I LOVE CS LEWIS.

Today is the best day I've had in a long time. I didn't realize how excited I really was about this movie coming out. I haven't allowed myself to view a single trailor, read a single article or newspaper, listen to a single commentary, or discuss the movie much at all. I spent most of the past few years knowing Narnia and knowing Lewis through his various writings.

The story is a long one...the story of Lewis and I. For me, Narnia is not about NARNIA...the books, the memories of childhood, or some attempt at liking a movie just because it's hyped up. Those things don't lead me to love this movie.
The reason I love Narnia is for Lewis, Aslan, Edmund, and Lucy. This man met me in December of 2002, as I was preparing to graduate college. I was on a 4 hour plane ride to San Diego, California when I fell in love with CS Lewis. I remember, I was sitting in the middle of the seats, unable and unwilling to get up. I was immersed in Mere Christianity. Next was A Grief Observed, as my roommates mother died. Then came the Chronicles, followed by Suprised by Joy and Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, the Problem of Pain, the Chronicles again, Mere Christianity again (and again a few more times). For about 5 months, all I read was Lewis. Ok, ALMOST all I read was Lewis! You all know me better than that.

And somewhere in that time, my life returned to Christ.When I think of my return to Jesus, CS Lewis is there. I know lots of people claim him and love him, but I am just another one of those people, I guess. This man helped me see Jesus again.

And when I think about Jesus, I cry with thanks and joy.
Today, I cried with thanks and joy. I saw the movie in a prerelease for EMI, the company who did Narnia's soundtrack. I was volunteering today at a Sweet Sleep benefit sponsored by EMI, and they offered us all free tickets for the 2:00 showing today.

A few moments later, my friend called to offer me 4:30 tickets to see it with Dave Ramsey's crowd, since they had rented a theatre. Thanks, Keith!

Tonight I am viewing the movie at the IMAX with church people. Thanks Amy-Jo and Jay!

Tomorrow night I am viewing it with Nicole for my Christmas gift!!! What a perfect gift to give! Thank you Nicole!

So, if you need me in the next 24 hours, check the theatre. I'm there for a while!

This blog really stinks, and I know it. I am so filled with thoughts that don't feel organized. I just had to say "I LOVE CS LEWIS" to the world, and this was the best way to do it. I'll write something more intelligent and thoughtful later.

Thanks for reading this. It was random and kinda pointless, but I really cannot explain to you why this is so significant. I tried telling the group I viewed the movie with today.

ok...more later.