On the night of November 5, 2006, the Barrick family was driving home from
church when their van was struck by a drunk driver. Fifteen-year-old Jen
suffered multiple skull fractures and severe brain trauma and was not expected
to survive the night. But against all odds, she did. As she lingered in a coma,
doctors warned that if Jen ever woke up, she would be cursing and screaming in
confusion due to her brain injuries. Instead, after five weeks she opened her
eyes and began praying and praising God. Jen didn’t remember her middle name,
recognize her parents, or recall that she had a little brother—but she
remembered Jesus and every word to every praise song and scripture she had
hidden in her heart before the accident. As any loving mother would, Jen’s
mother Linda wanted God to heal Jen—make her like she was before. Normal. But a
loving God had something else in mind—instead of making her normal, God is
making Jennifer—and the whole Barrick family—extraordinary, miraculous.
Miracle for Jen is the remarkable true story of a family who overcame
tragedy and learned to trust God's plan for their lives in a whole new
way.
Has anyone out there read this yet? I picked up a copy at Sam's this past Friday. The whole family spoke at church a few weeks ago & I just couldn't wait to get my hands on the book. They have an amazing story! I highly recommend it!!
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