Presence, not presents

Our Daily Bread
I have always wondered two things: why I have gone through so many medical issues in my life and why God spared me through them all.  The devotional this morning reminded me of the answers to those questions.

God allow things to happen to us, IMHO, so we can grow closer to him and so we can share that faith with others. I have been fortunate to share my experiences with many friends over the years. I like to visit the hospital, send cards, call or text, and spend time with spouses/partners during the illness or death. It is what I do. I thank God for the training and privilege.

What has God lead you to do that may not even realize?  May the Lord be with us!

Movie Monday
There wasn't much on at the movie this weekend, so I watched a few movies on Netflix. I also bought a new Bluray at Meijer.

Animal House
Yes, Animal House on Bluray was on sale at Meijer. It was so much fun watching this old classic again. Soooo many laughs.  This movie is coming up on its 40th anniversary in a few years!  Wow, am I old!

Patchtown
This was a horribly odd train wreck of a movie musical.  Yes, I said musical.  It is about a fictional place where babies are born in cabbage patches and frozen in to dolls for little girls to buy all over the world.  OMG... It was bad, but I couldn't take my eyes of it.  Don't waste your time with it like I did. The one bright spot was the wife had a beautiful voice.

I give this one 1/2 bear paw.  Run away!

Otherworld
This was a scifi kind of movie. Not too bad. Good guys. Bad guys.  Not too bad to watch.

I give this one two bear paws.

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We know we were made for so much more than ordinary lives
Its time for us to more than just survive
We were made to thrive
- Thrive by Casting Crowns