Cody Byrns – Breaking Free from Yesterday’s Troubles

Cody Byrns is an internationally recognized speaker, a number one best- selling author and the founder of The Cody Byrns Foundation for Burn Survivors. In May 2013, Cody’s life was changed drastically after he was rear-ended by a box-truck whilst stopped at a red light on the highway. He was considered dead until first responders saw his hand move. He received many injuries that day, including severe burns to almost 40% of his body. After years of countless surgeries and rehabilitation, Cody has chosen to not allow his scars to keep him bound in bitterness and defeat. Instead, he uses his story to uplift others. His vision is to help people live free from the bonds of scars (physical and emotional), equipping others with the proper steps to walk out of their past hurt and defeat, and run toward their full potential. As a thought leader, he speaks worldwide to provide relevant, applicable, and thought- provoking messages. Be prepared to have an experience that will motivate you to move out of bondage into a life of freedom! Cody Byrns Vroom Veer Stories Grew up in the middle of a corn field near the Kentucky/Indiana border; had the attention wanting gene and sought to entertain people Honed his entertainment skills to the point of working as an entertainer; may have worked in a traveling show; but veered a different way Attended ministry school and started his career as a children's pastor; used his entertainment background to connect to children Has no memory of the accident, his last memory is of driving and then waking up from a coma 3 weeks later; check out the video to see pictures of the accident on his website He was assumed dead in the vehicle; thankful someone noticed him moving his hand on the steering wheel; miracle #2 of many more to follow Spent two and half months in the burn unit fighting to stay alive; when he realized he had a catheter; he tried to get up and realized he couldn't stand yet Recovery and rehab took about three years; he battled surprising emotions such as anger that he lived to suffer and depression where he wasn't sure he was thankful to be alive A mentor was asked "Why did God allow you to be burned?"  The answer was "God knew you could handle the scars" Connections Website