I'm sure we all had good days today, but today for me and my folks it was a spectactular day.
1) Dad preached a very good sermon for a vacationing pastor in Ft. Collins Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church. My Dad's retired, but does stuff for those vacationing. A subject he touched on, the birth of Jesus hit a very common note with us, including the holiday season upon us, more on this...
2) Sat and had lunch with probably my best friend from childhood, good lunch at Macaroni Grill, and great to hear about how my good friend is doing with his family young and old.
3) Folks and I went to see "The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons". I was near tears a few times, and the theater was packed, and quiet after about 1/3 of the movie. Silent tears for everyone. Have to hand it F. Scott Fitzgerald for his amazing short story, and to the screenwriter and actors who all did an amazing job. This story touched on basically the same theme as my father and anyone who preached today about the birth of Jesus. He wasn't this spectacular person who was born into a rich house with "everything on his plate". Jesus was born to very poor parents, and he was raised among poor farmers and families. I've taken my Dad's words beyond what he said today, and what he has studied his life, but I think I got the gist of it. "Buttons.." wasn't a sad movie, but made you think about life. They weren't necessarily tears of sadness, but dreams are a precious thing, moments are precious, life in general is a precious thing. I probably don't have the words to properly say it, but a very powerful story and movie, most likely my favorite of many years.
It was beautiful weather also here in Northern Colorado. A very nice sunnny day, mid-40's which is very warm for us this time of year.
