I had two graduation parties today. The first one was around 3pm and was for The Whitton Clan as a lot of people affectionally call them. Unfortunately it decided to rain a lot today. We were under a tent thank goodness. I finally got to speak to Pastor Billy for the first time since I got back. He went on vacation as soon as I got home so it’s been hard to stay in touch. I got him up to speed on everything that’s been going on and that really pleased him to hear it all. The Grace Card had him very excited as well. 
Eventually I got out of there and headed to party number two. It was odd because I didn’t know many people but eventually some folks I knew showed up. The party slowed down for a bit when someone I know busted two of his teeth on a trampoline. He took off one of his front teeth and broke the second in half…very painful. It wasn’t pretty, the poor guy :/ The rest of the party was just chatting and fun stuff until later in the night when I eventually left. I got home and down a hotdog or two because I was really hungry. The rest of my time was spent on the movie’s website which is coming along really well. I’m happy to report it’s very close to finished. One thing I came up with today might really change the attention our film gets in regards to the Christian community. I can’t tell you what it is but I spoke to a friend of mine and he assured me it was a great idea. Hopefully I can get it into motion, because it would be really big for the movie I think.
Later on I worked on a video for Standing Firm of our Pastor’s Interview. It’s really good stuff that I think will motivate some people to spread the word about our film. I put in some footage of Mike Cooper over some of the speaking and it just made me start crying really hard. Coop was one of my best friends ever, and a true brother for me. I’m an only child and there are very few people I told absolutely everything to and Cooper was one of them. He probably knew more about me than any of my other friends. Tears just wouldn’t quit, they’re still coming down a little bit. What an amazing guy and a great friend, I miss you man…so much.
I think if there is one thing that will motivate people to really share this film, it’s going to be the RAW emotion they feel when they see some of these interviews. Everyone can relate to these kinds of problems and losing people you love. I really hope the Christian community gets behind us on this film, because I want others to see this message so badly it makes me weep. Every time I open the edit of the film it just reminds me of those I’ve lost…it’s rough.
The message of this film is so important…so unbelievably important, even the Christian community out there I think is unprepared for the emotional bombshell we have to drop in their lap. It’s going to be incredible. Lord please let me see just one decision for Christ, just one email about victory in death because of this film…it’s all I want. Help me to finish this, bring us a budget for a score or an investor…PLEASE.
#1 by Melody on July 26, 2009 - 2:05 am
YES!!! I love your passion for why you are doing this Kyle! One soul makes it all worth it…I am praying this film will bring a multitude to the cross!!
I will pray for investors and continue to spread the news for Standing Firm. Press in!!
I’m sorry you felt such pain today remembering your friend, but I am glad you released and let the tears flow…I said a prayer for God’s grace and mercy to envelope you tonight…
You are a blessing!
#2 by deb prohaska on July 27, 2009 - 7:17 am
son,
I am thinking about all that has been involved in this very long and involved process and all the people it has affected. The journey and process has been such a blessing to me and your father to watch it unfold one step at a time and of course we are so proud and I can’t even imagine what I will feel when it is finally finished and showing. It has been hard at times too. Too God be the Glory!! Your right,,,,just one soul for Jesus!! Thinking about all the loved ones we have lost in our church family, and my heart just cries for our lost loved ones this story will reach. I have been thinking and missing my mom terribly and yet I wouldn’t be here with your dad if she was still with us. God used her to give me strength my whole life. She always believed in me. She was my rock and I loved her so much. I would always talk to her about everything. We laughed alot and cried sometimes together. I sure do miss her voice and yet some days I can hear her. What a great listener she was. Karen and coop both were great listeners too. You never really knew her that way, but she loved you very much and was so proud. Then came the days I became her strength, her rock. For such a time as this….God chooses to use you as part of HIS bigger plan in this industry of film making. Grandma Lively, karen, coop are cheering you on to cross the finish line! What a great joy I have to know that my son knows what it is he is called to do! Words cannot express my thankfulness to Jesus for saving your soul and changing your life as He has. Tears and prayers have gone up to Him since the day you were born, wondering what you would do? knowing that God had a plan, and praying for pretection against the enemy. I cry for your living grandparents to be saved. The pain is too great on my heart to think otherwise. Grandma Pro is so excited and proud. So is grandpa, but he has a hard time showing his feelings to you just like my mom did. Were praying the Lord to open all the last doors needed to finish, promote and complete this film. We love you honey and we have always beleived in you. have a great day.
mom