| Hey Friend, |
My next blog post is a story about another tragedy, but hang on...I don't think you'll need Kleenex. It has a happy ending. Smile:)
Shortly after Whitney Boyd got her drivers license at 16 years old, she had a near fatal car accident. Initially, doctors thought she may never walk again...but they were wrong. Today, her faith is still thriving and she is engaged to be married next month. Almost two years later, hear what she has to say about the accident that almost took her life.
And don't forget to post your comments! I love reading what you have to say. And I'm sure Whitney will too!
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Whitney Boyd's Story
My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ (Col 2:2).
 
The sanctuary was crowded with carefree high school kids anxious for school to be out. It didn't really matter about summer break to me. I had been out of school since the accident and wouldn't be able to swim this summer anyway. Walk maybe, but not swim. Even though the worship music blasted through the nearby speakers, I could hear my heartbeat echo through to my fingertips. I took off my flip-flops and sat Indian-style in my wheelchair trying to relax. Everyone looked so preoccupied and distracted.
I didn't have a good reputation. Will they even listen to me? I wondered. All these kids knew what I was like before but a lot had changed since then. Now, I just want to make a difference.
...rain beat against my windshield like a machine gun.
My accident happened on April 10, 2007. Driving down Council Road in Oklahoma City to my Grandmother's house, the rain beat against my windshield like a machine gun. Even though my wipers were on full speed, I could barely see. Like a busted dam, water was pouring over the curb on the right, and all I could think was, If I could just get over into the next lane, I'd be alright. But it was rush hour traffic and there were no openings. All of a sudden, read the rest |
