Sixteen years ago today, when I was four years old I fell off and was run over by a riding lawn mower. After being life flighted to the hospital, my doctors and family members were worried about my physical well-being and my ability to even walk again. The doctors took good care of me and after many surgeries, days in a hospital bed, weeks in a wheelchair, and months in a cast, I was on my feet again. I played my soccer game, tumbled, snowboarded, and ran track. I even beat the boys in my grade and set school records. There are still times that people in public will stare, point, and whisper about the scar they see. Although the big and ugly scar is a constant reminder of that setback, to me it is a message of the power of the Atonement. Reminding me that I am a daughter of God who loves me and I will one day be whole again. But until then, I’ll keep beating all the boys.
your stats are a bit off. it was months in a hospital bed as well.
ReplyDeleteanyway, i can't believe it's been 16 years. congratulations isn't quite the right word, so i'll just say i'm proud of you.
Very well written Camille! :) You are a fighter. I love that about you and that's why I love being on Team Camille!
ReplyDeleteLove it Camille. Love you.
ReplyDeleteThis was great to read Camille! Well written and a great testimony. I especially loved the end. It sure has been a long time now. We are grateful for your miraclulous recovery. April 19 is an annivarsay for me too. It is the day I entered the MTC wearing sunglasses so I wouldnt scare the sister missionaries with my ugly two week old scars.
ReplyDeleteLove Uncle Kevin & Staci