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Note: My symptoms are a lot right now, so this month is going to be a bit shorter.  I pray God would use this post to springboard you into His Word and a time with Him. It Is Well with My Soul Horatio G. Spafford, 1873 When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Refrain: It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!— My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: If Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul. But, Lord, ’tis for Thee,...

This painting is dedicated to my students. I was in a classroom for 9 years before my TBI in 2021.  If I had them in kindergarten, we watched the transformation of going from a caterpillar to a butterfly. This painting is dedicated to all the kids I got to know during my 9 years in a classroom. During that time I had students that ranged from preschool aged to rising 6th graders, and I can remember them all.   I miss them.   I miss all of them.   Today, one of them is already in heaven. The rest currently range from 3rd graders to college age. Students, You still bring me joy - even all these years later. May the Lord bless you and keep you. I love you and I remember you. Thank you for the honor of being your teacher. Love, Ms. Emily/Ms. Fowler _____________________________ I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.  Do n...

For my precious friend, Lara. Lara is one of those kinds of friends that is there for you no matter what.  She has found ways to include me in "life" since the TBI unlike anyone else.  We met almost 10 years ago after she moved to Huntsville and she came to my small group.  This past fall, she invited me to her small group and it is there that I've found community with a TBI.  She is one of the faithful few that goes out of her way to love on those who can be difficult to love (i.e. me with all the TBI stuff).   Lara, you are a gift to me and so many others.  Thank you for allowing His light to shine through you day in and day out.  I love you lots and I'm so grateful you've shared the heart behind the hymn, Tis So Sweet. When I couldn't go to church, she took me anyway.  When I was upset and overwhelmed, she came and was there for me. The following is written in entirety by my friend, Lara: I recently picked up a paint by number kit. I wante...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month.  To learn more please visit  https://biausa.org/ For Jordan I still remember the moment I asked how things were going with his girlfriend, Jordan.  Aaron's eyes sparkled and a smile came over his whole face.   Want to know a secret? He said somewhat under his breath.  I'm going to ask her to marry me.  I wish I could describe to you the joy that he exuded as he said this.  I gave him a hug and told him how happy I was to hear this great news!  In April, they will celebrate 3 years of marriage.  Jordan, you were my first "sister."  I love you so much and treasure your friendship.  Thank you for loving my brother so well. She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: "You are the God who sees me," for she said, "I have now seen the One who sees me."  -Genesis 16:13 NIV "I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in high school. This disease causes nerve pain without having a true cause. There...

If you've had a calendar for the last year or two, you may have noticed a slight difference in this one.  Instead of just scripture, I decided to mix it up a bit and include some favorite hymns.  Here in February is the first of six that we will explore in 2025.  Be Thou My Vision,  O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art Thou my best thought, by day or by night Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word I ever with Thee and Thou with me my Lord Thou my great Father, and I Thy true son Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one Riches I heed not, nor vain, empty praise Thou mine inheritance, now and always Thou and Thou only be first in my heart High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art High King of heaven, my victory won May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's sun Heart of my own heart, whatever befall Still be my vision, O ruler of all Heart of my own heart, whatever befall Still be my vision, O rule...