A Candle in the Window

Let's mix things up around here with a movie that I was given the opportunity to see.

Cast Bio :

Darin Southam https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1576079/bio

Isabella, Ava & Sophia Jarque – play the daughters.

Like all good movies, this one is based on a book by Michele Ashman Bell - https://deseretbook.com/p/candle-window-michele-ashman-bell-4698?ref=Grid%20%7C%20Search-1&variant_id=105857-ebook

My Review:

Candle in the Window reminds of the sweetness in simple things. The love of this family and the faith of Emily reminds us that those we love are always with us because of Christ. I love the stories and movies at Christmas that take away the commercialism and remind us why we celebrate.

I found this story especially poignant since my dad passed this last summer and we will have our first Christmas without him. It’s comforting to know that he will be with us even though we can’t see him. If only we could all have Emily’s faith.

In this current world where Christmas is just a commercial and Santa reigns, it is important to go back to the roots of faith, love, and Christ. It is important to remember the true meaning of Christmas. I lost my dad over the summer and could really feel for these little girls who lost their mom and had tender feelings about Christmas never going to be the same. 

I was listening to Christmas music the other day and really felt these lyrics that relate to this family and their situation. 

Some day I know it's coming
When all of us won't be
Together there for Christmas (I hate to face it but we won?t always be together for Christmas)
You know Daddy's seventy-three (it seems hard to believe but your daddy will turn seventy-three)

And to pay back all he gave me
For an hour on the phone
He said don't spend a lot on presents (now son don't you spend a lot on presents)
We just want you to come on home (you know all me and Momma want is you all to come on home)

But we'll buy Momma a new dress
And Daddy another tie
And we'll spend lots of time together
And that's something you can't buy

I can't but I will try
I'll pass along to my kids
Something they can't buy
The greatest Christmas present
Is something you can't buy

- "Something you Can't Buy" The Statler Brothers

While it is isn't precisely the situation with the children, it brings to mind the greatest Christmas presents being the time we spend together with our families. This family didn't have a lot, but they had each other and their faith. This is something we could all use a little more of this time of year. 

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