{"id":31172,"date":"2016-04-20T20:01:07","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T12:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/?p=31172"},"modified":"2019-05-24T08:24:12","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T00:24:12","slug":"miracles-heaven-breath-fresh-airand-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/2016\/04\/miracles-heaven-breath-fresh-airand-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"Miracles from Heaven  &#8211; A breath of fresh air and inspiration."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>\u201cThere are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.\u201d Albert Einstein<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I was commenting to Andy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sengkangbabies.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sengkangbabies.com<\/a> after the movie that I\u2019m not sure what\u2019s worse these days \u2013 the movies, the TV shows or the daily news. They are filled predominantly with reports of wars, calamities and uncertainties of which movies are not any different. In fact, the Superheroes have even turned to fighting each other instead of fighting villains.<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s this movie &#8211; a breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the Movie Trailer here:<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CldGTG6iVrU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whats the storyline?<\/strong><br \/>\nHollywood A-lister actress, Jennifer Gardner heads the cast about a true story of how young Annabel \u2018Anna\u2019 Beam who was diagnosed with an incurable gastrointestinal disease which prevents her body from digesting food, was miraculously and completely cured after falling 3 stories head-first into the hollow of an old tree. During the long ordeal where attempts were made to extricate her, she recounted how she &#8216;visited&#8217; heaven and had a conversation with God.<\/p>\n<p>The story centers around the real financial struggles of Anna\u2019s parents who had just mortgaged their home for the father\u2019s new veterinary practice. Their ordeal with Anna\u2019s illness was exacerbated by self-righteous church members who suggest to the couple to examine their lives for sins which may have brought-on a \u2018curse\u2019 of sorts resulting in Anna\u2019s ailment.&nbsp; But what really touched us was that this isn&#8217;t some story conjured up inside a script-writer&#8217;s mind. Every single event narrated in the movie is based on the incredible real-life story of Anna Beam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The real Anna Beam story via Fox news:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31174\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/beam.jpg?resize=615%2C409&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"beam\" height=\"409\" width=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/beam.jpg?w=615&amp;ssl=1 615w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/beam.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/strong>The real Anna Beam and her family<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5RNstvpntEs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How\u2019s the show?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe acting in the movie is good. Garner\u2019s portrayal of the relentless mother trying to cope with the emotional strains and upholding her faith was convincing and moving. The cast of children, particularly Kylie Rogers portrayed Anna with great sensitivity. Personally I saw glimpses of child actors like Dakota Fanning and Wynona Ryder in her \u2013 definitely potential for greater future roles. The supporting cast (Queen Latifah as &#8216;Angela&#8217; and <span class=\"itemprop\">Eugenio Derbez as &#8216;Doc. Neko&#8217;) were superb too. Through their friendship, they brought warmth and restored hope to the despairing mother and daughter pair who were seeking treatment on their own in Boston.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The pace of the movie was just right. I had expected long conversations but no. Talking was kept minimal and the plot was largely carried by the cast&#8217;s convincing acting. The movie was not inundated with Christian songs or preaching. It is well-balanced and captivating.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31176\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1024x1024.jpg?resize=693%2C479&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1024x1024\" height=\"479\" width=\"693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1024x1024.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1024x1024.jpg?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1024x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C530&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31178\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/queen-latifah-miracles-from-heaven.jpg?resize=692%2C486&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"queen-latifah-miracles-from-heaven\" height=\"486\" width=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/queen-latifah-miracles-from-heaven.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/queen-latifah-miracles-from-heaven.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/queen-latifah-miracles-from-heaven.jpg?resize=768%2C539&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why should you watch this movie?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe movie revisits the struggles we all go through from time to time, whether is it with family crisis or with faith. Though it centers around a Christian family\u2019s struggle with a rare, incurable illness, its central theme is universal \u2013 faith, hope and love. A movie which celebrates these universal themes is very much welcomed in this day and age of uncertainties and despair.<\/p>\n<p>Best of all, it\u2019s based on a real life event. From there, we can see that how everyone of us, if we would be led by our conscience and heart, can indeed be part of the miracle for someone in need. All too often we hide behind the veil of busy-ness, of bureaucracy, of self.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is it suitable for children?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe movie has a PG13 rating. We did not bring our 8 year-old as we were unsure if she could process the intense feelings of seeing 10 year-old Anna facing the threat of death. On hindsight, she might but certain emotional scenes may evoke questions from her which she may not have the maturity to reconcile. This movie would be suitable for kids 12 and older.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On a personal note:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe plot and theme resonated deeply with us as survivors of multiple child-losses. We struggled with the times when God seemed silent, save for the supposedly well-meaning remarks from pious, religious folks who did more harm than good. Like the movie, we had to persevere with nothing but our faith. It was during this long lonely journey that we experienced miracles &#8211; acts of mercy and kindness showered on us by &#8216;angels&#8217; in our lives &#8211; kind family, friends, bosses and colleagues, even strangers who stood by us and comforted us in our grief.&nbsp; It took us 9 years before our desires to be parents were granted. Like the Beams, we live each day, reminding ourselves not to take anything for granted. We cherish each moment we have with our loved ones for everyday is indeed Life\u2019s Tiny Miracles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31182\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/287230.jpg?resize=888%2C1316&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"287230\" height=\"1316\" width=\"888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/287230.jpg?w=1382&amp;ssl=1 1382w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/287230.jpg?resize=202%2C300&amp;ssl=1 202w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/287230.jpg?resize=768%2C1138&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/287230.jpg?resize=691%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 691w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: We were invited to a preview of the movie. No monetary compensation was received. All photos are credited to Columbia Pictures and all opinions are ours.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThere are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.\u201d Albert Einstein I was commenting to Andy of Sengkangbabies.com after the movie that I\u2019m not sure what\u2019s worse these days \u2013 the movies, the TV shows or the daily [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":31196,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,90,9],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MiraclesFromHeavenHeader.jpg?fit=1140%2C859&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p59hHF-86M","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31172"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31172"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46089,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31172\/revisions\/46089"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31196"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}