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Second Chance to Live

Empowering the Individual, Not the Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury and Feeling Broken Part 4

February 23, 2010 By Second Chance to Live

Please read the Introduction in Part 1. Thank you.

Please also read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 for context. Thank you.

With out you and I being just the way we are, hope would remain only a concept. With out you and I being the way we are — to some — hope would be lost. Because of who you and I are vision (s) becomes reality. Because of you and I people’s prayers are being answered.

Because of you and I, people are being set free. Because of you and I people are blooming and blossoming into creation. Because you and I those individuals will ultimately feed the masses. Because of you and I people believe in miracles. Because of you and I destinies are being birthed and dreams realized.

Because of you and I people have an advocate. Because of you and I people choose to get up…one more time. Because of you and I people learn to trust…again. Because of you and I people learn to love and be loved…again. Because of you and I people are inspired to pursue new opportunities and fresh possibilities.

Because of you and I, people take risks. Because of you and I people are be drawn to the light of God’s love.

So when you remember or some one else reminds you of your crack (s) in your pot be encouraged my friend. Rejoice that cracks exist in your pot, for with out your cracks the flowers — people — along your path may never be watered.

And remember, You are a Gift to your world.

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  1. Stacy says

    March 4, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    Dear Craig,
    Thank you for the story of the cracked pot. The past 10 days have been chaotic. Family and a friend that have not seen me since my fall a year ago came to visit and reacted with fear to the “new me”. I realize it is out of love that they feel the need to “fix” me, but is was exhausting, embarassing and frustrating to have them treat me as incompetent. Frankly, my new friends and I like the me I have become.

    This “cracked pot” has a lot to offer- a kind heart filled with the love of Jesus that desires to give to others. I am truly Blessed. Thank you for your website and understanding heart.

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    • secondchancetolive says

      March 4, 2010 at 3:11 pm

      Hi Stacy,
      Thank you for taking the time to write. You are a blessing to me. Thank you.

      Have a great day and God bless you and your family Stacy.

      Craig

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