This true story reads like a great novel.
In the summer of 1999, a reckless drunk driver rendered 19-year old Kelly Craig quadriplegic. Without warning, she lost all that glittered – the athletic ability which had won her awards in the National Cheerleading competitions, a gorgeous boyfriend who’d vowed to forever love her, and a future full of promises.
With awe and admiration, I’ve followed Kelly’s path to greatness, which the book narrates in vivid detail. Through the pages, readers witness a regular girl’s transformation into a heroic and mature young woman. Kelly has demonstrated her extraordinary courage in the face of a monstrous disaster. Yet the book does not put her on a pedestal, but reveals her thoughts and actions with pronounced candor. I can relate to all her emotions and perceive her real self. My heart aches for her endless struggles and sings for each of her triumphs. As was aptly stated by Kahlil Gibran, “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”
These days I often wake up thinking about Kelly, and feel a renewed sense of gratitude. I feel very fortunate to still have a fully-functioning body, granting me free movement. Kelly’s story reminds me to cherish what I have every day, rain or shine.
This senseless accident shows me the fragility of life. Even when we are not at fault, our life and health may be lost in the blink of an eye. Therefore, we ought to be generous in showing our approbation, appreciation and kindness to our children, spouse and friends because we may not have another chance.
To me, the most amazing part of the story was the union of Kelly and Shawn Schaefer. Although they didn’t even seem probable to know each other, they met, fell in love, and became lifelong companions. As Shawn wrote to Kelly, “Our love is a miracle. That’s the only way I can explain it.” Shakespeare created a pair of star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, but God has directed a real-life drama far more romantic and heartwarming. How unfathomable and wonderful are His ways! On the tear-stained ruins of tragedy bloom the rarest and most beautiful flowers of human love.
Kelly and Michelle, thank you for writing this amazing book. I am anxious to learn about the adoption of Emmy and Sam. And I very much hope you will write a sequel to Fractured Not Broken.
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