October Baby

We subscribed to Netflix a couple of weeks ago and last night watched October Baby.  I highly recommend this movie.

The lead character, Hannah, finds out as a 19-year-old that her health problems are related to the fact that as a tiny baby she survived an attempted abortion.  AND, that her parents adopted her.

The doctor treating her explains that her seizure disorder, asthma and hip joint problems are the result of the attempted procedure. 

More than this part of the plot I won't discuss because it might ruin the story for you. 

Hannah's journey from fears and suicidal thoughts to being a much more whole human being is a daunting one.  It involves many people along the route, many of them individuals who go beyond their scope of duty to assist her.

There are many other movies out there that are worthwhile.  The other night we watched a movie called The Magic of Belle Isle.  For people who love music and writing, this one is an absolute gem.  I could easily watch it again.  In fact, I sent for a CD that features Beethoven's Sonata #8 Pathetique just so I can listen to it when I write here at my creative desk or maybe in the car.

The theme of both movies is the salvation of a lost soul.  So many people are damaged, and sometimes it takes being tossed out of the comfort zone to reach an understanding of oneself.

If our own lives were a movie script, there would be stops and starts something like this that would mark the beginning of something profound, but we are often not the most objective reviewers of our own experience.  The most important thing is that we keep reaching for God at every checkpoint. 

We are off to the University today so my husband can get his hearing aids checked at their center.  He has really appreciated being able to hear better and it has made his life a lot more inclusive.  The people there are doing wonderful work and I applaud them.  There is even a program that helps children from all over via Skype. 

So have a wonderful day today -- one of the last ones before some really cold weather comes along.  Each day is a gift to us.  We are so blessed.

Talk to you tomorrow then.