Tonight is a big game.
Prestonwood Christian Academy’s Varsity Boys Basketball team scraps it out against Houston Christian to see who advances to the State finals for the TAPPS 5A championship. Coach Brad Freeman and his players are ready…and have an extra dose of motivation.
His name is Cody Novak, #23.
Barry Horn, sports writer of The Dallas Morning News, has uncovered his powerful story that is not about the cancer he is battling, but about the hope and faith that exudes from Cody. In fact, the article is entitled, “Prestonwood senior’s faith an ally in fight against rare cancer.”
I am so proud of Cody Novak and his family and how they have shown the joy one can have by allowing Jesus Christ to lead your path. Cody, his sisters and his mother, Kristi, have been through a battle before. Some of you might not know about the loss of his father several years ago. They have been through so much, but it’s Cody’s response to what he’s going through now that I want to share with you.
When asked by Mr. Horn of the Dallas Morning News if he was scared, this was Cody’s response:
“People always ask me if I am scared,” he said. “I’m not scared at all. But there are days when I feel I am in a pit of hell. But life has been a blessing. God has a plan. There is no reason to ask why.”
Life has been a blessing. God has a plan.
We will all be cheering on our boys’ team tonight as they battle to win the title of State Champions. But I think we all know who will be cheering for them more than all of us combined–Cody Novak.
To Coach Freeman and his players: Go Lions! Play with all of your heart tonight.
To Cody Novak: Thank you for the courageous example of hope in Christ you have shown us already.
To keep up with Cody’s journey, visit him at www.caringbridge.org/visit/codynovak.
