I spent the whole day yesterday in bed. No children, no cleaning, no errands to run. I just slept and read, and watched t.v. To you mothers out there, this sounds glorious doesn’t it? Well, it would have been if it hadn’t been accompanied by nausea, and other body functions gone wrong. It was not the day of rest that I daydream about, but it was rest. Benny was awesome keeping the kids busy so I could be sick. He periodically brought me peppermint tea in my favorite cup, and I think I ate about 6 saltines all day. YUK! I was just thankful they weren’t paired with 7up, those are the “sick foods” of my childhood, and I’d rather just starve for the day.
It’s amazing what a day in bed can do for your thought process. I read a bit in my newest book, The Naked Christian, which was very thought provoking and challenging. I’m not even halfway through it yet, but I know it’s one I’ll be recommending when I’m finished. I also had plenty of time to think more on the movies I saw this weekend – Elizabethtown & Luther. I know I mentioned the first one in my Jennifer post. Saturday night she and Jonathan – her husband- came over to watch Luther with us. What a great movie!!! There’s a lot I didn’t know about Martin Luther, but what a man! He had qualities that I want to be known for. Conviction, honesty about his doubts, determination to do the right thing against all popular opinions are just a few characteristics this man held to tightly. There were so many scenes I found myself tearing up and identifying with him in the things I felt and believed. It’s a powerful movie about the beginning of faith away from the corruption of the Catholic church and it’s dominance and mistreatment of the people and rulers of that day. I’m probably one of the last people to see this movie, but if you haven’t seen it either, you need to. It’s REALLY good!
My favorite lesson from Elizabethtown was that just when you think it’s the end of life as you know it, another chapter begins. The main character is Drew, played by Orlando Bloom, (I still like him better as Legolas). He screws up his professional life in a big way and decides to end his life. Then he gets a phone call from his sister telling him his dad has died, and they need him to pick up the body in Kentucky and bring him back to Oregon. He encounters a young woman on the plane to KY and his new purpose and adventure begins. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions and realizations about himself and his family. I’ve been thinking about so many points of this movie and how they apply to my life. Here are just a few:
I will never truly know my parents the way other people see them.
Life is a journey and I have to take the time to think things through and enjoy the experience, not just rush from birth to death.
Failure is o.k. It’s just the present absence of success. It’s not final.
When meeting a stranger, I never know how that person may impact my life. Case in point – read my last post about Jennifer.
Grief is meant to be shared.
There is more to life than just reaching my destination, it’s about all the people and the stops along the way. What does God have to teach me? How is he teaching others through me?
Love is a great companion for the journey.
I love watching movies! It’s just one more way God speaks to me, and for that I am extremely thankful! I’m also thankful that I’m feeling a little better today. I’m still spending most of the day in bed resting, but I’m over the nausea – praise God! Have I mentioned how great my husband is? He just took all three kids with him to run his errands for the day. I have to be healed by tomorrow, Wednesdays are busy DB days. So I’m off to watch a few more movies and maybe do some reading. Oh, and another online meeting for a camp I’m not sure I’ll be a part of this summer. More on that another time.
Please pray for fast healing and renewed energy for my tired aching body. Go see Elizabethtown and rent Luther and let me know what you think.
Hope you are feeling much better today! It is no fun to be sick and near impossible to be sick when you are the Mommy!
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I hope you feel better soon!!! I haven’t seen Elizabethtown yet, but I loved Luther!!! I learned all about him in a history class last year and went out and rented to movie-pretty true to historical events. I’d like to buy it! And even if I’m not a mommy, a day of rest, reading, and movies sounds extremely glorious! š Not sure if I’ll ever get to relax that much…at least until Christmas break. Take care, and talk to you soon!
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I hope you are well on the road to full recovery by now. You are not the last person on earth to see Luther. I haven’t seen it, and now I really want to. Haven’t seen Elizabethtown either, but your review and description just enhanced my desire to see it soon.
Niki, your comment to me today was so timely. I continue to thank Jesus every day for sisters across this country whom I’ve never met, and yet who pray for me regularly! Today was a horrible one for schooling, and I was just glad to call it over. I’d love to share a cup of tea with you one day, peppermint, True Blueberry or otherwise : )
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Are you feeling better?? I’ve seen “Luther” a couple times–great movie.
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Sorry to hear you were sick. It’s good to have a good guy around though to bring in tea! I knew God made us men for something š
Hope you are feeling better
I loved Luther too!
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WHAT??? NO CAMP! CALL ME WITH DETAILS…
Niki,
You are always such an example and inspiration to me. To me, you represent someone who really does enjoy the journey and that speaks volumes of who you are as a person and a christian. I love you and hope you feel better. Seems like everyone around here is getting sick too. Love you sweet Niki…
Nat
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