[Moneyguy1]

Appreciation to all for the wonderful thoughts.

However, special thanks to nostatic,POP and Porsche4life. I took their suggestion and on Monday went to the movies to see "UP". I never thought a computer generated movie could exoke emotion like that movie can.

In a nutshell, the writers nailed it describing what it is like to lose that very special person. Although it deals with loss, it also shown hope as well, and sometimes in an extremely humorous way.

I was very moved (to tears, actually) when the hero of the story is sitting in the waiting area of the hospital and the Doctor comes out shaking his head. Our hero is holding a balloon, differing from me simply in that aspect. I had that rose.

There is much in the movie that borders on the "metaphysical", so to speak, with a lot of symbolism. The line at the end: "It was only a house" speaks volumes, as do the pictures in the scrapbook; that scene without a single word spoken. In fact, the most moving parts of the film are virtually silent, relying on the visual impact.

If you have experienced a loss or know someone who has, this is a "must see" film.

Thanks, Guys!!

Bob