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Surviving a Family Tragedy

Family tragedy

On Good Friday, April 9, 2004, tragedy struck the Bainter family. Brett was mowing the lawn on his riding mower, while his three-year-old son, Jake, played in the driveway.

At one point, Brett backed up, not realizing that Jake had run up behind him. A baby-sitter who was supervising Jake tried to stop the impending accident, but it was too late. Brett ran over Jake, and the young boy would end up losing his right leg.

Through the expereince, the Bainters have witnessed God’s redemption through friendships, unusual opportunities, and a strong community of believers. They now see their tragedy as an opportunity to encourage others who are going through a similar situation. God has helped Brett work through hard times and serve his family faithfully.

Since the accident, the Bainters have connected with other families through a group called Limbs Matter, consisting of people from around the United States who have experienced lawn mower accidents.

Brett and Jodi Bainer are with us on our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Surviving a Family Tragedy,” to share how God carried their family through an unspeakable tragedy.

Listen to our full conversation on your local radio station, online, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or on our free phone app.

Jodi Bainter has written a book about her family’s experiences called Make It Morning. It’s available for a gift of any amount. For more information, visit our website.

If you or your family have suffered a tragedy, know that we have caring Christian counselors on staff, and it would be a privilege for them to have an initial consultation with you. Call us, leave your name and number, and they’ll get back with you just as soon as possible. The number during business hours is 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459).

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Topics: Family and Home Tags: family, tragedy May 26, 2021 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

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Comments

  1. Judith Jean Brauninger says

    May 27, 2021 at 6:44 am

    -I listened to your broadcast of the family that lived through a tragedy with the help of God. Amen, I was so moved that I want to read the book.

    Reply
    • Jess1FOTF says

      May 27, 2021 at 12:21 pm

      -We are glad to hear that you were blessed by the broadcast. The book is available to purchase via the linked words “Making it Morning” in the second to last paragraph of the article. We have added the link to this book at our website here. The book is offered for a donation of any amount, and after you enter or choose the amount, please be sure to select the book gift offer. You may also call us at 1-800-A-FAMILY (1-800-232-6459). Our staff members are available Monday through Friday between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM (MT). We hope this helps. Blessings!

  2. Judith Jean Brauninger says

    May 27, 2021 at 6:42 am

    -I would like a copy of Make it Morning

    Reply

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Jim-Daly Jim Daly is a husband, father and President of Focus on the Family and host of its National Radio Hall of Fame broadcast. His blog, Daly Focus, is full of timely commentary and wisdom designed to help you navigate and understand today’s culture. His latest book is Marriage Done Right.

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