Perspective at Any Season
“Josh has cut his head open with a chain saw!”These words from Josh’s wife, Brandon, sent chills through me. Horror. Fear.Josh was trimming a shrub for a client. The chain saw kicked back on him, right into his forehead. Blood gushed. Pain seared. Josh managed to hold his head and call 911. A passing driver stopped to help him. The paramedics rushed him to Trauma.Brandon arrived. Family came. I got there. Many called and visited at the hospital. Twitter and Facebook prayers. Love and care.It was not life threatening. It missed his eye by a fraction of an inch. Only a chip from the skull. No brain damage. Yes, a deep and ragged gash, requiring many stitches by a plastic surgeon. Weak and achy. Ongoing pain. Living with a life-long scar.Beautiful reminders:Josh’s word to God: “Thank You, Lord.” (1 Thes. 5:18)Josh’s word to me: “I just don’t want to miss what God has for me in this.” (Rom 8:28)Josh’s word to Brandon: “I haven’t had time to get you a Christmas gift.” Her response: “You are my gift. You are alive!”