In 1967, seventeen-year-old Joni Eareckson dove into shallow water and broke her neck. In a single moment, the athletic teenager became a quadriplegic, unable to use her hands or legs.

During two difficult years of rehabilitation, Joni wrestled with anger, depression, doubt, and thoughts of suicide. Her circumstances did not quickly improve. In fact, she would spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair. Continue reading →