The Bridges of Madison County - My Observations

The Bridges of Madison County & My Lost Love - 26 years later and confiding in you about an opportunity missed because I made the wrong choice. What did I see in this movie in 1995? What did I see in this movie in 2021? I take you through what those 26 years did to my heart and how I look at Robert and Francesca's love story.
In the video, I touch on how I may never fulfill my dreams, but I did touch the world and the world touched back. You beautiful women out there educated me, nurtured me, and changed my heart about living life to its fullest in these last 6 years.
What is it about this movie that touches so many on so many different levels?
Ever since I watched this film I have been searching for that price of the puzzle and I think I found it. I am not alone in feeling my dreams passed me by...and that I did not find lasting love...but in the end, there are answers yet to be revealed. At the end of my life, I want to look back with a smile and some tears and say, " It was enough....and I am grateful "
" When we get older we lose our fears and they are replaced by the deep need to be understood and remembered for who exactly we were"
Much love and gratitude to all of you that are here...this was my favorite video I have ever filmed. It may not be a "hit", but I have such a deep satisfaction in combining my art, my heart, and my understanding of things that have long mystified me about my life.
I do hope you see something of value here. That is my greatest desire.
I love you to the moon and back,
xxoo Susan & Desi
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Clint Eastwood's "The Bridges of Madison County" is not about love and not about sex, but about an idea. The film opens with the information that two people once met and fell in love, but decided not to spend the rest of their lives together. The implication is: If they had acted on their desire, they would not have deserved such a love.

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[nancybastarache]

My aunt Mary went on a few dates with a boy named Stuart while they were in high school in the 1950s. He was nice but soon she met Charles and she really liked him so she stopped dating Stuart and he was really disappointed because he was crazy for my aunt. Mary and Charles fell in love and got married young after high school and were happily married for 50 years and had 5 children. Charles died in his 70s and she was a widow. A year after, she called Stuart’s sister to ask for his phone number. She called Stuart and said, Do you know who this is? And he said, ‘Mary?’ He knew it was her right away but they had not talked for years and lived an hour away! He never got over her, he had girlfriends but never married because he never found someone he loved like my aunt. Well, my aunt Mary and Stuart started dating in their 70s and they got married. It was his first marriage at age 80 and my aunt was 77! They are happily married for 7 years now! They are so cute together. I love their love story! It is never too late.

[Rose-pxcg]

When I first saw the movie I couldn’t believe she didn’t go with him. But now as a mother I can understand why she stayed. She was married to a good man, who she had made promises to. She also placed her children above running away with a man which I respect. Being fulfilled has nothing to do with a man, and I hope as she aged she found other ways to fulfill herself.

[jocollins]

I met the love of my life at 38. It was not meant to be. But when he told me he loved me it was enough. I will never know a fulfilled love here on earth, and now at 72, I realize how much I have to give; but, never got to . It hurts!

[LULC]

Many of us have a Robert in our past. The most moving moment for me is when Francesca had her hand on the truck door handle, crying, She told Richard to give her a moment when he asked her what was wrong. I so wanted her to go, just go but I too knew it would devastate so many lives. Yes we are the choices we make.

[cherischatter]

When I watched the movie I was so torn. The romantic in me wanted her to go with Robert, but the moral part of me felt she should stay with her husband. I like to think Francesca lived a happy, contented life and kept those beautiful memories hidden in her heart.

[donahazelwood]

I remember watching it with my mom. I was in my 20's. She was around 60. She cried with a knowledge of what true loss is. I cried, hoping I would never find out.

[lindasmith]

I think The Bridges of Madison County is the most romantic movie of all time. It is especially poignant because it is not young love but mature love by two people who have lived a long time and recognize real love. I am a newer subscriber and I want you to know how much your videos have touched my heart. Thank you for your wonderful work and your gentle and kind spirit.

[sharonproctor]

I read The Bridges of Madison County in the double swing outside my old house in one sitting cover to cover all Saturday afternoon. My now ex said "You spent all afternoon reading book outside. What a waste of time! " He wanted me to spend the day doing housework inside. I'm gkad I spent that sunny summer day in that swing reading. Later I watched the movie. I was thirtynine had lost two infant sons. A few months later I traveled to the other side of the world China to adopt my two month old daughter, the light of my life. But I will always remember that afternoon in the swing absorbed in another world.

[stormet]

Francesca was a woman whose dreams never came to fruition and she knew in her heart that they never would. Even teaching, which was something she loved, was taken from her by Richard. Along comes Robert and fills her heart with passion and tells her wonderful stories of life as a photographer. Robert, who tells her doesn't need anyone but needs everyone, finds in Francesca the one person he wants by his side for the rest of his days. Obligation to her family kept her in Iowa. Her love for Robert was kept alive by the memories created in those four days. Had Robert not requested his ashes be scattered off Rosamond Bridge, Francesca would have ended up in the cemetery next to Richard. She knew the only way her children would honor her request to be scattered there would be to share the memories of those days with them. They then realized the sacrifice their mom made by staying and reverently honored her request. The final scene slays me every time as I can envision Robert and Francesca embracing once again.

[annanorth]

I was married at 22. We had a passionate, all consuming romance. 37 years later, we have mature love that has endured much heartache. Right now, he is sitting across from me on his laptop. I am on my tablet. We are both still in our PJs eating popcorn on a Sunday afternoon. I wouldn't trade mature love for anything. Not even Clint Eastwood.

[margaretwilkie]

I loved that movie and he came into her life for a reason, then he moved on. He gave her the strength to carry on.

[emcee]

I had a 'Bridges' relationship that I let go of out of a sense of duty and commitment to people in my life (at the time) who are no longer in it. I thought I was being decent and honorable in staying, when in fact, I stayed out of a sense of obligation. Now these many years later, it is one of the biggest regrets of my life and if I had the chance to go back and do it over, I would leave with him in a heartbeat. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss him and realize that staying wasn't worth it.

[mariaa]

This movie was a beautiful love story, detailing how hard her decision was because it affected not only her but 4 other people in her life. I feel that she was brought up to complete her role as a mother. We give up so many things once we become parents— especially mothers. I always hoped there would have been a part 2 where Robert came back and Francesca was free to go with him!

[cherylthepearl]

It was a love story but I think Francesca did the right thing. She would have grown to resent him because she would miss her son and daughter and being a part of their lives. They would never have forgiven her. Those 4 days were enough for her even though she wanted more. It did get her through the upcoming years. Susan, you look lovely.

[LauraRaeBeauty]

I think it is amazing how our perception of life changes as we age. Many of us see other sides to things we never even thought about when we were younger. Our soul becomes more flexible with age. I think we also develop more compassion for people. This was an amazing video Susan. You have touched the world and we are better for it. Love you dear friend…❤️

[SabrinaMRood]

I have such deep feelings about this film. Yes, I loved it when it first came out. I loved Meryl Streep's performance and Clint Eastwood's performance. But it means more to me. My mother, Joanna, was a dreamy, romantic soul and during her final years of battling metastatic breast cancer, she lived just a mile from me in Minnesota, and I saw her every day. My sister and I asked Mom, "Where would you like to go? We can go anywhere you want to go." She didn't have to think long. She told us, "I want to go to the bridges of Madison County, in Iowa." So that July in 2000 (a very hot month in the Midwest), my sister, Mom, and I drove in our air-conditioned car to Iowa. We made some great memories and my sister and I still laugh and cry about them. Best of all was the day we were able to go to the house where the movie was filmed. At that time, they offered tours, and we were able to go in all of the rooms. Mom was just soaking it all up. We lingered in the kitchen, and in the room with the bathtub. You could almost hear the music. It was just so moving! Later that trip, we were driving at night and stopped to take in the sky full of stars, right down to the horizon (Iowa is flat!). I remember that beautiful night and that whole trip so often. Mom died in 2001 at the age of 65. She was such a romantic, she truly believed she would fall in love one more time in her life. Thank you for your beautiful post about this film and what it means to you.

[mildredortiz]

I love that movie so much. I divorce 27 years ago, took care of 6 kids and never fiund a person that really loves me the way I wanted. Maybe it was my fault, who knows! I would have liked to find someone to be with me, but it was not meant to be. I am 70 years old and regret not trying harder. But what will be, will be.I worked for 50 years as a teacher and it had been good. But maybe it would have been different if I would have given the real me a chance to love and be loved.

[carolynandrews]

Wonderful movie. I understood her love and I understood her bond with her life there. If she left, she could not be truly happy. If she stayed, she could not be truly happy. Very touching. I think only motherhood can hold one so tightly, and I’m happy that it can.

[lisaboling]

I was trying SO HARD to open that door for

[catmama]

I did t get to marry the love of my life, we were young and I messed things up. Over 40 years later and I still think of him.At least I do know what it’s like to really be in love.You always bring me to tears but in a good way ❤️