Virtual Nerd Review

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Times have sure changed.  When I first began to homeschool my children I was concerned that they would spend too much time on the computer.  Now, nearly a decade later, working on the computer all day is the least of my worries.  In fact, in this era, children need to have a vast understanding of computers and the technology that follows.  Computer knowledge is nearly a requirment in just about any field a person could pursue. 

The education field has certainly taken advantage of the computer age.  When I was growning up, if a student needed help in an area of study the parents hired a tutor.  This seemed to be about the only option available.   Tutors can be restrictive in that they are only available at certain times.   But, if your tutor comes in the form of your computer this problem is solved.

I have been reviewing an on-line product called Virtual Nerd.  Virtual Nerd offers on-line tutoring in math and science for students in grades 7 – 12.  The tutoring is done through easy to understand video tutorials.  Users select Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 or 2, or Physics.  Then a search column outlines specific points which are broken down into further video content.  If more information is still needed you can click on the Show Details button and it will break down additional topics.

The videos consist of a narrator writing on a white board.  The quality is good and the instruction is clear.  A diagram and step-by-step instruction window follows the narrator.  If you need to review you can click on a specific point in the step-by-step window and the video jumps back.  If you need explanation of a certain term you can click on the highlighted terms and a new video pops up for further explanation.  Virtual Nerd membership is available on a premium subscription plan basis of $49 per month.

My thoughts on Virtual Nerd vary.  First, we are just not to the point in our home education that my children need this type of tutoring.  However, I understand that many who will read this is exactly at this point.  So this concern should not play a factor to other’s opinions.  Secondly, the cost of $49 a month seems a little steep.  Most homeschooling families live on one income and therefore are very selective in how they budget their money.   (Virtual Nerd does offer a one day and one week look at their program for a small fee for those who would like to give it a try.) On the other hand, Virtual Nerd offers in-depth tutoring help in a clear concise form.  With a membership you can access it at any point which is certainly a plus.  For those students in higher fields of study who need the added help I can see this program being beneficial.  So, do not take my advice alone.  Check out their website.

To see what others are saying about this product click here.

 

Disclaimer:  As a member of The Old Schoolhouse 2010-2011 Crew, I received a six-week membership in exchange for an honest product review.   I do not receive any other form of compensation for the reviews posted on this blog.

UNSTUFF -A Book Review

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I just finished reading UNSTUFF – Making Room In Your Life for What Really Matters by Michael and Hayley DiMarco.  This book really surprised me.  I was not expecting to be challenged to this extent. 

I am not a fan of “self-help” books because we should not look within ourselves for help.  True help comes from the Lord and it is to Him that we should cling.  So honestly, when I first received this book I thought it would be just another shallow self-help book.  I have to admit that I was wrong.  The premise of this book is that everything in the universe falls into one of two categories – God and stuff. 

The DiMarco’s confront their love for stuff and take a journey to Unstuff their lives.  They spend three month driving across the country in a motor home visiting homeless shelters.  They share their story, their failures, their success, and the changes they made to simplify their lives so they could live more fully for God and for others.  They share reasons to Unstuff and challenge those who have ears to hear the truths behind Unstuff.  I believe their dedication sums it up:  “To the One who created all and knows our hearts.  May we worship You and not your creation (or the creation’s creations).”

Our society is built around commercialism.  We love our stuff.  We want more stuff, bigger stuff, and newer stuff. We want the stuff our neighbors and co-workers have.  And the truth is that we are so blinded by the idea that we deserve stuff that the tenth commandment seems irrelevant.  Unstuff takes a look at not just things that money can buy but also the stuff we put into our minds, stuff we put into our bodies, relationship stuff, worship stuff, and future stuff.  The reading is simplistic but the ideas are deep.  Do not pick up this book unless you want to be challenged.  The only strike from this reviewer would be the Bible translation used.  I prefer to use the KJV and it is somewhat inconvenient to stop to look up Scripture each time.  However, most will overlook this issue.   Thank you Tyndale House Publishers for the book in exchange for an honest product review.  It was enjoyable.

Family Movie Night – This Saturday!

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Once again Wal-mart and P&G is sponsoring another Family Movie Night.  It premieres on FOX this Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 7 pm CST.  If you enjoyed Secrets of the Mountain, The Jensen Project, or A Walk in My Shoes you will probably want to mark your calendars for their newest addition of family friendly movies – A Change of Plans.

Our society appears to tear apart the seams of families.  Busyness takes away family meal time.  Separate lives take away family unity.  The culture weakens families as a whole.  Change of Plans is a refreshing reminder of what life looks like when we make family a priority in our lives.  It brings to light that sometimes life does not play out exactly the way we plan it.  And in the end that really does not matter if we will simply embrace what is truly important.

As a believer, my faith in Christ Jesus is the foundation on which I stand and the filter in which I view life.  While this movie is a secular movie, it is family friendly.  I have said for years that Christians in this country need to stop tolerating foul language and filth from Hollywood.  The reason the movie industry is what it is today is because of the 80+% of Americans that profess Christianity yet supports, encourages, and enjoys filthy movies.  I have tried to express this in a more palatable form but truth is truth.  I understand this culture.  I was once a part of this culture.  At one time in my life my professed faith did not influence what I watched.  The Lord is opening my eyes.  With all of that said, I am on board with what Wal-mart and P&G are doing.  I pray that as more and more Christians take a stand and refuse to allow the dirty tentacles of Hollywood to reach into their living rooms, that more movies like this will be made and aired on TV. 

Click here to watch the trailer and enter to win a 55″ flat screen TV and other great family entertainment prizes!

Keep reading for a brief synopsis of CHANGE OF PLANS…

Sometimes Life Gives You More Than You Bargained For

Up to this point, Sally Danville’s life has played out just as she hoped it would. A beautiful and free-spirited musician, she and her fighter-pilot husband, Jason, live life on the go, free of domestic responsibilities. But with a single phone call from Child & Family Services case worker, Dorothy (Phylicia Rashad, The Cosby Show), she learns that things don’t always go according to plan. Sally (Brooke White, American Idol) is met with the news that her best friend from college has died in a tragic accident on a Peace Corps mission and has named Sally the legal guardian of her four kids – 3 of them adopted from third-world countries. Now Sally and Jason (Joe Flanigan, Stargate Atlantis) must quickly learn to parent this instant family and help the kids deal with the culture clash of life in America. The story is both humorous and heartwarming, revealing how fulfilling life can be when you look beyond your own plans and invest in the lives of others.

Williams Christmas Letter 2010

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Dear Family & Friends,

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given…and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

I am so thankful for this time of year that we have set aside to celebrate the birth of our Lord! In the midst of the hustle and bustle we can stop and reflect upon God’s greatest gift to mankind – His Son. Where would we be without Him?

 The Lord has certainly given us another joyful year. We were extremely blessed with the birth of my sister’s son, Landon on March 1st. It has been several years since we have had a baby in the family and he is a joy. The children and I were able to go visit toward the end of March. Our friends, the Gilmore’s, were heading that way and we rode along with them. I surprised my sister and we had a tearful reunion.

Abigail turned 11 in March. We celebrated our birthday’s the same as always, with shopping and Chinese. I remind her often that her name means “Father’s Joy”. She truly is, not only to her daddy but also to her Heavenly Father. I have no greater joy than to see all of my children walking in truth.

In April I finished my second book, “Living Out the Word”. I thank the Lord for the ability to write and my husband for the encouragement. I have several book projects for next year so please keep me in your prayers as I endeavor to follow God’s will. The children were able to spend a week with their grandparents in April while Dana and I attended the National Meeting in Fort Smith. They usually go to all the meetings with us so this was a blessing for them.

May marked a special month for our family. The children finished up school for the year and Dana graduated from Tennessee Temple with his Masters of Ministry degree. Seven years earlier Dana began his journey to get an education. It has not been easy. The children and I are so proud of him. We thank God for giving him the wisdom and strength to endure college full-time while providing for his family and pastoring the Lord’s church. We celebrated our 17th Honeymoon that month and enjoyed a weekend homeschool conference in north Mississippi. We ended the month with a 3 day visit from our dear friends, the Clarks, and five of their children.

We had a wonderful summer break. The highlight was our family trip to Cozumel, Mexico in August. In celebration of my father and mother’s retirement, they took the entire family (all 14 of us) on a 7 day all-inclusive vacation. It was a happy and restful time filled with memories we will cherish the rest of our lives. Thank you Dad and Mom!

 We began September celebrating Aaron’s 14th birthday down on the coast with several friends. His father and I are very proud of the young man he is becoming. We see him growing in the Lord and using his talents. We started school the following week. Aaron is in 8th grade, Abigail is in 6th grade, and Andrew is in 2nd grade. I cannot even express what a blessing it has been to be able to teach my children. God has been so good to us and I know that these years of discipleship with our children can never be replaced.

Andrew turned 8 in October. He is such a delight to his father and I.  We spent the weekend with homeschooling families all over Mississippi camping at a place called Camp Dixon. He said that it was the best birthday EVER! The children began a new experience in October as well. We have a friend that has written a southern re-telling of the Cinderella story (with a Christian twist at the end). A Christian independent movie company is making it into a film and they have been asked to participate. They have had a blast filming. The project will take about a year to complete.

We were once again blessed to be able to spend the Thanksgiving holidays in Arkansas. This year has been unusual in that we have been able to take several trips this year. We thank the Lord for providing in such marvelous ways. And Lord willing, we will be able to conclude the year once again for Christmas with our family.

My husband often tells me, Tempus Fugit. In Latin it means, time flies. How true it is! This year has certainly flown by. As I look back over it I am filled with gratitude for all that the Lord has given and done in our lives. And my prayer is that of the psalmist in Psalms 90, “teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Time is short. Our lives are but a vapor. So let me encourage you. Reflect upon your life this holiday season. As we celebrate the Christmas season, are we celebrating the true meaning of Christmas? As we give gifts this year, do we ask the Lord what He wants us to give Him? And as we pray for God to shower His blessings upon us, is our hearts desire to be a blessing to Him? These are the things that will matter in eternity.

To our family in Arkansas and across the country, to our Tiger Creek family, and to all of our friends we wish each of you a very Merry Christmas! We love you! May the Lord bless you and your family!

Love,  The Williams

ALEKS REVIEW

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It is amazing how far technology has come in just a few years.  Not too long ago, if a homeschooling parent was struggling to teach a subject to their children the only option was an outside tutor.  Getting a tutor for your child does have its advantages.  However, it can be expensive and you are locked into a limited amount of study time with a tutor.  But now, technology is such in that help can come in many forms.

This past month I reviewed ALEKS as part of The Old Schoolhouse Crew.  ALEKS stands for Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces.  It is a web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning system.  Through an assessment test, the program determines exactly what a student knows and doesn’t know in a math course.  It then offers individualized instruction that meets the student at his learning level.  So in other words, ALEKS is like a personal tutor but with so much more.

ALEKS offers comprehensive courses from elementary school math to complex subjects such as PreCalculus.  Because all you need is a computer with internet access, it is a very flexible solution for busy students.

Here is what the ALEKS website says:

ALEKS is a Research-Based Online Program:

  • Complete Curriculum Solution for Math with Access to Full Course Library
  • No Textbook Required
  • Artificial Intelligence Targets Gaps in Student Knowledge
  • Assessment and Individualized Learning for Grades 3-12
  • Master Account Includes Quizzing and Automated Reports to Monitor Learning Progress 
  • Unlimited Online Access – PC and Mac Compatible
  • QuickTables – Complimentary Math Fact Mastery Program for Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction

I registered Aaron (8th grade) and Abigail (6th) grade for ALEKS.  Here is how it worked.  Each child took an assessment test that lasted about an hour.  ALEKS avoids multiple-choice questions and instead uses input tools that mimic what would be done with paper and pencil.  Each test asked around 30 questions.  When the test is complete, ALEKS has developed a precise picture of their knowledge of the course.  We know what topics each child has mastered and which ones have not yet been mastered.   Each child’s knowledge is represented by a multicolor pie chart.  The light areas show the topics that need to be learned with the dark areas representing what is already mastered.

This is where the learning comes in.  Each time the child logs on; they are offered a choice of topics they are ready to learn.  They are then given practice problems that teach each topic.  As new principles are learned the dark areas on the pie chart begin to fill up.  This is encouraging for the students to see how much they are learning. The progress reports are encouraging for the parent.  For the younger grades they offer QuickTables.  It is a mastery program for multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.  Abigail enjoyed using it as well as the fun games that come with it.

While I really like ALEKS, we will not continue it this year.  However, I can see purchasing it in the future as the children get older and math becomes harder to teach.  It could be very valuable those last few years of high school.  The online program is $19.95 per student per month.  They also offer family discounts on their website.
 

 

If you are interested in ALEKS check out their site for a free trial. 

To learn what others are saying about ALEKS click here.

 

 Disclaimer:  As a member of The Old Schoolhouse 2010-2011 Crew, I received a trail version of ALEKS in exchange for an honest product review.   I do not receive any other form of compensation for the reviews posted on this blog.

It’s Snowing In Our Living Room

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I woke up at 4:15 this morning unable to sleep.  So I fixed a cup of hot chocolate and headed to the living room to sit in my favorite recliner.  As I sat in the quiet, I looked up and saw all of the snowflakes hanging from the ceiling. They were dancing and twirling in a peaceful, serene way.  The sight was a beautiful reminder of childhood dreams, like snow covered Christmas mornings or mom making snow ice cream.  For just a few moments I was brought back to days of waking up to see a white blanket of snow covering our yard, building snowmen, and sledding with my brother.

Living in south Mississippi, it is rare for my children to see a lot of snow.  And while they do not get to experience all that I did as a child, they do get to create memories of their own.  Memories like making snowflakes to hang in our living room.  Abigail and Andrew made them for our Christmas party for the church on Friday night.  They are beautiful and easy to make.  We went online and printed out the patterns.  All you need are some scissors and hands to help.  In a matter of minutes you can have snow in your living room as well.

I’ve shared before that I do not believe in Christmas decorations that have no meaning.  I do not put things in my house just because they are seasonal.  There is purpose behind it all.  So, as the children and I made snowflakes we talked about how God has made each one unique.  No two snowflakes are alike.  The Creator has designed each one to be special.  Likewise, God has made each one of us unique.  No two humans are alike.  We are all created special and the Lord has a plan for each of our lives.

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! (Psa 139:14-17)

We serve an amazing God!  Thank you Lord for snowflakes and how all of creation reminds us of Your greateness!

The Christ in Christmas

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is approaching. It is the time Christian people have set aside to celebrate God’s greatest gift to mankind – His Son. It is a season of joy, peace, and love. It is a season of music, laughter, and festivity. It is a season to think of others, to give gifts, to send cards, and visit loved ones. But above all, it is a season of focusing upon Christ, The Incarnate God, dwelling among men.

I realize for some this may not be true. There are those who view this season as just another holiday filled with hustle and bustle, crowded shopping, credit card debt, parties, alcohol, over eating, stress, and more stress. Often the focus is on Santa Clause, elves, reindeer, and over-indulged children getting more stuff. I have never wanted this time of the year to build selfishness into my children. When they were little and others would make a “wish list” of gifts they wanted, I would encourage my children to make a list of things they would like to do or buy for others. It is not about self. To truly celebrate Christmas is to bring out the Christ in Christmas, lifting up His name, and pointing others to Him.

How does one go about doing that practically? How do we bring out Christ in Christmas when all of society has their eyes elsewhere? First of all, we must remember that regardless of what others may say Christmas is a Christian holiday. Christmas is about Christ. Society confirms this by their relentless effort to remove the true meaning of Christmas. If Christmas were a meaningless pagan holiday there would be no attack upon it by the enemy. But it is not. In the hearts of millions of believers all over the world, this is a special time of worship, a time of reflecting, a time of gratitude, a time of joy, a time of honor, and a time of praise.

These are the thing I want to instill in the hearts of my children. Every year after the Thanksgiving holiday our family pulls out Christmas music, the trees, lights, and decorations. This tradition is not merely habit. For our family there is meaning and purpose behind it. This week as we were putting up our Christmas tree, my eight-year-old said, “Mom, tell me again what the tree represents.” You see, every year their father and I explain to the children how in our hearts the tree symbolizes the tree that Christ was crucified upon. It is a reminder to us that the babe in a manger grew up, lived a perfect life, and died upon a tree for the sins of the world. “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed,” 1Peter 2:24.

As we hang the ornaments upon the tree each one represents something. The angels are a reminder of the messengers of glad tidings. “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men,” Luke 2:13-14.

The doves remind us of the Spirit of God. The bells remind us to ring out the Good News. Even the candy canes have significance. They, in the shape of a shepherd’s staff, remind us of the Great Shepherd. When turned upside down the “J” reminds us of Jesus. The white in the candy tells us Christ’s purity. The red stripes represent our Saviour’s stripes. “He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed,” Isaiah 53:5.

And the star that my husband places upon the top of the tree is a symbol of the Star of Bethlehem. “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him,” Matthew 2:2.

After we put up the tree, Abigail arranged the Nativity scene on top of our piano. As we gather around and sing songs this season it will be a constant visual of who we worship and sing praises to.

Even the Christmas balls remind us of the world and how, “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son…”

When we placed the candles on our table as a center piece we were able to remind the children that Jesus said, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life,” John 8:12.

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As Dana hung the lights on the outside of the house we explain to the children that as children of God we are to let our light shine for all to see. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven,” Matthew 5:16.

Each night between now and Christmas day Dana will read an Advent story to the children before bed. Advent – Adventus. Ecce advenit Dominator Dominus. Behold, the Lord, the Ruler is come. The tradition of advent is a threefold celebration of the birth of Jesus, His eventual second coming to earth, and His continued presence in our lives here and now. God in our past, God in our future, and God in our present.

Nothing is done without meaning. Everything is done with purpose.

What does this season mean to you and your family? Is Christ the center of all you do? Is there purpose behind your traditions? Are you building in your children a life of selfless giving to others? Is Christ in your Christmas?

May our Lord richly bless you this season but more importantly may you be a blessing to Him!

The Master Ruler

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Being able to properly measure something is a skill that our children will use throughout life.  Due to his love for wood working, my oldest son has learned the value of being able to accurately measure.  After all, if you measure wrong you will waste a piece of wood.  Ask a seamstress how important it is to measure precisely.   

I was recently sent the Master Ruler by Master Innovations, Inc. as a product review.  The Master Ruler is several rulers in one!  I was sent a standard and metric ruler ($9.95 each) as well as their Marvels of Measures! Poster ($10.00), and a student workbook ($14.95). 

Since Aaron and Abigail have mastered measuring, I let Abigail oversee her younger brother, Andrew use it.  When measuring, it is very easy to get confused with all the lines on a ruler.  What I like about The Master Ruler is that it takes out the guess work and builds confidence into the children.  The ruler has separate layers for each fraction of measurement with each fraction having its own color.  I love how it simplifies measuring.

Master Innovations, Inc. also has The Master Clock, The Master Angle, and The Master Fractions.  You can learn more from their website here. 

To see what others are saying about Master Innovations, Inc. click here.

 Disclaimer:  As a member of The Old Schoolhouse 2010-2011 Crew, I received The Master Ruler set free of charge in exchange for an honest product review.   I do not receive any other form of compensation for the reviews posted on this blog.

 

A Walk in My Shoes

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What is your response when someone rudely cuts you off in traffic?  How do you feel toward a bad-mannered waitress who spills your coffee? How easy is it to get frustrated with an impossible co-worker? I dare say that it is rather easy to pass judgments.

But would your feelings change if you knew that the reckless driver was a frantic mother rushing her sick baby to the hospital?  Would you feel differently toward a waitress who you found out was holding down two jobs while trying to provide for three small children and a disabled husband?  Would you view your co-worker with compassion if you learned that his beloved wife was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer?  

So many times we go through life with fixed ideas about those around us.  Our preconceived notions lead us to judge their behavior and circumstances.  But judgments cease when we get a true glimpse into their lives.  When we take the time to look past ourselves and listen to their pains and hurts, we are often faced with a stark reality.  The reality is that until we have walked in their shoes we truly cannot understand.

I shared a few days ago about an upcoming movie, “A Walk in My Shoes.”  Today I pre-screened the movie.  It is the latest installment in Wal-Mart and Procter & Gamble’s Family Movie Night.  Having seen their other two movies I expected the same, family friendly with no foul language and a standard plot.  While I liked the other movies they were not overly dynamic.  I would equate them to a “feel good” type of movie, not a “make a difference” movie.  However, I was pleasantly surprised by “A Walk in My Shoes”.   This movie makes you reflect upon your life, which in my opinion is always a good thing.

The story revolves around a high school teacher named Trish.  She comes across as a self-centered business woman who is unresponsive to her husband and out of touch with her children.  She is harsh toward a seemingly unmotivated student named Justin and judgmental toward his mother.  After wrecking her car Trish wakes to find herself living the life of the same woman she rashly criticized, Justin’s mother, Cindy.  In the midst of the story we also find Jake, a Marine who is painfully adjusting to civilian life and a mysterious stranger named Molly who disappears as quickly as she appears.  While it is never spoken, we are left with the impression that Molly is an angel.  Her mission is to teach Trish a valuable lesson in walking in someone elses shoes for a while.

My negative thoughts were few but still worth mentioning.  First, as with the previous “Family Night” movies I notice the children in the films are very disrespectful toward their parents.  This is clearly due to bad parenting and is never addressed.  By the end of the movie the children’s attitudes change but what does not change is the fact that the issue of dishonor is not properly dealt with.  Also, the movie is not a Christian film so as one could expect the music and clothing in the movie is secular.   

While the movie is not Christian based there is a small reference to God when a boy asks, “Do you believe in God?”  The answer is in the affirmative.  He then says, “Where was God when my Dad died?” To which the response was given, “Right beside him.”  On a positive note, I felt like the movie showed marriage and family in a very positive light as well as the military.  The movie succeeds in realistically dealing with some tough issues like financial worries, being evicted, troubled families, war, and grief.

“A Walk in My Shoes” is a movie that I will watch again.  It airs this Friday night on local NBC affiliates. You don’t want to miss it, but if you do, a special DVD release of the film is planned for Saturday at Wal-Mart.

Family Movie Night – Coming soon!

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My children do not typically watch a lot of television.  There are several reasons for this.  First, we do not have cable, satellite, or any local channels.  Secondly, at our home, movies are only allowed during the weekends.  Thirdly, it is rare to find good quality entertainment.   When we do find such a movie we are quick to purchase it. 

With many families reporting much concern about prime-time television broadcasting content that is not suitable for their families Wal-Mart and Procter and Gamble have partnered together to provide top family-quality entertainment.  Some of you may have heard of these movies:  Secrets of the Mountain and The Jensen Project.  Their goal was to produce a clean, wholesome movie that parents would gladly watch with their children.  We have watched both of these movies.

For a fun family night be sure to make plans next Friday, December 3rd. 

At 7 p.m. CST on NBC you can watch their third movie: A Walk In My Shoes. 

Click here to watch the trailer.

What would you learn if you stepped into someone else’s life?  Ever judge someone just by looking at them? Of course, we’ve all made snap judgments about people. But what if we really got to know them? How would our opinions change? And what if we were forced to become them… how would the shoes fit then? Stressed-out high school teacher Trish Fahey can’t understand her students’ lack of effort and why their parents don’t seem to care. This is especially true of Justin Kremer, a popular, skateboard-loving, basketball star who is underperforming in her class. Trish has him suspended from the team and quickly chalks up the situation as a case of bad parenting. This perspective dramatically changes when Trish meets Molly, a mysterious stranger intent on helping her see things differently. When Trish wrecks her car, Molly is there as Trish wakes to find herself living the life of Cindy Kremer, the woman she has personally judged and criticized. Trish discovers that there is often more to the story and learns a powerful lesson that affects everyone she interacts with. Her husband, her daughter, the ex-Marine next door… No one is left unchanged.

Before the movie airs next Friday I will be posting a complete review so be sure and check back.  For more information you can also visit their website.