Author Description

How would you respond if you woke up after being unconscious for two and a half months and found out you only had three feet of intestines left because of a car accident? It could easily shake your whole world—unless God had already been preparing me through earlier life experiences. In my case, that’s exactly what happened. This story is not just about surviving a car crash. It’s about how deeply God knows us, how He lovingly prepares us, and how He walks with us through the most challenging moments of life. This memoir covers ten years of healing after the car accident that changed my life forever. On July 18, 2014, I was a passenger in a car that flipped upside down after being hit by another vehicle going 100 miles per hour on a city street in Mesa, Arizona. My physical injuries were life-threatening, but God had already laid a foundation in my life to help me endure and grow. In this book, I share how five key parts of my life—music, prayer, overcoming depression, a lifetime of pain, and a gratitude journal—helped me face a devastating injury and a long recovery. This account of my car accident’s recovery time and earlier life experiences shows that when we trust in God, He can use even tragedy to show His love for us. These experiences are unique to me, yet the ideas can help others going through major challenges in their lives.