8/13/2019 A Vow to Cherish Alarcon
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Alarcon, Mikko Anthony P.BSN408
A Vow to Cherish
The mov ie entitled A Vow to Cherish is a great film to be
shared with the familyas it teaches the Biblical value of marriage
and family. This is directed by John Schmidtstarring Barbara
Babcock as Ellen Brighton and Ken Howard, who played the role
asJohn Brighton. They are happily married couple whose devotion to
one another is asstrong as their devotion to God. Also in the
family is their youngest daughter Terri,played by Megan Paul, and
their son Kyle, played by David Denman. The Brightonfamily has a
very blessed life. John owns a very successful business with his
selfishbrother Phil, played by David Morin, while Ellen is a very
dedicated elementary school
teacher who diagnosed with Dementia. In the movie, John is
falling for another womanhe met while jogging named Julia Sinclair
played by Donna Bullock. Back at home, Terriis going through a
difficult time trying to cope with her mothers illness and the lack
ofher fathers attention. With his faith shattered and his marriage
in difficulty, John turns tothe friend of the family and
accountability partner, Alexander, played by Ossie Davis.
Among the characters mentioned above, all of them experience
inner strugglesand cope with extremely hard decisions but the role
of Ken Howard as John Brightonmade the most impact in my life. Even
though he became unfaithful to his family, themost important thing
is, he apologized what he has done to God and he didnt leave
hissick wife, Ellen. In the movie, he just showed his deep faith
and love for his wife and forhis belief in Christ. For me, my
family is the best gift from God and if I am in thatsituation, Ill
never leave them and Ill take care of them forever even they a re
sick ornot. When tragedy like this comes, I will just pause for a
while, pray and saying that Godis bigger than my problems. I should
not be worry because He is always at my side tohelp and guide
me.
In this film, the part that really touches my life is when John
renews his vows tohis emotionless wife. This illustrates the
devotion of a husband to his wife throughsickness and health, in
good and in bad times. Another scene that is very touching iswhen
Ellen recognizes the face of her daughter an d they are saying I
love you to eachother. For the teenagers today, saying these words
is slightly awkward but as early asnow, try to tell to your
parents/family that you love them and make it a habit.
A Vow to Cherish is a film that every married couple/family
should watch. Itshows the true spirit of what being committed to
one another and to God is all about. Inthis movie, I learned how
important the family unit is and with Jesus as the foundationand
the love for one another, a family can get through anything. If you
have a deep faithto God, all things are possible. Another thing is
that, marriage is a lifelong promise andcommitment to a person you
love to always be faithful, kind and selfless. Even though
