Emphasis Preaching Journal
Jack tells the story of...
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Jack tells the story of his limp in this way: I suppose if we knew the outcome of our
actions before we undertook them, we would act differently. But that would be a mistake.
I knew it was risky to attempt the black diamond slopes when I had only just learned to
ski. But I was 21, full of confidence, short on common sense. Besides, my buddies dared
me. So down I went, over moguls rather than around them. I was soon out of control, and
before you could yell, "Watch out," my skis caught the snow and I plowed right into a
rock outcropping. I shattered my femur in three places.
