We took the kids to the IMAX theater at the Palisades Mall yesterday to see an awesome film about orphaned orangutans and elephants. The movie was called, Born To Be Wild. It was only 40 minutes long and it was in 3D! I highly recommend it!! These baby animals are adorable and the care they are given is inspiring. It was amazing to see their habitats in Kenya and Indonesia... how different than NJ!!
Scott and the kids were home yesterday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. I acknowledged the day by reading to them a post from the blog, Babe of my Heart, about character. One of MLK's famous quotes was sited; "I hope my four little children will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." The blogger shares a story about a young man's positive attitude and how it gave her such joy to be in his presence. She said, "Character produces hope."
Scott and I are trying to raise kids with good character, but sometimes we're discouraged and lack hope, especially when they disobey and fight with each other. At times like this, we seek wisdom through prayer and God's Word.
The woman in charge of the orangutan rehabilitation center in Indonesia likens her surroundings to
what the Garden of Eden must have been like. She mentions how our ancestors left, but the animals did not. She sees such child likeness in her orangutans and it makes her think about how we should be. She's really talking about their character and it is similar to the young mans' I read about in the blog mentioned above... joyful!
It's wild out there, but with a good character one will be much more equipped to handle things and will give others hope! That's what we're working on as a family. Practicing hospitality is a great way to demonstrate a character of love, service and generosity. You may not be called to the animals in Kenya or Indonesia, but may have a few of your own to tame and love, right where you are! Enjoy:-)
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