David, Charlie and I were blessed to be able to go to the movies yesterday. While there we watched the Trailers for upcoming films and before I Can Only Imagine even started Charlie was hitting my arm asking if we could go and see this new movie. In a way, I was surprised as Charlie is only 10.
As I sat back and thought about the movie, I knew why Charlie wanted to see this movie. It is Charlie’s love of Christ as well as the type of music being played in the film. As well as the storyline between the father and the son. As David and Charlie have their ups and downs so he wanted to see how others handle these types of issues.
As we was leaving the Theater David said I know how bad you want to see that film so make sure you order tickets early as I am afraid it will sell out. I asked him if David if he would rather see something else while Charlie and I watch I Can Only Imagine and David said no, he wants to watch it as well. As he loves Dennis Quiad acting.
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE In theaters 3/16/18 (U.S. & Canada)
As for me, I can’t wait to watch this new movie as I have followed Mercy Me’s career since 1988 when Suzzane passed away and my mom picked out I Can Only Imagine for my daughter funeral. So with both my mom and Suzzane in Heaven, I know they will be watching the movie up there while we are watching it down here.
Long Synopsis:
It’s the song that brings ultimate hope to so many … often in the midst of life’s most challenging moments. Amazingly, the song was written in mere minutes by MercyMe lead singer Bart Millard. In reality, those lyrics took a lifetime to craft.
Although he found faith at a young age, life wasn’t easy for Bart. He leaned into an active imagination and his love of music as escapes from a troubled home life. As he grew older, Bart turned to football in hopes of somehow connecting with his abusive father. But a career-ending injury—combined with the vision of a teacher who saw unlimited potential—set Bart on a musical pathway.
Chasing a dream while running from broken relationships with father and Shannon, his childhood sweetheart, Bart hits the road on an old, decrepit tour bus with his new band MercyMe—named for his grandmother’s favorite expression. With the guidance of a grizzled music-industry insider, the band begins a journey none of them could ever have imagined.
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE stars J. Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll, Trace Adkins, Priscilla C. Shirer, with Cloris Leachman and Dennis Quaid.
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
