October 26th, 1989 I wake up, barely breathing, neck hurting very bad. I'm scared and I think, "What has happened to me?" I realize I've been in a car accident. I try to get out of my car, but I can't move. I ask myself, "Why can't I move?" I can't feel my legs and I try to see if they're still there, but my head is hanging out the passenger window and I can't see. I begin to wonder if I'm going to ever see my family again. Will I ever see my kids again? Fear starts to close in and I pray, "God, please don't let me die." I instantly feel peace and I'm no longer afraid. Once I'm at the hospital the news isn't good. "Broken neck, injured spinal cord, 36 hours to live" are the words my family would hear. However, in the midst of the bad news, was good news. God had a plan for my life and a plan that continues to this day. Yes, I do have a spinal cord injury and I am paralyzed from the chest down. Do not pity me though! I'm blessed, blessed to be alive, waking up every morning to a new day. I have gotten to watch my two small kids grow to be a great young lady and great young man. That alone has been a blessing. I now have a new meaning on what life is all about. Life isn't about ME, it's about others and helping others that may be struggling in life. I pray daily that God will use me to inspire others and encourage them. If what I go through has a positive impact on just ONE person then it is worth it all. So, when you read this, don't pity me. Rejoice that God loved me enough to spare my life and that I'm still alive getting to enjoy life.. God bless you..:)
Steven
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