Hitting rock bottom in life is actually a blessing. Why? Because you have nowhere else to go but up! I have personal experience of this, and I found it to be absolutely true. It is sad when someone has to suffer even more, because they are unable/unwilling to break free of their situation. This invariably leads to rock bottom.
Eliza Jane, without consulting Laura, is making plans for the Wilders to move with her to Minneapolis. Laura is furious when she finds out, and rightfully so. Almanzo, however, goes along with it because he sees no other options. What no one realizes, until he confesses to Eliza Jane, is that he's lost the will to live.
Just when things seem to be at their bleakest, a tornado destroys the Wilder house. Laura, who was injured in the storm, has no idea the extent of the damage. When she finds out, however, she hits her own rock bottom and it ends up being the last straw for her.
Somehow, Almanzo, after seeing how his geranium plant survived the wreckage, finds himself reinvigorated and is finally determined to set things right. Well, better late than never! It is fascinating how things in nature can teach us valuable lessons!
First things first as Almanzo dives into his physical therapy like Rocky Balboa. He finally reaches a point where he can walk with a cane that Charles made for him. Next, he and Charles set to work on building a new house. Laura, however, has no idea about either one as Almanzo, not only wants to surprise her, but also wants to make sure that he can deliver.
The end of the episode is taken right out of the LHOP playbook, when Laura is shocked to not only see the skeleton of her new house, but to finally have her husband back as he walks to her. These two episodes are arguably the best two of Season 8.
Eliza Jane, without consulting Laura, is making plans for the Wilders to move with her to Minneapolis. Laura is furious when she finds out, and rightfully so. Almanzo, however, goes along with it because he sees no other options. What no one realizes, until he confesses to Eliza Jane, is that he's lost the will to live.
Just when things seem to be at their bleakest, a tornado destroys the Wilder house. Laura, who was injured in the storm, has no idea the extent of the damage. When she finds out, however, she hits her own rock bottom and it ends up being the last straw for her.
Somehow, Almanzo, after seeing how his geranium plant survived the wreckage, finds himself reinvigorated and is finally determined to set things right. Well, better late than never! It is fascinating how things in nature can teach us valuable lessons!
First things first as Almanzo dives into his physical therapy like Rocky Balboa. He finally reaches a point where he can walk with a cane that Charles made for him. Next, he and Charles set to work on building a new house. Laura, however, has no idea about either one as Almanzo, not only wants to surprise her, but also wants to make sure that he can deliver.
The end of the episode is taken right out of the LHOP playbook, when Laura is shocked to not only see the skeleton of her new house, but to finally have her husband back as he walks to her. These two episodes are arguably the best two of Season 8.