God provides

I was born without the ability to walk, but I can move and feel my entire body. I can only imagine what it might feel like to stand and walk. I used to dwell on why God let me live like this: what was I supposed to do what my purpose was?

Imagine being a healthy baby, no physical setbacks, and you have your whole life ahead of you, nothing can stop you. Then one day, you or someone makes a decision that changes the rest of your life in the blink of an eye.

This beautiful mountain in North Carolina was the scene of a life-changing nightmare for my friend Roger Queen 13 years ago. After walking away from a disagreement with his wife Chrystal, Roger decided to go and let off some steam on an ATV ride with clouded judgment and anger Roger didn’t notice how close he was to the edge of the mountain. He ended up landing on his feet at the bottom, causing spinal cord damage, which leaves him paralyzed from the waist down.

Meanwhile, his wife was at home taking care of her daughter Sierra and expecting their son Tristan. Now Roger had to depend on her to take care of him. Crystal continues to stand by Roger, lovingly taking care of him through sickness and in health.

Roger struggled with depression and addiction to pain pills after the accident. Crystal realized they needed a fresh start and made plans to move the family to Lafayette, Louisiana, to be closer to family.

Fast-forward a little, with the help of a stranger walking into iPhone repair for less to pick up his phone. Roger realized he needed God in his life, giving up the painkillers and attending Crossroads Church with his family.

Roger still deals with infections and sores, leading to hospital stays.
Not to worry, though, we have the best church family ever. Everyone rallies together in prayer and encouragement. Sometimes they go above and beyond prayer and support.

Where they see a need, God and his warriors provide. Roger has gone from sitting almost all day to standing when he needs to take the pressure off his body.