Hello, Pollyanna!

I just found something to be glad about and that is knowing Pollyanna. Actually, I've heard her name several times but it wasn't big deal for me. Pollyanna is just one of those girls in cartoons, I thought. I never expected that this video will make such an inundating effect on me. It just did.


To those who has no idea who Pollyanna is, well she is Little Ms. Enthusiastic or Little Ms. Positivity or Little Ms. Glad Girl. This optimistic girl has become a source of optimism in a seemingly dull village by sharing the game her father taught her, the Glad Game. Because of her presence, the lives of the people changed.


The story started when she arrived in a village where her Aunt Polly lives. Being an orphan, she has cherished the memories she had with her father including the Glad Game. She's so vibrant as opposed to her aunt's stern attitude. The villagers aren't so friendly too, except for Nancy, a servant  and two other male helpers. However, their negativity slowly got thawed by this cheerful and smart girl. The girl melted hearts such as those of Mrs. Snow and Mr. Pendleton which are hard as stones. She was like fire that changed the forms of metals. Her amiable character is so amazing that it transcends age and status. Until one day, she was tested. She was struck down by a car. No child of Pollyanna's age will react calmly when he/she finds out that walking and running will be just a part of memory and dream. When little girl accidentally heard about it, she was devastated. It crushed the heart of her Aunt Polly. Though she has an option of asking help from Dr. Chilton, who happens to be her ex-lover, she kept her pride. To make the story short, I'll say that  this is a 'they-lived-happily-ever-after story,  so with the help of those who have been touched by her, she was able to walk again. The End. 

You're such a lovely girl! Thank you! (Click this if you want to watch it too.)  

The movie is oh so moving. It made me cry. The movie is great. I wonder if the book is better because I really enjoyed watching this one. Slow internet connection could not dissuade me from finishing it. By the way, the girl in this adaptation is Georgina Terry. This version was broadcast in 2003. 


What transpired in the story is my dream for myself and for everyone, i.e. that we may always find the good in every situation - every, all, no exceptions. This may be difficult for those who felt they have been cheated, those who have been betrayed, those who are suffering from cancer, those who are about to lose someone, those who have lost someone, those who have lost one or more of their faculties, those who have been demoted, those who have been fired, those who have been persecuted, those who have been victims of wars and of crimes, those who are hungry, those who have no shelter, those who failed, who has been called a disgrace, those who have no families, those who are asking who their real parents are, those who have to work even during holidays, those who are away from their families, those who are living hand-to-mouth. those who received nothing this season, etc. (You know me when it comes to enumeration... I have to stop at some point. Just like my Christmas wishlist.) But no matter how difficult it may be, it is possible for us to be GLAD. 


Life is great. Life is beautiful. Life is lifeylicious...


Short Prayer: Knowing you Jesus is one of the reasons why I am glad. Thank you!