The Way Home (DVD)

Usually I receive books through BookSneeze – the organization that I get to review books for Thomas Nelson, but this time it was different. A DVD came instead. The Way Home is a movie based on a true story of the Simpkins family going through life as so many of us do; busy, stressed and a little on edge. Just as they were finally taking that much needed family vacation with their three boys a horrible things happens. Joe, their 2 year old son, disappears. The Simpkins live in a very rural area with lots of trees, ponds and places begging to be explored by a little boy. Within minutes of realizing he was missing, emergency response teams were in place to come help search. Not only trained professionals showed up, but hoards of people from local churches, many that the family didn’t even know. During this stressful and emotional time for the Simpkins family they are shown love and support by friends, family and complete strangers who come to walk the land around the house in a close grip pattern. Hours go by with no leads, until one older man remembers where he used to go as a child. He heads that way and low and behold, Joe is there, scared and ready to go home. Needless to say, the family is thrilled, as is everyone there helping. A huge celebration is thrown and a new appreciation for family time is understood by all. This movie, while low budget and admittedly somewhat cheesy acting, it really made an impression about priorities and family bonding. It is worth a watch.