Miracles happen around us every day. You may have witnessed a miracle yourself. MSU senior secondary education major Randy Finch is a living example of a miracle.
Three years ago today, Finch and his buddies were hanging out at Kirby’s Landing, a local hot spot for college students. As the night progressed, Finch and his friends had an argument which caused them to split up for the evening and go home.
Upon leaving, Finch stumbled in front of his friend driving a GMC red truck and was hit by the truck.
When he woke up he was belly down in a pool of blood. An ambulance rushed Finch to Oktibbeha County Hospital and he was immediately admitted to intensive care.
“All I can remember when I woke up was my leg being completely numb, and that I was breathing and alive,” Finch said.
He was diagnosed with internal bleeding, a broken ankle, a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and a dislocated hip.
Finch said that being in the hospital bed-ridden for two weeks was extremely difficult for him.
“I wanted to give up on school because I knew I was getting behind in my classes, but my family and friends kept me motivated and gave me hope,” said Finch.
Finch said that, for two weeks, his faith grew stronger day by day and that he realized God used him as a witness to others.
“Accidents happen for a reason,” Finch said. “After my accident the bond with my family and friends grew strong. We all attended church more regularly, and our relationship with God was the number one priority in our lives.
“My lifestyle has made a complete turn around for the better,” Finch said.
He added that returning home was hard for him, knowing he was two weeks behind in school and would have to undergo therapy three days a week.
“God kept me motivated. It was so easy to give up, but God gave me the strength to continue school and attend therapy,” Finch said.
Finch says the experience was a wake-up call.
“Before the accident happened, I was not living my life the way I am now. My relationship with God was strong, but now it is as strong as a brick wall,” Finch said.
Finch has some advice for others who may have had similar experiences: “Keep your faith up, and believe in yourself because miracles do happen.”
Finch plans to graduate from MSU in a year and become a history teacher