Well this is a blog I never foresaw writing. As of Tuesday the 21st I broke my ankle and have since had surgery, a plate, and 8 screws. I’m not really in any pain but with just one week out from launch I am really worried about what this means for the World Race. I know this didn’t surprise God but it definitely surprised me. And dang it, my last blog was on my reality vs. my expectations and wouldn’t you know it something like this happens.
Just to let everyone know exactly what happened. I was hanging out with my brother in Dallas and we had the bright idea to going to this place with trampolines from wall to wall, they were even leaning up against the wall. I had it in my head that I wanted to do a back flip off a trampoline leaning against a wall and within 10 jumps I had a busted ankle. I remember looking at my ankle and just saying, “it can’t be broke, I have a mission trip to go to, this doesn’t make sense!”
The trials God places us in give us the opportunity to grow or not. God is sovereign, infinitely bigger and better than EVERYTHING. So what do I have to worry about? Nothing! Whether I go on the craziest mission trip ever or I sit at home God is still God and I’m still thankful to be his servant. Jesus is our savior, so if you’re lost or broken then you’re in the perfect spot. Live in it and wait for God. So being here all broken, I’m just waiting to be healed.
This mission trip is and has been an incredible blessing and I pray God heals me up fast. Thanks for all of the prayers and encouraging words. And I hope to be racing soon.
God in eternity, looked upon me foreseeing my faults, my pride, my sin and said I want that man in MY family. I will pay for him to be in my family with my Son’s life. That's love folks. That is mega, off the charts love." John Piper
