The Best Film
I just watched the film "Saint Ralph." A film about a boy who became a runner, due to the circumstances in his life. I cried through most of it. And I ended with a smile.
Great film, moving, inspiring, funny.
As a kid, my brother looked very much like the lead character, which made it all the more poignant to me. If you don't know already, I haven't spoken to him since July. I've called, e-mailed, texted, but no response. My Mom told me he liked this film so I watched it. The movie was so touching. And now I miss him even more. My little brother. Who would run like that. Who believes like that. Who is inocent like that. Who is..
I miss him.
I dream, sometimes about him being lost, and we can't find him. I dream sometimes that he is in a pool, out of his depth, and I can't..quite..reach.
Stupid, silly. I shake off the dreams. I still miss him. My little brother.
I hate that anyone would think it is OK to dismiss his family, to insult, to degrade.
I hate that I have no say. I hate that I want to rush off to Salt Lake and KICK...SOME...ASS...!!!!
I am upset now, but watch the film "Saint Ralph" The kid looks just like my brother when he was that age. And B is a runner, and the film is cool, and I'm all inspired to run tomorrow!!!!
Great film, moving, inspiring, funny.
As a kid, my brother looked very much like the lead character, which made it all the more poignant to me. If you don't know already, I haven't spoken to him since July. I've called, e-mailed, texted, but no response. My Mom told me he liked this film so I watched it. The movie was so touching. And now I miss him even more. My little brother. Who would run like that. Who believes like that. Who is inocent like that. Who is..
I miss him.
I dream, sometimes about him being lost, and we can't find him. I dream sometimes that he is in a pool, out of his depth, and I can't..quite..reach.
Stupid, silly. I shake off the dreams. I still miss him. My little brother.
I hate that anyone would think it is OK to dismiss his family, to insult, to degrade.
I hate that I have no say. I hate that I want to rush off to Salt Lake and KICK...SOME...ASS...!!!!
I am upset now, but watch the film "Saint Ralph" The kid looks just like my brother when he was that age. And B is a runner, and the film is cool, and I'm all inspired to run tomorrow!!!!
posted by ldbug at Monday, October 09, 2006
12 Comments:
So the film really spoke to you huh? Sucks though that it spoke to you in a way that you couldnt share it with the person you wanted to. And it sucks that you dont speak to your brother anymore. I used to think that not speaking to my middle brother would be a blessing, because he annoys me all the time, but after this weekend, when I heard one of my aunts say she was gonna leave the party because she couldnt stand her sister's voice for more than five minutes, made me reevaluate what I thought would be a blessing. I realized, if something should happen to Darrin, I would miss his pressence. Dont get me wrong, I still need a break from him every now and then, but just knowing that he's there makes me feel safe somehow, you know? So, hopefully, you and your brother can work something out soon before it's much too late.
Yeah, I hope so. I have a really great Christmas gift idea so if I get to give it to him...well, I think it might convince him to talk to me!!
The kid from St. Ralph is from Kitchener, where I live. I haven't seen it, though.
I really hope that you can work things out. Maybe he misses you, too, just as much. I am estranged from most of my family, but my big brother and I are still ok. It's hard. He is scarcastic, judgemental, and self absorbed. He makes me crazy. He comes to my house and takes over, and ignores all of the house rules.
SIGH......
I still love him, and I am so thankful for having him in my life. Mind you, he has a wonderful girlfriend. Good luck.
dont give up is all i can say one day you will be friends again
I have not seen this film. now i must.
so i am new here, and not sure what is up with your brother, but if you once had a great relationship, you will again, despite circumstances, and if he is who you say he is.
a big hug. ;-)
Life: you should see it! It's really good, and a true story.
Sorry your brother is a pain..mine was always a good friend till recently:-(
Thanks, Indoors, I have a stubborn personallity, so...
Welcome Melanie! Short backstory, my brother started dating this very controling woman who checks his e-mails, cell-phone messages, etc..She also hates his friends as is apparent to all of us (and family) but somehow he is overlooking or not seeing that and in staying with her, he has alienated all but one friend. Even that friend is on our side, but is sticking it out as he is the only one my brother will talk to! Anyway, thanks for stopping by! hopefully posts will be more cheerfull soon....
Hopefully if she is that mean and controlling he will eventually see through it all and regain his senses.
Ohh! Your post hit home with me... I kinda know how this feels. My nephew sounds like your brother. He wouldn't speak to us for almost two years. My mom bought him a cell phone, in hopes we could speak to him. He took the phone, but never returns our messages. His girlfriend is pregnant and due in Dec. He has told me and his mother but won't let us tell our mother...We have no idea why.
Movie sounds good. I'll have to add it to my Netfix list.
Yer brothers loss babe. I'll check out the movie. x
I like how tongue-tied and and elegant you are in this post - so evocative of emotions not expressed. I'm sorry that you ever have to have trouble.
Tod- you'd think! It's like he's just blinded to what she is doing...he did break up with her for a day or so. He called my mom, then..nothing. We think they're back together now he is refusing to talk to us again:-(
Camie- Ah, I'm so sorry. My parents bought a cell for my brother last year, I think he now pays for it himself (as well he should! He makes more then all of us combined!) But still, they bought it for him when he was alone, and worried, to give him the freedom to call anytime he needed anything. Now? Now, he won't even take their calls.
4D- thanks. I hope he realizes that! Definately see that movie, I swear, you'll love it!
Jay- Thanks! That means a lot comming from you since I just love your writing!
I don't know what has happened to me that I stopped visiting you. I just saw on 4D the video he made you. Anyway, I hate this mess with your brother. TT's daughter won't have anything to do with me and little with him. Very sad as the four of us used to be so close.
I hope your Christmas gift works on his heart.
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