Recently my family watched the movie The Bucket List. For those of you who have not seen the movie, I can give you a brief synopsis. It is the story of two men who randomly meet in a hospital. They are both terminally ill. Together they compose a "bucket list", (in other words, a list of things they want to do or see before they kick the bucket.) They go together to complete the list and find that the hardest things to complete are the ones that involve inner strength. It is a very touching movie.
As I watched the movie, I reflected on my own "bucket list" which I have written, and added to off and on, long before this movie. But later, after watching the movie and talking with my children and husband, I realized something else.
Our family needs a bucket list. We decided to call it something a little different, though. We are making a list of things that we each or all want to do together. It may not include the things that we each want to achieve personally, but rather things we want to accomplish or enjoy together. By having a list, you feel intentional about actually bringing the idea to fruition. We call the list our "Joy List". We hope to cross off one joyful experience at a time. We will continue to add something new each time something is crossed off the list. Because hopefully our "Joy List" will never end!
