A Wonderful Sunday

It was a wonderful Sunday. One of those days that is simply great from morning to night. We had a wonderful Church service with a really nice message and a lunch following with Communion at the end. Got to spend some nice visiting time with Sarah and the Clarks. Came home around 1:00pm and Mom and Sarah worked on genealogy while Dad and I went upstairs.

Dad set his ironing board up in the back room and ironed all his work clothes for this week while we watched a WWII film. The Heroes of Telemark, about the commando raid on the Norsk Hydro heavy water plant in Rjukan, Norway. It was filmed on location, so being able to actually see the actual places is thrilling. The real story is truly amazing and so interesting to read about. The movie did combine characters and change some parts, however, it is close enough that (if you know the story) it doesn't spoil it too much. The finale which shows the sinking of the Norsk Hydro ferry is so great. Very realistic. Dad and I had a great time watching it and discussing different aspects of the story and the war. We were having so much fun that we followed it with part of Is Paris Burning?, which is one of the all-star epic WWII films of the 1960s. Also, a very well-done film (closer to actual history than the Telemark film) and features tons of real film footage from the real insurrection of Paris. We'll have to finish this film next weekend. It was just a really fun and relaxing day.

"Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob." - Psalm 81:1