Embarrassing moment....

[Dorothea]

for mom, here. :blush:

I was reading the chapter in The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe (first time I'm reading this, and I am reading this outloud to my boys) where the Lion is killed. My voice was all shaky and quiet during that time because, believe it or not, I was getting all choked up. LOL :blush: How embarrassing. Trying to read a children's book, and I'm all teary and choked up. I managed to finish the chapter though. I hurried and skimmed a little of the next chapter, and see, of course it gets better (as I was waiting to see how his resurrection would occur lol). Ah, I think I'll be able to get through the next chapter tomorrow night all right. :blush: ^_^

[fuerein]

I've heard some parents always stay a night ahead in the books they are reading their just so that they know where the book is going so they can read it aloud better. But then I wouldn't personally know how that all works the only times I read aloud to children was through school programs that set-up older students with younger students in "reading buddy" things.

But yeah. Things get better for Aslan. Are you going through all the books?

[Dorothea]

Yes, I plan to read all of them to the boys. I've been buying each book when I can (hardback) until we get the whole collection. We couldn't afford the whole collection at the time. I should've asked for that for Christmas for the boys, but I've already got the first two. lol

[Hoankan]

I remember my big tough guy fourth grade teacher so many years ago had a book that he loved so very much. He read it to us but he couldn't read the ending without breaking out in tears. Truth be told, it was heart breaking. The book was 'Where the Red Fern Grows' and I'd cry at it if I read it now.

It happens and I'm glad that the book touched you so. Hopefully it'll touch your children too.

[MariaRegina]

It is important to read ahead.

The monks at monasteries are supposed to read ahead and delete certain passages that are inappropriate or unnecessary. We should be even more careful when reading to our children.

Moreover, it is extremely important to preview movies.
I obtained a movie that I thought was appropriate for my son, but that was the time before we had a computer.
Well, there were scenes that were awful. You cannot trust the rating on the package. Even PG-13 will have momentary nudity and such. And PG movies often have scenes that are totally inappropriate for young children.

[Saint Melania]

By the time we bought the Chronicles of Narnia - it was a whole set of paper back books, the kids were old enough to read it themselves. I have read a few of them, but would like to find that set and read them entirely. I think it's good the book touched you, and I can see why you were embarrassed in front of your boys, but I think they will see that it should touch people that way. Anyway, I think the suggestions to read them ahead before you read them to your children is a good idea.

[Dorothea]

Well, as soon as I got to the part where I knew he was going to be sacrificed soon (I was looking at the picture too), I had stopped for a bit and was reading ahead to make sure there was nothing coming up that would've been too much for the boys to handle. There was nothing. But even though I'd read ahead, I still tripped up and was shaky when reading. I'm extremely emotional when it comes to any sad parts in books, movies, etc., but I think this was worse because I knew what this was meaning. I think it's a powerful and great way to reach children on an emotional level about how sad, agonizing, and heart-breaking it was for those there to see Christ go to the Cross.

I do monitor and preview movies before my kids see them. I also use two different sites for parents on movies that explain everything in them and what to look for, if anything before even considering the movies.

[Dorothea]

I remember my big tough guy fourth grade teacher so many years ago had a book that he loved so very much. He read it to us but he couldn't read the ending without breaking out in tears. Truth be told, it was heart breaking. The book was 'Where the Red Fern Grows' and I'd cry at it if I read it now.

It happens and I'm glad that the book touched you so. Hopefully it'll touch your children too.
I've heard about that book, but haven't read or seen the movie. I heard Old Yeller was a real tear-jerker. I can't handle those types of movies. I cry like a baby. LOL

[fuerein]

I remember my big tough guy fourth grade teacher so many years ago had a book that he loved so very much. He read it to us but he couldn't read the ending without breaking out in tears. Truth be told, it was heart breaking. The book was 'Where the Red Fern Grows' and I'd cry at it if I read it now.

It happens and I'm glad that the book touched you so. Hopefully it'll touch your children too.
I remember my sister getting all sad because of that book. I've never read it though.

[rainbowbright]

I grew up on Old Yeller, we had it on video which were the only things we could watch when we were in Greece I guess my parents didn't want to watch Greek tv. I remember Where the Red Fern Grows, I don't know how many times I had to read that book when I was in school.
My in-laws bought us the whole series of the Chronicles of Narnia on a single book. I decided to start reading them , because I never had before and only remember watching The Lion , Witch and the Wardrobe in grade school. I got through the first book, but left it in my car, so I haven't been motivated to read anymore

[Saint Melania]

I have heard of Where the Red Fern Grows, but never have read it. I'll put it on my long, growing list of books to read.

[MariaRegina]

Where the Red Fern Grows is a powerful book.

My son read it. I think it also has a sequel, doesn't it?

The Last Battle (one of the Narnia books) also caused me to shed tears.
The bravery of the characters was awesome.
C.S. Lewis really had a talent.

[Dorothea]

Where the Red Fern Grows is a powerful book.

My son read it. I think it also has a sequel, doesn't it?

The Last Battle (one of the Narnia books) also caused me to shed tears.
The bravery of the characters was awesome.
C.S. Lewis really had a talent.
Ok, I'll get myself prepared for that. lol

[Asinner]

I would always cry when reading "The Giving Tree". :sorry:

Christ is born!
Glorify Him!

Love,
Christina

[MariaRegina]

I would always cry when reading "The Giving Tree". :sorry:

Christ is born!
Glorify Him!

Love,
Christina

I agree.

[MariaRegina]

The Three Trees is also powerful.

[Tsarina]

Aw, lol.. you're not the only one. I still cry to Disney movies.

[Kolya]

My most embarrassing admission – The only CS Lewis I ever read was the Screwtape Letters.:blush:

[MariaRegina]

Ah, you must read the Chronicles of Narnia.

Screwtape letters was kind of depressing to me. All this talk about ways to foil man's attempt at salvation.

The Chronicles are his masterpiece.

[Kolya]

Ah, you must read the Chronicles of Narnia. ...
The Chronicles are his masterpiece.

Thanks Aria. I'll have to go get the books this week now. lol
How are you keeping?

[MariaRegina]

I am fine, Kolya.

And we have missed you and your wonderful sense of humor.

[Kolya]

And we have missed you and your wonderful sense of humor.


Oh! Your'e too kind.:blush: Thanks for that.
It's still very lonely being Orthodox out in the "backwoods" of the world. But I would not trade Orthodoxy for anything else in the world now. I can't imagine a time anymore when I was not an Orthodox Christian.

[MsDahl]

I think getting choked up from a book while reading it to your children is an excellent way to demonstrate to your children the joy of reading and how one's emotions can be moved by mere words on a page.

[Kolya]

I think getting choked up from a book while reading it to your children is an excellent way to demonstrate to your children the joy of reading and how one's emotions can be moved by mere words on a page.

And I add :amen:

Kolya

[MariaRegina]

Yes, it is okay for your children to see you cry.

They must learn that human emotions such as tears are not wrong, especially when accompanied with a strong faith.

Did Christ cry?

[Dorothea]

The boys certainly have seen me cry on more than one occasion. LOL We were watching this show on Animal Planet on the rescuing of dogs and cats and such from the flood waters caused by Hurricane Katrina. I was bawling like a baby, even though it was joyful reunions. It moved me so much. Every time a person's story would start up, my oldest would look from the tv to me every few minutes to see if I was crying yet. LOL :blush: He asked why I was crying or he'd tell his dad that I was crying (this was in a hotel on our way down in our move from WA to CO LOL). I told him I was crying because I was so happy for them!! The reunions were so moving and cute! :D

[rainbowbright]

When I was pregnant with my first, we were watching some movie, and there was a preview on about all the Disney princesses that showed each one and I it made me start bawling my eyes out, I couldn't stop and was asking my husband through my sobs what kind of mother I'm going to be. He of course said it was just hormones and I'll get over it.

[Hoankan]

Where the Red Fern Grows is a powerful book.

My son read it. I think it also has a sequel, doesn't it?

The Last Battle (one of the Narnia books) also caused me to shed tears.
The bravery of the characters was awesome.
C.S. Lewis really had a talent.
I don't know if it has a sequel or not. I do know that if I read it now, I'd be crying too.

Old Yeller was the book my mother could never finish reading so I can relate too.

[Chocolatesa]

I cried when I saw the Narnia movie lol. My fourth grade teacher had red the series to us when I was young and I loved it. I think I remember crying when I read Where the Red Fern Grows too, that is a really touching story. Personally I don't think I'd be embarassed to cry in front of my kids when I have some.