Shawn Munn

My dad was 17 when his story began. He had such a hard few years. He lost his left arm and left leg in a little accident. He has inspired me all of my life. It's hard to think he was a few minutes away from dying. I am so blessed to have him as a dad. He can do so many amazing things. He lives in Windsor, Colorado with me, my mom, older brother and, younger sister. He has been a big influence on my family. My dad was born into a Catholic family. My grandparents are awesome though. He is still living today with my wonderful mom. Our family is doing well in our house. We moved last year because of my dad. We came from Indiana. My dad used to live out in Nebraska when he was younger. We came out to Colorado for vacation and loved it. We decided to move my dad's business out to Colorado. We love the weather out here. 

My dad is the bravest person I've ever met. He went through so much, yet he still loves the Lord with all of his heart. He has been so faithful to me. He's been teaching me about Jesus ever since I was little. When my dad was seventeen, he fell into a grain auger. He lost his left arm and left leg in the accident. He was a few minutes away from dying, but God really had a plan for him. If he would've died from that accident I wouldn't be alive today. I love my dad so much. I don't know where I would be if I didn't have my dad to help me.  He became a Christian a few years after the accident. He can do things I can't even do with two arms.  He has a prosthetic leg. He is incredibly gifted at golf. He passed golf down to my older brother, Mason. He was really good at football before the accident. After the accident, he and his dad started playing more golf. I thank God today for giving me my wonderful, loving dad. He is so incredible. I would never switch him out for anyone. 

My dad is so important to me. First of all, he's my dad. He is an incredible dad. He has taught me so much about Jesus. His story really inspires me. It shows me God really has a very special plan for me. He loves us so much he makes a very special plan for us. We might go through hard times, but that is still all part of his awesome plan for us. One person's story can inspire tons of people. God is so incredible that way. We may get mad at God for letting terrible things happen. He tells us that is his plan, so don't get angry. It may be frustrating, but it will turn out all right. God is so incredible, but sometimes we take him for granted. He is giving us this life. He is in control of our life. We need to respect that.