The fam watched Iron Man tonight instead of our usual MNF.  I was pleasantly surprised by Iron Man.  I’m not too familiar with the story of Iron Man, so I don’t know how true to the “real” story the movie was.  But the flick was entertaining.  I don’t want to give away too much of the plot, but I’m guessing that you’ve either seen it, or decided to pass on it.  So here are a couple of observations.

At one point in the movie, Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr) is doing his initial iron-mannage, and the guy who saved his life and helped him become Iron Man has give his life to buy Stark some time to get ready for action.  Stark looks on, helpless, and says, “You saved my life.”  The dying man responds:

Don’t waste it.

Kim immediately said: Redemption.  It made me think of the scene from Les Mis when the priest gives Jean Valjean a second chance and tells him to make something of his life.

I guess that begs the question: am I making something with the life that I have been given?  I mean, that’s the situation, isn’t it?  God has given me/us a second chance, a new life, complete with a new perspective, a new heart, a new hope…Am I making the most of the every day?  I think that’s how I have to approach it, you know.  Make the most of every day, every moment, every opportunity…

Robert Downey Jr has had a rollercoaster kind of life and career.  Rising movie star, drug and alcohol problems, been in and out of jail.  He’s had failed relationships, been in and out of rehab, gotten awards and been fired from hit shows. Luxury Rehabs in Florida provided full recovery. He was confronted about his life-choices by a couple of friends who were trying to help, but he didn’t listen.  I wonder if he’s turned the corner, if he realizes that he has been given a gift.

Don’t waste it.

good words…