The film version of the Broadway musical comedy of the same name. The horrific experiences that their spouses and families went through was hard to read and I definitely shed a few tears, but having read the synopsis, I knew this story had an uplifting and happy ending. Forgot your password? We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. Gina Spehn: One of the producers was on a treadmill at the gym and saw us on the Today show talking about the story, and right there on the treadmill he ordered the book. CGM: And Michael, when did you get to see the video, and what was it like knowing you were the guy he was ultimately talking about? To see what your friends thought of this book, The Color of Rain: How Two Families Found Faith, Hope, and Love in the Midst of Tragedy. But I do think it can be true for men or women that there is this sense of fidelity, whether it’s a lost child, God forbid, or a spouse, brother or sister, or even a best friend. I have been blessed by Gina & Michael's stories, I laughed and cried in equal measure. I was widowed at 26 due to a shark attack on my husband Our children were 3 and 4 a girl and a boy. We will meet again. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Quotes By Michael Spehn. I was very touched by this book. We always started at night with our bad thing and ended with our good thing followed by prayer. Movies from the war years reflect some of what we should remember about the zeitgeist of those times — the fears; the bravery; the national morale; the wartime ethic of everybody pulling together in a common cause. Gina: That was critically important to us, because we are handing over our story to someone else and allowing them to interpret it. Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2015. FAQ. That control, not always present in this type of book, allows an inspiring story to be told, mourning turned into dancing, as the book cites at the end. “My best friend died and therefore if I am having fun, I am betraying them; I am not faithful to their memory.” Ironically, it is the opposite that is true. I wish them all love and happiness.
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I know where I am going. The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe, Hallmark 3 Film Collection (Frozen in Love/Winter Castle/Amazing Winter Romance), Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas: Have a Very Merry Movie Holiday, Hallmark 2-Movie Collection: Nature Of Love & Pearl In Paradise. Coming Soon. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2015. It gave me ideas on how to approach those who are wading through grief and how to approach my own trials with hope and faith. I could hold back the tears only so much. Along the way, they discovered that God can restore the darkest circumstances—and even from death, He can bring new life. In this case, the screenwriters did a creditable job picking the jewels from the book and telling the essential story. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. The writing was well done. They were quoting the book and they were quoting us. Many actors portrayed soldiers during and after […], Rectify Monday, April 22 Sundance Channel, special 2-hour premiere 9pm ET, regular time slot 10pm ET The story pops up on the news with disturbing regularity: A wrongly convicted man is finally released after spending decades in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. They relied a lot on faith, which I can appreciate. A very touching story centering on the will to live, to touch and impact other lives, and their simple faith in a God. Stars Lacey Chabert and Warren Christie. Heart wrenching, honest account of how two families merged after tragedies. Matt Kell is a young husband and father in the late stages of terminal cancer. This book shall ever be in my memory for this new life is what I want and what my Heavenly Abba Father has promised me. Trailer After cancer claims Matt Kell's life on Christmas Day 2005, his widow, Gina and two young boys are left to cope with the pain of his loss while their close church community gathers around ... See full summary » Genres: Drama. All contents are provided by non-affiliated third parties. It was read very well by the authors and I came to know and love all of the participants. The stories of these families and their tragedies and blessings is written with a rawness that all who have struggled through a similar situation could relate while-heartedly. The book is filled with tragedy, then hope, especially in God. Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2015. twitter; instagram; youtube; pinterest; facebook; Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. This story of love and grief and healing has brought healing to my own life. A big part of the reason they were able to do that was because they were incredibly generous in allowing us to contribute. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. We had written the book — those are the true words, so now what are they going to do with it? I really enjoyed this honest and at times heart breaking book.
“It was her smile that took me captive the day we met, and never once let me go.
Follow Us. I felt like my sister in law was saying hi because the husband has the same lieomyosarcoma as she did. You haven’t seen him in years but there is an instant comfort. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Gina: In the beginning the book was an idea — it was just this thought between Michael and I that we should record this stuff for our kids — and then that became clear to us after talking to different people.