by Patty Sampson | Jul 9, 2015 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
I got a chance to talk to Jennie Sorensen Johnson, who was seven when David Young rolled a bomb into her first grade classroom. She is one of the survivors whose story has become a part of The Cokeville Miracle. She is a beautiful example of turning tragedy into...
by Patty Sampson | Jul 5, 2015 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
I recently got to discuss The Cokeville Miracle with Nancy Wudel, who plays one of the elementary teachers in the movie. She gave me a lot of insight into things behind the scenes. LDS Blogs: This movie is based on a true event. Do you remember that day? If so, what...
by Patty Sampson | Jul 1, 2015 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
I recently got to chat with Jasen Wade, who plays the handsome county marshal in The Cokeville Miracle by TC Christensen. It was a fun conversation. He’s a charming and humble man. I was impressed with what he had to say. LDSBlogs: Was it fun playing the...
by Patty Sampson | Jun 30, 2015 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
I recently went to see the movie The Cokeville Miracle, directed by TC Christensen. I was in the mood for an uplifting movie, but I had no idea what the story line looked like. For those who don’t know, this movie is about actual events that happened on May...
by Patty Sampson | May 15, 2015 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life, Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
My friend Terrie is dying. I know that now. I had hoped and prayed this brain cancer would somehow miraculously disappear. I’ve seen so many others healed with bigger miracles than this so I didn’t think I was asking too much. But the Lord has other...
by Patty Sampson | May 2, 2015 | Patty Sampson: Christian Life
When I was younger I thought I had to be skinny and look a certain way for people to like me. Don’t ask me why I needed to be liked so much. That’s a question for my therapist. Needless to say I did my best to make my body fit what my mind told me I had...