And The Oscar Goes To.....

Sandra Bullock....for The Blind Side!!

"I would like to thank, what this film is about for me, which are the moms who take care of the babies and the children, no matter where they come from.  Those moms and parents never get thanked"~Sandra Bullock

I have to confess....we haven't managed to go and see this movie yet.  I keep saying that I want to see it but we just always seem to be so busy.  One of these days I will get to see it.....hopefully I won't have to wait until it comes out in the movie stores though!!

"The Blind Side" depicts the remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.

Sandra didn't think that she would be able to make this movie until she met Leigh Anne Tuohy.
This is what Sandra had to say......


Here’s this family that does this, they didn’t do it because someone was writing an article or a book or making a movie, they did it because their instincts said this is what we’re going to do......we’re going to give love and reach out a hand. And everyone came and questioned them, of course. 

We don’t trust anyone who does anything nice. That’s just the sad world we live in. But the Tuohy's didn’t care, they just kept going. It makes you feel like you need to step up your game.  We’re capable of so much more than we think we are, because we don’t really live in a world that supports the good that we could do. 

One of my biggest questions was how people use their faith in their religion as a banner and then not do the right thing. But they go, “I’m a good Christian, and I go to church, and this is the way you should live your life,” and I told Leigh Anne, “One of my largest concerns stepping into this was that whole banner-hold.” I said, “It scares me because I’ve had experiences that haven’t been great. I don’t buy a lot of people who use that as their shield,” and she was so open and honest and forthright, and I said, “Wow, I’ve finally met someone who practices but doesn’t preach.” 

Leigh Anne has no idea the path she’s begun in terms of adoption and fostering.  It’s not been on the forefront of people’s minds. But it is on the forefront of my mind every day now when I get up. When I look around, I go, “Is he, is she, what is their situation?” And it’s because of this family. I don’t think they realize the profound affect that they are going to have.  You see this family, they were themselves and for no other benefit other than because they wanted to reach out and lend a hand..... they had no idea that they would get a son in return.

The Real Tuohy Family

Thank you Tuohy's for not only taking the time to see a need, but to step in and make a difference in Michael's life.  You are such great examples of how we should all live our lives!  

Wendy