COUNTING MY BLESSINGS

I'd like to share a news story which inspired me recently.


Christian Nisbet is your typical nine year old boy; loves the outdoors and trying new things.

Three years ago he took up motocross. "I had loads of fun and loved racing, it's a great sport," says Christian.

He attempted a 20m jump on his motor bike, the shock of the landing broke his back in three places and he is paralysed from the neck down.

Christian may spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. I was brought to tears hearing him speak. He is handling the situation with the courage, humour and wisdom of someone far beyond his years. He is so full of hope and determination.

Hearing his story made my worries seem insignificant. I sat back and counted my blessings. I'll let Christian have the last word...

"I'm glad I did it, yeah," says Christian. "Always wanted to do that jump, did third time.

"I crashed, but that happens."