Who Is Mr. Kevin Bolden!

Author Describes His Main Character, "Mr. Kevin Bolden" In Poetry

 

Kevin Bolden's Statement

"I Have Epilepsy, But Epilepsy Does Not Have Me!"

 

Kevin Bolden is a family man and loving people was his way of life. He could not understand why this was not clear. Here is a man that expressed his love to everyone; that is to everyone who was willing to come near.

 

You see here is a Man who has a condition, one that he would not allow to change his life. He was determined to give and give all he had, for he had to take care of his children and his wife.

 

Epilepsy was the condition that Mr. Bolden was facing, but he had overcome the embarrassment that it can sometime bring. Now if only others could do the same, he would not have to find a "pink slip" under his name.

 

He thought, "Why should I always lose my job and the opportunity to educate myself? The reason why I was granted the position was because they knew I was the best, they could not find anyone else!"

 

He thought for a second and that is all it took, he looked up into the mirror and guess who he could see? He saw the hard-working Kevin Bolden, but his employer saw, "The Man with Epilepsy!" That is the answer; yes that's exactly what it is. He had come to this realization but doing this brought on the tears!

 

Why was he crying? Why was he surprised? All Mr. Bolden actually saw was their "lack of education!" Yes, this was all his family and him were truly facing. But these are adults and he can do the work, so really this was not an excuse. But that is all that was needed, yes that is what they used to cut him loose.

 

With a family to feed and a life to live, Kevin Bolden felt there was no more he could give. With this in mind, he had no choice; that is until he heard his Father's Voice.

 He said, "Forgive them my child, for they know not what they do." He remembered hearing this statement before but it was not at work, it was at church. Quickly, he looked into the mirror again and now he saw "The God" he had within.

 

With this in mind, Mr. Bolden realized what he had to do to make life the way it should be. But why did this happen at this point in time and he said, "Why did it have to happen to me?"

 

But Mr. Bolden now had "The Village" to give him support. Yes, they were there for him because they could see! This is when Mr. Bolden stated to the world, "I have epilepsy, but epilepsy does not have me!"

 

"Words From The Heart"

 

  Lowell G.Evans

 

 

EPILEPSY STROLL AT MT. TRASHMORE VA. BEACH

GREAT TURNOUT AT MT. TRASHMORE FOR EPILEPSY

Today, Nov.4th was a little chilly but the atmosphere became much more comfortable with the families dealing with epilepsy coming together as one. This was the annual "Epilepsy Stroll" for Va.Beach.

President of the Epilepsy Foundation, Ms Linda Bright and Regional Director Ms Patty Hood conducted the program. There were people speaking to the group gathered about their children's success in dealing with epilepsy over the years. Also there was information given as to where to go to become part of a "support group" which is the key to people having epilepsy. They have to realize that they "are not alone".

Ms Bright informed the people attending of Mr. Lowell G.Evans of Va. Beach. Lowell is a person who decided to reach out and help others who have epilepsy by writing his novel titled, "The Village". In the novel he has created a character named "Kevin Bolden" to represent epilepsy. Lowell was then given the opportunity to give his contact information for people who wanted to order the novel and learn more about why he wrote the book. The response was great! He also informed them of his desire to have a movie made from the novel.

The stroll around Mt. Trashmore gave individuals the opportunity to meet one another and talk about the challenges they had with the condition as well as the success. It was a "great event:!

"The Village Pays Off"

EPILEPSY EDUCATION HELPS!

Epilepsy is a condition that is misunderstood and misdiagnosed so often. As I was in the library one day, I was wearing my "Epilepsy Volunteer T-shirt". When I walked by a young man he smiled at me and as I was going back to my seat his mother stopped me. She asked me about my T-shirt and I informed her that I developed epilepsy from a fall in college and that I had come back from the National Epilepsy Convention.

This lady, Ms Oliver then told me of her son not wanting to go back to school or church because of the "peer pressure" he was receiving because of it. I asked could I speak to him and she said, "Please".

Her son was 13 yrs old and I shared with him how I had epilepsy. I also informed him of famous people having epilepsy like Pres. Roosevelt, Danny Glover, Thomas Edison, and others. He was shocked! I then gave him a copy of my novel "The Village" and some T-shirts. This happened the last school year.

Today, October 11, 2012 I received a call from Ms Oliver telling me she is going to contact the "Anderson Cooper Show" and share that since we had talked this year she decided to give her son more freedom with his classes. He is now making A's in some classes and they are doing great! They could not get into the studio at CNN.

The mother  had to call me and inform me of the change! She said, "Lowell, that day we met you in the library out of nowhere really made a difference in his life!"

November is "National Epilepsy Awareness Month" . The president of Messenger Films, Mr. Cristobal Krusen came last month to share with a number of people how he read the novel and feel it has the potential to be movie.

With Muscular Dystrophy, MS, Parkinson's, and Cerebral Palsy, the four (4) of these conditions together do not out number the amount of people who have Epilepsy! There are over 3 million individuals with epilepsy in the US and 50 million in the world.

                  The family from Va.Beach at CNN last year outside of the studio.

 

 

Film Maker Comes to Va. Beach Talks About The Village

Cristobal Krusen shares His Thoughts About "The Village"

On September 7, 2012, the writer and director of the award winning film, "Undaunted, The Early Days of Josh McDowell, Mr. Cristobal Krusen came to Virginia Beach.

Cris, connected with Lowell G.Evans, author of, "The Village" and informed him that he would do a "sneak preview" of his latest movie "Undaunted", scheduled to come out on October 16, 2012, and also share with the attendances his thoughts of his novel becoming a motion picture. The people that attended the event were from New Life Providence Church, special guests, and people interested in seeing the film and hearing the views of Cris about "The Village" becoming a movie.

After viewing the movie, Cris explained how he was contacted by Pastor McDowell and requested to do the story on his life just by the pastor seeing a DVD done by Cris! WOW! Cris then traveled from the country of Belize to the United States to work with the pastor and write the script for the movie. The movie was filmed in several different locations. "UNDAUNTED", the documentary about Josh McDowell won two awards at this year's ICVM conference for Best Documentary and Best Evangelistic Film.

After the question and answer period of the program, Cris then explained to everyone the novel, "The Village." He stated how he had read the novel and had done a "personal interview" with the author and found a "deeper message" in the story than the one written by Lowell G. Evans. He shared his views  in making a movie from "The Village" would not only focus on epilepsy, which is why Lowell wrote the book, but on the response to "epilepsy" from society as well. This is what Cris found to be the "areas in the story" that would make it successful in the cinema!

When Cris introduced Lowell to the audience, he informed them of how they met over three (3) years ago at a church function for the men and how the friendship took off from that point. It was then when Lowell shared with everyone the importance of  "epilepsy education" in society and especially in the schools. He stated  how a movie is needed  for this message to reach the millions of people with the condition. Lowell has a statement which says, "I may have epilepsy, but epilepsy does not have me." The character that he has created in the novel, "Mr. Kevin Bolden" is a name going across the country to represent epilepsy.

Messenger Films and The Village, for Epilepsy Awareness are in the development stage of this project and are spreading the word about the movie that so many people want to see come to past. Mr. Kelvin Arthur is also working with Lowell on this project along with Ms Kysa Emonds. Please see the pictures from the visit to Virginia Beach from Mr. Krusen to talk about "The Village",

Please see:
 www.messengerfilms.com
 http://undauntedmovie.com

The Village..It Needs To Be A Movie

WHY NOT A MOVIE?

A number of times I ask people, "Have you seen that movie called "The Village"? The response is, "No, I have not. What is it about?" This is when I explain to the individual about the story of "The Village", Mr. Kevin Bolden, and epilepsy.

The next response is either, "Where is it playing at or is it on DVD?" This is when I share with them that it was a book I wrote to help educate people about epilepsy. The normal response I receive is that, "Man, that sounds so much like  movie."

Now that film maker Cristobal Krusen of Messenger Films has read the novel and interviewed me, here is his response:


 "The interview I conducted provided me the opportunity to explore areas of your story that I had pre-identified as holding the potential for a successful cinematic treatment. I now feel confident saying that – properly written,produced and directed – a compelling film can be made for a wide audience based partly on your book and partly on details of your life."

Cristobal Krusen

As I was thinking about the novel, this movie and this poem came to my mind. I am a "poet at heart". God gives me the words and all I do is put them on paper!

You might can relate to someone who put their faith in "the system" that we live in today but did not receive their return on their "investment." God has given us all whatever we need to make it in life and this book which has the potential of becoming a "movie" says it all. Please see the words that God placed on my heart about this on August 12,2012. I ask for your prayers for this to come to pass. I am going to give it my all as I feel it is what God wants me to do to help others with epilepsy and other health conditions as well.

Sincerely,
Lowell G.Evans
Author of: "The Village"
A novel of inspiration for the entire family!


"THE VILLAGE MOVIE"

When I  talk about "The Village"
It is not just a place for one to live
I am referring to a group of people
Who have nothing but love and respect to give

When I wrote my novel titled "The Village"
This was a way to keep me at peace
For all the things that happened to me
Should not have, but they did not cease

I got my college degree and worked hard everyday
This is what I was told was "The Secret" to life
I was even blessed to become a Father"
Of course that was after I found myself a wife

So I followed the "Game Plan" I was taught
For I was informed that "You can not fail"
Well then "epilepsy" came into the picture
And attempted to take the "wind out of my sail."

But I refuse to let anything change my thoughts
For what I had learned, "My God was the source"
This is why "The Village" will become a movie
For people need to know God, so I have to use my "voice"

I am speaking to everyone there is
And at the moment I am just doing it on paper
But God knows that many people will not take time to read
So the movie "The Village" is on the way much sooner than later.

"Words From The Heart"

Lowell G.Evans
August 11, 2012

SCHOOLS REQUESTING TV ABOUT EPILEPSY EDUCATION

Bettie F. Williams Elementary School Contacts TV Station


Mr. Lowell Evans has agreed to be a part of our Career Days activity at our school.  He is speaking to our kids as an author of his very important book about epilepsy. It would be a great human interest story if your station could cover one of these important events to share a very interesting story. Career Days will be held at Bettie F. Williams in Virginia Beach on Thursday, May 24th and Friday, May 25th from 8 – 10 AM.  It would be a great story to tell  the world that  people with disabilities are eager to share their own stories to help others have a better life. He is an incredible guy.

Thanks,
Delphina Malone
School Counselor
Bettie F. Williams Elementary
7757-648-4080