One of my 3 favorite movies is Steel Magnolias (along with Beaches and Step-Mom.
One of my all-time least favorite quotes is in Steel Magnolias occurs in the scene where Shelby is telling her mother that she is expecting a baby. M'Lynn is less than enthused. and says:
"You are special, Shelby. There are limits to what you can do."
I must admit, if this had been my Mama, I think I would have slapped her. (Probably not, because the Norman Boys would have KILLED me!!!) I wanted to be a Mama all my life. I can remember Mama telling me that I should focus on being a "doting" Aunt. (She said this when I was a teenager and I do love my Nieces and Nephews.)
So, I guess why I struggle with this quote so much is because I can emphasize with Shelby. I was told that I couldn't and shouldn't have children.
As I said, I wanted to be a mother more than anything. I knew it wasn't going to be easy.
Teddy Roosevelt said that "nothing worth having comes easy." I think most of us agree with this
The other great quote in this scene is when Shelby says; "I would rather have 30 minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special."
Everyone has dreams and challenges. How much are you willing to give for yours?
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