WELCOME MICKEY WAYNE NASCHKE AS A "VOICE IN THE VILLAGE OR EPILEPSY AWARNESS

YES!!! PEDAL 4 PURPLE IS NOW A 'VOICE IN THE VILLAGE"


Please allow me to introduce the newest "Voice In The Village for Epilepsy Awareness." Let's hear it for Mickey Naschke, founder of Pedal 4 Purple! Welcome Mickey! You helping us achieve:

"Victory Over Epilepsy: One Voice, One Village at a Time"

Thank you,
Lowell G. Evans
Author of: The Village

A COMPLIMENT TO BARNES AND NOBLE ABOUT "THE VILLAGE"

COMPLIMENT TO BARNES AND NOBLE ABOUT "THE VILLAGE"


www.barnesandnoble.com - The Village by Lowell G. Evans

Anonymous

"The storyline of this book is so realistic. I never understood the issues that a person with epilepsy faces on a daily basis until I read this novel. The author places the reader in a mind state that causes him/her to consider how they view people with disabilities or conditions. I strongly recommend this book to anyone living with epilepsy or any condition that others may look upon in a discriminatory way. It's a good read for all ages. A definite family-themed book."

THE VILLAGE: "EPILEPSY IN THE OFFICE" A VIDEO BY LOWELL G. EVANS

A VIDEO TO OPEN THE EYES OF OTHERS WHEN FACED WITH EPILEPSY IN THE OFFICE

The video, The Village: "Epilepsy In The Office" was created show the challenges that an individual who has epilepsy can face if a seizure takes place on the job.

Many times when a seizure takes place on the job, the individual with the condition of epilepsy is viewed differently that the person who may have another condition. Why? Well the only answer that I feel that there is falls inline with the fact that there is a "lack of knowledge" of epilepsy in society.

Please view my video created by Mr. Bill Morrise and please share it with others. Everyone deserves the opportunity to prove themselves in the work place. An individual's evaluation should be based on "Attendance and Performance." People all over the world face challenges like the one seen in this video. The dream of people with epilepsy is to have a response like the one in this video from their employer if epilepsy ever becomes a issue! In this video there is:

"Victory Over Epilepsy: One Voice, One Village at a Time"

Thank you,
Lowell G. Evans
Author of : The Village

A SUPER COUPLE BECOMES A "VOICE IN THE VILLAGE"

PLEASE HELLP ME WELCOME, "JERRY AND LISA" AS VOICES IN THE VILLAGE

I was fortunate to have met this wonderful couple on the Internet. They are true advocates for Epilepsy Awareness. Jerry and Lisa come to us from the state of Ohio and we have been in contact with them from day one!

Welcome Jerry and Lisa to The Village! Together, we will make a difference in the lives of many people all over the world!

Lowell G. Evans
Author of: "The Village"

A NEW VOICE IN "THE VILLAGE" FOR EPILEPSY AWARENESS

THERE IS ANOTHER "VOICE IN THE VILLAGE" FOR EPILEPSY

I want to say "Thank You" to Beverly Peterson for allowing me to post her picture and comments about my book, "The Village" and Epilepsy Education. Beverly viewed my latest video about my book and Epilepsy in the job world. Beverly, you are becoming a "Voice In The Village!"
Thank You Beverly, ...
Lowell G. Evans
Author of: "The Village"

 

Beverly says:

Thank you! It is about time someone understand. Our dilemma is when it comes to how we feel being alone in our disease of Epilepsy.
At the work place or anywhere else. When it happens for me, it can be humiliating sometimes when I don't know which kind of Seizure I might have. Being Status A Epilepticus, I miss fire in different spots. That is why they put the VNS Implant in the first place in 2006, no medications could stop them.
Thank you again for writing the book on the Villages I will get it and read it.
Beverly Peterson

I CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON THIS

LADY ON FACEBOOK FINDS OUT ABOUT "THE VILLAGE"

 

Kendra Gibson was like many other people who have epilepsy. With not enough support and misinformation, she could not see herself being happy while having the condition. This all changed when she met Lowell G. Evans, the author of The Village on Facebook. Please read her story and see her FACEBOOK POST!

 

 

Ellie Gibson	3:23 AM (10 hours ago)
to me (Lowell G. Evans)

 

As promised, I would do my post, I want to share this this with the entire members & admin as well.

 

I met one of my friends through Facebook in September 2014 who is the author who sent me his book about epilepsy & the character he wrote himself.

 By reading this book, it gave me hope, inspiration & a light at the end of the tunnel as I was totally ready to give up on my life due to several months of endless seizures, hospital admissions, trying new medication that I was allergic too.

Through advice of my Epilepsy Specialist Nurse, I made the biggest decision to have a telecare service done through my local council & was assigned a social worker in early July. My telecare service is a lifeline unit connected to my home phone, wrist pendant to get immediate help, wrist pendant to get immediate help, a fall detector that triggers an alarm twice if I have a seizure & hit the floor & a epilepsy bed sensor that is placed under my mattress of my bed.

 This triggers an alarm to my lifeline unit to the control room to get immediate help.

Less than 24 hours of having this installed, I had a seizure, vomitted & hit my head of my bedside drawers, I somehow managed to press my wrist pendant to get immediate help before I blacked out as I only get to 2-3 seconds warning.
That day, my GCS was 3 & had to be intubated due to lose of consciousness. I remember very little of that day.

 

From the end of June till august, my life revolved around hospitals that I hated. Paramedics who told my 17 year old son that I was faking but a particular paramedic who hadn't seen me for over 5 years who knew nothing about my medical history.
His comments to my son who is very protective of me wasn't happy about this.
Two days later, the paramedics comments really got to me & took an overdose of my epilepsy medication & I just wanted to give up totally.

 

Life got better for me once I red the village & had to make lifestyle changes from what I watched on t.v., what book I was reading as I love reading, changed the music that I listened too, accessing the internet especially Facebook especially before going to bed, cutting out caffeine & using decaffeinated drinks to help me relax & sleep.

I now take one day at a time & having my life back again is fantastic & I owe that to my Facebook friend.

 I am sorry that I can't reveal his name or the book title due to the privacy & security of this group.

Lastly, I wrote my friend a letter back in December, letting him know how much he has helped me. I received an email from him 5 days before Christmas letting me know that my letter is going to be shared for International Epilepsy day shortly. This was the best Christmas present I could receive, knowing I am doing my part towards spreading the hero for Epilepsy - feeling loved.

Here is a couple of comments I received :

 Inspirational journey... Thank you for sharing with us all. Love and light always. You are one true warrior xx

My comment:
Thank you so much. I will carry on my journey forever

Another comment :
Keep on shining the way forward for others xx

 

Lowell, you have my full permission to use this email.
You are my hero!

Kendra Joanne Gibson
15/1/2015

The Chelesa Foundation for Epilepsy in Winchester, Virginia

THE VILLAGE AND THE EPILEPSY LEADERS IN WINCHESTER

On Nov. 12, 2014 I was invited to come to the Chelsea Hutchinson Epilepsy Event to help raise epilepsy awareness. It was a very successful evening.

The event was coordinated by the leaders of the Chelsea Hutchinson Foundation for Epilepsy Awareness from Winchester, Va.  This couple is Steven and Carol Shafran who invited me to the event. I was selected to help MC the event and also share my book "The Village" and the power of the Village Concept to help educate society about epilepsy. The event was held at the George Washington Hotel in the area and the turnout was great! This included a Boy Scouts Group, individuals, and generations families which showed the support that was formed by the leaders. The information about epilepsy that was shared and how it inspired others attending to speak about epilepsy was incredible. My good friend and strong supporter, Art Yannucciello of Va. Beach attended and he was very impressed!

There was an official proclamation from the City of Winchester presented to the Shafrans proclaiming the month of November for Epilepsy Awareness. Also in the proclamation it recognized the outstanding work accomplished by the Winchester Friends of the Chelsa Hutchinson Foundation (Steven and Carol Shafran) for increasing epilepsy awareness and hosting various events including the annual walks held in Winchester. They received a standing ovation as this was presented to by the Mayor of Winchester.

I also shared with everyone my reason for writing my novel and the main character I had created to represent epilepsy, "Mr. Kevin Bolden." This all went over great as people were looking for individuals willing talk about epilepsy. Well they now have "Mr. Kevin Bolden." Our goal is to use my novel as an educational tool for society! I myself along with others want to see a movie done to help open the hearts and minds of people about epilepsy. I feel "It takes a village" of people to make a difference in the world of epilepsy and I feel I have found a village in Winchester, Va. I am "Thankful!"

Sincerely.
Lowell G. Evans
Author of: "The Village"- Representing society
Creator of: "Mr. Kevin Bolden"- Representing epilepsy
Email- thevillageiscoming@gmail.com