I AM HAMPTON ROADS

"THE VILLAGE IS COMING"

 

 

Please see the link below for the show "I AM HAMPTON ROADS"

My novel "The Village" and the character I created, "Mr. Kevin Bolden" is changing lives all across the country.

My goal is to "Increase Epilepsy Awareness and Eliminate Epilepsy Discrimination."

Thank you for your support!

May God Bless,
Lowell G.Evans
Author of: "The Village"- Representing Society
Creator of: "Mr. Kevin Bolden"- Representing Epilepsy
Email- thevillageiscoming@gmail.com

Available online at:
www.barnesandnoble.com
www.amazon.com
www.lyrical4cast.com

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I am Hampton Roads: Lowell Evans

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The Book Signing At MacArthur Mall

ONE OF THE BOOK SIGNINGS FOR

 

 "THE VILLAGE"

 

 

 

 

Just A Few

 

A Thank You from the "Kevin Boldens in Society"

 

 

Here is a picture of "Just A Few"

A number of people who support "My Call"

This photograph was taken at my "book-signing"

This was done in Norfolk, VA at the Macarthur Mall

 

These are just a few people who has seen God's Work

I am referring to the "Miracles" God has performed for me

But truly "None" of these Miracles came too easy

Why? I had not put my full "Faith and Trust" in thee!

 

It was brought to my attention after I had written my book

A novel based on "Epilepsy Education", which is a sleeper

A Man read my work and agreed the knowledge needed for epilepsy

He then said, "This is also focused on being, Our Brother's Keeper"

 

I thought for a second or two because of what he said

It written in a way so that anyone could enjoy the story

Yes, "Mr. Kevin Bolden" and many others have epilepsy

But because of "Just A Few" like you, they do not have to worry.

 

"Words from the Heart"

 

Lowell G. Evans

May 7, 2014

 

 

 

 

"MY EPILEPSY MAY BE PRESENT, BUT I AM STILL A GIFT FROM GOD!"

HOW CAN YOU BE A DONOR? YOU HAVE EPILEPSY!

On Oct.23, 2013, Lowell G. Evans did a "Bone Marrow Transplant" for his sister, Rosalee Irvin (Ms Rose) who had "Leukemia." Many people questioned the idea of Lowell even being "tested" to be a candidate all because of his epilepsy. The fact is that the ones questioning this ''testing" knew nothing about epilepsy. There is a "Lack of Knowledge" of epilepsy in society and these individuals proved it.

 After the testing of all of the siblings in the family and Ms Rose's son, Lowell, the youngest child in the family was selected to be the donor. Lowell G. Evans, author of “The Village.” This again surprised many people as they wondered how that could be. The fact of the matter is that there is no way that "Epilepsy" can be transferred to the other person.

 The entire operation was a “success” and this was due to the "Excellent Health Condition" Ms Rose had always kept herself in. In 2010 she successfully completed the 3 Day Walk for Breast Cancer.  She always took pride in taking care of herself. She had no idea that she was going to be diagnosed with "Leukemia." Her "Positive Attitude" also made a huge difference in her recovery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the state of Maryland.

 After eight (8) weeks of aftercare following the Bone Marrow Transplant, on Dec. 20, 2013 Ms Rose called her brother the, "Author with Epilepsy" to inform him that she was now Cancer-Free!

 Ms Rose and her brother Lowell with the help of God showed everyone “The Love that they have for one another.” Lowell then shared with society his new slogan, “My Epilepsy may be Present, but I am still a Gift from God!"

Look at what God has done!

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH INVITES AUTHOR TO SPEAK

Article on March 6, 2014 from South Sentinel Newspaper, Urbanna,Va.

 

Lowell G. Evans

 

Author to Present Program on

Epilepsy Sunday at Immanuel

 

Lowell G. Evans will present a program on his new book, "The Village," and his experiences with epilepsy on Sunday, March 9, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church in Saluda. The public is invited to attend.

"I have written this novel and created a character named 'Mr. Kevin Bolden' to represent epilepsy," said Evans. "This idea has been very successful as I have been asked to speak at schools, churches, and organizations all around the area. I was also a guest on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) show ‘Joy In Our Town.’ This was a 30-minute talk show in which I was asked questions about my book and the epilepsy.

"Bolden was a man sure of many things but when his corporate job found out that he was diagnosed with epilepsy, the fate of his career and family became questionable," continued Evans. "Once 'The Village,' Kevin’s neighborhood, got a whiff of the inequality and unsatisfactory response of his job, it felt an obligation to rally together in efforts to help save his lifestyle and others that could be affected by the unfairness. For him, dealing with epilepsy was one thing, but getting people to understand the effects that it has on the person and their environment was a battle in itself. It would take 'a village' to win his life back.

"Kevin Bolden has epilepsy, but epilepsy does not have him; especially with the help of The Village!" he said.

He was born and raised in Gloucester. He is a member of the Middle Peninsula Epilepsy Support Group that meets once a month in Gloucester.

Evans has a passion for poetry as he refers to his works as “words from the heart” because God places the words on his heart, making it easy for him to put them on paper. He always believed in the old African American proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” With that in mind he was fortunate to have been raised in society where others believed the same.

After developing epilepsy during his college years at Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk from a fall while playing basketball, Evans was faced with some very “negative” thoughts about his future by his classmates and others who learned about his epilepsy. He was questioned about how he was going to complete school, how he was going to continue to play basketball, and how he was going to work and go to school at the same time.

Evans said what bothered him the most was "the fact that all of the questions and statements that were being made were made by people who had no knowledge of epilepsy.”

After years of dealing with the “lack of knowledge” of epilepsy, Evans decided he "would make a difference in the lives of others." His goal, starting with this novel, is to educate on an international level about epilepsy and to make life better for not only those with the condition but those who may one day come in contact with someone who is experiencing it.

With “The Village,” Evans plans to start a scholarship for high school seniors, using the theme of the book to help raise epilepsy awareness. “For decades, society has made life challenging for individuals who have epilepsy. Now it is time for an individual with epilepsy to take on that challenge for the lives of others!” he said.

"The Village" is available online at www.barnesandnoble.com and www.lyrical4cast.com. The book was published by Lyrical4cast Publishing of Newport News.

 

Lowell G.Evans Author of The Village and Creator of Mr. Kevin Bolden

Author: Lowell G. Evans

 

 

 

 

The author of the novel, "The Village" and creator of character, "Mr. Kevin Bolden" Mr. Lowell G. Evans of Virginia Beach, Va, has been invited to speak at Immanuel Baptist Church on March 9, 2014 at the 11:00am service.

 

Lowell is a person who developed the neurological condition known as "epilepsy" from a fall he had in 1980 while playing basketball in college. After developing the condition he noticed the "lack of knowledge of epilepsy" in society. Lowell was advised to stopped playing basketball, reduce his semester hours, and consider twice before working a second job while in college. All of this came about because of the fact that he was now diagnosed with "epilepsy."

 

Again with the "lack of knowledge" of the condition he found there to be in society, he actually did just the opposite of what people thought he should not do. All of this was to prove that individuals with "Epilepsy" can still live a normal and successful life.

 

Year later Lowell, who is known for his poetry, decided to write a book to help "eradicate epilepsy ignorance" in society. This was done also because of the fact that he noticed that "people were not willing to admit to having the condition."

 

After joining Epilepsy Support Groups, meeting people on the Internet, researching epilepsy, the idea of creating an individual to represent epilepsy was decided. This is when Lowell created "Mr. Kevin Bolden." This character is a very successful, educated, corporate family men who happened to have "epilepsy." Mr. Bolden moves his family into a neighborhood called, "The Village." The youth in The Village come to know Mr. Bolden through his children but the adults of The Village never really take the time to meet their "new neighbor."

 

When Mr. Bolden has a seizure one day in the backyard while playing with the youth, they become scared! It is at this time when Mr. Bolden and his children "educate" the youth about epilepsy. Education is the "key" to understanding epilepsy as many people have been discriminated against because of the "lack of knowledge" of this neurological condition. Lowell's goal is to "eradicate epilepsy ignorance in society."  

 

Please come out to hear him speak at 11:00am March 9, 2014.The address of the church is:

 

Immanuel Baptist Church

PO Box 1139

317 Townbridge Road

Saluda, VA 23149

THE EXAMPLE OF ONE "MR.KEVIN BOLDEN"

        Arkansas Man States: "Finally Someone Puts Epilepsy Into a Story!" ...

             Mr. Tim Parsons Sr. shares what "The Village and Kevin Bolden" has done for  him."

Hello,

My name is Tim. I recently came across Lowell Evans book, "The Village". I sent Mr. Evans the following message located at the bottom of this message...

I was amazed that someone had finally put in a story some of what I had experienced as a person with epilepsy myself. Although I have not read the book, I knew when I read about what the plot was what the book was about. This happens all too often in society today. It happened to me. I worked for the USPS from 1984 until late 1992 or early 1993, it was just before the Family Medical Leave Act was signed into law. I had begged my place of employment to let me do exactly what the FMLA gave workers the right to finally do. My meds needed adjustment after approximately 9 years of working, but my supervisors didn't like me missing work, even though I brought them explanations from my doctors about why I was having to miss work. Eventually, due to the stress and being made fun of by co workers, and with no help from EEOC I had a nervous breakdown because I could not get out of the hostile environment which was only making my situation worse.

I am sure myself nor "Kevin Bolden" are the only ones that epilepsy affects in this way, and the stigma that is attached to it by society is morally reprehensible. No one there saw anything wrong with what was going on.... I could not get any help from anyone, believe me, I tried. I was in the fight of my life, I had a family to feed and care for. If I failed in doing that, what kind of a man was I???

The reason I am telling you this, is that the story of Kevin Bolden, needs to be told, and told loudly. I have spoken with Mr. Evans, and it is like we have lived the same life, only a thousand miles apart. And I feel that there are a million other "Kevin Boldens" out there, who struggle everyday just to get up and go to work, knowing they too will have to face the harassment, and humiliation of being mocked, talked about behind their back and ridiculed afterward, all because they have, shhh, "epilepsy".
I was living the American Dream, and it turned into a nightmare for my family and myself...

Please help spread the word, and educate an ignorant population about epilepsy, and rid our society of the stigma associated with it.

Thank you for helping Mr. Evans, and thank you for allowing a small light to shine and reach me in what seems like a very dark and cruel world.

Sincerely,

Tim Parsons, Sr.

        

THE VILLAGE TO THE RESCUE!

It was said, meet Lowell. He says,"I have epilepsy, but epilepsy does not have me!"

 A FAMILY IN NEED!

 

(THE VILLAGE IS THE ANSWER)

This letter is from a Parent that I was introduced to! Please read and understand why it was written!

Thank you,
Lowell G. Evans
Author of: "The Village"
Creator off: Mr. Kevin Bolden"


TO: Theresa Bowick, Conkey Cruisers


FROM: Tonya McKinney

DATE: December 17, 2013

RE: Lowell Evans and Epilepsy

Not sure where to begin except to say that our lives changed in 2010 when epilepsy entered our world. At the time, our 13 year old daughter had her second grand mal seizure within an 8 month period. After five days and many tests from her wonderful new doctor and neurologist (Dr. Toor) from the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughter in Norfolk, VA the diagnosis was given and a prescription shared. That was the easy part.

The difficulty began with Lauren being withdrawn. Because the seizure happened at a church lock-in, many teens witnessed the episode and were frightened. Many didn’t understand and became distancing themselves. Lauren had no recollection of the event and decided to retreat to the safe harbor of home. All extra activities and interests outside the home disappeared, as did most of the friends to come swim in the pool, hang out and ride bikes. Life as a "normal" teenager didn’t seem anything close to "normal" anymore.

Lauren began online friendships and felt safe there. She didn’t have to tell anyone about epilepsy, they didn’t know her and weren’t there that day. We also moved into a new house and new school, hoping that would help. Unfortunately only the location changed…epilepsy was still there at 8pm when we would take the daily dose of medicines to keep the seizures from returning.

One day at a community luncheon prior to a doctor’s visit to celebrate 2 years seizure free, we were told of Mr. Lowell Evans. A few days later Mr. Evans came to our home to share his story. This was the first time Lauren opened up to talk to someone about epilepsy, her lack of motivation in school or desire to leave her safe harbor of home. He gave her a copy of his book but more importantly shared with her that he has epilepsy, but it doesn’t have him. She smiled and opened up a bit. They became friends and he a source of support for her.

Mr. Evans has called many times on Lauren to encourage her to share her story, which ultimately is a story of God’s love and compassion through all. We like to say we are a work in progress kind of like a caterpillar morphing into a butterfly. As a faithful family, this strength is supported daily and encouraged to be what God desires, despite an epilepsy diagnosis and what others may think. We now look at epilepsy as an opportunity for perhaps a totally different plan in helping educate others in the future…coincidentally the very same idea Mr. Evans has! (At our house we don’t believe in coincidences, but rather the hand of God.)

I could go on and on about our gratitude for Mr. Evans. For the first time I see Lauren opening up, reading on epilepsy and actually talking about what has changed our lives. We try not to look at the negatives or fear the unknown, but rather try to bring good from this diagnosis. I hope you will find this helpful. We feel very blessed to have met Mr. Evans and look forward to spreading the word of epilepsy.