On this episode of Our American Stories, when Brent Timmons' son was involved in a motorcycle accident on his way to work, a frightening phone call sent his family racing to the scene, unsure of what they would find. Thankfully, the crash was minor, but it became a powerful reminder of how quickly life can change.
Brent reflects on what the accident taught his family about balancing caution with courage, and why a life without risk isn't really living at all.
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