Tuesday, January 13, 2009

A blind guy who has vision


Okay, you may have to forgive me for the length of this post. It could be a little longer than most. I just had breakfast with a modern day hero. Steve Morgan (pictured left) is a friend of mine who may be the most inspirational person I know right now. He was diagnosed with MS several years ago. Three years ago around Christmas he lost his sight over the period of a week. He was faced with a sudden stark realization that he would not see his girls grow up or ever see his wife again on this side of heaven. The cool thing is that he didn't throw in the towel. Since then he has been on two international trips helping the blind, he has killed a deer (long story), and has inspired hundreds of people, and is preparing to go to Africa in two weeks.

We had a "dream" session this morning about ways we want to impact our world this year. These are some quotes from Steve-

"Jake, I have found my sweet spot. This is the best of season of my life."

"Our family, including my two teenage daughters, decided at Christmas this year that there is no way we would go back to when I could see because we have grown so much closer to each other and to God in the last three years."

"I can hit a golf ball so much better now because I am not so worried about how far or which direction it is going, I only care about connecting with ball."

He is dreaming to start an organization that ministers to the blind. Many people in the world are blind, but could be cured with simple medical procedures and/or medication. He wants to help give people their sight back by raising money to have proper medical care for people in that situation. And in situations where people's sight can't be restored, he wants to help them adjust to life.

He said, "Jake, I have more vision now than I have ever had in my life."

Now that is a story that inspires. If you are a church leader, you should have Steve come speak to your church/organization.

1 comment:

  1. That truly is amazing. I'd like to meet him some day.

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