The Blind Side =] December 9, 2009

One of the hot new movies hitting theaters this holiday season is The Blind Side. Based on a true story The Blind Side is the story about Michael Orr.

Here is the plot of the movie according to Wikipedia:

"The Blind Side depicts the true story of Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless 18-year-old from a broken home. He enrolls in a private Christian school and struggles to fit in because he is woefully underprepared. Eventually, he is taken in by the Tuohys (Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Lily Collins, and Jae Head), a well-to-do Christian family who helps him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Tuohys' lives leads them to some self-discoveries of their own. Recognizing his potential talent as a football player, they encourage him get him private tutors and get involved in his football career. Living in his new environment, the 18-year-old faces a completely different set of challenges. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle."

I have not seen this movie yet but it has been given really great reviews. I think that this movie is designed to make us realize that your family does not just have to be the people that share your same DNA. The Tuohy family was able to open their home and their hearts for a boy that was struggling. They are an incredible family that we could all learn a little from. There are always little ways that we can make big changes in our lives and we just need to keep our eyes open :)