Several years ago, I was walking through Blockbuster checking out new movies, when I stumbled upon the TV series, 24. I remembered seeing something on TV about it and decided it looked like a pretty good show. I rented the first DVD, with the first four episodes on season one. Each episode is about 45 minutes in length because the basis of the show is that the audience is experiencing 24 real time hours in the life of Jack Bauer - played by Keifer Sutherland. After watching one episode, I was entirely addicted, and immediately watched the other three. I went back to Blockbuster that night and rented the next disk.
24 is broadcast on Fox, and they should hire me because I have gotten so many of my friends into the show. I talked about it nonstop and my friends picked up on my excitement. For my birthday that year, they bought me season one, and season two. I now refuse to watch the show on TV due to the chance I might miss and episode and be entirely lost for the next one. I simply wait for the box set to come out and I buy it at first chance.
Well, that time of year has rolled around. I think God ordained it, because my birthday is Dec 2nd, and the box sets are always released at the beginning of December. So, thanks to my wonderful wife, we have pre-ordered season six and I got an email this morning saying it has been shipped. The best part is that my wife, Alisha, hates watching TV. She thinks getting into TV shows is a waste of time. She is probably very correct, however, she is now addicted to the show as well and we are anxiously awaiting for its arrival.
I have started re-watching season five to catch up on the plot line. Check it out if you haven't seen the show.
Sorry, this post didn't have any real depth to it - actually it was quite shallow, but I just LOVE that show!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Reign Over Me
I just watched a very impacting movie - Reign Over Me. The plot line is simple - Charlie (played by Adam Sandler) lost his family in one of the planes on 9/11. His college roommate - Alan (Don Cheadle) meets up with Charlie randomly and tries to rekindle their friendship. The post traumatic stress on Charlie is overwhelming, even to the point he doesn't remember his college roommate whom he lived with for 2 years. Charlie's life is in shambles, and the movie takes the audience through his world of no friends, and the pain from the tragedy in his life. Charlie won't open up to anyone, but Alan.
Many time throughout the movie, Charlie is rude to Alan, forceful and physical with confrontations. Charlie is insensitive and often just oblivious to others around him. But the amazing thing is how Alan sees through it all. He understands the pain in Charlie's life and all unfortunate encounters with Charlie are just sluffed off. As Proverbs 17:17 says, "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity," Alan sticks with Charlie and is very powerful in his healing process. And in the process of helping Charlie, Alan learns somethings about his own life.
I won't lie, I had tears in my eyes - the movie impacted me greatly. I don't know why. I don't have any friends going through that type of stress that I know of. But watching how Charlie was so flaky, and treated Alan with such insensitivity, makes me wonder how much I would persevere. Would I be able to see straight to the pain, or would I get caught up in the symptoms? This movie made me do a gut check. I'd encourage anyone else who reads my blog - all 2 of you - to check it out.
Many time throughout the movie, Charlie is rude to Alan, forceful and physical with confrontations. Charlie is insensitive and often just oblivious to others around him. But the amazing thing is how Alan sees through it all. He understands the pain in Charlie's life and all unfortunate encounters with Charlie are just sluffed off. As Proverbs 17:17 says, "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity," Alan sticks with Charlie and is very powerful in his healing process. And in the process of helping Charlie, Alan learns somethings about his own life.
I won't lie, I had tears in my eyes - the movie impacted me greatly. I don't know why. I don't have any friends going through that type of stress that I know of. But watching how Charlie was so flaky, and treated Alan with such insensitivity, makes me wonder how much I would persevere. Would I be able to see straight to the pain, or would I get caught up in the symptoms? This movie made me do a gut check. I'd encourage anyone else who reads my blog - all 2 of you - to check it out.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
A Broken Heart
Right now I am experiencing a loss. While we were finishing up our adventures in Thailand, Alisha's sister was asked the big question from her boyfriend. They in turn requested that Shopping, our translator, would come to the US for the wedding if they would pay for it all. He of course said yes.
My heart breaks because he has applied for a VISA several times for the last few months and been denied repeatedly. He has confided in Alisha and I that he doesn't like to get his hopes up because it always seems like things fall through and then he is devastated. Alisha and I had the awesome privilege to bless Shopping right before we left by paying off his college debt, a debt he seriously wouldn't be able to pay for decades to come. The bond that Shopping and I share is incredible. I love this kid a ton. I cried uncontrollably at the airport when we were finally heading home after living with him for 4 months.
When you you begin telling someone you love them, time and time again, it becomes ingrained into your soul. I told Shopping that on a regular basis and when it came time to split ways, my soul was torn.
It doesn't look like there is anyway to get him here in time for the wedding in two weeks. God can still provide a miracle, but it isn't looking hopeful. Dealing with this pain of separation is hitting me all over again. I can only imagine how he feels, like he has been let down once more.
Why God would keep friends apart, I don't know. I can rationalize it by thinking God is in control, and everything has a purpose, but is sure doesn't make my heart feel better or the tears to dry up. Sometimes I am just left wondering....why.
My heart breaks because he has applied for a VISA several times for the last few months and been denied repeatedly. He has confided in Alisha and I that he doesn't like to get his hopes up because it always seems like things fall through and then he is devastated. Alisha and I had the awesome privilege to bless Shopping right before we left by paying off his college debt, a debt he seriously wouldn't be able to pay for decades to come. The bond that Shopping and I share is incredible. I love this kid a ton. I cried uncontrollably at the airport when we were finally heading home after living with him for 4 months.
When you you begin telling someone you love them, time and time again, it becomes ingrained into your soul. I told Shopping that on a regular basis and when it came time to split ways, my soul was torn.
It doesn't look like there is anyway to get him here in time for the wedding in two weeks. God can still provide a miracle, but it isn't looking hopeful. Dealing with this pain of separation is hitting me all over again. I can only imagine how he feels, like he has been let down once more.
Why God would keep friends apart, I don't know. I can rationalize it by thinking God is in control, and everything has a purpose, but is sure doesn't make my heart feel better or the tears to dry up. Sometimes I am just left wondering....why.
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