Rocky Balboa

I recently watched Rocky Balboa from my Netflix. By the way...for the record I think Netflix rocks. I thought the film overall was actually not bad. It's not going to win awards or gain critical acclaim, but it is what it is. In fact, it carried the essence of the original Rocky. I liked the fact that Rocky Balboa was a has been if not a loser and it wasn't really about winning, but trying his best. The best part of the movie for me was when he was talking to his son about how he used to be able to fit him in the palm of his hand and how it has been a privilege to watch him grow. He breaks it down that life is not all rainbows and sunshine and that life will beat you down and keep you there if you let it. That life hits you harder than any physical human being, but it isn't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward...how much you can take and keep moving forward...that's how winning is done. If you know what you're worth...go and get what you're worth, but you have to be willing to take the hits and not point fingers and blame everybody for your failures. Cowards do that, and that ain't you! You're better than that!. He finishes, "I'm always gonna love you no matter what. You're my son and you're my blood. You're the best thing in my life. But until you start believing in yourself, you ain't gonna have a life. I actually started tearing up during this part because I understood it in so many levels. I was the son who was afraid of never becoming somebody and I was the father who only wants to love his son and to be courageous. I only hope that I can teach my sons to be winners...not to necessarily equate success to winners, but to equate taking life's struggles and having the courage to face them and challenge them with all their abilities. For those of you who have the connection or the ability to watch without getting in trouble at work I've added the clip that I'm talking about...check it out...I apologize for the quality, but you get the idea.

I've said my piece and now for the main attraction...Dylan and Justin!!! Here is Dylan eating his starfish...of course he thinks he is eating sushi, but don't tell him otherwise. One of the things that fill my heart with joy is when I see Justin and Dylan playing together. Nancy and I used to worry that Justin would not take on the big brother role, but he is turning out to be a pretty loving brother. Even Dylan who is only 7 month old...one can also sense that he looks up to his brother. One thing for sure...we are glad that they have each other. Once they get a little older they will always have each other to lean on. I just hope Justin doesn't take advantage of Dylan, but then again...that's what younger siblings are for. May God give Nancy and I the guidance and wisdom to raise our boys into men who are pleasing in his eyes and honorable in this world.