Using tables to save attrubuites

Hi Guys,

I have set up my game to save position, and Items collected in my game. Once my Hero crosses a check point the table is saved. It works great during the game.

Here is my question...How do make it so when my hero losses all lives and or the user leaves the game, they can continue where they left off.

Right now, just the items are retained not the position of the actor.

Any Ideas?