Erich Segal, who wrote the book and screen play for 'Love Story' has just died. I always thought catchphrase "Love means never having to say you're sorry" was a bit odd. I think it's meant to mean "Because I love you, I'll automatically forgive you, you don't need to be sorry/apologise" - but that isn't right, in my book. Repentance and forgiveness go together, surely?
It was cold, and I needed some 'comfort food', so last night I got out the Atora, and made a sausage casserole with dumplings. I love my dumplings soft and soggy like my Mum used to make. Bob prefers them crispy and crusty on top, like his Mum used to make.
So, for his sake, I cook them without a lid on the dish, so they cook up with a golden brown crust.
As Bob pointed out...
... Love means never having to say 'they're soggy' !
I didnt see the film, read about it and thought I couldnt cope with it. But agree with you, love to me means being able to say sorry in the knowledge that forgiveness is there.
ReplyDeleteI saw Love Story when I was in elementary school and read the book later. My friends and I sobbed and sobbed - not really being old enough to understand all the conflict in the relationships. I remember my mother taking an opportunity for a "teachable moment" saying exactly what you said about forgiveness. How ARE you?
ReplyDeleteGood to know others agree with me on that then! I am feeling so much brighter than I did midweek, thanks PP - amazing what a good night's sleep and a rewarding day in school can do for one's morale!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling much brighter.
ReplyDeleteI've never read nor seen Love Story. But I agree with your thoughts. Our Pastor tells every couple who is getting married, "People say that marriage is 'give and take', but I tell you that it's all give". And I think he's right. If both partners give without thinking of what they get in return it is surely more like the Christian notion of servanthood.