I’m a Crybaby

A cartoon made me cry. I’m not ashamed. There were scenes in Up that had me tearing up a bit.

So did this story:

After a family friend made frantic calls to Pixar to help grant Colby her dying wish, Pixar came to the rescue.

The company flew an employee with a DVD of Up, which is only in theaters, to the Curtins’ Huntington Beach home on June 10 for a private viewing of the movie.

Sadly, Colby died only a few hours after seeing the movie.

I’ve always liked Pixar’s movies, and this story just makes me like the company that much more. Every bit of their involvement in this story gives the impression of a compassionate business. They not only let her watch the movie, but brought her a bag of toys and a movie poster. Then they refused comment on the story and would not name the employees involved.

Among the Up memorabilia the employee gave Colby was an “adventure book” – a scrap book the main character’s wife used to chronicle her journeys.

“I’ll have to fill those adventures in for her,” Lisa Curtin said.

The scene near the end of the movie where Carl looks at Ellie’s adventure book again was one of those scenes that brought tears to my eyes when I saw Up. After reading Colby’s story, I imagine that’ll be even more true for future viewings.

Colby’s family will be in my prayers.