
and how much fun i had with them and the role they played in my life.
if you aren't a dog lover, this movie could make you one easy. *wink*
i will keep in our family library forever and watch again and again i'm sure
(with a box of tissues close by).
it's made me a little excited about getting a dog for the boys in a few years.
i've promised them and so look forward to it!
friends - if you haven't seen this movie, you are missing out.
i promise, you won't be disappointed.
