Letters to God

Letters to God is a story of laughter, love and triumph. Most of all it is a saga of hope-in all circumstances-the kind of good hope that is found in simple, childlike friendship with God. I finished reading the novel Letters to God by Patrick Doughtie and John Perry based on a true story and the movie which opens tomorrow.

If the movie is as half as good as the book was, it will be a success (and I am sure the movie will be as good or better than the book). The book made you laugh, smile, and brought a tear to your eye as you become part of Tyler's life. Tyler is your everyday kid, playing soccer and enjoying his friendship with Sam (Samantha) who happens to be a girl. Tyler states "She's my best "like a guy" friend. An actual friend who happens to be a girl." Then headaches begin and vomiting follows and Tyler's mom knows something is wrong. Just getting over a different tragey, Tyler's family feel like they are at the breaking point, and Tyler's mom and brother begin to wonder how God could let this happened.

Tyler's grandmother (Granna)keeps praying and holding the family together. Tyler's dad used to write letters to God, so Tyler decides he wants to write letters to God
also.

With each letter Tyler writes he becomes closer to God, and he has no idea that the mailman has kept all his letters and how they will be used to touch so many lifes including the mailman's.

Tyler was a courageous, special young boy who touched many people, and his story is a special one. I encourage you to see the movie or read the book.

To learn more about Letters to god visit http://www.letterstogodthemovie.com/