The All American athlete, football coach, husband & father diagnosed with death and the miracle that changed their lives forever. This intimate story of love and hope is now told in a remarkable new inspirational DVD including uplifting appearances by a number of sports & entertainment celebrities. An incredible portrait of love, hope and faith that will change the way you view life.
In 1977 Charlie Wedemeyer was diagnosed with ALS and given 1 year to live. Thirty years later and now totally paralyzed, he and Lucy continue to show the world that victory and joy in life are possible no matter what type of difficulties we face. Featuring video clips from the PBS film “One More Season” & CBS film “Quiet Victory”, COURAGE TO LIVE will take you on a journey of triumph over heartache, victory over death. Shot over a 16 year period, COURAGE TO LIVE is the remarkable account of how love, hope and faith can conquer the biggest obstacles of life.
Hosted by actor Michael Nouri, special guests include America's #1 Inspirational Speaker Zig Ziglar, renown Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, Actress Pam Dawber, Washington Redskins Head Coach Joe Gibbs, and a number of other celebrities. DVD includes a segment for ALS patients and families, Words of Encouragement from Zig Ziglar & the Wedemeyers, and a section devoted to overcoming adversity in personal and family relationships.
Featured Segments of the DVD - click image to see video
The Life Changing Miracle
Charlie & Lucy's lives were changed forever in 1986 when a miracle occured in their lives. Charlie was very near death when a nurse comes to the house and asks if she can pray for him. As she prays the presence of God begins to fill the room and when they look up the evidence is clear. Thus begins a new chapter in Charlie & Lucy's lives. Share this with friends who need a lift.
Pain and Suffering is Inevitable- Misery Optional
The program is full of inspiration and hope with numerous quotes from the Wedemeyers and others. Here they tell us that "pain & suffering is inevitable, but misery is optional, we make the choice". Also inlcuded is a quote from renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking who is the longest surviving person with ALS.
"Faith is the substance of things hoped for"
Faith is at the heart of the Wedemeyer's story and here they and others share about their faith and what it means to them. Michael Nouri, Joni Eareckson Tada and their son Kale also talk about the importance of the spritiual part of their lives and how it's their foundation for hope and peace.
How to be an overcomer
In the "Words of Encouragement" section of the DVD Zig Ziglar talks about what it takes to be an overcomer. This additional segment of encouragement is full of topics and words of wisdom from Zig, Charlie & Lucy and their children. Included are spiritual and inspirational keys to living and practical advice to achieve a successful and rewarding life
Overcoming Adversity Segment
The section of the DVD includes the inspiring story of Brian Reedy, a high school teacher from Carson City, Nevada. Brian is using Charlie & Lucy's story along with our video to teach his students to overcome adversity. The introduction of the adversity section gives you a rundown on the contents and how they can be used. Every teacher should learn to teach this course.
Courage to Live: The Story of Charlie & Lucy Wedemeyer - DVD This
revolutionary DVD is packed full of inspiration as well as practical
tools for you to find hope and peace in life no matter what you face
every day. The DVD includes the one hour documentary, a segment
for ALS patients and families, a "Words of Encouragement" section where
Zig Ziglar and the Wedemeyers give us tips for life, and a segment on
Overcoming Adversity including a course curriculum and more.
Courage to Live - DVD - $25 (includes shipping)
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