Bjorn the Bear

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧.

Watching the replay, I realized I was completely airborne before landing headfirst on the ground. The impact was hard, and for a minute, I couldn’t even get back up.

But my parents told me something that surprised me: this was one of the best races I’ve ever had.

At first, it didn’t make sense. Before the crash, I was running in 3rd place. After it happened, I dropped two spots and ended up at the back of the pack.

Yet they said they were proud of me - not because of where I finished, but because I chose to finish at all, even I know that I’ll be finishing last.

My parents told me that there was no one to blame. Not my friends who were racing alongside me. Not myself for being slow to process what had happened.

Looking back at this race, I was reminded of something greater: God was with me the whole time. Through the crash, the fear, and the disappointment, His protection never left me.

Sometimes the greatest victories aren’t found on the podium. Sometimes they’re found in getting back up, crossing the finish line, and realizing you were never alone in the first place. 🤍

Thank you Lord for your protection and grace!