By Bob Lyons, TBI; 10-1990 It has been said: “Adversity doesn’t build character. Rather, adversity reveals one’s character.” Throughout history, several famous individuals have been forced to deal with adversity in their lives. I firmly believe that it is only by the “God-given courage,” which they have been given to them by God the [...]
Some Thoughts By Bob Lyons, TBI; 10/90 Establishing a healthy relationship is like riding a tandem bike. This venture can be dangerous, unless both riders are securely holding their handlebars. These handlebars represent our dear Lord's unconditional love for each of us. Ideally, the road you both shall take is the one, which leads us to [...]
He Giveth More GraceAnne FlintHe giveth more grace when the burden grows greater,He sendeth more strength when the labours increase,To added affliction, He addeth His mercy,To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace. When we have exhausted our store of endurance,When faith seems to fail ere the day is half gone,When we come to the end of our [...]
by Bob Lyons You may have heard the following saying: “Life is not a destination, rather it is a journey.” From my perspective, I see this differently. Rather, as I see it, our lives are: “All journeys toward the ultimate destination: Heaven.” So far, in my life journey, I will occasionally find myself taking [...]
by Bob Lyons The thing that makes humans different from other living things is our ability to reason. In life, we all have different perspectives, thus we necessarily each have differing opinions. Each individual has their own unique set of motivations. These motivations will produce actions, which will help shape our identity, as we journey [...]
By: Patti Foster, TBI Survivor, Inspirational Communicator Hard times. You can probably tell me some incredible, real-life stories of tough times you’ve lived through or, maybe right now, at this moment, you’re in the midst of a personally hard time. Please, lean on Jesus; ask Him to help you. He will. Granted, hard times usually take [...]
Hello Friends, I've recently read an excerpt from Angela Watson, Educator who was fortunate to be in the audience and hear from Maya Angelou. Thought you would 'get' what Dr. Angelou means when she talks about hope.... "When Maya took the stage, she quoted Genesis 9:13: “I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and [...]
by Bob Lyons As we walk along our life journey to our Creator, we all will encounter choices along the way. These choices will shape and mold the person, whom we become. By listening to, analyzing, evaluating and following the advice of our loved ones, both here and in Heaven we will shape our destinies. [...]
By Bob Lyons In 1990, I almost died. I have been told that I had a horrible fall and hit my head on a steel-door at the bottom of the stairway. I was in a deep coma from October 14, 1990, until December 8, 1990. I believe that God chose this date to honor [...]
There have been articles about 'what not to say to a TBI survivor.' Things like, "You look fine to me." Or, "You don't look like you have a brain injury." So, I was wondering, what advice would you give a 'normal' person who wants to communicate respectfully and appropriately? I've come up with a [...]