Family Blessings

I read the book also (am a big LaVryle Spenser fan) and I just recently watched the movie on the WE network. Just goes to show that love can happen at any age to anybody!

I found both Lynda and Steve(Lee & Christopher) both realistic as characters.

However, I wished that they hadn't begun the movie with the Quincy's family's loud party. It seems that part was inserted just to give Pam Grier a part.

Anyway, I have one small objection: when Joey was making his toast, he said that he wanted Judd to love Country Music INSTEAD of Rap.

My first thought was when I read that in the book and well as saw that in the movie:

Why couldn't Judd love BOTH types of music?

All Rap music isn't bad just like all Country Music isn't good.

I believe that he should have said that he wanted Judd to like and appreciate Country Music AS WELL AS Rap music. Otherwise, this movie was a loving, warm, romantic story.

I enjoyed it very much!

I've watched this movie everytime it has been on "Television for Women ®" (I still don't understand how they can call it this and show so many Lynda Carter movies), and enjoy it more each time. It is an interesting take on the old May-December relationship thing, although I'm always amazed that film makers try & portray Lynda Carter as just another suburban housewife (even if she is playing one in real life now). Seems kind of like saying, "I've got this supercharged ZR-1 Corvette, but I only use it to go to the store and bowling."

Family Blessings was the first Lavrle Spencer novel I read. And it's still one of my favorites. I waited a long time see the movie when my CBS affiliate finally decided to show it. At first I wasn't sure Lynda Carter was right for the female lead. But as I watched, I realized she did a great job. The story was a good one. Older woman/younger man love story. I found it funny that the woman's male family member's were more excepting of the relationship than the female members. I can understand the daughter's disdain, since she had a thing for the young man, herself. The woman's mother was just concerned for herself and how it would affect her status in the town. The movie showed that no matter what other people think, love conquers all.

I loved this movie! I had already read the book by Lavyrle Spencer and when I heard the movie was going to be on, I watched it. There are some slight differences between the two, but I absolutely loved it! I can't wait until they make a movie based on The Hellion!

I thought the movie was very well made & acted by all. I am 68 years old & this movie brought tears to my eyes several times. It just seemed to hit a certain cord with me. I am lucky enough to be part of a close & wonderful family--so, this may have influenced my feelings. I know that a lot of people have similar objections in their lives as to how they should live them. I liked the way Lynda came around & decided to live her life for herself & the way the rest of the family finally saw the error in their ways & accepted the decision of the two to just go for it.