PS to Sabbath lessons

I forgot to mention that last night, while Robert and I were out walking, Cora found a movie with very high ratings for boys. We're always looking for such things around here, so we were eager to see it. It's called IRON WILL. Have you ever seen it? WOW--it's based on a true story about a South Dakota (my home state) 17-year-old boy.

This movie shows very clearly the affect that one person with integrity can have on the world. True, Will had perseverance which outlasted them all in the dog-sled race, but what stuck with me the most was his determination to do good even though he was racing to save their family farm when his dad died suddenly. Will not only saved his dog's life, whom he was feuding with, but he saved a fellow racer's life. He also refused to take a bribe AND he refused to give in to fear which is something that I battle with often. The point is made to know how to defend oneself from attack, so that was good too.

The most important point of all, though, came at the end when the love of his family and his dogs gave him the strength to tip his sled back up again and keep going the couple hundred yards to the finish line. The whole race took place over a week's time in the dead of winter from Canada to St. Paul, Minn and some men died in the process. Truly the will to live and succeed gave Will the strength to endure unspeakable hardships. It can do the same for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a wonderful thing it is to be loved! We must not ever underestimate the affect that even a small gesture of love can have on those going through trials. This movie encouraged me to look harder to see ways to bless and strengthen those who are hurting in my life. May it do the same for you as you check it out tonight on U Tube. Maybe tomorrow night?