Getting Back on My Feet – An Update from Tim

Hi everyone,

I wanted to take a moment to share a bit of a personal update.

Back in April, life came to a sudden halt. Early one morning, I was meant to be flying to Prague to present a paper at a youth work research conference — instead, I woke up on the floor, my face covered in blood, and ended up in A&E. The doctors said I’d had a major stress event, along with a concussion and a resulting minor traumatic brain injury.

The months that followed were tough. For a long while, I couldn’t drive, walk far, read, or write. Most of the time I was just… asleep. It’s been the darkest season I’ve ever walked through — full of exhaustion, pain, and a lot of uncertainty.

But it’s also been a time of deep gratitude. My wife has been incredible, walking with me every step. My family have stayed close. The medical team have been brilliant. And our trustees at Llandudno Youth for Christ have shown such understanding and care, giving me the time I needed to recover. The team have been amazing, keeping Redefine going strong in my absence. I’m also hugely grateful to those of you who prayed, and to those who gave so that we could bring a second staff member on board — that generosity made a real difference when we needed it most.

Most of all, I’ve been so aware of the nearness of God. Even in the silence and weakness, His presence has been real and constant — sometimes gentle, sometimes overwhelming, but always there.

The good news is that I’m now back at work on a phased return, currently 12 hours a week. Mornings are good — I feel almost like myself again, but as the day goes on, I still tire quickly. Projects will slowly start returning to normal over the next months, starting with Redefine.

Since starting with Llandudno Youth for Christ back in 2011, I’ve seen God do amazing things through countless clubs, schools work, projects, events, and conversations with young people across North Wales. This year has reminded me in a very personal way that this is God’s work, not mine. He’s carried it, and me, the whole way through.

Thank you so much for your prayers, kindness, and support. They’ve meant more than you could possibly know.

With love and gratitude,
Tim