American Singer-Songwriter Natalie Grant Takes a Dangerous Fall

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By Amber Ginter, Crosswalk.com

When kids return from college, parents typically can’t wait to welcome them home. This was the case for American Singer-Songwriter Natalie Grant as she welcomed her daughter, Bella, home from college this past week. What started as a typical unboxing, however, quickly led to a serious and detrimental fall.

After packing boxes and loading and unloading the car, the 54-year-old singer decided to go out to dinner with her family. As they walked, however, Grant tripped on the sidewalk and “took a hard fall.” What she thought was a simple accident, however, quickly escalated.

Initially, Grant believed she had a broken rib. By the time she got to the hospital, however, she realized the fall had caused a bleeding kidney and a blood clot in her bladder that required immediate emergency surgery.

“What in the world?! Who trips and falls on a sidewalk and injures a couple organs?!” said Grant.

Thankful for a quick and effective surgery, Grant was moved by the prayers of her fans and those taking care of her at the hospital. “Hug your people. Slow down. And maybe … watch where you’re walking,” laughed Grant.

Giving glory and honor to Jesus, Grant added, “Thank you, Jesus, it went well today, I’m on the mend and will make a full recovery.”

Though she will be on the mend for a while, Grant is expected to make a full recovery. In the meantime, she’ll be spending her days praising Jesus, soaking in the sunshine, and relying on people like her husband and producer, Bernie Herms, “for caring for her in a way only he can.”

Amber Ginter is a teacher-turned-author who loves Jesus, her husband Ben, and granola. Growing up Amber looked for faith and mental health resources and found none. Today, she offers hope for young Christians struggling with mental illness that goes beyond simply reading your Bible and praying more. Because you can love Jesus and still suffer from anxiety. You can download her top faith and mental health resources for free to help navigate books, podcasts, videos, and influencers from a faith lens perspective. Visit her website at amberginter.com.