I remember when Star Wars came out in the movie theaters when I was 5 years old and my Dad took me to see the movie. When I first saw the movie trailer preview on TV I was in complete awe. I mean at that age I had already seen some interesting movies but nothing like Star Wars. My Dad taking me to the movies when I was young was a treat for me as my Dad always worked nights at the Post Office. So going to the movie with my Dad was a big thing for me and it was my way of spending time and bonding with my Dad.
Star Wars was a big thing for me growing up when I was a kid. I had to have all the damn Star Wars toys, every one of them, every time they came out. I had the Darth Vadar case for carrying all the action figures. I remember my parents making fun of me every time I came out of my room and brought out the case. They used to say I will be 18 years old and I’ll still be carrying that same case on my first date. Those things still make me laugh when I reflect on my childhood.
First generation Star Wars played a big part of our lives (Star Wars fans) and now with the new movie continuing on the series. It still is a big thing and now 39 years later I get to take my own son to see the movie. Although he’s 11 and a lot older than I was when saw the movie it was a special moment for me. The irony of me taking him to see the movie as my Dad for me, I have come full circle in my life. Even though I have butt heads with my Dad during my time growing up. I do know one thing, we only get one Mom and Dad and we have to cherish the time we have with them.
There is a scene in the new movie where Han Solo confronts his son and tries to make amends with his son. It’s a point where we all have those feelings with our kids about what we did wrong, what we could’ve done better to make things right. It’s a scene in the movie that makes me reflect on my relationship with my Dad and now being a parent myself. As a parent we try to do the best we can to raise our kids from right and wrong. My Dad did his best and I hope one day my kids know I tried the best myself with them.
I felt proud to take my son to see a movie that I grew up on and hope one day he will remember the times we spent together as he grows up like I did before with his grandfather. It’s like I said, I have come full circle in my life. – R. Jibus
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