The Blind Side

Brandon and I finally saw The Blind Side on Saturday night. Dennis and one of the young men from the ward, Dallin, went with us. I loved it! It was a really touching story. It left me feeling like I want to do so much more for people. I really want to be a force for good in the world. Unfortunately it is hard to find the balance of being too trusting or not being trusting enough. Protecting yourself verses helping someone else.

I have actually been thinking a lot about this before the movie. There have been a couple missing teenage girls in San Diego (Chelsea King and Amber Dubois). They have now found the bodies. It is confirmed that there was DNA of a convicted sex offender where they found Chelsea King. She was just out running on a trail at a community park. It made me think about all the times I have gone running at night or in unfamiliar places.

I wish we lived in a world where we could just trust everyone. It would be wonderful to allow individuals into your home that need help without any thought. Unfortunately there are some really horrible people out there. I don't want to be jaded and suspicious though. What's the answer? I don't know. I guess part of it is just really being in tune with the spirit.