17 Miracles

I saw 17 Miracles with my mom yesternight. I was wary to see it, knowing the sad story of the Willie-Martin handcart company. Due to many complications, they had to set out much later than they otherwise would have. Levi Savage, a sub-captain, advised the inexperienced group not to go. He was publicly reprimanded for his lack of faith and rebellion. Man, that would be hard! I sorely felt for him.

The group faced extreme weather conditions. I was amazed at the superb skill the actors showed forth in portraying emotion. The make-up was wonderful. Many a time I was staring at the faces because the skin seemed to be peeling off because of the cold; some parts of the face had yellow tints in it, the lips were lined in blue.

The movie showed many heart-breaking scenes, and many heart-warming scenes (contradicting, huh? ;)). One story that particularly moved me was that of George and Sarah. They wanted to wait until they reached Zion to be married. The question was, will they both make it? They don’t know what’s going to happen! I can’t write it all down, what was in the movie, what really happened. You have to see for yourself. It won’t mean as much if you find out through a blog. >_>  ;_;

It evoked deep emotion in me, making me want to be more valiant and strong. It produced a stronger testimony in miracles. Sure, I believed in miracles. I believe being converted is a miracle, I believe He sends many small miracles every day. Yet, I must not have known He can and will perform the big ones, too. They were in sore need, and had the faith sufficient to receive His miracles and be grateful for them. Their faith was astonishing!

^_^

Please go see this movie!

Love,

Mariah