This whole family is an inspiration to all of us. I read that Brooke died in February of 2024 as a result of her disability. She was 45. May she soar with the Angels. Bless this incredible family - every one of them!❤️
@@jessieescobar2057I will be praying 🙏 for you and your family. It's sad that it seems to take ppl who have their own worries and struggles to have compassion towards others. ❤ I feel like empathy is sometimes a lost art.😢 Hugs & good wishes for you all. Blessings. 🙏🫶🤞💜🩷🩵🤗
The mom, of course, is the hero of the story. I would have never survived having to wake up every 2hrs at night to turn a disabled person to avoid having bed sores. She's done more than any Mom could have ever done.
@isabellegauthier4318 Exactly. If the dad had walked out on the mother, what would've become of the rest of the family? Or if his mother hadn't decided to be grandmother _and_ mother to her two other grandbabies? The other children must've had a difficult time without their mother being there for them. My hat's off to all family members.
Then the movie producers should ask for sponsors. You can pay $9/mth for ad free UA-cam. Here, after only 4 seconds you can "skip" out of the ad, unlike television. Nothing in life is free. Someone somewhere is always footing the bill.
The dad really really deserves credit he got to work himself with his bare hands when out of financial options he didn’t give up he had to be an engineer a construction man and a lawyer, and some men couldn’t stand up the way this guy had to and the community helping had a lot to do too
@PlatinumX0 Absolutely. He truly stepped up. I imagine he could've divorced the mother or committed adultery but he did what a man is supposed to do. He's superdad.
@PlatinumX0 You're absolutely right!! BRAVO👏for your astute, and insightful comment!🤗 It's true, not only was the Mother so dedicated to taking care of Brooke, her Father also did everything in his power to take care of his family. That's "True Love", Baby!❤️
@Platinum, thank you for having said that so well. Her father was always there and he never complained. What a wonderful person. Thank you for pointing it out so eloquently...that makes you wonderful too, you made certain that we noticed her father.😊
How amazing of the father coworkers to donate sick days/holiday days for him to see the family. Such a small gesture in the big scheme of things, but so essential! Beautiful movie
@Theweissetaube2 You were VERY lucky and blessed! People would've never done that for me, in my hostile work environment. Nothing but mean, uncaring coworkers, and the supervisors were even worse. Even if you were never absent, and did your job well, it didn't matter.
If I ever could meet Brookes mama, I would say, .....what great love you had for Brooke, taking physical emotional and supporting her in all her decisions, to the age of 45.....that is an award winning plaque that doesn't exist ....but it's genuine profound love for a daughter who was determined to do something with herself.....but only ...if her mama......would be her full time caregiver....losing sleep, losing social time with the rest of her siblings and ...husband,losing everything for Brookes sake .....in college at the community college in Selden long island there is a beautiful high picture frame of Brooke the year was 2014. I know Brooke studied for her doctorate degree and was employed at Stony Brook...but she is also in many other colleges ....I 🤔 wonder, did her siblings ever spend time with her in public alone, or were they secretly ashamed of someone so beautiful ...I do believe the Bibles promised....that she will awaken in the earthly resurrection....
I cried so much through this movie. People truly don't understand the roadblocks for the disabled in this world. She had an incredible family and community supporting her and look at what she accomplished, but most disabled people don't have that, and we need to do so much better for them.
Oh, my goodness! you just posted *a lot* of truth in the comment you posted! I wish that I'd received this kind of support after my left S.I. joint fusion. I had 2 children who were ages 3 and 14 months. You'd think my church would've stepped in to help, but they didn't. That's a big chunk of why I left that church. There's so much more I could write about family and community support, but I won't. It'll just seem as though I'm a wining.
I actually laught when this student tried to impress Brook by saying Polish name of Conrad (Józef Korzeniowski), which was completely unrecognizable for me as a Pole.
@@amandamccallum6796 I've always been sick but wasn't diagnosed until my 30s. I was bed bound for a year. My husband died at 57yrs old. Im 58yrs and in pallitive care. Try to join some online groups. It has helped me with the isolation. I also have a great companion in my parrot. He is 43yrs old and joined my life when he was 7 months old. I have inherited my mom's cat and I just rescue a Maltese dog. The dog is a little hard to clean up after so I don't recommend unless you have a caregiver. I fortunately do. My parrot is mean to others because I have always let him be in charge. Lol❤ I'm sorry you feel isolated. I feel it occasionally but then I remember how nice silence is. 😂
Christopher Reeve directed and produced this movie, he did a magnificent job of at telling this story. This whole family is remarkable. Bless 🙏 Thanks for sharing.
@@MaryPellerin-e3y Eminem explained in one of his tracks that it's literally just because his name rhymes with so much and works really well in different kinds of verses.
Surreal watching this now knowing she has passed away this year..her suuports system was amazing..she was a sweet lady..im sure shes runninh around now..happy and pain free but missed
@@danielledesposito3475 Good luck going through life whenever someone who you don't personally know relates a connection w/any given event, calling them a liar and exposing yourself as a paranoid NUTCASE!
@@StacysSoCalledLifeYou don't owe that commenter the time of day while you're offering your condolences and they're just being completely uncivil policing people's comments. She's a complete ignoramus!
I literally went icy cold during the first part of the video when her parents were first allowed to see her . I cannot even begin to comprehend what I would have done seeing my child broken like that . I think I would have sunk to my knees in prayer , because I have deep faith in God that he wasn't to blame . That faith is what gives me the spiritual strength to cope in tough times ...and I've had many . Brooke was so supported on her journey back and i'm certain she has inspired many others in similar situations . There is always a glimmer of hope and that glimmer of light is Jesus Christ our Saviour. This is a wonderfully produced video . Thank you for showing it to the world because it needs to be seen . May God strengthen all who are in such situations worldwide . In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen 🤍
I feel like this should have been a miniseries. There was so much to explore - her sister's trauma, the impact on her parents' relationship. Phenomenal work.
I never expect much from a tv movie but this was wonderful. The father's workmates and the family's neighbours really showed how we should all act. I found the movie inspirational and very moving.
Thank you, CineStream. Brooke's parents spoke of her so lovingly after she passed away, her father sees his daughter as finally being able to dance her ballet which she loved so much. She was an aunt to 5 nieces & nephews. What a beautiful family. RIP Brooke Ellison. 🌹❤
Amen! Until my lupus got so bad that I had to retire from my career in Education, I really took my health for granted but now I’m so thankful for the little positives
Cyra, I LOVE your wise, insightful comment!🤗 You are so right. We should never take life for granted, and be grateful & thankful for everything!! My precious Mother used to say, "Every day is a gift🎁 from God!" God Bless You ❣️ ✨️🙏🕊✝️
The Mother of the year...Mother of the decade. The sacrifices she made and the way the family worked together...remarkable true wonderful story and movie...the cast was superb.
Father of the decade. He only saw his wife on holidays (probably not even all of those) and yet he worked tirelessly for his family. The mom could not have done this without a strong man doing what men should do: protect and provide. It's unpopular to praise men in an age where femenism is made out to be the greatest thing since sliced bread but I don't care. That man is gold!
@@darcygraham2430 I Really liked your comment!! That Mom went Above and Beyond for her daughter. Some Moms Don't even care for their children!! They even abandon them. This Mom dedicated her life for her daughter!! Touched my Heart!! I Don't Know What else to say! She Truly Loved her daughter So Much!! 💜🙏🤗🙋👍
@@LeticiaSarabia-yb8dm Thanks! I liked the Dad and other kids...worked as a team...what a great cast, but the Mom had the toughest job to go up and down every day with her daughter, through every hospital, every treatment, every day, every month, every year.
What I think people tend to forget is this type of injury affects the entire family. I was a home health nurse who took care of technology dependent children and the entire family needs to be taken care of.
@@Sunflowers9191 is that why Kysten seemed so angry in the beginning? On at least 2 occasions we see the sister lash out in anger, and i'm just wondering if anyone has iny insight
The sacrifices the mother makes are incredible. She gave up her life for her daughter. The whole family made tremendous sacrifices.They gave up the mother and the wife. Brooke is a really strong person.
The love of the mother, father, siblings is heartwarming. Thinking of the Creator God, O' how much more is His love, beyond amazing; and surely by His love for His creation we know what love is and how to love one another. The love of God really can not be contained, for the grandness of His love is far beyond words. 🤍
@@amylee8969it wasn’t just her career. She gave up precious years with her other two children who still needed her. Additionally, She gave up precious years with her husband. This is an amazing, beautiful family.
@Maureen-q6w If not for the dad and his mother none of this would've happened. If he had left her, life would've been very different for that family. A man worth his weight in gold and then some.
What a life well lived!!!! What a humble, intelligent loving human being. Thank you for sharing such an incredible life story of such and inspiring woman!!!
An excellent movie. A beautiful story of courage, love, determination, hope, support, strength, sacrifice and success. Thanks to supportive and loving parents, who showed by example Brooke reached her goals and never gave up. Thanks for sharing this beautiful story.
what a beautiful movie and it inspires me. Brooke never let her disability get her down. It is sad that at the age of 11, her life has changed within a split second. What a fantastic movie to watch.😇
You only saw the positive parts. This is just a positive summary of her life. She DID get down because of her disability. She never found love and it was her mother who was there to keep pushing her forward.
Inspiring. I'm almost 75, a widow and have felt like I can't do anything new. Brooke's story makes me want to try something challenging . Brooke's life wasn't over when the accident happened, my life isn't over either. Thank you for sharing her story. God had a special purpose for Brooke's life. I offer a heartfelt prayer for her family and friends.
How inspirational for other's, going through a similar situation. Here the family was able to dig in, and not lose everything after the trauma occurred. Most families aren't always so lucky. Thank you for being so positive for other's!
Two years ago my mom was struck down by a motorist. We all thought she had died. But God showed mercy. She survived without serious damage. God is great. It changed our lives forever. Never will take her for granted. Its increased my faith.
My mother did not survive her car accident. The other driver fell asleep and struck her at over 80mph. My 11 yr old niece was also killed. I wanted to hate that man with all my might. He only had two broken ribs. I had two broken hearts. I love Jesus with all my heart. Make sure to hug your momma for me. Moms are precious. And so are nieces. God bless you. I’m so glad your mom made it.
OMG, Incredible woman, Mother and family she gave me a different perspective. I couldn't say enough. I'm at a loss for words. Truly, may Hod bless you and your amazing, beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your story.
This was a Wonderful movie! Brooks, MOM AND DAD, were absolutely AMAZING PARENTS!!!! They were her 2 Angels on this EARTH! Her siblings were awesome too!!! Great movie!!!!!
I am very grateful to Chance for choosing to watch this movie tonight. firstly it shows us how precious life is and that we must never say to ourselves that I still have time afterwards to do something or do good to the people who love us and whom we love. I had a stroke a year ago, and since then I think that, as Brooks said in this film [the Miracle exists] but you also have to want it, force it, it is not free, and above all recognize that it is not given to everyone. My dogs, and several persons for their kindness and cares which was given to me as second chance and allow me to return to have a life very close to normal again. I thank the UNIVERSE,
Such an inspiring story! Brooke Ellison never gave up hope when most people would have! She had an encouraging family that made such a huge difference in her life!
This mom is such an hero. Bless her heart. She had to put her life on hold to make sure her daughter had the life she deserved. I read that Brooke passed away May she R.I.P
Heartwarming and inspiring story ❤️ The mothers love for her child is just beautiful, may god bless her Amen🙏 As humans we take our lives for granted but in reality we have a lot to be grateful for So thank the lord of the heaven and the earth each and every day🌺 Brooke Allison you are a true inspiration may you rest in peace Amen🙏
Brooke and her Mom. What an AMAZING TEAM!!! I lost my Mom 4 days ago… I’m heart broken. This story did me a lot of good. Congratulations Brooke. God Bless!! ❤
Wow!! I can not say enough about this movie!! Soo' moving!! Love! Courage! Love and strength of a loving mom!! ❤️ I recommend this movie to everyone!! Thank you!!
One of the highest quality productions I have seen in a long while. Excellent message on every level! Keep faith and hope, act in love, let God take care of the results.
This movie is directed by Christopher Reeve, the actor playing Superman in 4 films, 1978-1987. Reeve was also paraplegic, since 1995. He died after completing this movie, but before the premiere.
@@moviemelody2210 you're right. I mixed up those terms. We don't use them in my language, or have any other distinguishing words that differ on the number of paralysed limbs
What an amazing story that actually teaches us so much. Keep hope alive and have faith that you can reach your goals. Brooke had a loving supporting family that certainly helped her adjust. Where ever Brooke is today I wish her much happiness and love. Thanks for your story
Touching movie indeed..2020 my father was attacked by stroke now his well and living but his abusive to all his children and my mother.. We suffer from anxiety and depression sometimes panic attacks.
Am so sorry to hear and may God renew his mind that the heart would love again, even though it must be tough what he went through and may be still facing in thoughts...the mind can either make a person or be a rollercoaster of a ride, though there is always hope and Jesus surely is hope for the mind and heart...not an easy ride yet much smoother of a ride with than without God. Blessings upon you and your loved ones and may the love for one another grow day to day. 🤍
What ab inspirational story! God bless rhe Ellison family❤ I am just so thankful to God for his grace on Brooke abd her family, especially her mother❤ She endured a lot as a mother and the entire family as well. This family's story is testament that God loves his children dearly and he will help them through whatever circumstance ❤ God is really good😊 Thanks for sharing this beautiful story😊😊😊
Brooke's mom should not be overlooked. She is amazing, she is supermom. Everything she did for her daughter... I don't think I could do what she did. I'm so ashamed to say that I don't have that kind of energy. But I admire her greatly ❤😊
life came change so quick ,went out to my garden one morning and when i went to go inside was hard to lift my foot to the step went to doctors ,spent time in hospital and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Absolutely amazing girl she makes me realize how much we take for granted so sad to hear off her passing she accomplished so much and never let her disabilities get in her way and what an amazing family sleep tight beautiful angel ❤️
Although I’m not paralyzed, I got a similar speech from my mom Rita. She told me, “There’s always someone worse off than you”. I live in Cuyahoga County and one day my daughter and I went to The West Side Market with friends. A man came up to me and said, “I’ll pray for him”. My friend S.A. told him I’m a woman. [My last sentence isn’t meant to be snobby or rude.] I was thinking, I appreciate the prayer, but I think someone who’s homeless, jobless, or has undiagnosed and or untreated Mental Illness needs the prayers, too.
This great movie try to show us that no matter the situation staying together is the goal,caring for one another is prime and most of of love one another
What amazing neighbours if only it were like that now. That took so much stress off them when they needed it the most I smiled when I saw them bring food and tools to help ❤ such a tragic situation that was turned positive sad she passed already in her 40s but she outlived their prognosis of 9 years. And she did a lot in her life ❤ rip
I broke when the Dad was busting up the front steps, trying to make a ramp for her wheelchair. And the community showed up to help. I think all the ugliness and hate, division the last few years just melted away and filled my heart with love. Mountains can be moved when we're kind and come with love.
I’ve watched this movie at least once a year for the last decade and love watching videos/ interviews of Brooke. She’s a remarkably intelligent and poised young woman and the world has learned so much from her. So sad to hear of her passing earlier this year and hope she went peacefully knowing she was loved and truly made a difference
This was a great inspirational movie...I put my hands up to the tireless Mother!! But I also feel like her other kids were left out and felt left out. She gave all her life to that girl...God bless her but mostly I hope she's praised by God. That Mum seriously deserves to get a 🏅 🥈 🎖. Medal.🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
I have just watched the film. It makes me know anything is possible in life. If you have the courage, no matter what your situation in life. I was so sad to hear of her passing.
It's Oct th3 21st and this was one if the first videos on my UA-cam, usually I would save it but I decided ro watch it. What an amazing story so far, the family are so full if love and hope and determination. I had tears on my eyes when the friends turned up to help. Just Googled Brooke, what an amazing life and the first person as a Quadriplegic to go to Harvard. And also learnt she died, Brooke Ellison died February 4 from complications of quadriplegia at the age of 45. An amazing inspiring story, RIP Brooke your story and life will inspire so many more in so many different situations and walks of life Liv6e from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
This was a very good movie to see what a disability family goes through the ups and downs, and how the daughter fights through it all along with a mother who never gives up on her daughter and what the father goes through to purse to oversee the other end of it and what a family fight through to make everything work through and the mother and father never give up on each other. What an awesome movie❤
Such an awesome movie. It's horrible that the family has to fight so hard to get their child what is necessary. It's heartbreaking. The different agencies have to work together. What an incredible family and community..I love this movie..Thank you so much. ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
They are often left out but I also feel for her siblings. They are hero’s too. Having a sibling that’s disabled and needs most of the attention is really hard and takes a lot of sacrifice too, which is hard to understand when you are young. Also having to miss your mom for 4 years is tough as well. ❤
Never try to immediately pay off your hospital and other medical bills. You need that money a whole lot more than they do. Go on the $10 a month plan-- your plan, ratified by you and none else. Challenge every bill. If you were not told in advance about any procedure and the price, tell them to back off. All of a sudden things are very different for you. Don't be railroaded into hasty action. If they threaten to sue you, tell them you'll file bankruptcy and they'll get nothing.
This is a good Movie!! This whole family is and Inspiration!! I read that Brooke Passed away Feb 2024~ RIP Brooke Fly High With The Angel's!!!!💖Thank you for sharing your story. Know your story has touch a lot of people..And A lot will learn by you!!!!
All things come together for good to them that love God according to His purpose Romans 8:24 The adversary can throw lemons at you but God will turn it into lemonade !! Praise God Hallelujah 🙌
My brother dove into the Magothy River in Maryland back in 1964 and broke his spinal cord. I have never understood why he died 8 days later. I was only 16 and I idolized him. He taught me so much and took me to my first dance. I was 13 and he was 20 but he danced every dance with me and made me feel special. Of course I thought of him while watching this movie and, of course, I cried. Brooke was a very special person and she came from a very special family. No words are good enough to describe her mother,and what she did for her daughter. Brooke’s father was also one of a kind. Both parents were tremendously supportive of her. He worked to support the family and lost the companionship of his wife for those many years while Brooke was going to college. I honestly don’t understand how they kept their marriage and family together!
What a remarkable story. She was so lucky to have such a supportive family. The mother basically gave up years of her life so her daughter can do Harvard. The parents have a strong relationship to survive all they went true. That's love... 🙏🏻🙌🏻💚🇮🇪
Oh my God. I am paraplegic and wheelchair user. She was inspirational person. Who gives hope to everyone with a spinal injury. I have T4 injuries. May she rest in peace. Love Rashmi ❤️
Lovely Movie so inspiring. She’s gorgeous and so is her family the power of love and power of Gods love and care and human resilience. She’s so intelligent Brooke. RIP ❤
It amazing me how self-centered and uncentered I usto be had everything I could possibly need took it all for granted. Finally I found myself and now I'm unselfish and centered. This family's bound through perseverance, centered in love with grace and mercy peace follows through hallelujah 🙏🏾 🙌🏿 ❤️
This whole family is an inspiration to all of us. I read that Brooke died in February of 2024 as a result of her disability. She was 45. May she soar with the Angels. Bless this incredible family - every one of them!❤️
😢😢😢that sad to hear my sister is Down syndrome and has disabilities top and lots health issues 😢I pray for this family
@@jessieescobar2057❤❤🙏🙏
That is so sad news 😭💔 sending love to her family and friends ♥️ I pray to her family ♥️
What a beautiful young lady
And what an amazing story. Many could learn from her journey
@@jessieescobar2057I will be praying 🙏 for you and your family. It's sad that it seems to take ppl who have their own worries and struggles to have compassion towards others. ❤ I feel like empathy is sometimes a lost art.😢 Hugs & good wishes for you all. Blessings. 🙏🫶🤞💜🩷🩵🤗
The mom, of course, is the hero of the story. I would have never survived having to wake up every 2hrs at night to turn a disabled person to avoid having bed sores. She's done more than any Mom could have ever done.
The whole family is hero including Dad and children for living without wife/mom. Huge sacrifice of love.
The lady takes the term "supermom" to a whole new level.
@isabellegauthier4318
Exactly. If the dad had walked out on the mother, what would've become of the rest of the family? Or if his mother hadn't decided to be grandmother _and_ mother to her two other grandbabies? The other children must've had a difficult time without their mother being there for them. My hat's off to all family members.
Yes, you would have.
I disagree. You don't know what you are capable of until you are faced with that reality.
Some movies deserve the right to play without interrupting ads from UA-cams greed ...this is one of them...
1st class movie....
Then the movie producers should ask for sponsors.
You can pay $9/mth for ad free UA-cam.
Here, after only 4 seconds you can "skip" out of the ad, unlike television.
Nothing in life is free. Someone somewhere is always footing the bill.
My sentiments exactly!
@@pAustenexactly. I have the remote ready and press Skip quickly, no problem. Cable bills were FAR more outrageous.
Watch the movie on the opera browser and it won't have ads
I pray she knew Jesus as her Lord and Savior
The dad really really deserves credit he got to work himself with his bare hands when out of financial options he didn’t give up he had to be an engineer a construction man and a lawyer, and some men couldn’t stand up the way this guy had to and the community helping had a lot to do too
Bravo Dad.. and everyone else involved.. amazing loving story.. R.I.P Brooke Ellison.. love is within 💝 Greetings from Skandinavia 💞🇮🇸😊👍💞
@PlatinumX0
Absolutely. He truly stepped up. I imagine he could've divorced the mother or committed adultery but he did what a man is supposed to do. He's superdad.
@PlatinumX0 You're absolutely right!! BRAVO👏for your astute, and insightful comment!🤗 It's true, not only was the Mother so dedicated to taking care of Brooke, her Father also did everything in his power to take care of his family. That's "True Love", Baby!❤️
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@Platinum, thank you for having said that so well. Her father was always there and he never complained. What a wonderful person. Thank you for pointing it out so eloquently...that makes you wonderful too, you made certain that we noticed her father.😊
How amazing of the father coworkers to donate sick days/holiday days for him to see the family. Such a small gesture in the big scheme of things, but so essential! Beautiful movie
My coworkers did the same for me when my husband was fighting cancer. It was such a blessing. 3 months of full paychecks.
People still do that. They donated their vacation time to my sick brother. Some people can be so amazing!
@Theweissetaube2 You were VERY lucky and blessed! People would've never done that for me, in my hostile work environment. Nothing but mean, uncaring coworkers, and the supervisors were even worse. Even if you were never absent, and did your job well, it didn't matter.
If I ever could meet Brookes mama, I would say, .....what great love you had for Brooke, taking physical emotional and supporting her in all her decisions, to the age of 45.....that is an award winning plaque that doesn't exist ....but it's genuine profound love for a daughter who was determined to do something with herself.....but only ...if her mama......would be her full time caregiver....losing sleep, losing social time with the rest of her siblings and ...husband,losing everything for Brookes sake .....in college at the community college in Selden long island there is a beautiful high picture frame of Brooke the year was 2014. I know Brooke studied for her doctorate degree and was employed at Stony Brook...but she is also in many other colleges ....I 🤔 wonder, did her siblings ever spend time with her in public alone, or were they secretly ashamed of someone so beautiful ...I do believe the Bibles promised....that she will awaken in the earthly resurrection....
In the civilized world people would not have to donate sick days or holiday days. The rest of the world has laws that protect people
I cried so much through this movie. People truly don't understand the roadblocks for the disabled in this world. She had an incredible family and community supporting her and look at what she accomplished, but most disabled people don't have that, and we need to do so much better for them.
Oh, my goodness! you just posted *a lot* of truth in the comment you posted! I wish that I'd received this kind of support after my left S.I. joint fusion. I had 2 children who were ages 3 and 14 months. You'd think my church would've stepped in to help, but they didn't. That's a big chunk of why I left that church. There's so much more I could write about family and community support, but I won't. It'll just seem as though I'm a wining.
@RandomChristianMusings becoming disabled as an adult is even worse. I was in my 30's when I became disabled and it's very isolating as an adult.
I actually laught when this student tried to impress Brook by saying Polish name of Conrad (Józef Korzeniowski), which was completely unrecognizable for me as a Pole.
@@amandamccallum6796 I've always been sick but wasn't diagnosed until my 30s. I was bed bound for a year. My husband died at 57yrs old. Im 58yrs and in pallitive care. Try to join some online groups. It has helped me with the isolation. I also have a great companion in my parrot. He is 43yrs old and joined my life when he was 7 months old. I have inherited my mom's cat and I just rescue a Maltese dog. The dog is a little hard to clean up after so I don't recommend unless you have a caregiver. I fortunately do. My parrot is mean to others because I have always let him be in charge. Lol❤ I'm sorry you feel isolated. I feel it occasionally but then I remember how nice silence is. 😂
Our tax dollars should be used to help our legitimate disabled citizens not the ILLEGAL aliens filing into our country.
Why can't we see how much we take for granted--- how ungrateful we are? We have so much, but it's never enough.
Not all people are like that, just selfish people.
@@irenemorley75all people are selfish at one point or another
Not everyone is like that..
Not everyone is selfish and awful
@@moviemelody2210 Maybe people that you know......but you can't talk for everyone because you don't know everyone.
Christopher Reeve directed and produced this movie, he did a magnificent job of at telling this story. This whole family is remarkable. Bless 🙏 Thanks for sharing.
He died the the same yr & month that this movie first aired I do believe it was his last project 😢
@@teresabolton1040 He did another movie about a quadriplegic man, which he starred in. *I think* the name of that movie was called "Rear Window."
I always wondered who Christopher Reeves was and what he did so wrong to Eminem lol
@@RandomChristianMusingsbad name 😂
@@MaryPellerin-e3y Eminem explained in one of his tracks that it's literally just because his name rhymes with so much and works really well in different kinds of verses.
Surreal watching this now knowing she has passed away this year..her suuports system was amazing..she was a sweet lady..im sure shes runninh around now..happy and pain free but missed
Running around how? She’s buried
@summer6787 running aroumd in spirit in tne afterlife..i know shes buried
I went to JHS and HS with Brooke. I met Lacey C years after the movie was released and told her what a great job she did in playing her! RIP Brooke💖
yeah right
@ its the truth!
@@danielledesposito3475why wouldn’t you believe this person not like she getting any gain from saying she knows her lol
@@danielledesposito3475 Good luck going through life whenever someone who you don't personally know relates a connection w/any given event, calling them a liar and exposing yourself as a paranoid NUTCASE!
@@StacysSoCalledLifeYou don't owe that commenter the time of day while you're offering your condolences and they're just being completely uncivil policing people's comments. She's a complete ignoramus!
I literally went icy cold during the first part of the video when her parents were first allowed to see her . I cannot even begin to comprehend what I would have done seeing my child broken like that . I think I would have sunk to my knees in prayer , because I have deep faith in God that he wasn't to blame . That faith is what gives me the spiritual strength to cope in tough times ...and I've had many . Brooke was so supported on her journey back and i'm certain she has inspired many others in similar situations . There is always a glimmer of hope and that glimmer of light is Jesus Christ our Saviour. This is a wonderfully produced video . Thank you for showing it to the world because it needs to be seen . May God strengthen all who are in such situations worldwide . In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen 🤍
Well said.
I feel like this should have been a miniseries. There was so much to explore - her sister's trauma, the impact on her parents' relationship. Phenomenal work.
I never expect much from a tv movie but this was wonderful. The father's workmates and the family's neighbours really showed how we should all act. I found the movie inspirational and very moving.
Thank you, CineStream. Brooke's parents spoke of her so lovingly after she passed away, her father sees his daughter as finally being able to dance her ballet which she loved so much. She was an aunt to 5 nieces & nephews. What a beautiful family. RIP Brooke Ellison. 🌹❤
In a flick of a second Life changes. We take for granted our health which is so precious....let's be grateful everyday and thank God.🤲🙏
Amen! Until my lupus got so bad that I had to retire from my career in
Education, I really took my health for granted but now I’m so thankful for the little positives
Cyra, I LOVE your wise, insightful comment!🤗
You are so right. We should never take life for granted, and be grateful & thankful for everything!! My precious Mother used to say, "Every day is a gift🎁 from God!"
God Bless You ❣️
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Amen 🙏
Yes!Amen!❤️🙏
Thank you so much God for my illness
The Mother of the year...Mother of the decade. The sacrifices she made and the way the family worked together...remarkable true wonderful story and movie...the cast was superb.
Father of the decade. He only saw his wife on holidays (probably not even all of those) and yet he worked tirelessly for his family. The mom could not have done this without a strong man doing what men should do: protect and provide.
It's unpopular to praise men in an age where femenism is made out to be the greatest thing since sliced bread but I don't care. That man is gold!
@@Southamericangirl42 you are right...I stated they worked as a team...the father was amazing as well. I have no problem praising men. 😉
@@darcygraham2430 I Really liked your comment!! That Mom went Above and Beyond for her daughter. Some Moms Don't even care for their children!! They even abandon them. This Mom dedicated her life for her daughter!! Touched my Heart!! I Don't Know What else to say! She Truly Loved her daughter So Much!! 💜🙏🤗🙋👍
@@LeticiaSarabia-yb8dm Thanks! I liked the Dad and other kids...worked as a team...what a great cast, but the Mom had the toughest job to go up and down every day with her daughter, through every hospital, every treatment, every day, every month, every year.
You don't understand what feminism is. After all these years .@@Southamericangirl42
What I think people tend to forget is this type of injury affects the entire family. I was a home health nurse who took care of technology dependent children and the entire family needs to be taken care of.
Couldn't have said it better
Not to mention the COSTS, just one MRI alone is $3,000
if you dont have insurance you are screwed
Yes her siblings made major sacrifices too. Having a sibling that needs 24/7 care is really hard and you are always second place..
@@Sunflowers9191 Or not any place at all like in the movie. Mom just left.
@@Sunflowers9191 is that why Kysten seemed so angry in the beginning? On at least 2 occasions we see the sister lash out in anger, and i'm just wondering if anyone has iny insight
The sacrifices the mother makes are incredible. She gave up her life for her daughter. The whole family made tremendous sacrifices.They gave up the mother and the wife. Brooke is a really strong person.
The love of the mother, father, siblings is heartwarming. Thinking of the Creator God, O' how much more is His love, beyond amazing; and surely by His love for His creation we know what love is and how to love one another.
The love of God really can not be contained, for the grandness of His love is far beyond words. 🤍
@cathybassett6432
Yeah she’s an amazing mom for giving up her career to care for her daughter full time.
@@amylee8969it wasn’t just her career. She gave up precious years with her other two children who still needed her. Additionally, She gave up precious years with her husband. This is an amazing, beautiful family.
@Maureen-q6w
If not for the dad and his mother none of this would've happened. If he had left her, life would've been very different for that family. A man worth his weight in gold and then some.
What a life well lived!!!! What a humble, intelligent loving human being.
Thank you for sharing such an incredible life story of such and inspiring woman!!!
This was a wonderful movie that shows how much a person can accomplish when they set their mind to it and have the help of somebody supporting them.
An excellent movie. A beautiful story of courage, love, determination, hope, support, strength, sacrifice and success. Thanks to supportive and loving parents, who showed by example Brooke reached her goals and never gave up. Thanks for sharing this beautiful story.
what a beautiful movie and it inspires me. Brooke never let her disability get her down. It is sad that at the age of 11, her life has changed within a split second. What a fantastic movie to watch.😇
You only saw the positive parts. This is just a positive summary of her life. She DID get down because of her disability. She never found love and it was her mother who was there to keep pushing her forward.
@@jessicapearson9479I think it’s important to show the good and the bad of life with a disability
Inspiring. I'm almost 75, a widow and have felt like I can't do anything new. Brooke's story makes me want to try something challenging . Brooke's life wasn't over when the accident happened, my life isn't over either. Thank you for sharing her story. God had a special purpose for Brooke's life. I offer a heartfelt prayer for her family and friends.
Wow old
How inspirational for other's, going through a similar situation. Here the family was able to dig in, and not lose everything after the trauma occurred. Most families aren't always so lucky. Thank you for being so positive for other's!
Two years ago my mom was struck down by a motorist. We all thought she had died. But God showed mercy. She survived without serious damage. God is great. It changed our lives forever. Never will take her for granted. Its increased my faith.
God is so good and mercifully to us! So happy for your mom. God is the great healer. ❤😊
Is this the same god that let her get hit by a car?
@@ekkythump3706 I will pray for you and for understanding. There are reasons for EVERYTHING.
My mother did not survive her car accident. The other driver fell asleep and struck her at over 80mph. My 11 yr old niece was also killed. I wanted to hate that man with all my might. He only had two broken ribs. I had two broken hearts. I love Jesus with all my heart. Make sure to hug your momma for me. Moms are precious. And so are nieces. God bless you. I’m so glad your mom made it.
Amen ❤
Amen she is truly whole in heaven and dancing beyond her imagination..no sickness or disability anymore. ❤
The actors in this film were top notch! Wonderful family. Sad outcome. 😢
OMG, Incredible woman, Mother and family she gave me a different perspective. I couldn't say enough. I'm at a loss for words. Truly, may Hod bless you and your amazing, beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your story.
This was a Wonderful movie! Brooks, MOM AND DAD, were absolutely AMAZING PARENTS!!!! They were her 2 Angels on this EARTH! Her siblings were awesome too!!! Great movie!!!!!
I am very grateful to Chance for choosing to watch this movie tonight.
firstly it shows us how precious life is and that we must never say to ourselves that I still have time afterwards to do something or do good to the people who love us and whom we love.
I had a stroke a year ago, and since then I think that, as Brooks said in this film [the Miracle exists] but you also have to want it, force it, it is not free, and above all recognize that it is not given to everyone.
My dogs, and several persons for their kindness and cares which was given to me as second chance and allow me to return to have a life very close to normal again.
I thank the UNIVERSE,
Who’s here from the Brooke Ellis TikTok young girl who had cancer RIP Both Brooke Ellis’s. May you both dance with the angels. 😢
I watched this movie years ago. Cried and cried. She is so lucky to have supportive parents. Not everyone is that lucky.
Such an inspiring story! Brooke Ellison never gave up hope when most people would have! She had an encouraging family that made such a huge difference in her life!
A beautiful movie but sad that happened to her the sacrifice her family made to help her get her education! Amazing!
This mom is such an hero. Bless her heart. She had to put her life on hold to make sure her daughter had the life she deserved. I read that Brooke passed away May she R.I.P
Heartwarming and inspiring story ❤️
The mothers love for her child is just beautiful, may god bless her Amen🙏
As humans we take our lives for granted but in reality we have a lot to be grateful for
So thank the lord of the heaven and the earth each and every day🌺
Brooke Allison you are a true inspiration may you rest in peace Amen🙏
Brooke and her Mom. What an AMAZING TEAM!!! I lost my Mom 4 days ago… I’m heart broken. This story did me a lot of good. Congratulations Brooke. God Bless!! ❤
I'm sorry for your loss
😢 I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family 🙏
So sorry for your loss .
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Wow!! I can not say enough about this movie!! Soo' moving!! Love! Courage! Love and strength of a loving mom!! ❤️ I recommend this movie to everyone!! Thank you!!
One of the highest quality productions I have seen in a long while. Excellent message on every level! Keep faith and hope, act in love, let God take care of the results.
This movie is directed by Christopher Reeve, the actor playing Superman in 4 films, 1978-1987.
Reeve was also paraplegic, since 1995.
He died after completing this movie, but before the premiere.
He was actually a quadriplegic similar to brooke. A paraplegic is someone that has use of their arms
@@moviemelody2210 you're right. I mixed up those terms. We don't use them in my language, or have any other distinguishing words that differ on the number of paralysed limbs
@@micke_mangoit’s okay I just wanted to make sure you knew the difference (I was not criticizing you and I hope it didn’t come across that way)
I cannot imagine living like this, without the ability to move and care for myself. Bless them all for being able to do it.
Brooke was so very Blessed to have Such Outstanding Parents this is a True Love for Your Child😘❤❤❤
Where is the prayer of God in this movie 😥
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@@cindyruiz1487I was disappointed about this to as 'The Parents Strength And Being Able to Get True Every Day Was The Blessed Gift From God'🙏🕯❤❤❤
@GRACEGRANT-ni8kq Amen Blessed gift from God beautiful words spoken 🙏
Thank you for sharing , it doesn’t make any difference to our ages we can all learn something from this inspiring movie . 🌹🙏🏻
This was a fantastic true story. The acting was really good too. She was truly an amazing young woman.
What an amazing story that actually teaches us so much. Keep hope alive and have faith that you can reach your goals. Brooke had a loving supporting family that certainly helped her adjust. Where ever Brooke is today I wish her much happiness and love. Thanks for your story
Apparently Brooke past away not too long ago. So sad yet at least she was able to experience life till being past her forties. RIP
Touching movie indeed..2020 my father was attacked by stroke now his well and living but his abusive to all his children and my mother..
We suffer from anxiety and depression sometimes panic attacks.
Am so sorry to hear and may God renew his mind that the heart would love again, even though it must be tough what he went through and may be still facing in thoughts...the mind can either make a person or be a rollercoaster of a ride, though there is always hope and Jesus surely is hope for the mind and heart...not an easy ride yet much smoother of a ride with than without God.
Blessings upon you and your loved ones and may the love for one another grow day to day. 🤍
What ab inspirational story! God bless rhe Ellison family❤
I am just so thankful to God for his grace on Brooke abd her family, especially her mother❤ She endured a lot as a mother and the entire family as well. This family's story is testament that God loves his children dearly and he will help them through whatever circumstance ❤ God is really good😊
Thanks for sharing this beautiful story😊😊😊
What a beautiful family of beautiful hearts. Exceptional movie!!!
Amazing family, I dont think we realise what the family goes through , we think of what that person goes through .. this is def an eye opening movie
Thank you so much for putting this movie up here she was one of my heroes. One of the best people I know. I miss her so much. 2:21
Brooke's mom should not be overlooked. She is amazing, she is supermom. Everything she did for her daughter... I don't think I could do what she did. I'm so ashamed to say that I don't have that kind of energy. But I admire her greatly ❤😊
life came change so quick ,went out to my garden one morning and when i went to go inside was hard to lift my foot to the step went to doctors ,spent time in hospital and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Hi from Germany, thank you for uploading this wonderful movie.......I'm, in tears ....... U All !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay healhty !!!!!!!!!
Absolutely amazing girl she makes me realize how much we take for granted so sad to hear off her passing she accomplished so much and never let her disabilities get in her way and what an amazing family sleep tight beautiful angel ❤️
Fantastic parents.all of them,the sister and brother included.what an inspirational young lady
Although I’m not paralyzed, I got a similar speech from my mom Rita. She told me, “There’s always someone worse off than you”. I live in Cuyahoga County and one day my daughter and I went to The West Side Market with friends. A man came up to me and said, “I’ll pray for him”. My friend S.A. told him I’m a woman. [My last sentence isn’t meant to be snobby or rude.] I was thinking, I appreciate the prayer, but I think someone who’s homeless, jobless, or has undiagnosed and or untreated Mental Illness needs the prayers, too.
What a movie I can't stop the tears ! Beautiful touching movie !! DONT TAKE LIFE FOR GRANTED AND THANK GOD EVERYDAY 🙏🙏
This great movie try to show us that no matter the situation staying together is the goal,caring for one another is prime and most of of love one another
What amazing neighbours if only it were like that now. That took so much stress off them when they needed it the most I smiled when I saw them bring food and tools to help ❤ such a tragic situation that was turned positive sad she passed already in her 40s but she outlived their prognosis of 9 years. And she did a lot in her life ❤ rip
Who else cried at the dance part? This young man is what a real man is made of, a genuine heart a pure soul.
Ohhhh and the mother watching that interaction with the tears welling in her eyes just broke me, I was bawling ❤
I broke when the Dad was busting up the front steps, trying to make a ramp for her wheelchair. And the community showed up to help. I think all the ugliness and hate, division the last few years just melted away and filled my heart with love. Mountains can be moved when we're kind and come with love.
I cried at the introduction of the movie
I’ve watched this movie at least once a year for the last decade and love watching videos/ interviews of Brooke. She’s a remarkably intelligent and poised young woman and the world has learned so much from her. So sad to hear of her passing earlier this year and hope she went peacefully knowing she was loved and truly made a difference
This was a great inspirational movie...I put my hands up to the tireless Mother!! But I also feel like her other kids were left out and felt left out. She gave all her life to that girl...God bless her but mostly I hope she's praised by God. That Mum seriously deserves to get a 🏅 🥈 🎖. Medal.🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
I have just watched the film. It makes me know anything is possible in life. If you have the courage, no matter what your situation in life. I was so sad to hear of her passing.
It's Oct th3 21st and this was one if the first videos on my UA-cam, usually I would save it but I decided ro watch it. What an amazing story so far, the family are so full if love and hope and determination. I had tears on my eyes when the friends turned up to help.
Just Googled Brooke, what an amazing life and the first person as a Quadriplegic to go to Harvard.
And also learnt she died, Brooke Ellison died February 4 from complications of quadriplegia at the age of 45.
An amazing inspiring story,
RIP Brooke your story and life will inspire so many more in so many different situations and walks of life
Liv6e from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
A truly inspiring life. Brooke is an amazing young lady!!
Psalms 60:11
“Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.”
This was a very good movie to see what a disability family goes through the ups and downs, and how the daughter fights through it all along with a mother who never gives up on her daughter and what the father goes through to purse to oversee the other end of it and what a family fight through to make everything work through and the mother and father never give up on each other. What an awesome movie❤
Such an awesome movie. It's horrible that the family has to fight so hard to get their child what is necessary. It's heartbreaking. The different agencies have to work together. What an incredible family and community..I love this movie..Thank you so much. ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So sad Im crying😭❤. She is dancing in heaven.🫶
An example to us all. Never to give up. 👏👏🙏
To Brooke Ellison’s family, friends, and colleagues, ❤️ and 🙏🏼 from Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
What a wonderful movie! Loved it! Thank you.
I’m just starting watching this movie and I can already tell it must be the 70s or 80s the way people actually helped one another
They are often left out but I also feel for her siblings. They are hero’s too. Having a sibling that’s disabled and needs most of the attention is really hard and takes a lot of sacrifice too, which is hard to understand when you are young. Also having to miss your mom for 4 years is tough as well. ❤
Her siblings understood.
A great movie of hope and faith. Loove it!
Damn!
Cried my eyes out.
Mother's love surpasses all....
"Their is always someone out there fir everyone."..😍
yes
That’s definitely a mothers love…thinks their child will be loved like they love them (unfortunately that’s not always the case)
Courage, love, hope, support, what a beautiful story of Brooke Ellison, her family, and community. Thank you for sharing.
Never try to immediately pay off your hospital and other medical bills. You need that money a whole lot more than they do. Go on the $10 a month plan-- your plan, ratified by you and none else.
Challenge every bill. If you were not told in advance about any procedure and the price, tell them to back off.
All of a sudden things are very different for you. Don't be railroaded into hasty action.
If they threaten to sue you, tell them you'll file bankruptcy and they'll get nothing.
This is a good Movie!! This whole family is and Inspiration!! I read that Brooke Passed away Feb 2024~ RIP Brooke Fly High With The Angel's!!!!💖Thank you for sharing your story. Know your story has touch a lot of people..And A lot will learn by you!!!!
All things come together for good to them that love God
according to His purpose
Romans 8:24
The adversary can throw lemons at you but God will turn it into lemonade !!
Praise God Hallelujah 🙌
My brother dove into the Magothy River in Maryland back in 1964 and broke his spinal cord. I have never understood why he died 8 days later. I was only 16 and I idolized him. He taught me so much and took me to my first dance. I was 13 and he was 20 but he danced every dance with me and made me feel special. Of course I thought of him while watching this movie and, of course, I cried.
Brooke was a very special person and she came from a very special family. No words are good enough to describe her mother,and what she did for her daughter. Brooke’s father was also one of a kind. Both parents were tremendously supportive of her. He worked to support the family and lost the companionship of his wife for those many years while Brooke was going to college. I honestly don’t understand how they kept their marriage and family together!
Thank you for sharing this movie on UA-cam. SMILES
The mother is one in a million . I cried for most of the movie . Brave girl . Pity she had her heart broken too .
What a remarkable story. She was so lucky to have such a supportive family. The mother basically gave up years of her life so her daughter can do Harvard. The parents have a strong relationship to survive all they went true. That's love... 🙏🏻🙌🏻💚🇮🇪
Thank you - our family enjoyed watching this together.
God bless this young lady who is so smart and even though she cant walk she is full of life ❤❤❤❤
God blessed her with such a loving mother ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a story - what a life! Nothing comes easy to most, but to this family, so much had to be sacrificed. Lovely movie
The AMAZING thing about this family is that they became stronger than before Brooke's accident. Whereas most families would fall apart.
people are often stronger after this kinda thing.
@lailahepburnandmischka no not necessarily. When tragedy happens most families fall apart.
Oh my God. I am paraplegic and wheelchair user. She was inspirational person. Who gives hope to everyone with a spinal injury. I have T4 injuries. May she rest in peace. Love Rashmi ❤️
Heart breaking. In the blink of an eye. One just never knows God bless her ❤🙏🏻✝️
Lovely Movie so inspiring. She’s gorgeous and so is her family the power of love and power of Gods love and care and human resilience. She’s so intelligent Brooke. RIP ❤
I loved every single second of this movie.❤
May your beautiful soul rest in peace, Brooke.
Great movie! It really touches your heart.
Beautiful story, beautiful family. What a gem. ❤
A GOOD MOVIE, WORTH WHILE, NO BAD LANGUAGE AND SAD IN PARTS BUT IT ENDED REASONABLY OK. WORTH A WATCH.
Great movie !
Is it okay to cry watching it ?
Of course 😢
Best movie I've seen so far I loved it very much....thanks for sharing.
I'm paralyzed from the neck down with no legs i went through this poor girl please God look over her
Mom is always the best I love it ,and everyone can make it in life
It amazing me how self-centered and uncentered I usto be had everything I could possibly need took it all for granted. Finally I found myself and now I'm unselfish and centered. This family's bound through perseverance, centered in love with grace and mercy peace follows through hallelujah 🙏🏾 🙌🏿 ❤️