Bucket List

In the movie “Bucket List,” blue-collar mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) and billionaire hospital magnate Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) meet for the first time in the hospital after both have been diagnosed with cancer. They become friends as they undergo their respective treatments. Both are diagnosed with a year or less to live. Carter begins writing a "bucket list," or things to do before "he kicks the bucket." Agreement is made that the two of them will do the “bucket list.”

The pair then begin an around-the-world vacation, embarking on race car driving, sky diving, climbing the Pyramids, and going on lion safari in Africa. Along the way they discuss faith and family, and learn from each other that Carter has long been feeling less in love with his wife and Cole is deeply hurt by his estrangement with his only daughter, who disowned him after he sent some people to "take care" of her abusive husband. The movie makes one think.
I don’t want to ruin the ending, but want to share some things from this movie:

1. Friendship is so important. A friend enriches life by sharing the good and the bad. I am thankful for the good friends I have had and now have.


2. Faith gives us strength when we face death. Faith is the foundation that guides us through the “valley of the shadow of death” giving us hope and assurance that the God of Heaven is there for us now and throughout eternity. I have faith and that helps me through every situation.


3. Life needs to be lived in view of us never knowing when the end will come. Live life to its fullest in view of eternity. May God help me be reminded of my own mortality and live life accordingly.


4. In the end may we live a life that brings us joy and that truly brings joy to others. With that God will smile upon us. Only through Jesus can true joy be enjoyed and shared.
   Make a list of what you need to do the rest of your days as seen through the eyes of the Father and spend your remaining days living.