Flashback Friday
This flashback photo is from last Christmas...not that far of a flashback I know, but it seemed appropriate, as I'm also asking prayer for this person. This is my nephew Nate. He is ummm...almost 30! (His eyes don't always look like this; I was tickling him in the pic). I was 10 when he was born...so count that up, or not. Anyway, he was in a bad car accident yesterday; was hit head on; was not his fault. After hours in the ER and Trauma Unit in Chattanooga, he is home and VERY lucky. The vehicle was totalled and the steering wheel was bent straight up from him holding onto it. It spun a lot but never flipped. Everyone says he should not have survived the crash. He is still here for a reason...with a few chipped teeth and bruised ribs. He has professed atheism, although not to me personally. I read it on his myspace about two years ago. Ever since, I've been on a mission. Below is a picture of him and my other nephew Ty, (his brother). Nate had just opened the gift I gave him for Christmas; it was a book by the lead guitarist of the rock group KORN (his favorite group ever). The guy found Christ and quit the band and the book was about why and how his life had changed since. I was REALLY nervous about giving this to him; you all know how difficult it is to witness to family; it's a fine line; you can't go over the top or you just push them away. Well, when he opened it, he said "Howie, I've been wanting to read this book". (they all call me Howie, and have since they all could talk). I about fell out when he said that. I'd prayed that he'd be receptive. He read it in one night...the only book he has ever read all the way through. I want to think that something he read took root, that I planted a seed, and that he'll come to know that there is a purpose for him being here. Please pray for him, and that as he recovers, and that each time he hears "man you should be dead", that he'll think about that statement and realize how life is fleeting, and that you don't' always get a chance to cry out to God at your last breath. See you all tonight at Bunco! Bring your appetites and your money.
This flashback photo is from last Christmas...not that far of a flashback I know, but it seemed appropriate, as I'm also asking prayer for this person. This is my nephew Nate. He is ummm...almost 30! (His eyes don't always look like this; I was tickling him in the pic). I was 10 when he was born...so count that up, or not. Anyway, he was in a bad car accident yesterday; was hit head on; was not his fault. After hours in the ER and Trauma Unit in Chattanooga, he is home and VERY lucky. The vehicle was totalled and the steering wheel was bent straight up from him holding onto it. It spun a lot but never flipped. Everyone says he should not have survived the crash. He is still here for a reason...with a few chipped teeth and bruised ribs. He has professed atheism, although not to me personally. I read it on his myspace about two years ago. Ever since, I've been on a mission. Below is a picture of him and my other nephew Ty, (his brother). Nate had just opened the gift I gave him for Christmas; it was a book by the lead guitarist of the rock group KORN (his favorite group ever). The guy found Christ and quit the band and the book was about why and how his life had changed since. I was REALLY nervous about giving this to him; you all know how difficult it is to witness to family; it's a fine line; you can't go over the top or you just push them away. Well, when he opened it, he said "Howie, I've been wanting to read this book". (they all call me Howie, and have since they all could talk). I about fell out when he said that. I'd prayed that he'd be receptive. He read it in one night...the only book he has ever read all the way through. I want to think that something he read took root, that I planted a seed, and that he'll come to know that there is a purpose for him being here. Please pray for him, and that as he recovers, and that each time he hears "man you should be dead", that he'll think about that statement and realize how life is fleeting, and that you don't' always get a chance to cry out to God at your last breath. See you all tonight at Bunco! Bring your appetites and your money.
5 comments:
I remember you talking about him, Kelly. That is awful about his wreck....I'm glad he made it through, though. This may be just another step toward Christ for him. We will pray for him.
He told my sister last night, his exact words...and I have to laugh and cringe at the same time, but he told her "damn, maybe I need to go to church or something"...my sentiments exactly!
you know! something is there! He will get it. I promise I have a few like that in my family and some have already come around! I will be praying for him
This is awesome! Sounds like one of my husbands stories, things like this are right up his alley. He knows just how to talk to people about Christ, or how "not to", I on the other hand have the hardest time dealing with my family and my beliefs, I will be praying for him and I can't wait to hear about the outcome!
I'm so glad your nephew is okay and obviously God has plans for him. I will definitely keep him in my prayers.
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