An oncoming car sped toward her through the night, crushing the motorcycle she rode into splinters of metal. In one brief moment, Carol"s life was changed forever, and the months to come would find her battling for her life as physicians struggled to save her mangled leg. This is Carol"s story: a young woman who was God"s wounded child--but who lay in the shadow of his wings. From inside front cover: A tragic motorcycle accident on a lonely road in Iowa forced the amputation of her leg, yet Carol Schuller felt the comforting presence of God as she never had before. During the hours that followed, her parents, Robert and Arvella Schuller, kept a prayerful vigil over Carol as doctors debated on further surgery in an effort to save her life. She was thirteen years old and filled with dreams of someday helping homeless, hurting people. Although she had no idea at the time how the accident would affect her dreams, she knew God would make the most of her life--regardless of a physical handicap. This is Carol"s deeply personal story: how she lived through a cruel, near-fatal accident and how she suffered through a long and difficult recuperation. Few visitors were allowed to see Carol during the first three months of her recovery, but Corrie ten Boom was an exception. No stranger to suffering, her wise words and gentle manner seemed to create an atmosphere of healing and brought Carol a sense of reassurance. From a wheelchair to crutches, and finally to the adjustment of an artificial limb, Carol underwent therapy six grueling days a week for a year. Then she discovered snow skiing. Although she started skiing on a whim, her determination and discipline led her to the national championships for handicapped skiers. She became one of the best, passing non-handicapped skiers at speeds as fast as 70 mph. Her commitment to the Lord "to help other hurting people" is a decision she has never regretted. "You cannot be satisfied," says Carol, "without obedience to God."