Any Of You Remember The Movie Apollo 13?

[Catholictothecore]

I just got done watching it on Netflix. Instant streaming is a beautiful thing.

It just got me to thinking. I live with clinical depression, and that means I sometimes have to fight for even one ounce of hope in my life. In particular, lately it has been very though. I feel guilty a lot that I am going through such a dark time right after getting married. Like I have no right to.

Anyways, watching this movie, the events of the real life story of Apollo 13 are such a chronicle to the power of hope. So many of these people simply refused to accept that there was virtually no logical chance that the astronauts were going to survive. And because that end was not acceptable, they did survive. Also, just...how many miracles God performed. From the damage coming close but not destroying the ship to the parachutes opening after a week of subzero temperatures.

It just got me wondering how different my life could be if I lived with such hope. It is amazing how much God can do if we just let him.

I don't know why I felt so compelled to share this with you all. I just know that sometimes hope is an incredibly hard thing to hang on to, no matter who you are. Next time things look bleak for you, remember that God has performed bigger miracles. And know that you have a friend here who can sympathize. You have my prayers.

CttC

[Rebecca2009]

I remember that movie, I would love to see it again. I've only seen it once.

It is so cool how God can use such things to speak to us. It is hard to explain sometimes, how He encourages us.

I remember the first time I ever saw Armageddon. I can't remember all the ways He touched me through that movie, and it might seem like an odd thing for God to work through. At the end when the Dad says goodbye to his daughter and the screen goes blank....it made me just sob!! And it made me think of the moment when Jesus' Spirit left His body. He was not reachable to us then.....like the daughter putting her hand on that screen, but her Dad was gone....man! It gets me even now when I think about it!

I struggle with depression also, I know that can be hard. Jesus loves you and does not condemn you. He feels your heartache.
I will remember you in my prayers this week. God bless you!!

[OnlySunshine]

That movie is one of my favorites. I think the story is very powerful. Ron Howard did such a good job.

(P.S.--I am hooked on Netflix Instant Play as well. My favorite thing to watch is Big Cat Diary. )

[CatherineM]

It can be surprising where we hear the voice of God. Hope is a biggie. When I had given up on ever getting on my feet again, God healed me. It wasn't one of those tent revival things where I jumped up from my wheelchair and ran around the room. He healed my soul, and gave me back the hope that I could get better. Doing the re-hab was up to me, but he gave me the head start I needed.

[Brother Adam]

ha, yeah - I just watched it on netflix too. Cosby Show is on there now too. I had depression in HS, so I understand, it is an amesome movie on hanging onto hope.

[Lil Red]

i will pray for you!

(although, i really really really dislike that movie. my husband has it memorized, practically, and i'm just over it! lol)

[Luigi]

The whole thing was staged. They never left Earth, they never went to the moon, all the drama of the re-entry was science fiction. It was all organized by NASA to increase their funding, it was done in movie studios and broadcast to the television reporters, who then broadcast it as actual fact on the nightly news.... Oh. Wait a minute. That was the original moon landing... or was it Capricorn One? AARRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! Now I'm all confused!!! I can't separate reality from ficitionalized Hollywood docudramas any more!!!!!

[Ice_nine]

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The whole thing was staged. They never left Earth, they never went to the moon, all the drama of the re-entry was science fiction. It was all organized by NASA to increase their funding, it was done in movie studios and broadcast to the television reporters, who then broadcast it as actual fact on the nightly news.... Oh. Wait a minute. That was the original moon landing... or was it Capricorn One? AARRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! Now I'm all confused!!! I can't separate reality from ficitionalized Hollywood docudramas any more!!!!!
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[MithLuin]

Yes, I remember that movie! I was supposed to see it in theaters, but missed my chance to and ended up wandering around the mall for several hours instead. But I did eventually see the movie, and quite liked it. I think part of what I found so impressive was that they pulled that off with 1960s technology.

Hope is a beautiful thing.

It is also the theme of the movie 'The Two Towers'. Should, you know, you ever need a pick-me-up reminder to keep going .

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[southern california guy]

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I just got done watching it on Netflix. Instant streaming is a beautiful thing.

It just got me to thinking. I live with clinical depression, and that means I sometimes have to fight for even one ounce of hope in my life. In particular, lately it has been very though. I feel guilty a lot that I am going through such a dark time right after getting married. Like I have no right to.

Anyways, watching this movie, the events of the real life story of Apollo 13 are such a chronicle to the power of hope. So many of these people simply refused to accept that there was virtually no logical chance that the astronauts were going to survive. And because that end was not acceptable, they did survive. Also, just...how many miracles God performed. From the damage coming close but not destroying the ship to the parachutes opening after a week of subzero temperatures.

It just got me wondering how different my life could be if I lived with such hope. It is amazing how much God can do if we just let him.

I don't know why I felt so compelled to share this with you all. I just know that sometimes hope is an incredibly hard thing to hang on to, no matter who you are. Next time things look bleak for you, remember that God has performed bigger miracles. And know that you have a friend here who can sympathize. You have my prayers.

CttC
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I hope that I'm not hijacking your thread. I looked around the internet and I found that there is something called "Newlywed Blues". And it's not that uncommon. Maybe your Apollo 13 analogy is a pretty good one. As a never married guy I wouldn't know what I was getting into. And being stressed about the new responsibilites are some things that I never even considered. I got this from the followaish.com website.

[color="#000080"]Every newlywed has to make many adjustments and get accustomed to their spouse's rhythms, while balancing their own individual needs. The problem is that nobody warns you ahead of time how hard this can be. So, when your friends tell you how great it is that you are married, and you smile and accept their good wishes, part of you feels terribly guilty because of your ambivalence.

One of the first ways to cope better with the changes you are going through is to stop feeling guilty. Your feelings are normal and there is nothing wrong with having them. You'll probably experience a lot of mixed emotions and "marriage growing pains" for the next several months, but it definitely gets better. Gradually, you'll see that there are a lot of advantages to concentrating on "us" more than on "me" (although you've still got to leave room for some "me"), and you'll realize that the trade-off for some personal freedom is well worth it.

There are a number of other things you can do to ease your "transition" to married life:

1) Give yourself credit for each adjustment you make. The first year or so of marriage is hard work, and even though others won't realize how hard you are working, you will! Pat yourself on the back once in a while and feel good about the progress you are making.

2) Remember that everyone who has a full life makes certain trade-offs. You can't have everything, but you can look for the best in what you do have.

3) Develop a daily routine that you feel good about. This may mean adding some exercise to your day, or getting involved in an extra-curricular activity you enjoy. Or, it may mean giving yourself 15 minutes of personal time every day to read a chapter of a book you like, watching a TV show by yourself, painting your nails, or chatting online. Choose something that makes you happy -- and whenever you feel a little down, it will give you a much-needed lift.

4) Be sure to keep the romance going in your marriage. This is a lot easier said than done. Most couples gradually become very involved in the minutiae of their day-to-day lives and unwittingly let romance and emotional intimacy slide into the background. If it turns out that you are pregnant, parenthood can accelerate the process. The couple sometimes becomes so focused on their sole as parents, that they neglect their role as husband and wife.

However, it doesn't have to be this way. Every couple can continue to "court" each other after the wedding. And if they have stopped "courting," they can start it again right now.

Give yourselves a few hours alone every week, with a date that involves just the two of you. Meet for lunch, breakfast, dinner, a movie, or even a walk in the park. Don't talk about stressful subjects such as money, in-laws or disciplining your children. Keep "dating" even after you have children, and do it even if getting a baby sitter is a hassle or a financial difficulty.

Another way to keep a little romance in your lives is to touch base with each other during the day. This can be an evening ritual of catching up on the day's activities for 10 minutes before dinner, or a daily telephone call during the work day, even if just to mention something interesting that occurred or simply to say, "I love you."

5) Keep up your friendships by making time in your life for your friends. Of course, some friendships will change because of your marriage, and it may be challenging to find the right balance between friends and marriage, but it is important for you (and your husband) to have friends of your own. If your friends innocently say, "Oh, marriage looks wonderful on you," or "You must be so happy," don't feel you have to put on a false face. It's perfectly okay to say, "Thanks. I do like marriage, but it's an adjustment!"

6) Try not to make any more major changes in your life over the next several months -- like changing jobs or moving to a new home. Marriage and the possibility of a baby are enough!

7) Finally, to help feel better about your decision to marry, we suggest a great book, "The Case For Marriage - Why Married People Are Happier, Healthier and Better Off Financially," by Linda Waite and Maggie Gallagher.[/color]