"George Bell was faced with the possibility of being paralyzed for the rest of his life after falling from a deck. But, Bell, a deacon at a Lockport, NY Methodist Church, shows no signs today of the broken neck he was diagnosed with July 9 at Erie County Medical Center."

He says it is all thanks to his faith in God, but he also is grateful for the quick action of his 9-year-old neighbor, Trevor, who was there with him, quoting scripture for inspiration, when he suffered the nearly catastrophic injury. (Lockport Union-Sun Journal)  Thanks to Maureen G. for submitting the link, saying, "I'm not a religious person, but this article makes it difficult not to believe in a higher power."