While John froze, Audrey and I went downtown to Aunties Bookstore to pick up a particular journal Audrey needed in one of her EWU classes. Then we drove by the Display House and stopped to check out their going-out-of-business sale. The store has been in business for 30 years and was always a fun place to browse or purchase party supplies and costumes. With other retail options available to consumers, they have had to cut back in recent years and finally close their doors in early 2014. We were able to buy some fun costumes at a great deal (Muppets, Munsters, Werewolf).
When we got home from our errands, we had a message from the Thompson's inviting us to see the Saratov Approach at the Garland. The Saratov Approach recounts the true story of two missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who were abducted in Russia in March 1998. While following up on a teaching contact, Elder Tuttle and Propst arrive at an apartment, are jumped and beaten by two captors and taken to a remote location. The missionaries find themselves in the middle of a terrifying hostage situation with a $300,000 ransom. Even though I knew the outcome, it was still interesting to watch the plot unfold. After the movie they had a Q&A session with Andrew Propst. It was interesting to hear his answers to some of the questions that were not addressed during the film. Thanks to the Thompson's for inviting us!
