Paul was escorting the UVA football team from UVA to the Charlottesville, VA Airport. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, he hit a median on the corner of Barracks Rd and Emmett Street in C'ville. He broke his leg in several places. His leg was operated on and he now has a metal rod from his ankle to his knee. He was 100% out of work until March 24th. At that time he went back to light duty. As soon as the doctors cleared him, he jumped back on his police motorcycle. I am sure his mom was very nervous for him to get back to work. After seeing what he went through the day of his accident, you cannot blame her.
I see the brighter side to his accident. Paul works A LOT!!!! And I am positive that we would never have had the chance to meet in person if he was not forced to sit on his couch for several months. It was during his recovery time that we started talking on the phone, met in person and got engaged. I know he has aches on an almost daily basis from his accident.... but I am eternally thankful that the Lord gave us that time to meet and get to know each other. I am not a believer that everything happens for a reason... but I do believe that God has the ability to put His hands in all things. Maybe... just maybe... this was him putting His hands directly into our lives.
I am so proud of my husband. He is an amazing police officer! He may not see it or feel it, but he does make a difference. He helps to keep our small city safe.
I hope that the next year brings another 12 months of safety. I pray every morning when he backs out of the driveway that the Lord will bring him home safe, and every night I am thankful that he is home again!
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