Drew Brees:Coming Back Stronger

So I finished reading a book called "Coming Back Stronger" written by Drew Brees. Drew Brees seems like a great guy and role model. Also a great inspiration with his faith and his ability to trust God and lean to Him and not blame him for anything. He as I wrote above, "Coming Back Stronger". It is a great book. I recommend it to everyone to read. I have never met Drew, but think it would be awesome to meet him and I hope to be able to meet him one day. Now for alittle details from the book. Drew grew up in a very sports-minded family. They were always a very athletic and competitive family. They competed in all sports at every get together that they had. Drew first played football for Westlake High School, where he even almost quit playing football. With talking to his mom he decided to stick it out and play. And he ended up being the starting JV quarterback his sophomore year and his junior year, he was the varsity starter. But then he tore his ACL at the end of his junior year season and heading into the third round of the playoffs. He could of just gave up right then and there and not play football again. But he pushed through rehab and got better and came back stronger. And with this injury, he listened God in church after it happened. And he became stronger in his faith. He strengthened his relationship with God and trusted God. He believed in God and that God had a reason for his injury. He didn't get mad at God or even blame him, but used the injury as I said to grow closer to God and listen to God and learn things happen for a reason and you can grow and learn from what happens in your life. And because of his injury the year before, alot of the colleges didn't sign Drew to their college or even give him a chance. But he didn't give up the hope. But then Purdue looked at him and wanted him. So he ended up at Purdue University. Also that is where he met his future wife, Brittany. After college he was drafted to San Diego. And he played for the Chargers until his shoulder injury. And again he didn't give up. He was determined to get better. He worked hard and relied on God. And once again, he came back stronger. And then when he was able to come back to play football, the Chargers wouldn't let him start. He would of been the back up quarterback. So he looked at different teams and waited for one to pick him. But it seemed like no one wanted to take a chance on him. But then it came that two teams were looking to have him play for them. The New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins. He visited both teams and ended up choosing New Orleans Saints. While their first few seasons didn't go as well as they hoped, Drew didn't give up. He kept at it and was a great leader to his team. He treated them like family and helped them out. And over the years, they grew and got better and even ended up being Superbowl Champions in 2009. Also in 2009, Drew and Brittany had a son name Baylen. Now you will have to read the book for more details on the games and injuries and also about his life. But before I go, here are some quotes I like that Drew mentions throughout the book. Drew prayed to God and trusted Him even when his arm hurt so bad and he was in complete agony. He had prayed, "God, I know that if You bring me to it, You will bring me through it. I know You have a plan, but quite honsetly I don't see it right now. But I know it's there. I know I have to believe. I know I need to have faith. I have to trust You. And I do trust You. But it's hard right now." Yeah, he said it's hard right now, but he still trusted in God and believed Him. He didn't give up. And he didn't stop believing in God or trusting Him. Here are some more quotes: "You're only as strong as your weakest link." "But no one ever said the Christian faith is about living according to your own terms or time table. It's about dropping anchor when you're in an unpredictable place. It's about knowing that though things may not make sense on paper, you have to trust God to see the bigger picture. You have to choose to live from the heart and trust what you cannot see." "If God leads you to it, he'll lead you through it. Everything happens for a reason, and everything is part of his master plan." "If you let adversity do it's work in you, it'll make you stronger. When you come out on the other side, you just may be amazed at the things God has allowed you to accomplish-things you might not have bleieved were possible." "All God wants is for you to utilize the talents and abilities He has given you-to be the best you can be and to reach your full potential. All you have to do is give Him the credit in return." "I truly believe that God can use anything-even an injury-for good. I believe that God has a plan for people's lives, even when that plan doesn't work out they way we think it should." "God's refining process is never easy. God's sometimes puts us in the fire, and it's going to hurt, but it will mold and shape us into the people he intends for us to be." And this quote is from his wife Brittany, "That which does not kill you makes you stronger." Well that is all. Want to know more..like I said, go read "Coming Back Stronger." I highly recommend that you read this book. It's a great book on Drew. It's also inspirational. Hope you liked this blog. :)