Wednesday, December 9, 2009
November 2009 - Craig P.
Imagine with me that you are riding in your carheading to your next appointment. Perhaps you’re picking your children up from school or going grocery shopping. Maybe you’re meeting friends for coffee or are on your way to play golf. It doesn’t matter what your destination is, because you’ll never get there.
Before you have time to realize what’s happening, you hear the sound of screeching tires, crushing metal and broken glass. You feel a sharp, sudden pain, and then all is quiet.
For Craig, who survived a terrible car accident in September of 2000, this is what terror feels like. Craig suffered multiple severe injuries, including partial paralysis, a broken hip, broken ribs, a broken jaw, a crushed elbow, and the loss of several teeth. Most of his injuries would eventually heal, but there is one that altered his life forever.
When Craig regained consciousness in the hospital, he asked, “Who turned out the lights?” Craig was now totally blind.
That’s when Audio Bibles for the Blind stepped in, thanks to friends like you.
You see, Craig was in the car that day, but it could have just as easily been you or me. Blindness isn’t always something we are born with or even something that comes on gradually, giving us time to prepare. Sometimes blindness hits suddenly, and without warning it alters our lives forever.
That’s why our ministry at Audio Bibles for the Blind is so important. With your support we reach out to people when they face a life-changing crisis like Craig’s accident; together, we lift them up with a gift that provides ongoing encouragement and nourishment for their spirits.
Your generous support will go a long way in providing Audio Bibles for people like Craig, people whose lives have been devastated in an instant.
“We have to do everything we can to let people know about this great ministry,” Craig says. “I have told my church and everyone I know about Audio Bibles for the Blind. We have to do all we can to get the word out...”
Craig doesn’t just use and enjoy his Audio Bible -- he’s doing his part, too. Recently, he and his twin sister celebrated their 50th birthday party. Instead of gifts, Craig asked that his guests bring a donation for Audio Bibles for the Blind.
Craig and his sister shared their birthday with more than 100 guests at the celebration! As a result of their generosity and faithful friendship to Audio Bibles for the Blind, many others are going to receive an Audio Bible, too.
Your part in this special gift can’t be underestimated. You see, it was through the support of partners like you that we were able to give Craig an Audio Bible in the first place. Craig was so touched and encouraged by this gesture that he has taken the gift and shared it with as many people as he can.
Your gift of an Audio Bible keeps on giving and continues to touch lives far beyond what we can imagine!
Please, send in your most generous support today. No gift is too small. The seed of hope you plant with the gift of an Audio Bible grows and branches out to touch countless lives with a message of love and encouragement.
Thank you for your continued partnership and faithful generosity.
Before you have time to realize what’s happening, you hear the sound of screeching tires, crushing metal and broken glass. You feel a sharp, sudden pain, and then all is quiet.For Craig, who survived a terrible car accident in September of 2000, this is what terror feels like. Craig suffered multiple severe injuries, including partial paralysis, a broken hip, broken ribs, a broken jaw, a crushed elbow, and the loss of several teeth. Most of his injuries would eventually heal, but there is one that altered his life forever.
When Craig regained consciousness in the hospital, he asked, “Who turned out the lights?” Craig was now totally blind.
That’s when Audio Bibles for the Blind stepped in, thanks to friends like you.
You see, Craig was in the car that day, but it could have just as easily been you or me. Blindness isn’t always something we are born with or even something that comes on gradually, giving us time to prepare. Sometimes blindness hits suddenly, and without warning it alters our lives forever.
That’s why our ministry at Audio Bibles for the Blind is so important. With your support we reach out to people when they face a life-changing crisis like Craig’s accident; together, we lift them up with a gift that provides ongoing encouragement and nourishment for their spirits.
Your generous support will go a long way in providing Audio Bibles for people like Craig, people whose lives have been devastated in an instant.
“We have to do everything we can to let people know about this great ministry,” Craig says. “I have told my church and everyone I know about Audio Bibles for the Blind. We have to do all we can to get the word out...”
Craig doesn’t just use and enjoy his Audio Bible -- he’s doing his part, too. Recently, he and his twin sister celebrated their 50th birthday party. Instead of gifts, Craig asked that his guests bring a donation for Audio Bibles for the Blind.
Craig and his sister shared their birthday with more than 100 guests at the celebration! As a result of their generosity and faithful friendship to Audio Bibles for the Blind, many others are going to receive an Audio Bible, too.
Your part in this special gift can’t be underestimated. You see, it was through the support of partners like you that we were able to give Craig an Audio Bible in the first place. Craig was so touched and encouraged by this gesture that he has taken the gift and shared it with as many people as he can.
Your gift of an Audio Bible keeps on giving and continues to touch lives far beyond what we can imagine!
Please, send in your most generous support today. No gift is too small. The seed of hope you plant with the gift of an Audio Bible grows and branches out to touch countless lives with a message of love and encouragement.
Thank you for your continued partnership and faithful generosity.
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