In 1986, Cam Tribolet was on his way home from a night of drinking when, at a Ft. Wayne, Indiana,
stoplight, three men tried to carjack him. During the
assault, Cam was shot three times in the stomach. One
bullet ripped through his aorta, another lodged near his
back, and the third tore through his bowels, spewing
infection throughout his body. Cam's family was informed
that he probably wouldn't survive the night. But he did.
In the days and weeks that followed, both of Cam's legs
would be amputated above the knee. He would endure
thirty-six operations and require resuscitation thirteen
times. His fianc e would break up with him in the
hospital. He would become addicted to drugs to deal with
the pain. And he would face the loss of his career. He
would even contemplate suicide. But God was not done
with Cam Tribolet.
During his remarkable recovery, Cam befriended and
eventually married his physical therapist, Sue, who was
instrumental in helping him to find God and begin living
again. Since then, his disability has not slowed him down.
Cam became an engineer, a father, a downhill skier, and
more.
Born out of tragedy, Cam's life is fuller and more
rewarding than he ever imagined it could be. His story
of redemption, perseverance, and hope is for anyone
who needs to discover that our God is a God of amazing
second chances.