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February 14th, 2009 started off as any other day. However by 1pm that afternoon my entire family knew it would not end as such. We got very grim news that my cousin Henry, who was on a church ski trip, had been in a serious accident and was being flown to the nearest ICU. However, as difficult as that day was, each day got better and better...
"For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord,
"plans to prosper you and not harm you...
plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Three years later our family still feels SO incredibly blessed that cousin Henry is not only here, but thriving! If you are new to my blog you can read about Henry's life altering ski accident and the IMPORTANCE of ALWAYS wearing a helmet here, here and here. While Henry still faces partial paralysis on the left side of his body he continues to embrace life to the fullest. Though he is unable to do things many of us take for granted Henry really is thriving and is able to live life as any other 16 year old for the most part (he will soon get his license!!!!). I, as well as my entire family, will forever be grateful for the thoughts and prayers you sent our way three years ago. God is SO good and today we rejoice for the life He has given us!!!
22 comments:
I can't believe it's already been 3 years! I remember reading that post and my heart just breaking for your family. How wonderful to see where he is today :)
You have unshakable faith. What a great story!!! Go Henry!!!
Wow three years.
Your cousin is testament to the fact that there are miracles and prayers do work.
I have a sister who is 10 yrs out from a bone marrow transplant for stage 4 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and she had a 10 % chance of living.
Prayers for your cousin for continued recovery.
Jeremiah 29:11 is my most favorite bible versus of them all and it is the truth! I'm so glad your cousin is doing well! Yay!
Truly a miracle! Keep up the good work Henry!!
I can't believe it's already been three years. I remember reading your post when it happened and feeling devastated and heartbroken for your family. It is so wonderful to read a positive story with a happy ending. I'm so happy for your family.
God is good! So happy to hear Henry is thriving! He is lucky to have such a supportive family!
God is indeed so good and thank you thank you thank you for the update on Henry- I think of him and his recovery often.
xoox
kHm
May God continue to bless Henry.
I don't comment much, but I also remember this post and wanted to let you know that it prompted me to force everybody in my family to wear helmets during our next family ski trip! Glad to hear that Henry is doing well.
Can't believe that was 3 years ago. So happy for your family that Henry is doing so well! xo
What an amazing blessing! So glad he is thriving!
What a blessing! I'm so glad that Henry is doing so well. I remember when he had the accident. God has a plan for young Henry.
What a sweet post--you and your family are blessed!
That was three years ago?? Feels like last year. I was recently thinking about Henry actually and wondering how he was doing (clearly great- that's so awesome!). I just can't believe it was three years ago though...
Be grateful for what we do have.
Bravo, Henry.
How scary, but what a wonderful testament to your family's faith.
Such an amazing story and something to celebrate each year on Valentines Day.
xoxo
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God is SO Good! I am a new reader and this story is so touching. Thank you for sharing. I pray that Henry will continue to grow and thrive. Clearly, God had bigger plans for him! :)
-Sara
I remember you writing about that - so glad he made a full recovery
Such an amazing story! Really reminds us how lucky we all are!
I cannot believe it has been three years and am so glad to hear that he continues to get better!
Yes. Yes. Yes.
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