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# Patti Foster: Inspirational Speaker & Author, Voice-Over Talent

Inspirational Speaker & Author, Voice-Over Talent

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- [October 2023 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/october-2023-events-and-appearances/) - Oct 10 - Speak and Co-Lead the monthly meeting of HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY from 1pm till 2:30pm, at 8200 Anderson Blvd, Ft Worth, TX 76120 in the CONNECTION Bldg of Central Bible Church - is for brain injury survivors, care=partners, and healthcare professionals. Oct 27-29 - Ladies' Retreat of Church of the Nazarene
- [September 2023 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/september-2023-events-and-appearances/)
- [Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation](https://pattifoster.com/baylor-scott-white-dallas-foundation/) - “Dear Patti – it was truly a joy to have lunch together yesterday. Your hopeful spirit is contagious, and I was deeply blessed by our conversation. Thank you for taking the time to share a little of your story and giving us several of the books you’ve written. I’m still pondering the wisdom you shared,
- [MADD VIP in Dallas](https://pattifoster.com/madd-vip-in-dallas/) - Just saw you @ A MADD VIP in Dallas tonight, I really learned a lot from you,your story will be a new part of my recovery, I literally always thought dui was a crime that something “might” have happened, thank you for taking the time out of your day to teach me what the “might”
- [04/15 HOPE BEYOND BRAIN INJURY CONFERENCE](https://pattifoster.com/04-15-hope-beyond-brain-injury-conference/) - GO TO HopeAfterBrainInjury.org to get ready for April 15th's HOPE BEYOND BRAIN INJURY CONFERENCE at UTSW Dallas, Clements Univ Hospital, 8am - 1pm. In-Person and Online. It's free and food will be provided! https://HopeAfterBrainInjury.org #BetheHope
- [](https://pattifoster.com/theres-hope-beyond-brain-injury/) - There is HOPE BEYOND BRAIN INJURY for caregivers and survivors! April 15th, 8:30-1pm UT Southwestern in Dallas Register at: https://ais.swmed.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=78F3R9Y98CCL7YWT The 2023 Hope After Brain Injury (HABI) Conference, in-person and online, HOPE BEYOND BRAIN INJURY It’s free! Go to: https://ais.swmed.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=78F3R9Y98CCL7YWT
- [April 2023 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/april-2023-events-and-appearances/)
- [February 2023 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/february-2023-events-and-appearances/)
- [March 2023 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/march-2023-events-and-appearances/)
- [May 2023 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/may-2023-events-and-appearances/)
- [June 2023 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/june-2023-events-and-appearances/)
- [July 2023 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/july-2023-events-and-appearances/)
- [August 2023 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/august-2023-events-and-appearances/)
- [December 2023 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/december-2023-events-and-appearances/) - Dec 12 - Speak and Co-Lead the monthly meeting of HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY from 1pm till 2:30pm, at 8200 Anderson Blvd, Ft Worth, TX 76120 in the CONNECTION Bldg of Central Bible Church - is for brain injury survivors, care=partners, and healthcare professionals.
- [November 2023 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/november-2023-events-and-appearances/) - Nov 6 - Speak and tell my story for MADD with a group in Anderson County/Palestine, TX. Nov 14 - Speak and Co-Lead the monthly meeting of HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY from 1pm till 2:30pm, at 8200 Anderson Blvd, Ft Worth, TX 76120 in the CONNECTION Bldg of Central Bible Church - is for brain injury survivors,
- [January 2023 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/january-2023-events-and-appearances/) - Jan 10 – Speak and Co-Lead monthly meeting of HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY, from 1pm till 2:30pm, at 8200 Anderson Blvd., Ft Worth, TX 76120 in the CONNECTION Bldg of Central Bible Church — is for brain injury survivors, care-partners, and healthcare professionals. Jan 13 – Speak with Dr Deana H Adams, Founder/President of HOPE
- [December 2022 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/december-2022-events-and-appearances/)
- [July 2022 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/july-2022-events-and-appearances/) - July 12 - Speak and Co-Lead Monthly Meeting of HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY with President/CEO, Dr Deana H Adams...for survivors and care-partners and healthcare staff, in-person and virtually. www.HopeAFterBrainInjury.org and on their FaceBook page. July 18 - Microsoft Teams Meeting of Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC). July 15 - HeadUp Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- [November 2022 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/november-2022-events-and-appearances/) - November 7 - Speak for MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) in Anderson County with VIP (Victim Impact Panel) November 8 - Speak and Co-Lead Monthly Meeting of HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY with President/CEO, Dr Deana H Adams...for survivors and care-partners and healthcare staff, in-person and virtually. www.HopeAFterBrainInjury.org and on their FaceBook page. November 15 -
- [October 2022 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/october-2022-events-and-appearances/) - October 9 - Speak at ABC Class of First United Methodist Church, Arlington, TX, 10am October 11 - Speak and Co-Lead Monthly Meeting of HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY with President/CEO, Dr Deana H Adams...for survivors and care-partners and healthcare staff, in-person and virtually. www.HopeAFterBrainInjury.org and on their FaceBook page. October 22 - Vocal Judge for
- [August 2022 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/august-2022-events-and-appearances/) - August 1 - Speak for MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) in Anderson County with a VIP (Victim Impact Panel) August 5 - Filming of new series, Faith-Based Counseling of Brain Injury Survivors, Families, Friends, and Healthcare Staff. Once produced, will be available on: https://HopeAfterBrainInjury.org and https://PattiFoster.com August 9 - Speak and Co-Lead Monthly Meeting of
- [September 2022 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/september-2022-events-and-appearances/) - Sept 1 - Host Team & Board Member of HEADUP TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY GROUP OF EAST TEXAS "Meet the Community Night" from 6pm - 7pm, Deer Creek Drive in Tyler, TX. Sept 8 - Speaker for the kick-off of Women's Luncheons of the Ladies Fellowship Organization, First Baptist Church in Conroe, TX, 11:30am - 1pm
- [June 2022 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/june-2022-events-and-appearances/) - June 1 - Speak for Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Victim's Impact Panel (VIP) in Dallas June 4 - ZOOM Meeting, preparation for upcoming Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Microsoft Teams Meeting June 5-7 - Broken Bow, Oklahoma June 9 - Webinar with Office of Acquired Brain Injury (OABI) of the State of Texas
- [May 2022 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/may-2022-events-and-appearances/) - May 10 - Speak at HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJRY Monthly Meeting; Connection Bldg, Central Bible Church; Ft Worth, TX May 28 - Special 68th Wedding Anniversary of a Dear Couple; Hidden Gardens Tea Room; East Texas Throughout the Merry Month of May - HIP-HIP-HOORAY to All of the GRADUATES !!! :) :) :) ...I urge
- [2022 CONFERENCE of Hope After Brain Injury -](https://pattifoster.com/thriving-after-brain-injury/) - THRIVING AFTER BRAIN INJURY: Help For The Journey Come together with us on April 23rd, 8am, online at BSWRehab.com/HABI2022 for this year's annual Hope After Brain Injury Conference. Hosted this year by Baylor Scott & White, in collaboration with UT Southwestern and the North Texas TBI Model System. Conference is FREE and available
- [Head Trauma Hero & KVNE Come Together!](https://pattifoster.com/head-trauma-hero-kvne-come-together/) - JOIN ME ON KVNE.com, 89.5fm, in the morning, 02/17, at 9am... As Mike & Carrie talk w/me about... My latest children's book, THE ADVENTURES OF HEAD TRAUMA HERO, and... Life after traumatic brain injury! #BeAConduitofHope #HopeMatters #KVNE #PattiFostercom #HopefortheJourney #CopingwithTraumaticBrainInjury
- [February 2022 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/february-2022-events-and-appearances/) - February 7 - 9am, will record interview-spots on KVNE, 89.5fm Voice of Encouragement, with Mike and Carrie, about the newest book release the LORD has helped me craft for children with brain injury, THE ADVENTURES OF HEAD TRAUMA HERO *(available as eBook and hardback on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, PattiFoster.com and eBook distributors) February 8
- [Alicia Williamson Garcia Lives Her Purpose!](https://pattifoster.com/alicia-williamson-garcia-lives-her-purpose/) - SHE'S FULL OF LIFE! ALICIA WILLIAMSON GARCIA... with InWORSHIP Events and formerly with the group, TRUTH, recently sat down with STRAIGHT TALK WITH PATTI and shared her heart... Video link: https://youtu.be/LXDcjg8ou3Y #StraightTalkWithPatti #AliciaWilliamsonGarcia #InWorship #LakeChurchDFW #PreceptMinistry #HopeDoesNotDisappointUs
- [April 2022 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/april-2022-events-and-appearances/) - April 12 - Hope After Brain Injury (HABI); 1pm - 2:30pm; Central Bible Church; Fort Worth, TX April 18 - Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Virtual Meeting April 23 - Emcee/Speak at Virtual Annual Hope After Brain Injury Conference, hosted by Baylor Scott & White Rehab (BSW Rehab), Dallas, and including University of Texas
- [January 2022 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/january-2022-events-and-appearances/) - January 11 - Hope After Brain Injury (HABI), 1pm - 2:30pm; Central Bible Church; Fort Worth, TX January 14 - Hope After Brain Injury (HABI), Board Meeting January 19 - Texas State Virtual meeting of PEER PILOT January 20 - Texas State Webinar for Pediatrics January 21 - Board meeting, via ZOOM, with HEADUP Brain
- [March 2022 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/march-2022-events-and-appearances/) - March 8 - Hope After Brain Injury (HABI); 1pm - 2:30pm; Central Bible Church; Fort Worth, TX March 11 - Possible BOOK SIGNING of my children's book, THE ADVENTURES OF HEAD TRAUMA HERO at Barnes & Noble in Arlington at The Parks Mall, from 11am until 1pm March 16 - SPEAK/PRESENT at the Virtual 2nd
- [December 2021 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/december-2021-events-and-appearances/) - December 2 - State of Texas PEER TO PEER SUBCOMMITTEE Meeting; Virtual December 4 - Speak as Delegate at 2021 Critical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Dialogue; Assembly of Delegates Meeting December 10 - 10am CST, Funeral of dear broadcasting friend, Brenda Hart Holston, in South Bend, IN; live streamed December 10 - Hope After Brain
- [Alongside You In Voice! :)](https://pattifoster.com/alongside-you-in-voice/) - LAYING HOLD OF EACH VOICE MOMENT, I am! :) Would love to come alongside you and help voice your idea! Catch me at: info@pattifoster.com And spend a minute with https://lnkd.in/eFw5GU8X Take heart, don't quit! ~Patti :) All my samples voice123.com • 1 min read
- [November 2021 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/november-2021-events-and-appearances/) - November 9 - HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY Monthly Meeting; Central Bible Church; Arlington, TX https://www.HopeAfterBrainInjury.org for more information; "GIVING IS RECEIVING" HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :) November 15 - Luncheon for NPO's in Tyler, TX; Holly Tree Country Club November 16 - Vocal Judge for High School Pre-Area; TMEA Region 21; Jacksonville High School November 19 -
- [October 2021 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/october-2021-events-and-appearances/) - October 3 - ReneMarie STROKE OF LUCK TV Show TELETHON; 10am-10:45amCST/11am-11:45amEST October 12 - HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY Monthly Meeting; Central Bible Church; Arlington, TX https://www.HopeAfterBrainInjury.org for more information October 15 - HeadUp Brain of East Texas; Board Meeting October 18 - TX Brain Injury Advisory Council Virtual Meeting; (Austin, TX) October 23 - Vocal
- [Clear Lake Nazarene Church of Webster, TX](https://pattifoster.com/clear-lake-nazarene-church-of-webster-tx/) - Patti spoke to the ladies of my church at a weekend retreat. She spoke on "God Will Make The Way". It was exactly what we needed after dealing with COVID issues. The following is from one lady that Patti especially ministered to... "She told me that was me then, not me now and that God
- [August 2019 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/august-2019-events-and-appearances/) - August 4 - Chronic Hope; Pantego Bible Church; Fort Worth, TX August 13 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX August 14 - BIR; Dallas, TX August 15 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX August 29 - KVNE 30th Anniversary
- [September 2019 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/september-2019-events-and-appearances/) - September 4 - TBIAC Executive Meeting; Teleconference; Austin, TX September 7 - Living Full Out Radio Show; Santa Monica, CA September 10 - Tarrant County Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX September 10 - TBI Model Systems Consumer Advisory Council; Dallas, TX September 11 - BIR; Dallas, TX September 12 - Hope Behavioral Health;
- [October 2019 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/october-2019-events-and-appearances/) - October 1 - MADD Victim Impact Panel; Rusk, TX October 1 - HABI Conference Meeting; UTSW; Dallas, TX October 5 - Adjudicator; Middle School All Region; Bullard Middle School; Bullard, TX October 6 - ABC Class; Trinity Methodist; Arlington, TX October 8 - Interview with Rachael Lampa; Straight Talk with Patti; Nashville, TN October 9-12 -
- [November 2019 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/november-2019-events-and-appearances/) - November 7 - MADD Luncheon; Irving, TX November 12 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX November 13 - BIR; Dallas, TX November 14 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX
- [December 2019 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/december-2019-events-and-appearances/) - December 7 - Keynote; MADD; Dallas, TX December 10 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX December 10 - Festival of Plates; Mt. Sylvan Baptist Church; Tyler, TX December 11 - BIR; Dallas, TX December 12 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX December 12- TBI Support Group; Texas Health Harris Hospital; Fort
- [January 2020 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/january-2020-events-and-appearances/) - January 5 - Chronic Hope; Central Bible Church; Fort Worth, TX January 10 - Hope After Brain Injury Board Meeting; Grapevine, TX January 10 - Education/Awareness/Services & Support Meeting; OABI; Austin, TX January 14 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX January 15 - BIR; Dallas, TX January 16 - Hope Behavioral
- [February 2020 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/february-2020-events-and-appearances/) - February 5 - ACL TBI Assessment Focus Study Group; NY February 6 - MADD Support Group; Arlington Library; Arlington, TX February 7 - TBIAC Executive Meeting; Austin, TX February 11 - Shattered Dreams; Tyler, TX February 11 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX February 12 - BIR; Dallas, TX February 13
- [March 2020 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/march-2020-events-and-appearances/) - March 4 - TBIAC Executive Meeting; Austin, TX March 4 - National Brain Injury Awareness Day March 7 - MADD; River Oaks, TX March 10 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX March 11 - BIR; Dallas, TX March 12 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX March 23 - Living Alternatives; Advisory
- [April 2020 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/april-2020-events-and-appearances/) - April 3-4 - Adjudicator; Region 21 Middle School Solo & Ensemble; Whitehouse, TX April 14 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX April 15 - BIR; Dallas, TX April 16 - Clergy Luncheon; Baylor Scott & White; Dallas, TX April 16 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX April 18 - Friends of
- [May 2020 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/may-2020-events-and-appearances/) - May 1 - Release of Spiritual Warrior Woman: Pray; Contributing Author May 5 - MADD Corporate Planning Meeting; MADD Zoom May 13 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX May 14 - BIR; Dallas, TX May 15 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX May 19 - Northeast Texas MADD Support Group Zoom
- [June 2020 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/june-2020-events-and-appearances/) - June 3 - Office of Independent Services; HHSC; Austin, TX Zoom June 9 - HABI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX June 10 - BIR; Dallas, TX June 11 - Hope Behavioral Health; Southlake, TX June 16 - NE Region MADD Support Group; Dallas, TX Zoom June 18 - 18 year anniversary of the wreck June
- [July 2020 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/july-2020-events-and-appearances/) - July 13 - Hope Behavioral Health; Southlake, TX July 14 - HABI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX July 15 - BIR; Dallas, TX July 16 - Education and Awareness Committee Meeting; Office of Acquired Brain Injury; Austin, TX July 20 - Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council; Microsoft Team Meeting July 27 - Hope Behavioral Health;
- [August 2020 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/august-2020-events-and-appearances/) - August 11 - HABI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX August 12 - BIR; Dallas, TX August 13 - Hope Behavioral Health; Southlake, TX August 13 - MADD VIP; Mt. Pleasant, TX August 27 - Clergy Lecture Luncheon; Baylor Scott & White; Dallas, TX
- [Rene/Marie STROKE OF LUCK TV Show with Guest, Patti Foster on 06-27-2021](https://pattifoster.com/rene-marie-stroke-of-luck-tv-show-with-guest-patti-foster-on-06-27-2021/) - LEAN INTO THE MOMENT from this moment on! Please join Rene Marie on her TV Show, STROKE OF LUCK, for a POWERFUL BACK-TO-LIFE STORY AFTER A HORRIFIC CAR CRASH, DEVASTATING BRAIN INJURY AND RECOVERY. Press "Play" and be encouraged by Rene Marie, Judy Marlow, and Patti Foster NOT to give up, but PERSEVERE THROUGH whatever
- [July 2021 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/july-2021-events-and-appearances/) - July 13 - Hope After Brain Injury Monthly Meeting; Central Bible Church; Arlington, TX - https://www.HopeAfterBrainInjury.org for more information. Special Saxaphone rendition of "Jesus Loves Me" by Brandon, a TBI Survivor and a neat background story of "Sunshine Bridge" by Ken, a Stroke Survivor, along with Encouragement,
- [August 2021 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/auguest-2021-events-and-appearances/) - August 10 - HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY Monthly Meeting; Central Bible Church; Arlington, TX https://www.HopeAfterBrainInjury.org for more information August 14 - TMEA Region 5 Virtual Meeting, 9am August 15 - Birthday Celebrations ABOUND!! :) August 16 - First United Methodist Church; Corsicana, TX; Women's Event, joined by my Mother to Speak August 20-22 - Women's
- [September 2021 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/september-2021-events-and-appearances/) - September 14 - HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY Monthly Meeting; Central Bible Church; Arlington, TX https://www.HopeAfterBrainInjury.org for more information September 14-18 - 2021 World Congress of American Association of Christian Counselors; Orlando, FL September 20 - TX Brain Injury Advisory Council EASS (Education-Awareness & Services-Supports) Committee Virtual Meeting; (Austin, TX) Special Presentation by: Stephanie Calhoun, BS
- [June 2021 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/june-2021-events-and-appearances/) - June 6 - Kailey's Walk, "STRIDE WITH HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY"; Burleson, TX June 8 - Hope After Brain Injury meeting; Fort Worth, TX June 17 - TX State Peer To Peer Virtual Meeting; (Austin, TX) JUNE 18 - My 19th Wreck Anniversary, or "Wreck-A-Versary," as one of my TBI friends calls it :) The
- [RAISE FUNDS OF HOPE WITH US ON JUNE 6](https://pattifoster.com/raise-funds-of-hope-with-us-on-june-6/) - IN THE STUDIO of JoCo Community Radio, inviting everyone to come together -- STRIDING FOR HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY WALK Sunday Morning, June 6 at the Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza (141 W Renfro) in Burleson, TX 8am -Register, 9am- Walk, 10am-Pictures, 11am- Wrap up. $25 to Register #CourageousGivingChallenge * 5 people give $50 * 6give$60
- [April 2021 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/april-2021-events-and-appearances/) - April 8 - Peer Support Subcommittee meeting for TX HHSC April 12 - Executive Meeting of TX Brain Injury Advisory Council ; Office of Acquired Brain Injury; Austin, TX April 13 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group meeting; Fort Worth, TX April 13 - Will be interviewed by Voices of Brain Injury (https://www.VoicesofBrainInjury.org) in
- [May 2021 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/may-2021-events-and-appearances/) - May 6 - Peer Support Subcommittee meeting, TX HHSC; Austin, TX May 7 - Will be interviewed on Podcast, "Victorious Living Christian Counseling" *(on Apple Podcasts) May 11 - Hope After Brain Injury meeting; Fort Worth, TX May 17 - Baylor Scott & White Consumer Advisory Council meeting; TBI Peer Mentor Program feedback BSWRehab.com/HABI2021 is
- [Don't Stop!](https://pattifoster.com/dont-stop/) - In whatever you're facing today or dealing with at thus moment, put these words into practice and try them out (God will show you He's listening): PRAY PERSISTENTLY; TRUST EXPECTANTLY
- [WHAT ROADSIGN MATCHES YOU?](https://pattifoster.com/what-roadsign-matches-you/) - ROADSIGNS are designed to help travelers and/or drivers better navigate their way along the paths of this planet. Start paying particular attention to the signs posted along state highways, residential streets, farm-to-market roads, interstates, etc. ... As you drive, ride, walk, bike, skate, or whatever form of "travel" you choose, have a go
- [](https://pattifoster.com/4498-2/) - PATTI FOSTER and DR DEANA H ADAMS, with HopeAfterBrainInjury.org, will SPEAK Friday, 03/26, 10amcst, at: 2021 TEXAS BRAIN INJURY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE For more info and to register, email: OABI@hhsc.state.tx.us They'll speak at 10:00–11:00 a.m. — Mental Health and Emotional Needs Following a Brain Injury Patti Foster, inspirational communicator and self-advocate Deana Adams, PhD, LPC-S, president
- [2021 HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY VIRTUAL BRAIN INJURY CONFERENCE](https://pattifoster.com/2021-hope-after-brain-injury-virtual-brain-injury-conference/) - THERE IS HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY.... Baylor Scott & White Rehab and the North TX TBI Model System are partnering w/Hope After Brain Injury (HABI) to BRING HOPE to patients, families, friends, caregivers, and healthcare staff all over the world! Join us at link: BSWRehab.com/HABI2021 It all begins this Saturday morning, 03/27, at 8am. Watch
- [March 2021 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/march-2021-events-and-appearances/) - March 9 - TBI Support Group; Arlington, TX March 9 - VIP; Gregg County; Longview, TX March 11 - Peer to Peer State Meeting; OABI; Austin, TX March 11 - Hope Behavioral Health; Southlake, TX March 12 - Planning Meeting; Recovery to Discovery; Toronto, Canada March 16 - Interview with Mike and Carrie; KVNE; www.KVNE.com;
- [TX CJ (Criminal Justice) Offender](https://pattifoster.com/tx-cj-criminal-justice-offender/) - Dear Patti, I was at the Victim Impact Panel. I have been seeking direction everywhere and found none, and, there you were with the answer! I had been living for the Lord until several traumatic experiences that left me feeling rejected and hopeless, and sadly, I turned to drinking for comfort. So, not surprisingly I
- [PURPOSE & RESILIENCE in the 2021 Hope After Brain Injury Virtual Conference, 02/27](https://pattifoster.com/purpose-resilience-in-the-2021-hope-after-brain-injury-virtual-conference-02-27/) - CREATING LIFE AFTER BRAIN INJURY: The Role of Purpose and Resilience ~~~~ The 2021 HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY (HABI) Virtual Brain Injury Conference~~~~ Hosted by Baylor Scott & White and the North TX Traumatic Brain Injury Model System * Video Sessions available anytime
- [January 2021 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/january-2021-events-and-appearances/) - January 12 - TBI Support Group; Arlington, TX January 12 - VIP; Gregg County; Longview, TX January 25 -Northeast TX Region Zoom Support; MADD; Virtual January 31 - "Human Side of Healthcare"; KRLD; Airing 1p and 7p CST; https://dfwhc.org/tag/krld-1080-am
- [February 2021 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/february-2021-events-and-appearances/) - February 9 - TBI Support Group; Arlington, TX February 9 - VIP; Gregg County; Longview, TX
- [December 2020 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/december-2020-events-and-appearances/) - December 3 - Hope Behavioral Health; Southlake, TX December 3 - Tree of Lights Ceremony; MADD; Dallas, TX December 7 - Adjudicator; Region 21; High School Pre-Area Choir; Virtual December 7 - Education/Awareness Services and Support meeting; OABI; Austin, TX; Virtual December 8 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX December 8 - VIP; MADD;
- [November 2020 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/november-2020-events-and-appearances/) - November 2 - Adjudicator; Region 21; High School Honor Choir; Virtual November 4 - Tree of Angels; MADD; Virtual November 10 - TBI Support Group; Arlington, TX November 12 - Hope Behavioral Health; Southlake, TX November 12 - Smith County Adult Probation; MADD; Tyler, TX November 17 - Emcee; Candlelight Service; MADD; Virtual November 18
- [Officer Angie Bell, Arlington Police Officer](https://pattifoster.com/officer-angie-bell/) - You spoke today for our Peer Support team with APD. I just wanted to extend my appreciation for, not only your story, but your powerful words for which we can absorb ourselves and pass along to our fellow officers and co-workers. We all need reminders to stop and reflect, re-group and reconnect with each other.
- [October 2020 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/october-2020-events-and-appearances/) - October 13 - HABI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX October 14 - BIR; Dallas, TX October 15 - Hope Behavioral Health; Southlake, TX October 15 - Executive Meeting; TBIAC; Zoom, Austin, TX October 17 - Adjudicator; Region 21 High School; White House, TX October 22 - The Crisis Center Fundraiser; The Legacy; Jacksonville, TX October
- [Mothers Against Drunk Driving, North Texas Office](https://pattifoster.com/mothers-against-drunk-driving-north-texas-office-2/) - Amen Beautiful Patti! Thank you so very much for sending all of this and for being the true champion that you are. You continue to amaze me and I appreciate you! Terri Peaks, Manager of Victim Services Mothers Against Drunk Driving, North Texas Office
- [September 2020 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/september-2020-events-and-appearances/) - September 8 - HABI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX September 9 - BIR; Dallas, TX September 10 - Hope Behavioral Health; Southlake, TX September 10 - NTX TBI Model Systems Consumer Advisory Council Meeting; Dallas, TX September 18-20 - Women's Retreat; Church of the Nazarene; Houston, TX-cancelled
- [Mothers Against Drunk Driving, North Texas Office](https://pattifoster.com/mothers-against-drunk-driving-north-texas-office/) - I can’t tell you how much you mean to me and to so many, many others. Thank you for every bit of courage that you have and use to change lives throughout Texas and the country. Your death-to-life perspective helps others to live!! June 18th is such a huge day for you and it means more
- [Safety in Unsteady Storms](https://pattifoster.com/safety-in-unsteady-storms/) - STEADY SAFETY TO RELY ON DURING UNSTEADY STORMS.... Wherever you are, whoever you're with or around, whatever situation you're having to deal with, don't panic. A wise man once said. GOD's with you, He's right by your side, staying close. There's no need to let fear take over; the LORD's your personal GOD. He'll give
- [Time for a Little Encouragement :)](https://pattifoster.com/time-for-a-little-encouragement/) - ENCOURAGE A STRANGER... or a friend spontaneously this wknd or next week. ? #HappyCreativity
- [Whatever You're Facing...](https://pattifoster.com/whatever-youre-facing/) - WHATEVER YOU'RE FACING...WHATEVER YOU'RE WALKING THRU RIGHT NOW.... Don't give up, lean in. Ask GOD to help you be strong and very courageous. Don't give into fear; Hope is with you every step of the way. #WayMaker #HoldUpUnderPressure #Persevere #ExperienceGodInTheTrial #DontGiveUp #AskForWisdom #LeanIn
- [RAVI ZACHARIAS HAS LEFT A LEGACY](https://pattifoster.com/ravi-zacharias-has-left-a-legacy/) - RAVI ZACHARIAS, (age 74) NOW WITH JESUS An announcement from Sarah Davis... On January 4, my dad recited a stanza from this hymn from the late Richard Baxter (1615-1691): “Lord, it belongs not to my care Whether I die or live; To love and serve Thee is my share, And this Thy grace must give.
- [BAD RECYCLED INTO GOOD](https://pattifoster.com/hope-lesson-5-changes-after-tbi/) - Listen to HOPE LESSONS #5 - CHANGES AFTER TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) ...life-lessons of hope that'll come alongside you as you make that next decision, take that next step, pray that prayer again ... Join Dr Adams and me for Hope Lessons #5 - https://pattifoster.com/hope-lessons/ https://www.hopeafterbraininjury.org/hope-lessons/ #HopeAfterBrainInjury #WeCanHelpEachOther #LifeNuggetsGained #CopingwithTraumaticBrainInjury #UNTHSC
- [Hope Has Begun!](https://pattifoster.com/hope-has-begun/) - HOPE HAS BEGUN!... visit the Home page of HopeAfterBrainInjury.org and experience MISSION POSSIBLE: EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AFTER BRAIN INJURY (...and I'm getting to MC the adventure!)? Videos will be posted as they come available, so stop by often! #HABI #UTSW #BSWRehab #NorthTXTBIModelSystem #Support #BetheHope
- [Do Not Be Afraid...The Lord Is With You](https://pattifoster.com/do-not-be-afraid-the-lord-is-with-you/) - DO NOT BE AFRAID...With all that's being stirred in people's hearts and minds, dive in and live this Life-Encouragement that will help steady our insides ... Right now, as you just had that thought and blinked your eyes, DO NOT BE AFRAID, the LORD is with you. Don’t panic or be discouraged, the LORD is
- [Patti Speaks at Shattered Dreams Event](https://pattifoster.com/patti-speaks-at-shattered-dreams-event/) - Patti recently appeared and spoke at the “SHATTERED DREAMS” program for high school students in East Texas. She pointed out the graphic details about being ripped open and left for dead under the white sheet at the fatalic crash scene where a repeat-offender drugged driver barreled into our completely stopped Tahoe with his 70mph-speeding tractor-trailer
- [ThankFUL or ThankLESS](https://pattifoster.com/thankful-or-thankless/) - THANKFULNESS. (Here's part of the devo for this week in my HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY 52-Week Spiritual Journal)... "Today, put your trust in GOD and practice being thankful to Him, even in the midst of the storm... Day 1 - What storm is pressing against your heart and mind right now? How is it affecting
- [IT'S HABIT CLEANING TIME](https://pattifoster.com/its-habit-cleaning-time/) - AS 2020 IS BEGINNING, LET GO OF THOSE STRONGHOLDS that have gripped you and convinced you to live by them for all these years... Tell GOD all about them and let Him take them from you... Ask GOD to teach you how to love like He does... Dive into Romans 12 and make It yours!
- [Be A Living-Blog](https://pattifoster.com/be-a-living-blog/) - Be a LIVING-BLOG.... ...that escorts people into a real-life experience with GOD. Hope after a brain injury - or any kind of a problem - shows up usually when you least expect it...but most need it. Hope is beyond real. No limits. Just whisper, "Jesus, help me." He will. Try Him...
- [Finding My Gifts After Brain Injury](https://pattifoster.com/finding-my-gifts-after-brain-injury/) - Seven years have passed since the car wreck, where I sustained a mild traumatic brain injury. Through my journey, there were many times I felt I lost my way
- [Be About Your Purpose](https://pattifoster.com/be-about-your-purpose-2/) - BE ABOUT YOUR PURPOSE. Yes, things have changed and even taken an unexpected twist for some - the kids have moved on, some friends remain and some have gone, you've started a new job, a dear loved one has died, your memory isn't working so well these days - yet GOD has not forgotten you;
- [From a "Bird's Eye View"](https://pattifoster.com/from-a-birds-eye-view/) - Special Feature...tagged onto COPING with TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. *Please make sure you're safe and secure in your seat (or wherever you are)...this could be a tough read. Looking at life from another person's perspective might not always be easy, but it certainly helps us remember to extend a little mercy and compassion along the way! Get ready...
- [Chronic Hope Ministry: Pantego Bible Church, Fort Worth, TX](https://pattifoster.com/chronic-hope-class-pantego-bible-church-fort-worth-tx/) - It is I who should be thanking you! You truly blessed us today w your presentation! I saw several tears from those who were touched by your words. Anytime you feel the Lord directing you toward our group please consider it an open invitation to come speak to us. We were blessed, encouraged, inspired, and
- [Baylor Scott & White Neuro-Transitional Center](https://pattifoster.com/baylor-scott-white-neuro-transitional-center/) - Thank you Patti G Foster! You did an excellent job of telling your story and giving inspiration and hope to others. You are a testament to how lives can change with access to needed and appropriate level of rehabilitation for the right amount of time! Thankful for you and all you do to give hope
- [June 2019 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/june-2019-events-and-appearances/)
- [July 2019 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/july-2019-events-and-appearances/) - July 9 - Emcee; Texas Brain Injury Conference; Austin, TX July 10 - BIR; Dallas, TX July 11 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX July 15 - TBIAC Meeting; Austin, TX July 16-17 - 2019 Texas Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference; San Antonio, TX
- [May 2019 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/may-2019-events-and-appearances/) - May 2-3 - Arkansas Trauma Rehabilitation Symposium; North Little Rock; AR May 6 - Choir; Jacksonville College; Jacksonville, TX May 7 - MADD; John Tyler High School; Tyler, TX May 14 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX May 15 - BIR; Dallas, TX May 16 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX
- [Texas District Pilot International](https://pattifoster.com/texas-district-pilot-international/) - Patti Foster spoke to our volunteer service group of 140 and what a captivating presenter she is! Our group found her to be an engaging speaker with such an inspirational story! She immediately connected with our members, as part of our focus is on brain health and safety. Thank you, Patti, for sharing your journey!
- [April 2019 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/april-2019-events-and-appearances/) - April 9 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX April 10 - BIR; Dallas, TX April 11 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX April 15 - TBIAC; Austin, TX April 16 - Tyler Junior College; Psychology Class; Tyler, TX April 18 - MADD; East Texas Police Academy; Kilgore, TX April 25 -
- [March 2019 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/march-2019-events-and-appearances/) - March 6 - TBIAC Meeting; Austin, TX March 7 - BSWIR Neuro Transitional Center Grand Opening; Dallas, TX March 9 - Emcee; Hope After Brain Injury Conference; UT Southwestern; Dallas, TX March 12 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX March 13-16 - 13th World Congress on Brain Injury; International Brain Injury
- [Chronic Hope Ministry](https://pattifoster.com/chronic-hope-ministry/) - Patti Foster recently spoke at our Chronic Hope support group at Turning Point Church in Fort Worth. Chronic Hope is a support group for people who struggle with chronic pain/illness. Patti captivated our group as she shared her amazing testimony of how God miraculously spared her life and brought her through the challenges of traumatic
- [February 2019 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/february-2019-events-and-appearances/) - February 1 - Adjudicator; Region 21 Solo & Ensemble Middle School; Whitehouse, TX February 2 - Adjudicator; Region 21 Solo & Ensemble Middle School; Whitehouse, TX February 5 - MADD Victim Impact Panel; Rusk, TX February 12 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX February 13 - BIR; Dallas, TX February 14
- [Celebrating The Bold Steps of MLK Jr](https://pattifoster.com/celebrating-the-bold-steps-of-mlk-jr/) - SET THE EXAMPLE and LIVE THE EXAMPLE....You know how hard it can be sometimes to take the first step in something...that first step where you have to break the ice and, like Nike's trademark says, "Just Do It!" Well, MLK Jr said this about FAITH -- "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't
- [Tyler Sunrise Rotary Club](https://pattifoster.com/tyler-sunrise-rotary-club/) - Patti, what a delight it was getting to meet you this morning!!! Your story is one that needs to be told over and over! God is SO GOOD. He wasn’t finished with you back in 2002! THANK YOU for your willingness to speak to us at such an early hour. Your presentation was very inspirational!
- [January 2019 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/january-2019-events-and-appearances/) - January 8 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX January 9 - BIR; Dallas, TX January 10 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX January 11 - Hope After Brain Injury Board Meeting; Grapevine, TX January 17 - Rotary Club; Holly Tree; Tyler, TX January 28 - OABI Executive Council; Austin, TX
- [Purpose-Living in 2019](https://pattifoster.com/purpose-living-in-2019/) - DIVE IN and LIVE YOUR PURPOSE in 2019 ... Life is about choices, so Make A Difference Now... trust in GOD and persevere #ThriveThroughAdversity #LayHoldoftheMoment #LeanintotheMoment #LivetheMoment ....PURPOSE - be intentional and live yours! :)
- [December 2018 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Victim Impact Panel (VIP)](https://pattifoster.com/december-2018-mothers-against-drunk-driving-madd-victim-impact-panel-vip/) - Thank you both of you ladies very much for what you do. Not many people can say they make a difference in the world that the two of you do. It’s remarkable. Patti, you are as much of a miracle as you say you are. I have been quite hard-headed throughout my life, and resistant
- [December 2018 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/december-2018-events-and-appearances/)
- [November 2018 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/november-2018-events-and-appearances/) - November 8 - Adjudicator; Pre-Area; Region 21; Whitehouse, TX November 13 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX November 13 - TBAIC Legislative Report Meeting; Austin, TX November 14 - BIR; Dallas, TX November 15 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX November 20 - Life Skills; Tyler Junior College; Tyler, TX November 27 - Choir
- [Gratitude On Center Stage](https://pattifoster.com/gratitude-on-center-stage/) - THROUGH THE GIGGLES, THE TEARS, THE LAUGHTER, THE QUESTIONS, THE NEXT THING, may we try to stay connected to an Attitude of Gratitude...it'll help keep Truth on the center stage of our thinking.
- [Trusting God When It's Not Easy](https://pattifoster.com/trusting-god-when-its-not-easy/) - The LORD's COMPASSIONS DON'T STOP...they are new and waiting for you every single day. Through all GOD's kiddos experience - every adversity encountered, every thought imagined, every smile enjoyed, every tear wiped, every decision made, every test undergone, every note written, every prayer uttered, every questioned asked - GOD faithfully watches over His family, longing
- [Wisdom As You Live](https://pattifoster.com/wisdom-as-you-live/) - Seek wisdom and understanding as you go through this day. Whatever the situation may be, whatever circumstance might be urging your habitual response, readjust your focus. Search for God's wisdom along your path and follow His leading.
- [October 2018 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/october-2018-events-and-appearances/)
- [September 2018 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/september-2018-events-and-appearances/)
- [Be About Your Purpose](https://pattifoster.com/be-about-your-purpose/) - BE ABOUT YOUR PURPOSE...sure, things might have changed - the kids have moved on, you've started a new job, a dear loved one has died, your memory isn't working so well these days...yet GOD has not forgotten you ...you still have a purpose. #LeanintoGod and #TrustinGod; He won't let you down. (Deut 31:6)
- [Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council](https://pattifoster.com/texas-brain-injury-advisory-council/) - Patti can bring light to even the most difficult and dark situations Jane Boutte, President/Council Chair of Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC), Speech Therapist, Advocate of Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- [Ernie Rodriguez, Personal Endoresment](https://pattifoster.com/ernie-rodriguez-personal-endoresment/) - If you know anyone with a TBI or a halo, these books (COPING WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY and HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY by Patti Foster) are a must read. Thank you Patti G Foster, your words and thoughts have made this journey a lot easier for us all. Thank you. Ernie Rodriguez, dad of a
- [August 2018 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/august-2018-events-and-appearances/)
- [July 2018 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/july-2018-events-and-appearances/) - July 10 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX July 11 - Interview; JoCo Radio; Burleson, TX July 11 - BIR; Dallas, TX July 12 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX July 23 - TBIAC; Austin, TX
- [June 2018 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/june-2018-events-and-appearances/) - June 2 - Inside Out 1; Frankston, TX June 9 - Women's Retreat; Hilltop Baptist Church; Alto, TX June 11 - 14 - 4th Federal Interagency Conference on Traumatic Brain Injury; Washington D.C. June 15 - Keynote Speaker; Texas Rehabilitation Association Conference; Dallas, TX June 18 - 15 year anniversary of wreck June 18 -
- [First Baptist Church - Women’s Ministry Director Cheryl Fuller](https://pattifoster.com/first-baptist-church-womens-ministry-director-cheryl-fuller/) - Patti, you are such an inspiration to me and to our ladies group. I’m seeing wonderful changes in our ladies since you spent time with us on Monday night, May 14, 2018. I see myself growing as well. Thank you is not a strong enough word to express how I feel, but it’s the only
- [First Baptist Church in Van, TX](https://pattifoster.com/first-baptist-church-in-van-tx/) - Thank you so much for coming to Van FBC and sharing your miracle with us. God has truly blessed you through all the things you had to endure. We can see Jesus in you as you speak, in your smile, and in so many other ways. You bring great praise to His name. Through your
- [May 2018 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/may-2018-events-and-appearances/) - May 1 - VIP; MADD; Rusk, TX May 5 - Brunch; Ponta Baptist Church; Jacksonville, TX May 8 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX May 9 - BIR; Dallas, TX May 10 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX May 12 - Mother's Day Brunch; Clear Lake Church of Nazarene; Webster, TX May 14 -
- [April 2018 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/april-2018-events-and-appearances/) - April 5 - Shattered Dreams Program; Rusk ISD; Rusk, TX April 10 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX April 11 - BIR; Dallas, TX April 12 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX April 17 - Tyler Junior College; "Life Span Growth & Development"; Tyler, TX April 19 - Tyler Junior College; "Life Span Growth &
- [Hope After Brain Injury](https://pattifoster.com/hope-after-brain-injury/) - Thank you, Patti, for being a delightful person and remarkable speaker! Your inspirational talk helped make this year's conference a huge success. You inspired, encouraged, and equipped the survivors, caregivers and healthcare professionals with strategies needed for a successful recovery. Thank you for being a joy to work with...from the initial invitation for you to
- [March 2018 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/march-2018-events-and-appearances/) - March 3 - Women's Conference "Live the Day"; Carpenter's Baptist Church; Flint, TX March 4 - TADVS Conference (TX Association, Directors of Volunteers); Lorenzo Hotel; Dallas, TX March 8 - VIP; MADD; Tyler, TX March 13 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX March 14 - BIR; Dallas, TX March 15 - Hope Behavioral Health;
- [When Dreams Are Shattered.....](https://pattifoster.com/when-dreams-are-shattered/) - ...get ready to meet TRAUMA Face-To-Face! On the morning of February 9, Junior Classes and Senior Classes from various ISDs will experience, up close and personally, some tastes of trauma when DREAMS are SHATTERED by drinking, drugging, and/or distracted driving! “Shattered Dreams” is a statewide high school-based program that promotes responsible decision-making among high school
- [Are You Going THROUGH?](https://pattifoster.com/are-you-going-through/) - Know...rest assured and remind yourself over and over... the LORD is your Shepherd as you go through.... no matter the adversity or the struggle, choose today, at this very moment, to lean in to Him and let the LORD shepherd you along the path you're facing. I'm reminded of 1Cor 16:13,14 -- "Stay alert and
- [Managing Fatigue and Depression After a Brain Injury](https://pattifoster.com/managing-fatigue-and-depression-after-a-brain-injury/) - Ready to help your brain-injured friend or family member learn how to manage fatigue and depression, since (a lot of people know so well) they all too often go together after a brain injury? CHEERS for helping! Click the title below and then click the link that appears and you'll be off to a significant
- [February 2018 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/february-2018-events-and-appearances/) - February 2 - Adjudicator; MS Solo and Ensemble; Whitehouse Junior High; Whitehouse, TX February 3 - Adjudicator; MS Solo and Ensemble; Whitehouse Junior High; Whitehouse, TX February 9 - JISD to host multiple ISDs in the region for "Shattered Dreams"; Jacksonville, TX February 10 - "Love"; Women on Purpose; Peoples Church; Jacksonville, TX February 13
- [January 2018 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/january-2018-events-and-appearances/) - January 1 - Patti's story airs on Moira Brown's 2-minute HUGS FROM HEAVEN in Canada, available on Joy Radio and www.faithstrongtoday.com January 7 -10 - Craig Hospital Brain Injury Summit; Vail, CO January 12 - Hope After Brain Injury Board Meeting; Grapevine, TX January 20 - Using Positive Mindset to Overcome Toughest Challenges; Hope4Minds; Austin,
- [How Do You Overcome Tough Times?](https://pattifoster.com/how-do-you-overcome-tough-times/) - When the unexpected happens, what do you do...? Check out this link...https://www.facebook.com/Hope4MindsTX/posts/1796523033692550
- [What's Growing?](https://pattifoster.com/whats-growing/) - Since winter is making its self quite known in lots of places around the world, here's a quote about winter I recently read: "Grace grows best in the winter." ~CH Spurgeon Don't give up!
- [As This New Year Awakens...](https://pattifoster.com/as-this-new-year-awakens/) - Step off the cliff's' edge into the unknown and trust your Guide to lead you along the journey. His strength will help you each move of the way. There is Hope for the Journey when adversity rears its challenging head. Hope will appear on the scene in all shapes and sizes...it has no limits, knows
- [Remember CPR ...](https://pattifoster.com/remember-cpr/) - Similar to CPR, remembering to remember might help bring someone back to life this Christmas or in the coming new year. C - Connect - pay attention, listen more, talk less, step outside of the self-cebtered box of convenience and get involved P - Pray - pray WITH a person, pray FOR a person, talk
- [What Do You See?](https://pattifoster.com/what-do-you-see/) - #PerspectiveMatters ... God's glory is on tour in the skies; God-craft on exhibit across the horizon. Madame Day holds classes every morning; Professor Night lectures each evening, notices David, the Psalmist. What is on exhibit in your life?
- [December 2017 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/december-2017-events-and-appearances/) - December 2 - 33rd Texas Brain Injury Symposium; Texas Brain Injury Alliance; Austin, TX December 4 - Bethlehem Christmas Pageant; Cornerstone Baptist; Jacksonville, TX December 5 - Bethlehem Christmas Pageant; Cornerstone Baptist; Jacksonville, TX December 6 - Bethlehem Christmas Pageant; Cornerstone Baptist; Jacksonville, TX December 7 - VIP; MADD; Tyler, TX December 11 - East
- [As The Season Comes 'Round](https://pattifoster.com/as-the-season-comes-round/) - The official day commemorating Thanksgiving might have ended, but the whole attitude to be thankful, give thanks, thanks for giving, (or whatever clever ways it might be shaped) still remains a "life seasoning" to choose. Try to say "Thanks!" or pay someone a compliment at least once each day, as this season comes 'round (...reminds me
- [THRIVE After Brain Injury...in Canada :)](https://pattifoster.com/thrive-after-brain-injury-in-canada/) - Grow to THRIVE AFTER BRAIN INJURY....Begin this Saturday, Nov 11th in Stoney Creek, Ontario to try again, take your time and do the next thing as you persevere each moment of this long journey!... I'm looking forward to meeting YOU in Canada Contact ScottDFarraway@gmail.com and sign up now!! #YoureNotAlone #HelpEachOther #BePresent #DontTrytoFixEverything#RecoveryToDiscovery #HopeAfterBrainInjury
- [November 2017 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/november-2017-events-and-appearances/) - November 4 - Emcee; Walk for Brain Injury; BIAA-TX; Addison, TX November 7 - Lifespan Growth & Development; Tyler Junior College; Tyler, TX November 11 - Can-Am Brain Injury Conference Niagara; Ontario, Canada November 13 - Interview; 100 Huntley Street; Ontario, Canada November 14 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX November 15 - BIR;
- [October 2017 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/october-2017-events-and-appearances/) - October 5 - VIP; MADD; Tyler, TX October 7 - Adjudicator; All-Region Mixed Choirs; Jacksonville, TX October 10 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX October 11 - BIR; Dallas, TX October 12 - UT Tyler Human Library; Tyler, TX October 12 - Counseling Victims of Trauma; Dallas Baptist University; Dallas, TX October 14 -
- [2017 Can-Am Brain Injury Conference](https://pattifoster.com/2017-can-am-brain-injury-conference/) - Join us as we learn to THRIVE after ABI! Featuring International Speaker and Author Patti Foster (pattifoster.com) When: November 11, 2017 10:30am to 2:30pm Where: Kingsview Community Church 1267 Paramount Drive Stoney Creek Ontario L8J 2M8 Cost: $40.00 (Includes lunch). Contact: Scott Farraway at scottdfarraway@gmail.com. We would appreciate those wishing to attend to
- [Upside-down...What Do You Mean?](https://pattifoster.com/upside-down-what-do-you-mean/) - Anyone in to cartoons? Here's one by Rube Goldberg that might be of interest to you. Recently, as I was reading about the Book of Ezekiel by J. Vernon McGee, I came across this "bit of history" that connected to the 21st century -- "Rube Goldberg, who drew one of those crazy cartoons years ago,
- [Tarrant Area Gerentological Society](https://pattifoster.com/tarrant-area-gerentological-society/) - Patti shared her story with a crowd of well over 100 healthcare professionals in aging. Attendees were engaged while she spoke and provided great feedback about her presentation. Working with Patti was a delight and we were so glad to have her at our event. Thank you, Patti, for the work you do to educate
- [August 2017 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/august-2017-events-and-appearances/) - August 8 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX August 9 - BIR; Dallas, TX August 10 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX August 15 - Police Academy; MADD; Kilgore, TX August 23 - ETMC; "Shattered Dreams" Planning Meeting; Tyler, TX
- [June 2017 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/june-2017-events-and-appearances/) - June 9 - VIP; MADD; Tyler, TX June 13 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX June 14 - BIR; Dallas, TX June 15 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX June 16 - Book Signing; RE:defined Coffee; Grapevine, TX June 17 - Book Signing; RE:defined Coffee; Grapevine, TX June 18 - Wreck 15th Anniversary June 27
- [In The Storm...](https://pattifoster.com/in-the-storm/) - IN THE STORM...whatever you're going through right now, don't give up. Stand steadfast in the face of adversity and deny Anger and/or Depression from having center-stage. Lean in and learn whatever God's trying to teach you And remember: Some things can only be learned in the storm.
- [September 2017 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/september-2017-events-and-appearances/) - September 7 - Police Academy; MADD; Palestine, TX September 12 - Hope After Brain Injury Support Group; Fort Worth, TX September 13 - BIR; Dallas, TX September 14 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX September 15 - Women of Heritage Trail; Cowboy Church; Ben Wheeler, TX September 26-30 - American Association of Christian Counselor World
- [July 2017 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/july-2017-events-and-appearances/) - July 11 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX July 12 - BIR; Dallas, TX July 13 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX July 24 - Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council; Austin, TX July 25 - TAGS Summer Forum; Fort Worth, TX July 26 - Brain Health Summit; Podcast with Amy Zellmer as host
- [May 2017 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/may-2017-events-and-appearances/) - May 2-7 - 41st Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference; Williamsburg, VA May 9 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX May 10 - BIR; Dallas, TX May 11 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX
- [April 2017 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/april-2017-events-and-appearances/) - April 1 - International Brain Injury Association World Congress; New Orleans, LA April 3 - Birdwell High School; North Richland Hills, TX April 4 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX April 4 - Interview with LadyBrille Woman Show; Digital/Podcast; Sacramento, CA April 6 - ETX Police Academy; MADD; Kilgore, TX April 10 - TBIAC Quarterly
- [March 2017 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/march-2017-events-and-appearances/) - March 1 - Guest Interview; National Religious Broadcaster's Convention; Orlando, FL March 5 - "Proud of East Texas" featuring new book Hope for the Journey; KLTV at 10pm March 7 - "Proud of East Texas" featuring new book Hope for the Journey; KLTV at 4:30am March 9 - "Proud of East Texas" featuring new book Hope for the Journey;
- [HOPE Reaches East Texas](https://pattifoster.com/hope-reaches-east-texas/) - Mark ye calendars and save it on your phone! .... March 5 @10pm, March 7 @ 4:30am, & March 9 @ midday Joan Hallmark host of "Proud of East Texas" (on KLTV.com) will feature a follow-up story on my recent book release, HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY: A 52-Week Spiritual Journal (available on my website: https://pattifoster.com/)
- [Hope for the Journey on KLTV](https://pattifoster.com/hope-for-the-journey-on-kltv/) - "Proud of East Texas" with Joan Hallmark.... ...will film a follow-up story Monday morning, 02/20, about my recent weekly spiritual journal/devo, HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY.... the moments will be captured @ NeuroRestorative in Tyler Take courage, Hope appears on the scene in all shapes and sizes at just the right time...don't give up, there is
- [Hope Behavioral Health](https://pattifoster.com/hope-behavioral-health/) - Voice Talent? So much more...Not only did Patti offer us the professional, warm, inviting on hold message that captured the distinctives of our private practice, she was also a delight to work with...going out of her way to make sure we were pleased. Very quick turn around time with a wonderful attitude. The quality of
- [Trust & Stretch...](https://pattifoster.com/trust-stretch/) - As this new year continues to stretch and wake up, stay alert and focused on your Guide...don't lose sight. When you feel like you're stepping off the edge of a cliff and the unknown's before you, choose to trust in your WayMaker - from the center of your being - and He will show
- [February 2017 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/february-2017-events-and-appearances/) - February 13 - TX Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Council; Austin, TX February 14 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX February 15 - Ladies Bible Study; Arlington Police Department; Arlington, TX February 15 - BIR; Dallas, TX February 16 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX February 23 - Forerunners Luncheon; Green Acres Baptist Church; Tyler, TX
- [Arlington Police Department - West District](https://pattifoster.com/arlington-police-department-west-district/) - Patti spoke to our police recruit officers about her experience with traumatic brain injury. She was engaging and humorous in the telling of her life-changing event. Still, weeks later, they are talking about their time with her and all wish it could have been longer. Thank you, Patti, for enriching our knowledge and understanding of
- [Help Brain Injury in East Texas](https://pattifoster.com/help-brain-injury-in-east-texas/) - TEXAS BRAIN INJURY SUMMIT 2017 at UT Health Northeast in Tyler, TX Visit: http://www.TexasBrainSummit.com for more info and to register! CME's & CNE's included. Emcee: TBI Survivor/Former Radio Personality, Patti Foster. ...See More
- [A Week After...](https://pattifoster.com/a-week-after/) - As I was thinking about what to blog this week, I googled, "A week after graduation" and this article about a family in Columbus, OH appeared at the top of the page... Wait! Before you read this story, let me pass along some words from TBI survivor, Kara Swanson, to put it all in perspective: Don’t leave the
- [Mercy When You Need It](https://pattifoster.com/mercy-when-you-need-it/) - Take heart, Mercy will come running... In the midst of it all, when you've heard the devastating news, or the small things have done a number on you, Mercy comes to your rescue! ~Lam 3:22,23
- [2017 Choices To Make...](https://pattifoster.com/2017-choices-to-make/) - Never take a day for granted. Live your life to the fullest. Pay attention to your non-verbal communication -- What is your life saying when your mouth is not moving? ....small things can make a BIG difference! It is your choice. Adapt this personal acrostic of how I thrive after brain-injury to your own life, starting
- [January 2017 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/january-2017-events-and-appearances/) - January 10 - TBI Support Group; Fort Worth, TX January 11 - BIR; Dallas, TX January 12 - Hope Behavioral Health; Grapevine, TX January 19 - Women in Cherokee County Meeting; Jacksonville, TX January 21 - Book Signing: Hope for the Journey: A 52 Week Spiritual Journal; Corsicana, TX FMI: info@pattifoster.com January 28 - Adjudicate;
- [Along the Journey in 2017...](https://pattifoster.com/along-the-journey-in-2017/) - As the new year approaches, give your brain some think-time: What are your words-to-live-by for 2017? This year, you or your friends can plunge into HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY: A 52-Week Spiritual Journal ...available at www.pattifoster.com/hope-for-the-journey/ in paperback or eBook. "When the unexpected happens, lives are changed in an instant!"...be ready to love one another
- [An Altar Call At Christmas...](https://pattifoster.com/an-altar-call-at-christmas/) - Step outta the box and JOIN US @ "An Altar Call at Christmas"... ...this Friday, 12/16/2016 from 6pm til 9pm @ Oak Grove Bible Fellowship in Bullard for their 9th Annual CIRCLE OF PRAYER WOMEN'S CONFERENCE I'll be leading the ladies (and maybe a few listening men as well) in some hearty Christmas melodies,,..,and, might
- [December 2016 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/december-2016-events-and-appearances/) - December 1 - Cornerstone Praise Band; City of Jacksonville Christmas Parade; Jacksonville, TX December 2 - Services and Support Committee Meeting; Office of Acquired Brain Injury; TX December 5 - Piano/Singing; Little Town of Bethlehem Program; Cornerstone Church; Jacksonville, TX December 6 - Piano/Singing; Little Town of Bethlehem Program; Cornerstone Church; Jacksonville, TX December 7
- [How Do You Describe Hope?](https://pattifoster.com/how-do-you-describe-hope/) - In March of this year, I asked one of the leading traumatic brain researchers in the world a simple (yet profound to some) question: "How would you describe hope after a brain injury?" After a few seconds of purposeful thinking, Dr Maas wisely and emphatically said, "As essential as food." So today...at this very moment, I
- [November 2016 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/november-2016-events-and-appearances/) - November 7 - Xi Kappa Beta Sigma Phi Sorority; Jacksonville, TX November 8 - TBI Support Group; Arlington, TX November 9 - BIR; Dallas, TX November 10 - GBHA Counseling; Grapevine, TX November 10 - Hope After Brain Injury Board Meeting; Arlington, TX November 12 – 3rd Annual HABI Conference; Fort Worth, TX November 17 - Adjudicator;
- [From HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY - Week 47](https://pattifoster.com/from-hope-for-the-journey-week-47/) - Let GOD Fight for You...He's gotcha! "As hard as it is at this very moment, try not to lean on your own senses and misconceptions....your constant Companion is trying to capture your attention, 'Trust in Me with all your heart!' (Prov 3:5) " #TrustGod #DontGiveUp https://pattifoster.com/hope-for-the-journey/
- [Giving Thanks for HOPE](https://pattifoster.com/giving-thanks-for-hope/) - Hope For The Journey A 52-Week Spiritual Journal By: Patti Foster Release Date: Nov 18th, 2016 Publisher: Redemption Press, located outside of Seattle, WA Paperback: $14.95 eBook: Coming soon Is there hope for the journey when fear asks: What do I do? Who do I talk to? Why? Each week take another step toward
- [It's Live! Hope, that is...](https://pattifoster.com/its-live-hope-that-is/) - It’s live! https://pattifoster.com/hope-for-the-journey/ HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY: A 52-Week Spiritual Journal is now active on my website...ready to be purchased! Nov 18th, books arrive...and then, from there, I'll sign and ship them quickly to you! :)
- [Tears](https://pattifoster.com/pattis-brain-waves-2/) - Tears are much like pure water running from a person's heart. They describe something much deeper than mere words can express.Don't be ashamed of sharing your tears, especially when you're with someone who treasures them. Psalm 126:5 "He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him."
- [Step Out and Pay Attention!](https://pattifoster.com/pattis-brain-waves-5/) - When in doubt, ask a question...and don't forget, listen to the response...PAY ATTENTION! Don't just see things from your viewpoint; step into the shoes of the other person and imagine where he's/she's coming from.Hmmm...Deep Thoughts from Patti Foster :)
- [Fingerprints](https://pattifoster.com/mad-now-4/) - This Thanksgiving and Christmas, give somebody else a reason to be thankful.....lay hold of every opportunity you have this week to Make A Difference in another person's life!!!!May you recognize God's hand...His fingerprints are everywhere...have you noticed them lately?......
- [Go Out of Your Way!](https://pattifoster.com/53/) - Today, I challenge you: Go out of your way for somebody! No, it might not be comfortable, but push yourself outta the box! Follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit...follow where God leads you!
- [God's Highway of Love](https://pattifoster.com/gods-highway-of-love/) - I have just a few words with a DEEP message for ya...Love others AND let others love you! It's not always easy, but try it. Take little, baby steps, one at a time, and let God's way of loving others begin to grow and bloom in the garden of your life.I Jn 4:7 (Amplified): Beloved, let us love one
- [Where's Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/wheres-patti-4/) - * Sept 5 - MOPS, Central Baptist Church; Jacksonville, TX* Sept 15 - ONE Singles’ Conference; Grapevine, TX* Sept 29 - All-Region Choir Auditions; Whitehouse, TX * Sept 29 - Harvest Fest Youth Rally, Tomato Bowl; Jacksonville, TX * Oct 6 - Sing at J’ville Music Jam; Jacksonville, TX* Oct 13 - Judge Middle School All-Region Choir
- [Keepin' Up with Patti](https://pattifoster.com/76/) - * Dec 3 - Crossroads Community Church; Longview, TX* Dec 8 - MADD Annual Tribute, FBC; Tyler,TX* Dec 14 - The 700 Club; Christian TV Show* Dec 14 - Baylor Rehab Christmas Party; Dallas, TX* Dec 20 - Kiwanis; Jacksonville, TX* Dec 22 - FBC; Robinson,TX* Feb 1&2 - Judge MS Solo & Ensemble; Tyler,
- [Let's Search for the Hidden Treasure!](https://pattifoster.com/lets-search-for-the-hidden-treasure/) - Hmmm..."treasure"...what's a treausre? Whadda you say? What makes something a "treasure" to you?Well, Ye Ol' Sir Webster says: any person or thing considered valuable. I agree, to an extent; however, I whole-heartedly believe there is MUCH MORE to it!A treasure is valuable, yes...it's also rare, costly, personal, ....the adjectives could go on and on!How about you...how do
- [PRAY!](https://pattifoster.com/pray/) - I urge you strongly, pray and do not give up! Sure, God's timetable is different than ours, but please, don't stop PRAYING....Keep praying it into God's hands....He IS going to take care of you....He's right there beside you; and yet, He's striding ahead of you! (Deut 31:6 The Message)Keep believing...GOD WILL BE GOD; He can't
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-7/) - * Feb 1&2 - Judge MS Solo & Ensemble; Tyler, TX* Feb 2 - Friends of Hope; Dallas, TX* April 17 - East Texas Authors’ Forum; Jacksonville, TX* April 19-23 - GMA (Gospel Music Association); Nashville, TN* April 19 - Speak @ Dinner for Women in Radio; GMA;Nashville, TN* June 12 - Guest on 100
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-8/) - * February 28 - BIR; Dallas, TX * April 5 - Crossroads Community Church; Longview, TX * April 17 - East Texas Authors’ Forum; Jacksonville, TX* April 19-23 - GMA (Gospel Music Association); Nashville, TN* April 19 - Speak @ Dinner for Women in Radio; GMA;Nashville, TN* June 12 - Guest on 100 Huntley Street; filmed in
- [It's Time to Soak!](https://pattifoster.com/its-time-to-soak/) - Soak in this Truth: Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law (Romans 13:8, NIV).Hmmm...loving people you get along with is not so tough, right? But the people who press your button and set you off, ah those so-called "enemies of
- [Happy Easter :)](https://pattifoster.com/happy-easter/) - God's blessings to you on this Resurrection morning!!! :)I'm wondering what needs to be resurrected in your life? What is God wooing you to?These verses in Luke 24 really stood out to me this morning as I read them: In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said
- [LIVE Your Opportunities!](https://pattifoster.com/live-your-opportunities-2/) - Uhmmmm...today while I was talking with a friend, the Scripture in Galatians 6:10 came up - Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the household of believers.I challenge you and I urge you...after you've read this journal blog, make the choice to live out "in living color"
- [What's Your Song?](https://pattifoster.com/whats-your-song/) - The other night, after a church service, people came up to where I was and began talking with me. I did a lot of listening and connecting with different people of different ages. One of the young ladies in the midst of the group made a personal commemt to me about music. She wanted me to know that
- [Trusting The Potter](https://pattifoster.com/trusting-the-potter/) - Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in My hand (Jeremiah 18:6b; NIV). Sometime the pressing and prodding of The Potter is painful. His shaping us from the clay into the pot He desires us to become is not always comfortable or easy. That's where trust takes a deeper, more real
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-13/) - * April 19-23 - GMA (Gospel Music Association); Nashville, TN* April 19 - Speak @ Dinner for Women in Radio; GMA;Nashville, TN* May 18 - Green Acres Baptist Church; Tyler, TX* May 25 - Green Acres Baptist Church; Tyler, TX* June 1 - Green Acres Baptist Church; Tyler, TX* June 12 - Guest on 100
- [How a Plane Relates to Life - #3](https://pattifoster.com/how-a-plane-relates-to-life-3/) - Ya know, oftentimes in life, we carry along so much luggage and baggage that we end up having a hard time getting around and making our way through life. It seems like we don't usually "travel light," as Max Lucado talks about in one of his books. Usually we pile and stuff and carry as much as we
- [How A Plane Relates To Life - #7](https://pattifoster.com/how-a-plane-relates-to-life-7/) - Think about one of your delectable flying experiences! :) Remember how you wanted to read something, think about something, get your mind on something other than work as you flew to your next destination? Right-o, with that thought in mind, now please turn your attention to the seat in front of you.In the pouch on the back of the seat
- [How A Plane Relates To Life - #9](https://pattifoster.com/how-a-plane-relates-to-life-9/) - Prepare thyself for yet another profound plane question! :) As most of you know, when you're seated by the Exit Doors of a plane, the flight attendant will come to you and ask you if you're willing to sit beside the Exit Doors and help in case of an emergency.They'll then go through the generalities of what's
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/130/) - * July 16 - Story will be aired on TV program, 100 Huntley Street ** Re-scheduled to September 23*** August 2 - Friends of Hope BIR; Sherman, TX* August 9 - Women of Prayer Conference; Bullard, TX* August 21-23 - Interviewing Artists at Women of Faith; Dallas, TX* September 19-20 - Interviewing Artists at The Revolve Tour;
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-17/) - * July 16 - Story will be aired on TV program, 100 Huntley Street ** Re-scheduled to September 23** * August 2 - Friends of Hope BIR; Sherman, TX * August 9 - Women of Prayer Conference; Bullard, TX * August 22-23 - Interviewing Artists at Women of Faith; Dallas, TX * Sept 27 -
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-19/) - * August 2 - Friends of Hope BIR; Sherman, TX* August 9 - Women of Prayer Conference; Bullard, TX* August 22 & 23 - Interviewing Artists at Women of Faith; Dallas, TX* Sept 5 - National MADD Conference; Dallas, TX* Sept 19 & 20 - Interviewing Artists at The Revolve Tour; Dallas, TX* Sept 23 -
- [A Person's Next Breath](https://pattifoster.com/a-persons-next-breath/) - 'Was just wondering...what is God growing in your life from the rain that falls?Our words and actions can SO affect a person's growth and his very next breath: Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen (Eph
- [Surprise Someone Today!](https://pattifoster.com/surprise-someone-today/) - Here's a challenge to ya -From this day forward, have a go at ENCOURAGING someone - giving that particular person fortifying words of Vitamin B-12 (strength to the heart!) - as you watch him/her do something that he's/she's really good at doing!BTW, you'll never know what a difference your Vitamin B-12 words will make in a person's life!
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-28/) - * Dec 2 - Women’s Study Club; Jacksonville, TX * Dec 7 - Antioch Baptist Church; Conway, Arkansas * Dec 11 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Dec 18 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Dec 19 - BIR Christmas Party; 3:30pm - 5:00pm; Dallas, TX * Jan 15, 2009 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Feb 12 -
- [Keep Believing](https://pattifoster.com/keep-believing/) - This morning, you are on my heart....Each of us has a story to tell.....there are things that are heavy on you, happenings that weigh your heart down. I just want you to know that I am lifting you to The Father.May you hear Him speak these words intimately to you personally: Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do
- [The Next Breath](https://pattifoster.com/the-next-breath/) - This morning, I was reading a newspaper article that some friends in Arlington emailed me. It was about a traffic crash...in fact, its title was "The vast aftermath of one alcohol-fueled crash in Arlington."One of the lines finished with these words, "...unaware of what was about to happen." That's how it is with all of
- [What Kind of House Are You Building?](https://pattifoster.com/what-kind-of-house-are-you-building/) - Go back in time with me to the days when you were a kid.Remember the song about the wise man built his house upon a rock....? Well, start singing it to yourself as you read this week's blog....hmmm.... What kind of words do you live and speak? Are they merely polite words, or are they the kind
- [Pour Out Your Heart!](https://pattifoster.com/pour-out-your-heart/) - Go ahead! Pour out your heart to God; don't hold it in! It's so easy to suppress things and stuff them away in our "luggage"...but stop, drop your heart's jaw, and let it all out to God! He's a big God...He won't walk away from you; you won't hurt His feelings...He already knows your heart; you can't surprise Him!Here's
- [Building Up or Cutting Down?](https://pattifoster.com/building-up-or-cutting-down/) - What are your thoughts about people who try to cut-down you and what you're doing? How does that kind of attitude affect you? What about the people who inspire you and help you to become a better person... How does their "building you up" affect your character? Well, here's a quote from Mark Twain about
- [What's on Your Mind?](https://pattifoster.com/whats-on-your-mind/) - What do you find yourself thinking about? How much of an impact do your thoughts have on your life and what you do? Listen to this from Todays' Character Calendar: Your thought life can be established in Christ. The Bible states that every thought should be brought into subjection to Jesus. Commit thy works unto
- [Got on Your Helmet?](https://pattifoster.com/got-on-your-helmet/) - Did you put on your helmet of salvation this morning? Hmmm, I wondering...what's filling your head today? The helmet of salvation covers your mind, head, brain, thoughts, understanding, perspective, etc. So, what about you - what fills your head? The Apostle Paul said, Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on
- [Do You Have the Breastplate of Righteousness in Place?](https://pattifoster.com/do-you-have-the-breastplate-of-righteousness-in-place/) - Our heart is affected by so much, whether it's emotionally, physically, or spiritually. The heart plays a major role in our lives. Think about this part of God's Whole Armor: the breastplate of righteousness. The breastplate of righteousness covers our vital organs, among them the heart. Take a Calgon Moment in this question and see what
- [What's Around Your Waist?](https://pattifoster.com/whats-around-your-waist/) - Well, as most of you are well aware, the Christmas Season is in full-swing! Cars fill the parking lots of stores during the weekend, as shoppers run in to get that "perfect" gift at the "perfect" price! But as all of this happens, don't forget the Christ of Christmas...He wants us to remember Him (Nehemiah
- [May I Wear Your Shoes?](https://pattifoster.com/may-i-wear-your-shoes/) - Greetings to you and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I know we've read these words several times already, but please read them again with me so we're on the same page: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s
- [Tell Me about Your Shield](https://pattifoster.com/tell-me-about-your-shield/) - As we live out this last week before Christmas, here's something to ponder: What has scuffed the inside of your shield of faith? I say "the inside" because this is the part that's facing us as we hold up our shield of faith against the evil one. Different things have affected us and done a number
- [Is It Time to Sharpen Your Sword?](https://pattifoster.com/is-it-time-to-sharpen-your-sword/) - HAPPY NEW YEAR to you!! :) So, as you live out the last week of 2009 and get ready to enter 2010, here's one more thought I have for you about putting on the whole armor of God ... this one has to do with the Sword of the Spirit. First, let's read together, one
- [Who Do You Trust These Days?](https://pattifoster.com/who-do-you-trust-these-days/) - As time goes on, it seems like it's getting harder and harder to know who to trust, who to believe, who to respect. There's a lot of "audio" coming out of a person's mouth that isn't matching his "video." Dive into today's devotional from Sarah Young's book, Jesus Calling: "TRUST ME by relinquishing control into
- [Which Road Are You On?](https://pattifoster.com/which-road-are-you-on/) - Living out the Truth of Proverbs 3:5,6 has been heavily on me lately...I keep being reminded of putting it into "living color." Take a Calgon Moment with God in this Living-Truth as you read today's post: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all of your ways
- [Stay with God](https://pattifoster.com/stay-with-god/) - Life can be so crazy, so unpredictable, so..... you end the sentence. Yet, in the midst of it all, God is still God! He is soveregin, He is faithful, He is true. It IS worth it to wait on Him and follow His lead! Read this from David's pslam in Ps 27:7-14 (The Message): Listen,
- [Need Some Strength Today?](https://pattifoster.com/need-some-strength-today/) - What gives you strength? What makes you feel strong, especially when you're dealing with tough times? Nehemiah, seeing and hearing the people of Israel weep and mourn as Ezra read the Law of Moses, proclaimed to them, This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your
- [Heave It Upon Him!](https://pattifoster.com/heave-it-upon-him/) - Here's a thought for you ... soak in this ... A friend wrote me this email in response to my Journal blog for this week (03/08): In keeping with your journal blog today, here's a word from Robert Leighton, Cast thy burdens upon the Lord,--hand it over, heave it upon Him,--and He shall sustain thee;
- [Are You Watching?](https://pattifoster.com/are-you-watching/) - Put this verse into Living Color and keep alert - Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh (Matt 25:13, KJV).
- [Sowing and Reaping...](https://pattifoster.com/reaping-and-sowing/) - Here's a story that was sent to me the other day...it really brings home this lesson in Scripture: Do not be deceived. God cannot be mocked; a man reaps what he sows (Galatians 6:7, NIV). You Reap What You Sow The man slowly looked up.. This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things
- [What Are Your Roots In?](https://pattifoster.com/what-are-your-roots-in/) - Whadda ya think about that title, "What are Your Roots In?"...hmmm, what thoughts and ideas come to mind as you read it, "What Are Your Roots In?... A deeper learning has especially been on me this week (I was at Pink Impact at Gateway Church in Southlake), wanting to know more, wanting to go deeper
- [Though It Tarries....](https://pattifoster.com/though-it-tarries/) - Take a Calgon Moment with God in these words...soak in them and see what He says to you - Though it tarries, wait for it... (Habakkuk 2:3). Oswald Chambers said that it takes patience to wait for the vision. What am I talking about? Read on... He went on to say: "Patience is not the
- [Don't Give Up...Persevere!](https://pattifoster.com/dont-give-uppersevere/) - WOW! When I recently read this acronym of the word "persevere," my insides leapt up and down, cheering "YESSSSS!" Let it soak into you and see how it connects to you! Mac Anderson wrote: I can only wish that I had BJ Gallagher's book, The Best Way Out is Always Through: The Mary Kay Ash
- [It's Time to Bike...with God](https://pattifoster.com/its-time-to-bikewith-god/) - So how many of you out there are serious cyclists? Been on some pretty long rides, have you? Yeah...I guess, in a way, life can be like some of those bike rides. Some are long, others are short; some require commitment and courage, while others simply involve pleasure and sight-seeing. Every ride is different; yet
- [His Wings](https://pattifoster.com/his-wings-2/) - Since today is August 16th as I'm writing this week's blog, I opened my Bible to Psalm 16 and began reading: Keep me safe, O God, for in You I take refuge. And that's as far as I got. My heart stopped there. My insides were overwhelemed at the safety and care the Lord Jesus
- [Another Turn](https://pattifoster.com/another-turn/) - 'Made any turns lately? In life? In work? In what you believe? 'Just wondering, because that came to mind as I read a newspaper article about Country music legend, Ricky Skaggs. Maybe you read it too...it was entitled, "Skaggs Takes Another Turn On His Musical Journey." Here's part of the write-up: Co-producer Gordon Kennedy remembers
- [Is It Cliff-Time?](https://pattifoster.com/is-it-cliff-time/) - Step back in time with me. When was the last time you said, "I can't do that." or "I don't know how to do that." And you wanted so badly to give up and "squirm" away because, in your mind, you weren't "the person cut-out for the job?" Well, rest assured, you are definitely not
- [When Darkness Surrounds You](https://pattifoster.com/when-darkness-surrounds-you/) - Have you ever been in a place or around a person who always gave off dark-vibes? They were surrounded by darkness. Wherever they went, a dark cloud followed them? Listen to this story I recently read about Corrie ten Boom and a lady in New Zealand: "How can I bring my husband to the Lord?"
- [God Is Rebuilding Lives](https://pattifoster.com/god-is-rebuilding-lives/) - Here's something I wanted to pass along to you...it's the "hot-off-the-press" BIR Newsletter, which is, I must say, all about traumatic brain injury and how, from my perspective, God is using Baylor Rehab to rebuild lives. Happy Reading! :) A Story of Survival A traumatic brain injury patient tells her tale Motivational speaker Patti Foster
- [To Lead or Not To Lead](https://pattifoster.com/to-lead-or-not-to-lead/) - Last week I was talking with one of my dear relatives about all kinds of things; one of them being leadership. As all of us were talking about being courageous (one of his leadership points). And he then stopped us in our tracks with this great one-liner, "Don't be afraid to go out on a
- [Given Any Thought to Miracles, Lately?](https://pattifoster.com/given-any-thought-to-miracles/) - Charles H. Spurgeon once said, "Faith goes up the stairs that love has built and looks out the windows which hope has opened." Real-life, firsthand stories of personal, Modern-Day Miracles. Now Available! The third book with a chapter about my wreck and trauma has just been released - Modern-Day Miracles, published by Destiny Image. (It's
- [What Letter Would You Hold Up?](https://pattifoster.com/what-letter-would-you-hold-up/) - The “W” in Christmas Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience. Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate the precious family moments, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas. My son, Nicholas, was in kindergarten that year. It was an exciting season for a six year old.
- [What's on Your Plate This Christmas?](https://pattifoster.com/whats-on-your-plate-this-christmas/) - Lucado Life Lessons Christmas Devotional Week 4: Say "Hush" to Your Soul Day 24: A Bit Of It All Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for
- [How's Your Vision, Lately?](https://pattifoster.com/hows-your-vision-lately/) - From Oswald Chambers book, MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.
- [Seeing Is Believing...Really???](https://pattifoster.com/seeing-is-believing-really/) - This afternoon, after lunch, as I was sitting in my little office, some certain thoughts about brain injury began to cross my mind and cause me to start saying to myself, "Hmmm..." Welcome! Please take a dive into my brain waves! :) (Let Us PRAY!) The way brain injury effects each person is unique to him
- [Trust and Obey...For There's No Other Way...](https://pattifoster.com/trust-and-obey-for-theres-no-other-way/) - HAIRBRUSH EXPERIENCE OF BETH MOORE AT THE AIRPORT For those of you who do not know Beth Moore, she is an outstanding Bible teacher, writer of Bible studies, and is a married mother of two daughters. This is one of her experiences: April 20, 2005, at the Airport in Knoxville , waiting to board the
- [Wanna Fight?](https://pattifoster.com/wanna-fight/) - The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. (Ex. 14:14; KJV) What? ... They did what? They said what? They’ve pressed your button and you’re ready to take-up for yourself. But wait! Stop…Drop…And Let God Fight for You! Yeah, can you believe it?! That’s exactly what the Lord wants us to
- [Coffee, Anyone?](https://pattifoster.com/coffee-anyone/) - Sometime ago, I was given this neat twist on how life is like coffee. See what you think..... (btw, would anyone like to join me for coffee? I must say, I do enjoy a warm cup of java and a good conversation...."coffee-talk" is calling my name!) Life Is the Coffee -- Author Unknown A group of alumni, highly established in
- [It's Not the End, but the Beginning](https://pattifoster.com/its-not-the-end-but-the-beginning/) - Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Hmmm....I looked up the word "courage" in my handy-dandy Webster's (New World Dictionary, 1983) and it read: "a willingness to face and deal with danger, trouble, or pain; fearlessness; bravery; valor." 'Sounds
- [When TBI Crosses Your Path](https://pattifoster.com/when-tbi-crosses-your-path/) - Like quite a few of you, I've thought about Rep. Gabrielle Giffords a lot since that crazed guy shot her in the head on Jan. 8 in Tuscon, AZ. ...I've wondered how she's doing with all of it, how rehab is going for her at TIRR, what kind of therapy sessions she is going through each morning and
- [Breakfast, Anyone?](https://pattifoster.com/breakfast-anyone/) - 'Anyone had breakfast for dinner, lately? Yeah, you know those times when we want to have something a wee bit different instead of the same ol', same ol' ? Well, enjoy this perspective-challenger....... :) Burned Biscuits When I was a kid, my Mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then.. And I
- [Live To Be Ready!](https://pattifoster.com/live-to-be-ready/) - A friend recently sent me a link to several different articles about Gabby Giffords and how she's doing in her recovery after suffering a ferocious brain injury. In the June 21st article, these words especially stood out to me -- "As life takes unexpected turns we frequently come to a crossroads. I am at this point today," Kelly
- [This "Grace" Thing](https://pattifoster.com/this-grace-thing/) - Here's a GOD-Neat devotional-truth that one of my friends, who's a pastor in the Northeast, recently wrote -- "THE FOCUS" One Saturday morning I was teaching a men's Bible study and one of the men in the group, a new believer in Christ, raised his hand and asked, "Can you explain this 'grace'
- [Words To Put Into Practice](https://pattifoster.com/words-to-put-into-practice/) - Since the wreck, I've lived with a strong sense of urgency. Nothing is taken for granted,,,that's why my motto for living is so dear to me - M.A.D. Now! (Make A Difference Now!). Say, how do you give to others? To the Lord? To yourself? Please read this insight, written by a pastor-friend of mine who recently moved to
- [Faith and Furnaces](https://pattifoster.com/faith-and-furnaces/) - Q; What do you put your faith in? Q: When the furnace of life heats up, what do you do? 'Got a couple of quotes for you to think about...one is by Charles Hadden Spurgeon and the other one is by a fellow who is rather "unknown." :) As I was driving along I-20 early one morning, I heard these words on
- [The Living and Giving of a Life](https://pattifoster.com/the-living-and-giving-of-a-life/) - No matter where we are, how we're feeling, or what we're dealing with, God's Presence is always near. Like the psalmist, we may think Almighty God has forgotten us and is nowhere to be found, like He's turned His nose up to us and is ignoring our cries. Don't hold back. Cry out to the Lord Jesus, whether
- [How Are Your Twins?](https://pattifoster.com/how-are-your-twins/) - Our attitudes and timing have a lot to do with each other...in other words, they're almost like twins in an allegory! Say what, Patti? I'm hearing your mind "burn rubber" as it tries to figure out what I'm talking about here. Give me your take on this... So many times I've noticed we don't listen (pay attention, remember, heed) and follow what
- ['Small Things' Really Do Matter](https://pattifoster.com/small-things-really-do-matter/) - The Mayonnaise Jar When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day is not enough; remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up
- [This Moment, Right Now](https://pattifoster.com/this-moment-right-now/) - Go back in time with me to 2002-2003... As my brain began to wake up out of the coma that it was in for 6 weeks, the slow, grueling process of learning to live again taught me, over and over, that small steps, small things in life really do matter. They make up the "big stuff." So, as
- ["Memorialize" Someone Who's Alive](https://pattifoster.com/memorialize-someone-whos-alive/) - Just had an idea... I've just gotten home from a memorial service celebrating the life of one of my friends who recently passed away in Indianapolis, IN. This thought came to me: How about we have a go at speaking/writing/mailing/etc. some "words of encouragement" to a person(s) who have made a difference in our lives? In other words, don't
- [Savouring the Moment by Moira Brown](https://pattifoster.com/savouring-the-moment-by-moira-brown/) - “Moira, you don’t SAVOUR!” My deflated friend finally offered up the reason for her evident disappointment as we stood in the supermarket checkout line. Single at the time, I had quickly seized the one item on my shopping list, not realizing this was meant to be a leisurely, relational experience! I’m sure that the
- [Shades of Life](https://pattifoster.com/shades-of-life/) - Question: What adds radiance and life to you and your journey? 'Wonder why I asked this? Well, this afternoon as I was thinking about blogging and writing a new post, nothing in particular was on my mind. So, I started perusing books and magazines to see if anything grabbed my attention. And yes, something did!
- [Remembering...](https://pattifoster.com/remembering/) - Remembering... Ah, there's so much in our brains, on our hearts, written on our "to-do" lists, etc. You name it and it's there waiting to be checked off in a matter of time...we hope. What's important...and what's not? I don't mean a "priority," but what's really important and worth remembering? Merriam-Webster defines important as: 1:
- [A Faith Ride](https://pattifoster.com/a-faith-ride/) - A Faith Ride with Patti Foster of KVNE in October, 1998 featured in Megaplex Heritage News Growing up in small-town America, my brother and I used to go on what we called “faith rides.” We’d climb up into our cousin’s monstrous four-wheel drive truck and scream as he wheeled us across swollen rivers
- [Thinking of Mom](https://pattifoster.com/thinking-of-mom-2/) - A Welcomed Vision Posted Monday, May 14, 2012 by Marilyn Meberg with WOMEN OF FAITH To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: . . . a time to weep, and a time to laugh. —Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 Eleven or twelve hours after my mother's death, I was in the shower,
- [Today...](https://pattifoster.com/today-2/) - You are my beloved child. I chose you before the foundation of the world, to walk with Me along paths designed uniquely for you. (June 18th devotional from JESUS CALLING) ...I'm thankful GOD knew "the path" He had for me on June 18, 2002 ten years ago and what was about to happen. He wasn't "caught
- [The Saga Continues...](https://pattifoster.com/the-saga-contunies/) - (Please keep watching...the Holocaust Survivor Interview is coming soon to this web site near you!) :) Faith Ride: The Saga Continues…Taking Notes: Life 101 By: Patti Foster April, 1999 Megaplex Heritage News You’ve heard the expression, “Life is short.” Well, here’s a new one. Life is long. Long and tiring at times. It
- [My TBI Book Is Knocking At The Door](https://pattifoster.com/my-tbi-book-is-knocking-at-the-door/) - 3 Cheers Are In Order!!! :) After almost 10 years, my TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) book will be available soon! Yes, indeedy, that IS what I said, "Soon!" Target date is: November, 2012. (YES, Lord!!!) Soon and very soon, my publisher, BookJolt (a new publisher on the cutting edge of digital technology), will have my book finished
- [Don't Give Up](https://pattifoster.com/dont-give-up-2/) - As I've talked with people around the world - men, women, college students, youth groups, etc ... "persevering" is not always the easiest thing to do; giving up sometimes is...for that moment. Here's a powerful acrostic of the word "PERSEVERE" that Mary Kay wrote in her book, The Best Way Out Is Through: The Mary Kay Ash Story--
- [What's Stirring?](https://pattifoster.com/whats-stirring/) - Ya know how certain things will stay on your mind? Outta nowhere they'll "flit" (isn't this a snazzy word?) into your brain... Anyway, sometimes out-of-the-blue, a thought will zoom across our mind like a shooting star. Well, for the last couple of days, my brain waves have been stirred by some words in Chapter 1 of the
- [Served Anyone, Lately?](https://pattifoster.com/served-anyone-lately/) - Care enough to bring the Coke… Several years ago, I had the good fortune of travelling to Mozambique, Africa on a mission trip. The pastor we were visiting had been telling his various congregations about our upcoming visit. When we arrived in a rural village, you can imagine my surprise when I was
- [Time, Anyone?](https://pattifoster.com/time-anyone/) - One of my dear friends in Canada, who is a co-host of one of their Chistian broadcasts, sent me some information about a particular book: Iran and Israel: Wars and Rumors of Wars(Paperback) by Mark Hitchcock I am reminded of a question I heard Anne Graham-Lotz ask a large group of us in the DFW area:
- [How Do You Describe "Success"](https://pattifoster.com/how-do-you-describe-success/) - If you were asked to describe success in one word, what would you say? How about multiple words, as many as you needed to adequately make it clear, in your opinion? Well, here's what the grandfather of one of my dear friend's wrote: Success To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of
- [COPING Has Arrived!!!](https://pattifoster.com/coping-has-arrived/) - After a long "labor & delivery" time - from Dec 10 to Jan 02 - I've been talking with my publisher over and over, waiting on the freight company to deliver my 625lb.-book shipment. And, voila, COPING with TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY is here!!! It has finally arrived!!! (THANK YOU, LORD!!!) When you have time, please drop by my
- [COPING Is Calling!](https://pattifoster.com/coping-is-calling/) - Yay, IT'S NOW AVAILABLE!! :) As some of you have said, the "REAL ones" - the paperback copies - of COPING with TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY are calling your names and waiting for your visit!! My web guy (Kevin) in Idaho has just updated the S&H rates for me, and all the needed info is now posted on my site. Just go to http://pattifoster.com and
- [God Still Moves](https://pattifoster.com/god-still-moves/) - In the Song of David, the Psalmist makes it clear where he stands: (Ps 18:1,2; KJV) 1I love you, Lord, my strength.2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Here's a recent article that
- [Book Signing in J'ville](https://pattifoster.com/book-signing-in-jville/) - Hope to see you today (Wed, Feb 27th) at my Book Signing at Sadler's in Jacksonville... A table of books will be in front of me - COPING with TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: One Woman's Journey from Death to Life ($15.95 each) Pop-by anytime between 11am - 2pm Love to all of you! ~Patti :)
- [Attitude in Hard Times](https://pattifoster.com/attitude-in-hard-times/) - 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 us to the "deep waters" of life;
- [The BALCONY](https://pattifoster.com/the-balcony/) - Hey everybody, Recently, I was talking with a room full of ladies (and a helpful group of guys who were serving them lunch...thank you, fellows!) about a value that's near and dear to me heart - "STAY in the BALCONY." Like Joyce Landorf Heatherley has made it known, so I, too, agree there are basically
- [Love to you this MOTHER'S Day!](https://pattifoster.com/love-to-you-this-mothers-day/) - A Welcomed Vision Posted Monday, May 14, 2012 by Marilyn Meberg To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: . . . a time to weep, and a time to laugh. —Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 Eleven or twelve hours after my mother's death, I was in the shower, which often serves as
- [Who Do You Honor?](https://pattifoster.com/who-do-you-honor/) - Q: If you were asked to describe in three words somebody you know and admire who serves, or has served, in the military, what three words would you choose and why? Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. The Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., is also known as the Tomb of
- [The 11th Year](https://pattifoster.com/the-11th-year/) - Today, 6/16, as I'm writing this blog, it's only a couple of days before the wreck-anniversary date - June 18 (2002). Different things run through my mind. People ask me questions like, "Whadda you remember? What stands out? What was it like for your family?"... The last thing I remember before the tractor-trailer rig/semi slammed
- [Go THROUGH The Tunnel...Don't Give Up!](https://pattifoster.com/go-through-the-tunnel-dont-give-up/) - When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don't throw away the ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the enginner. ~Corrie ten Boom Trust...Lately I've talked with quite a number of people who are in the midst of some dire staits, not able to see anything "around the corner" yet, all the while,
- [Feeling Helpless](https://pattifoster.com/feeling-helpless/) - As I travel and talk with so many people, I hear lots of stories of different situations and things people are working through. Right now as I'm writing this blog-post, many brain-injury people from around the world are coming to my mind, people who feel helpless and vulnerable as they learn to recover the "new you"
- [Interview This Thursday Nite](https://pattifoster.com/interview-this-thursday-nite/) - Coming up this Thursday night, 07/25, Kevin Zimmerman, host of The Kevin Zimmerman Show, will interview me and gab with me about my story and what the LORD is doing. That's this Thursday, 07/25 at 9pmCST/10pmEST! http://www.artistfirst.com/Zimmerman.htm The Kevin Zimmerman Show Thursdays @ 10PM Eastern/7PM Pacific ArtistFirst Radio is proud to welcome this outstanding American to
- [Persistent in Prayer](https://pattifoster.com/persistent-in-prayer/) - Prayer. Much like conversation with GOD; talking with Him and listening to Him. In her Notebook, Corrie ten Boom, wrote: Prayer changes our attention from the problem to the Power, from anxiety to the Almighty. Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire? To pray only when in peril is to use
- [How Do You Lead?](https://pattifoster.com/how-do-you-lead/) - What makes up leadership? What's the difference between leading and controlling? Here are ten ingredients to consider: TRUE LEADERSHIP 1. Trustworthiness – It pays more than it costs to be honest. 2. Thoughtfulness – Thoughtful actions begin with kind thoughts. 3. Truthfulness – When in doubt, tell the truth. 4. Dedication – Giving
- [Beyond Your Grasp](https://pattifoster.com/beyond-your-grasp/) - Beware of letting your ego lead... An Excerpt from 212° Leadership by Mac Anderson A gardener at the Disney studio left some tools in an empty parking space. When a producer drove up and saw the tools in his space, he honked at the gardener and gave the poor man a chewing out. Walt
- [Give Thanks with Your Life](https://pattifoster.com/give-thanks-with-your-life/) - I recently read a blog that a fellow had written about Thanksgiving. Here's a portion of it: Let’s start with Thanksgiving – the opportunity to humble ourselves and give thanks. This year, I think we need to return to the values of the first Thanksgiving: a return to reflection, a return to appreciation for what
- [See It Through...To The Finish!](https://pattifoster.com/see-it-thorugh-to-the-finish/) - As I was traveling and speaking with people in different parts of Ontario, Canada, a lady in the States emailed me this poem, "See It Through." Interesting, around the very same time I received it, a friend of mine in Canada was talking with me about life and how sometimes "it makes you feel like
- [January 4, 2014](https://pattifoster.com/january-4-2014/) - BBNRadio (Bible Broadcasting Network) will air Part 2 of the interview Mike Dize recorded with me about traumatic brain injury on their weekend program, WEEKEND CONNECTION. It's scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2014. *(Check www.bbnradio.org for radio station in your area or listen live at www.BBNRadio.org) Weekly Air Time: Saturday: 4:02 pm Each broadcast
- [Unexpected Ways!](https://pattifoster.com/unexpected-ways/) - Think of those times when something has happened unexpectedly. Maybe somebody was able to do something that was completely unexpected....perhaps it was a job situation, a call to a certain person, a medical procedure, a note, a particular song at just the right time. I don't know what it was for you, but always try
- [Reach Out](https://pattifoster.com/reach-out/) - You know how things will come to your mind out-of-the-blue? For that moment, they seem to stay on your mind in a strong way. Well, this morning this web site: www.HopeAfterBrainInjury.org popped into my brain, and I was thinking of the way they reach out to people around the world...survivors of brain injury, caregivers, friends,
- [Where In The World's Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-worlds-patti-3/) - * November 19 - "Tie One On for Safety"; MADD; Ornelas Center: Tyler, TX * November 20 - Judge; Pre-Area Middle School; Region 21; Jacksonville, TX * November 21 - Cadet Graduation; MADD; East Texas Police Academy; Kilgore, TX * December 5 - Senior Adult Christmas Banquet; Central Baptist Church; Jacksonville, TX * December 9
- [How's Your Brain?](https://pattifoster.com/hows-your-brain/) - Don't give up! Keep trying. Since the entire month of March highlights Brain-Injury Awareness, let me share with you a wee bit of a journal entry I wrote several years after the wreck as I was trying to learn to cope with traumatic brain injury: "When you suffer TBI and you have to live with
- [Chicken Soup, Anyone?](https://pattifoster.com/chicken-soup-anyone/) - Sometimes in life we can see things coming - certain attitudes, responses, circumstances, etc - while at other times, we're caught off-guard and things appear unexpectedly to us...some good and some not so good. Well, recently, one of those "good surprises" zeroed in on my world. Near the beginning of August, a friend emailed me,
- [HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! :)](https://pattifoster.com/1465/) - Just a reminder... Surf the Web and Visit Patti in Canada on May 26th! Whether you're at home, at the lake, on the boat, or even at work, stop by http://ca.100huntley.com/ and hang out with Moira Brown, co-host of 100 Huntley Street, based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, and Patti Foster on Monday, May 26th as they "marinate" in 30
- [Chicken Soup & Brain Injury Radio Network.com](https://pattifoster.com/chicken-soup-brain-injury-radio-network-com/) - Greetings Everyone! :) Please mark your calendars and join me for a live, talk-show interview on: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/brain-injury-radio-network--the-fantasticfrank-show This Thursday night, June 19th, from 9pmCentral to 10pm Central, Frank Johnson will interview me about my chapter in the upcoming release of CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries: 101 Stories of Hope, Healing,
- [Healthcare Continues...for the GOOD!](https://pattifoster.com/healthcare-continues-for-the-good/) - Baylor Health Care System has produced another state-of-the-art video, showing its commitment to helping us brain-injured victims, their spinal cord patients, and others. Enjoy this 8-minute video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1E3GcMahVI&feature=youtu.be
- [The Eve of Chicken Soup](https://pattifoster.com/the-eve-of-chicken-soup/) - Today, I heard a friend say something that really stood out to me... He was talking about his job and all the changes and beginnings, and in the midst, I asked him what GOD had shown him through all of this, some "basic of life" that stood out to him or kept coming back to
- [How Are We Living Today?](https://pattifoster.com/how-are-we-living-today/) - Before I begin my weekend travels, a few things were on my mind.... 1) Stand. There are times we need to stand. Like the Apostle Paul urged those of the province of Ephesus and the surroundings areaa, to stand even after they had done everything to stand.....stand. 2) Small things. How important it is and
- [The Season of Sticks](https://pattifoster.com/the-season-of-sticks/) - Traveling... whether you're hundreds of miles away from home or just across the fence, learning new things or meeting new faces and tasting life from another perspective can have different effects on different people. Rural is the way many of the Vermonters described the upper and lower villages of Stowe, VT and its surrounding area -
- [Don't Stop Thanking](https://pattifoster.com/dont-stop-thanking/) - I have two things to share with you: 1) Thank God and 2) Trust in God. No matter what you're going through, dealing with, struggling with, or dreading, put these two things into practice and your focus will be back on the right thing, Him!... instead of the person, place or thing that is bothering
- [The Vitamin of Hope](https://pattifoster.com/the-vitamin-of-hope/) - Hope is a vitamin we all need daily...hourly...even moment to moment. Here's a verse of HOPE for every person who reads this message...soak in it, recite it to yourself, think about it, pray it... even if you're not a "praying person!" "Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated. Don't give them a second thought because
- [Journey On](https://pattifoster.com/journey-on/) - The word for the day is: JOURNEY. With the LORDs help, you are more than an overcomer. Let us live each moment to the fullest...stay alert...pay attention to the non-verbal communication...remember the "small stuff" matters...don't take anything or anyone for granted...GOD gave us this moment; let us follow Him and M.A.D. Now! (Make A Difference
- [Capturing Moments](https://pattifoster.com/capturing-moments/) - A handful of TBI survivors stepped out of the "familiar" and and laid hold of opportunities to Make A Difference Now! (M.A.D. Now!) at UNTHSC (University of North Texas Health Science Center) in Fort Worth, TX with the 2-year medical students regarding neurology and traumatic brain injury. Capturing the moment at hand can make a
- [Courage Under Pressure](https://pattifoster.com/courage-under-pressure/) - Like many of you are well aware of, some strong, even disastrous, storms moved through the area recently. In your own life, when storms wreak havoc on your family, your friendships, your decisions, your classes, your jobs, etc., does your fortitude take a stand or does it do the "easy thing" and "sweep it (the
- [Learning from History](https://pattifoster.com/learning-from-history/) - Recently, while speaking at SMU, Rosa Blum, a Holocaust survivor, "shared her experience from dark days of WWII." (Ben Tinsley; Texas Jewish Post; April 30, 2015) She and her wealthy family were taken by the Nazis from their home in Romania to Auschwitz in Poland. As the Q&A time was in progress there at SMU's Elizabeth
- [Stay Alert](https://pattifoster.com/stay-alert/) - For that situation you're facing and you can't seem to find a way out... Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude. (Colossians 4:2; MSG) ..... GOD will make a way for you - a way where there seems to be no way.
- [Make the Most of Every Moment](https://pattifoster.com/make-the-most-of-every-moment/) - As you go through this day, what captures your attention? What moments do you choose to lay hold of and make the most of? No matter what, stay alert and be intentional. This week, radio host and founder of womenspeakers.com, Marnie Swedberg will interview me about "Making the Most of Your Media Moments." Hang out
- [You're Not Alone](https://pattifoster.com/youre-not-alone-3/) - God will make a way... "So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (Deut 31:6 NLT)
- [Moments That Stand Out](https://pattifoster.com/moments-that-stand-out/) - The Designer of days maps remarkable moments along your journey that are uniquely crafted to bring you hope. What are some of those moments? (*Don't ignore the small things.)
- [Ladylife Luncheon](https://pattifoster.com/ladylife-luncheon/) - The LadyLife Luncheon 2015 was an amazing blessing! Patti shared of her car wreck in 2002 and how first responders had put the white sheet over her, but God had other plans! Doctors told her family she'd never walk again and would be a vegetable the rest of her life, but God had other plans!
- [Gambrell Street Baptist Church](https://pattifoster.com/gambrell-street-baptist-church/) - Patti, Thank you so much for sharing your life with us yesterday morning at Gambrell Street Baptist Church. It was such a blessing and has increased our awareness of what so many around us are going through. Your presence lit up the room as you shared (and even before). It amazed me the way you
- [Holy Cross Lutheran Church](https://pattifoster.com/holy-cross-lutheran-church/) - It was a joy and a privilege to have Patti as our speaker for our 2014 Woman's Retreat. Her story and testimony were riveting and her message touched each and every one of us in so many ways! Patti is an absolutely amazing person! To God be the glory and praise for her amazing recovery
- [100 Huntley Street, Moria Brown](https://pattifoster.com/100-huntley-street-moria-brown/) - Let the whole world know!!! Since 1988, as a host of 100 Huntley Street, it has been my joy and privilege to help men and women share their faith journeys on national Christian television. One of the most remarkable and unforgettable testimonies has been that of Patti Foster. Out of a devastating highway accident has
- [Restagno Developments, Inc.](https://pattifoster.com/restagno-developments-inc/) - It is within a professional capacity that I have had the true honor and privilege of getting to know Ms. Patti Foster. Ms. Foster first became acquainted with me through a book entitled 'Modern-Day Miracles' that I was compiling, which hi-lights 50 true miracle stories in first-person narrative, from around the world. Ms. Foster's story
- [Holly Tree Chapel, Holly Lake Ranch, TX](https://pattifoster.com/holly-tree-chapel-holly-lake-ranch-tx/) - Patti, No wonder God was not ready for you to come home. We had not experienced your beautiful personality, smile, humor, faith and sweet spirit. You were a breath of fresh air. You gave us what we have needed to bring our ladies together, We loved having you here at Holly Tree Chapel. I have
- [FBC Elmore City, Oklahoma](https://pattifoster.com/fbc-elmore-city-oklahoma/) - Patti Foster, what a miraculous ball of entertaining energy. Do not invite Patti to your event unless,you want to be challenged, energized, and moved by Gods precious Spirit. She's amazing! We at FBC Elmore City will be forever changed to Make A Difference Now. Gods Blessings Skeeter Luster Ladies Retreat Chairperson FBC Elmore City, Oklahoma
- [Tyler Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary](https://pattifoster.com/tyler-salvation-army-womens-auxiliary/) - Patti...To say "thank you" seems so inadequate following such a wonderful program this morning. Not often do we have speakers who are so riveting that no one moves, clinks the tableware or glasses, or whispers to their neighbors...but that was the case this morning. Your story was so consuming and inspiring! I cannot tell you
- [North Richland Hills Baptist Church, Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex](https://pattifoster.com/north-richland-hills-baptist-church-dallasft-worth-metroplex/) - We recently had Patti Foster as a speaker with our Mom’s Touch group that I lead at Church. Her testimony and MAD Now topic was perfect for our moms and just what they needed to hear! We went from laughing to shedding tears and I know she spoke to the hearts of the women. I
- [Wendy Dougherty, In-School Director, Success Center for Learning](https://pattifoster.com/wendy-dougherty-in-school-director-success-center-for-learning/) - Dear Patti: Wow! That is the only word I can use to describe your wonderful speech during our Christmas luncheon for our Success Center for Learning teachers and staff! Our teachers really appreciated your M.A.D. Now! message. They are all doing such awesome things to make those big differences in the lives of their students
- [Jeff Stanford & Staff, Executive Director, University Of Texas Health Center](https://pattifoster.com/jeff-stanford-staff-executive-director-university-of-texas-health-center/) - Dear Patti, We wish to sincerely thank you for your genuine support of NeuroRestorative's Fifth Reunion Celebration. Your thoughtfulness and caring is much appreciated. Your talk was very motivational for our clients as well as to each of the rest of us. Thank you. Jeff Stanford & staff Executive Director NeuroRestorative Specialty Services University of
- [Lisa Robinson, Directory Of Marketing, Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital](https://pattifoster.com/lisa-robinson-directory-of-marketing-trinity-mother-frances-rehabilitation-hospital/) - Patti Foster is truly a "force of nature"! All it takes is a few moments of listening to her uplifting and inspiring story of tragedy and triumph, and you are hooked! We had the wonderful pleasure of having Patti speak to our Stroke Support Group and staff at our hospital. Patti's infectious desire to touch
- [Director of Texas Girls Missionary Auxiliary](https://pattifoster.com/director-of-texas-girls-missionary-auxiliary/) - The Texas Girls Missionary Auxiliary state meeting was held in March with our theme being "Don't Get Lost In the Woods: Prov. 3:5,6.” Patti was one of our featured breakout sessions speakers for Friday evening. The Session theme was "Back to the Basics." Patti led the 6th - 8th grade girls in "Deliver Me" 'SOS'.
- [Dr. Theresa Veach, WebTalkRadio.net](https://pattifoster.com/dr-theresa-veach-webtalkradio-net/) - My name is Dr. Theresa Veach and I am a webtalk radio host for a program called “All about Miracles.” I have interviewed many persons who have experienced the wonders of God’s miracles and I just have to write to you about one of my favorite guests, Patti Foster. To be sure, she is a
- [Lynn Johnson, President, Golden Jubilee Senior Adult Ministry, First Baptist Church Jacksonville, Texas](https://pattifoster.com/lynn-johnson-president-golden-jubilee-senior-adult-ministry-first-baptist-church-jacksonville-texas/) - Patti Foster - WOW - when I think of this precious lady so many thoughts come to mind. I’ve known Patti for about 10 years as we attend the same church so I’ve seen her in "action" in lots of ways. I’ve seen the talent and incredible ability she has to work with people not
- [Betty Sauer, Rockwall Preschool Association Vice President, Rockwall, Texas](https://pattifoster.com/betty-sauer-rockwall-preschool-association-vice-president-rockwall-texas/) - Patti Foster came to speak at our local mom’s group, Rockwall Preschool Association. The title of her speech was “As we grow….may we lean into life”. She inspired and motivated each one of our members to Make A Difference Now! To take a look at our daily busy schedules and make time to truly make
- [Melissa Granberry, Victim Services Specialist, MADD East Texas-Tyler Affiliate, Texas](https://pattifoster.com/melissa-granberry-victim-services-specialist-madd-east-texas-tyler-affiliate-texas/) - Patti: I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your words of encouragement and insight into surviving such insurmountable odds. You are such an energetic and dynamic speaker! You were a wonderful addition to my Traumatic Brain Injury session at the MADD National Conference. I received many comments from attendees at the workshop
- [Scott Farraway, Program Director, Peel Halton Acquired Brain Injury Services, Canada](https://pattifoster.com/scott-farraway-program-director-peel-halton-acquired-brain-injury-services-canada/) - Occasionally you meet someone who has a major impact on your life. I can honestly say that this happened to me, and many others, this past week as I spent time with Patti Foster and listened to her speak at the first Christian Brain Injury Conference in Burlington, Ontario Canada on June 14, 2008. I
- [Vicki P. Knox, Executive Director, MADD East Texas](https://pattifoster.com/vicki-p-knox-executive-director-madd-east-texas/) - Patti Foster is a powerful motivational speaker, inspiring others to persevere and to never give up on living. She offers a message of hope and faith in the midst of extreme tragedy. She personally understands this journey and has devoted her life to teaching others how to overcome personal tragedy into becoming a survivor. Ms.
- [Sherri Grotelueschen, Birchwood Community Church, Alaska](https://pattifoster.com/sherri-grotelueschen-birchwood-community-church-alaska/) - Patti is an inspiration to all who hear her. She has the ability to speak into each and every person's life in her midst which is truly "MAD" (Making A Difference), now! We were humbled and amazed at God's goodness through her moving testimony. Patti is faithfully committed to carrying her cross before us through
- [Traci Warren, Grandview Baptist Church, Women's Ministry, Alaska](https://pattifoster.com/traci-warren-grandview-baptist-church-womens-ministry-alaska/) - An evening with Patti Foster...WOW what a blessing! She touched the hearts of our women, men and teens! Patti is a walking miracle! She shared her powerful story of an automobile accident in 2002 that almost took her life. Patti has a way of gripping your heart, bringing you to tears one moment and laughter
- [Jacksonville MOPS - Jamie McDonald](https://pattifoster.com/jacksonville-mops-jamie-mcdonald/) - Patti Foster is a true inspiration traveling the path God had set before her. Her testimony speaks volumes on the power of prayer, having faith and giving your life to the Lord. She was phenomenal and the perfect person to help kick off our new MOPS year! She had the ladies in tears one minute
- [First Baptist Church of Robinson - Lucy Finn](https://pattifoster.com/first-baptist-church-of-robinson-lucy-finn/) - All who attended the 4th Annual Summer Rain Women's Conference on 8/14/07 @First Baptist Church of Robinson, TX were greatly inspired, challenged and refreshed by Patti Foster's message of 'Make A Difference Now'. Her miraculous recovery from the accident of 2002 conveyed a message of inspiration and hope to anyone in the congregation facing what
- [First Baptist Church of Robinson](https://pattifoster.com/first-baptist-church-of-robinson/) - Pattie Foster is a dynamic servant of Christ who engages the minds and hearts of her audience with an unbelievable, personal testimony, a powerful gift of proclamation, and a sincere love of people. From her stories of the tragedy that sought to wreck her life to her quick wit and ability to make the most
- [TDCJ Skyview/Hodge Unit](https://pattifoster.com/tdcj-skyviewhodge-unit/) - It has been my privilege to know and work with Patti Foster for several years. I have worked with Patti in the public school and in the prison school system. Patti has a dynamic personality and a love of people that is evident to anyone she comes in contact with. I am currently a principal
- [SAES - Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools](https://pattifoster.com/saes-southwestern-association-of-episcopal-schools/) - Dear Patti, Your presenting at our Dallas Conference has been an invaluable gift. Not only have you advanced learning that your colleagues so highly value, but also through your teaching, you will touch the lives of countless other adults and children. On behalf of all of us who serve in Episcopal schools, thank you for
- [All Saints Episcopal School](https://pattifoster.com/all-saints-episcopal-school/) - It is indeed a pleasure to write this letter of reference for Patty Foster who, I believe, is a highly effective motivational speaker. In August of 2001, Ms. Foster spoke to the 120 employees of All Saints Episcopal School. Her audience consisted of trustees, administrators, faculty, support staff and maintenance staff. I was present. Not
- [Green Acres Baptist Church](https://pattifoster.com/green-acres-baptist-church/) - I’ve had the privilege of knowing Patti since her days of on-air personality at KVNE in Tyler, Texas. I continued to follow her speaking and teaching ministry during the years that followed. She brings a powerful message of hope and trust in the faithfulness of a God of love. You’ll enjoy her sold-out-heart whether she’s
- [Harmony Hill Baptist Church](https://pattifoster.com/harmony-hill-baptist-church/) - The weekend of May 1 the ladies of Harmony Hill Baptist Church were blessed to spend time with Patti Foster. She did an excellent job of drawing the ladies of the church together through interactive activities that she facilitated. The ladies experienced God’s anointing on Patti as she shared God’s loving care to bring her
- [First Church of Christ](https://pattifoster.com/first-church-of-christ/) - I gladly write this letter of recommendation for Patti Foster as a retreat leader and speaker. Patti led our CrossRoads Singles' retreat in April 2001. She easily got the group to focus on the retreat theme using solid biblical teaching, real life examples and antidotes and group and individual activities. She is extremely capable and
- [Pleasant Hill Baptist Church](https://pattifoster.com/pleasant-hill-baptist-church/) - Patti is a close friend to myself and many of our youth. This friendship has developed over the years because our youth know that she truly cares for them. No matter where we come in contact with her, she has always been a spiritual uplifting. She desires to see them grow as a person and
- [Emmanuel Baptist Church](https://pattifoster.com/emmanuel-baptist-church/) - Patti Foster is a dynamic, energetic, motivational speaker that has the ability to reach large groups as well as individuals. Her attentive nature and professional outlook at any public event is a ministry as well as a mission. Her mission is accomplished through her words and her ministry is made known through her actions, words,
- [Patton House Entertainment](https://pattifoster.com/patton-house-entertainment/) - Patti is an extremely confident, personable individual who handles herself very well in front of audiences. She’s friendly, relational, humorous-she gets noticed in a room. Her love of the Lord shines through every aspect of how she communicates, whether in word or in song. Andrew Patton Patton House Entertainment
- [Mercy Ships](https://pattifoster.com/mercy-ships/) - Patti has recorded narrations for three of our videos so far, and I believe they are some of the strongest pieces Mercy Ships has ever produced. To have her voice associated with our videos is an honor because she just makes everything that we do so much better. Her talent and experience have helped to
- [RBC Ministries #1 - Responses From Patti's Testimony](https://pattifoster.com/rbc-ministries-1-responses-from-pattis-testimony/) - Dear Patti. Greetings in the name of Jesus and Happy New Year! Following the re-air of your testimony last March, I’ve again received many encouraging comments from our listeners around the country. May you be especially blessed today and always knowing that your testimony continues to touch lives for Christ. “Would you please send me
- [RBC Ministries #2 - Responses From Patti's Testimony](https://pattifoster.com/rbc-ministries-2-responses-from-pattis-testimony/) - Dear Patti , Just a note to let you know that we have had a wonderful response to the recent airing of your testimony. Following are some of the comments that we have received from folks around the country. May you be blessed today knowing that your testimony has touched the lives of many. “Kindly
- [July 2016 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/july-2016-events-and-appearances/) - July 7 – Police Academy; MADD; Palestine, TX July 12 - Traumatic & Acquired Brain Injury Speaker; Dallas County Constable Pct 4 Department; Grand Prairie, TX July 12 - Tarrant County TBI Support Group; Arlington, TX July 13 - BIR; Dallas, TX July 14 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX July 16 -
- [He Listens](https://pattifoster.com/he-listens/) - Maybe you're on vacation right now, trying to relax and wind down... or maybe you're desperately doing your best to sit still for a while and "recalculate" your mind-thoughts.... Wherever you are in life, step outta the box you feel like you're trapped in and, for a change, take God up on His Word. Maybe
- [Courage Continues...](https://pattifoster.com/courage-continues/) - COURAGEOUS Yr 14!! :) ...today marks the 14th anniversary of the horrific traffic crash I was in back on June 18, 2002 when the white sheet was pulled over my heap of bones and flesh splattered on the highway. Months and months later, as I was learning how to read again, I slowly read this
- [When The Heat Is On](https://pattifoster.com/when-the-heat-is-on/) - WHEN THE HEAT IS GETTING TO YOU... and it seems like everything is pressing your button and short-circuiting your nerves.... at that moment, get your attention off yourself (or whatever the problem is) and do something for somebody else.... Yeah, serve somebody else, do something encouraging for someone... Exactly! When the pressure is on you
- [Be Wise](https://pattifoster.com/be-wise/) - Be wise with your words... Pleasant words are as an honeycomb - sweet to the soul and health to the bones. (Prov 16:24) Being cheerful keeps you healthy. It is slow death to be gloomy all the time. (Prov 17:22) Go against the odds....be wise.
- [Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas](https://pattifoster.com/baylor-university-medical-center-at-dallas/) - Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas would like to acknowledge Patti Foster, author and inspirational speaker. She joined us in May 2016 to share her wisdom and insight with employees during a campus-wide spiritual enrichment event titled "Linked for Life: Making a Difference." Speaker evaluation opinions about her presentation were all in agreement: Ms. Foster did not disappoint. She
- [As You Live...](https://pattifoster.com/as-you-live/) - Wherever you are at this moment, whatever you're going through or wondering, struggling with or trying to decide, ask GOD help you: Keep your eyes open; Hold tight to your convictions; Give it all you've got; Be resolute; and Love without stopping. (I Corinthians 16:13,14) As you live...GOD will help you.
- [Taking the next step to serve others...](https://pattifoster.com/taking-the-next-step-to-serve-others/) - I've been selected as a member of the Texas State Advisory Council for the Office of Acquired Brain Injury. Our launch meeting will be August 5, 6. (Please be our "Prayer Warriors!") The Council exists to advise the state of TX of supports and services for survivors of TBI. Like many of you are aware,
- [October 28th Stakeholder Listening Session](https://pattifoster.com/october-28th-stakeholder-listening-session/) - Come and join me Friday October 28th via phone or web site as I present at 1 of 5 special Listening Sessions the US Government is hosting in San Francisco for NIDILRR (National Institute On Disability, Independent Living, And Rehabilitation Research). Listen and participate via phone or web site anytime this Friday, Oct 28th, between
- [October 2016 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/october-2016-events-and-appearances/) - October 1 - Adjudicator; All-Region Mixed Choir; Region 21; Whitehouse, TX October 6 – VIP; MADD; Tyler, TX October 11 - Tarrant County TBI Support Group; Arlington, TX October 12 - BIR; Dallas, TX October 13 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX October 15 - Adjudicator; Region 21 Middle School All-Region Choir; Hallsville
- [August 2016 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/august-2016-events-and-appearances/) - August 4 – VIP; MADD; Tyler, TX August 5, 6 - Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Launch Board Meeting; Austin, TX August 9 - TBI Support Group; Tarrant County, TX August 10 - BIR; Dallas, TX August 11 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX August 16 – VIP; MADD; Mount Pleasant, TX August
- [September 2016 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/september-2016-events-and-appearances/) - September 13 - Tarrant County TBI Support Group; Arlington, TX September 14 - BIR; Dallas, TX September 15 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX September 20 – VIP; MADD; Marshall, TX September 24 – Women’s Conference; Oak Grove Bible Church; Bullard, TX September 26 – Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council Annual Meeting; Office of Acquired
- [June 2016 Events and Appearances](https://pattifoster.com/june-2016-events-and-appearances/) - June 7 – Police Academy; MADD; Kilgore, TX June 9 – VIP; MADD; Tyler, TX June 14 - Tarrant County TBI Support Group; Arlington, TX June 15 - BIR; Dallas, TX June 16 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX June 17 - Guest with Athena Dean Holtz on Always Faithful Radio ; 3
- [Share Your Vitamin B-12!](https://pattifoster.com/hello-world-2/) - As I travel, here's what I try to do... SMILE and make a difference in somebody's life! Add a bit of encouragement, or, as I often say, add a bit of Vitamin B-12 to somebody's day...it'll add strength to their heart!!!As they often say in Australia, "Flash ya pearly whites and say G'Day!" .... :) SMILE MORE :)
- [Character](https://pattifoster.com/april-20-2006/) - Here's a GRRREAT quote that speaks volumes! "Character is not developed in quiet and ease. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success revealed." ~ Helen Keller
- [Its Time to PRAY!](https://pattifoster.com/mad-now/) - An incredible way that you can Make A Difference Now is to PRAY. Yeah...PRAY! When God lays somebody on your heart or brings somebody to your mind, PRAY FOR THAT PERSON.Live-out Paul's words: "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." (Col. 4:2 NIV)
- [What About YOUR Mouth?](https://pattifoster.com/pattis-brain-waves/) - Ahhhh...........get ready to dive in and think DEEP!Here's the Question of a Lifetime.... Q: What does your life say when your mouth isn't moving? Hmmmm..ponder that awhile and be (25 cent word) pensive. Happy Thinking! ~Patti :)
- [Life Is an Adventure!](https://pattifoster.com/keepin-up-with-patti/) - Greetings and Salutations! :) Well, Spring was full of adventures for me....speaking here and there, judging music auditions, cutting voice-overs. Speaking of "adventures," I'm about to take yet another adventure!In a few days, I'll be makin' memories with the fam'...yeah, we'll jaunt out on our first "Family Vacation." :) (Hmmm...maybe we should make a movie out of this
- [Women of Faith '06 Conference](https://pattifoster.com/keepin-up-with-patti-2/) - Hopefully, I'll see some of you at the Women of Faith Conference this year in Dallas, August 25th & 26th! I'll be sitting in the Media Section, so stop-by and say HEY!...and don't forget the M&Ms!!! :)
- [What's in YOUR Recipe?](https://pattifoster.com/mad-now-make-a-diffeence-now/) - So, how's the Lord made a difference in your life this summer?What "recipe" does He seem to be mixing together in your life? "We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." (Romans 8:37 NIV)
- [Road Signs](https://pattifoster.com/pattis-brain-waves-3/) - Here's an off-the-wall question for ya to think about...... What Road Sign best describes your life right now? Why?
- [WDYDWYD?](https://pattifoster.com/pattis-brain-waves-4/) - This has been on my mind lately: Be very careful then how you live; not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil (Eph 5:15-16 NIV). How about you...how are you living these days? Why do you do what you do? Hmmmmm.....
- [Women of Faith '06](https://pattifoster.com/keepin-up-with-patti-3/) - So, tell me, what did ya think about the Women of Faith conference this year? What did God bring to your attention? How did He work on you?And isn't that AWESOME...Natalie Grant is pregnant with TWINS?!?! :)
- [Call Someone](https://pattifoster.com/mad-now-2/) - Call someone, today, and give 'em a word of encouragement! (People can never get too much encouragement!) ~ :)
- [The Revolve Tour '06](https://pattifoster.com/keepin-up-with-patti-4/) - Hey! I hope to see you in Dallas at The Revolve Tour! Natalie Grant will be there, ZOEGirl, Tammy Trent, KJ-52 and more! So, make plans to be there! Reunion Arena, Oct. 20 & 21, Dallas.See ya there! :)
- [Take Time to SMILE!](https://pattifoster.com/pattis-brain-waves-6/) - Have a go! Cause someone to SMILE, today! It's good for the heart...and it makes the face look MO' BETTAH!!! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
- [Keepin' Up with Patti](https://pattifoster.com/keepin-up-with-patti-5/) - FBC Granbury - Ladies' Tea Saturday, Nov. 4th, 11am FMI: 817.894.5780
- [Practice, Practice, PRACTICE!](https://pattifoster.com/mad-now-3/) - Live these words and put 'em into practice! Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil ~ Eph. 5:15, 16, NIV.
- [Thankful...Obvious or Not?](https://pattifoster.com/pattis-brain-waves-7/) - Hey, think about this, this Thanksgiving season: What are you thankful for that would be obvious to the people around you? What are you thankful for that's NOT obvious to others around you? HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU!!
- [Give Thanks!](https://pattifoster.com/keepin-up-with-patti-6/) - I wanna keep up with you, this Thanksgiving season! So, tell me...where are you spending Thanksgiving? Who are you gonna spend this time with? Hmmm...
- [Follow The Leader :)](https://pattifoster.com/mad-now-5/) - Choose today to Make A Difference Now! in this New Year! Let God be the Leader, and you follow Him! Walk on! :)
- [Keepin' Up with Patti](https://pattifoster.com/keepin-up-with-patti-7/) - * Jan 25 - People's Church, Jacksonville * Jan 25 - Kiwanis, Jacksonville * Feb 8 - Kiwanis, Jacksonville (rescheduled)* Feb 11 - Pine Street Baptist Church, Winnsboro* Feb 24 - Friends of Hope (BIR) at FBC, Dallas* Feb 28 - Harvest Christian School, Ft. Worth * Mar 7 - Harverst Christian School, Ft. Worth * Mar 9-11 -
- [Follow God This Year!](https://pattifoster.com/pattis-brain-waves-8/) - From my heart to YOUR heart... MERRY CHRISTMAS and BLESSED NEW YEAR!!!! Follow God
- [God Hears](https://pattifoster.com/pattis-brain-waves-9/) - God leans toward His people....He hears His children's cry. I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined to me and heard my cry. ~Psalm 40:1 NIV
- [Dive In and Encourage Somebody!](https://pattifoster.com/pattis-brain-waves-10/) - Paul wrote a Letter of Encouragement to the Ephesians......how about you, who have you written a Letter of Encouragement too, lately?
- [Shine On!](https://pattifoster.com/mad-now-6/) - Mt 5:14 says "You are the light of the world"When's the last time you let the light of the Lord shine out of your life (like Natalie Grant sings) and dispel (to scatter or drive away) the darkness around you?The time has come to Make A Difference Now!!! :) ...I'm cheering you on!!!! :)
- [LIVE!](https://pattifoster.com/pattis-brain-waves-11/) - Today, while you have this day, live it to the fullest...live every moment...don't put it off...LIVE!!!Ralph Waldo Emerson said, We are always getting ready to live, but never live.The writer of Psalm 95 said, Today, of you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts. Let God LIVE OUTRAGEOUSLY through YOU!!!!!
- [Listen and Learn](https://pattifoster.com/mad-now-7/) - Learn to Listen to the Voice of God.....if this is a little "out of the box" for you, that's alright.... step out and have a go at following The Leader.....He'll take care of you! Isaiah said, Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is
- [Be Intentional!](https://pattifoster.com/pattis-brain-waves-12/) - Today is the firtst day of the rest of your life. Live it on-purpose and... LIVE INTENTIONALLY!!!Ps 90:12 - Teach us to number our days aright, that we might gain a heart of wisdom.
- [Make a Way](https://pattifoster.com/mad-now-8/) - Meet people where they are...go out of your way and into their way and Make A Difference Now! While you have the opportunity, Seize the Moment and Make A Difference Now!!!! :)
- [The Charge](https://pattifoster.com/the-charge/) - When the hard winds blow and the tough times come, listen to God speak these words directly to you: Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated. Don't give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He's right there with you. He won't let you down; He won't leave you.
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti/) - * Mar 7 - Harverst Christian School, Ft. Worth * Mar 9-11 - Community Christian Fellowship, Garden Valley * Mar 12 - Speak at a Greek sorority, Jacksonville * Mar 20 - Sirius Satellite Radio, channel 161 - 6am till 6:30am * Mar 23 & 24 - Miss ETBU Pageant, Marshall * April 17 - 1st
- [Be Strong in The Lord](https://pattifoster.com/35/) - Take a Calgon Moment in this Truth from God's heart to yours! (Insert your name at the end of each sentence.) Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated. Don't give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He's right there with you. He won't let you down, He won't leave
- [Where Are Your Feet?](https://pattifoster.com/where-are-your-feet/) - “My Feet Are Off The Ground” This morning I awoke and was so frustrated about all of the stuff that I'm dealing with in trying to get this studio open. I was about to open my mouth and start complaining when I remembered something that happened to me about a year ago. I was walking
- [Step By Step](https://pattifoster.com/step-by-step/) - Haven't I commanded you? Strength! Courage! Don't be timid; don't get discouraged. God, your God, is with you every step you take. ~Joshua 1:9 The Message Follow the Leader...He's leading you, step by step...
- [Open-handed, Palms-up!](https://pattifoster.com/open-handed-palms-up/) - Here's a familiar statement: I have faith!Oh, you do?!Well, I can certainly see that you have a mouth that will shout it, but do you have a life that will LIVE it?Faith, to Corrie ten Boom, was open-handed, palms-up. This attitude Makes A Difference Now!Hmmm...
- [Where's Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/wheres-patti/) - * Mar 20 - Sirius Satellite Radio, channel 161 - 6am till 6:30am* Mar 23 & 24 - Miss ETBU Pageant, Marshall * April 17 - 1st Assembly, Longview* May 2 - East Texas Librarians, Location TBA* May 4 - McKinney High School, McKinney* Aug 13 & 14 - First Baptist Church, Robinson * Aug 24 - Palestine
- [Whole Food](https://pattifoster.com/whole-food/) - THINK before you open your mouth! Soak in this and let it sink into your heart and mind: Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen ~ Eph. 4:29; NIV.Hmmm...words to practice! :)
- [God's Pillow](https://pattifoster.com/41/) - Rom 8:28 NIV: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.About this verse, Dr. R.A. Torrey said that it is a "soft pillow for a tired heart."Lay your head down on God's Pillow of Promises...He's Trustworthy!
- [The Search Is On!](https://pattifoster.com/the-search-is-on/) - I'm searching to find which Baptist church in Marietta, Georgia had planned a Ladies' Retreat in 2002 with me being the speaker.......the tragic accident I was in happened on June 18, 2002, right before this event was to take place. Will you help me find this church? Email me or call 903.445.6284 M&Ms to you!!!!
- [Lean into God](https://pattifoster.com/lean-into-god/) - Lean into life GOD'S WAY! Seek Him, Follow Him, Trust Him all along the way - step by step!Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart; don't lean on your own understanding; acknowledge Him in ALL your ways, in ALL the areas of your life - recognoze Him as The Authority and put it into
- [The Seed](https://pattifoster.com/the-seed/) - The Seed -- Author unknown A successful Christian business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business.Instead of choosing one of his directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company together.He said, "It
- [Are You in the Fire?](https://pattifoster.com/are-you-in-the-fire/) - The seed of a tree remains in a pod of seeds until a fire burns away the sap that surrounds it. The motion of growth begins only when that fire engulfs the pod and releases the seeds into the ground. In other words, fire causes a tree to grow.How about you? Is your "fire" causing you to grow in Christ?
- [KVNE/KGLY - "5-Year Interview"](https://pattifoster.com/kvnekgly-5-year-interview/) - KVNE, 89.5 fm - www.kvne.com - will air a 14-minute interview on Thursday, June 21, at 9:45am. Earlier this week, Mike Harper recorded it with me in commemoration of the tragic accident I survived on June 18, 2002KGLY, 91.3fm - www.kgly.com - TBA.
- [Happy Independence Day!  :)](https://pattifoster.com/the-red-white-and-blue/) - HAPPY Fourth of July!!!...it's the Anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence - July 4, 1776. Happy Independence Day! :)
- [Are You Free?](https://pattifoster.com/happy-independence-day/) - Hmmm...independence: being independent; free from the influence or control of. So, how about you...what areas of your life need to experience independence? What influence or control in your life is actually destroying your life?
- [God's Grace Holds Your History](https://pattifoster.com/gods-grace-holds-your-history/) - My Study Bible says that the prophet Isaiah was probably reared in an aristocratic home and was married to a prophetess. Were you familiar with this?How about you...have you committed your history into the hands of The Father for Him to use for His glory, as He chooses?
- [How's Your Mind?](https://pattifoster.com/hows-your-mind/) - I urge you to encourage your friend who's having a tough time with the hard-hits of life right now...to put this verb, TRUST, into practice. Put it into "living-color" and CHOOSE to TRUST GOD ALMIGHTY in spite of what your feelings are screaming out at you! He is Faithfaul. Isaiah wrote: You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind
- [Patti's Map](https://pattifoster.com/pattis-map/) - * June 12 - GA Camp of Smith County, Timerline, Lindale * July 21 - GA Camp of Cherokee County, Central Baptist Church, Jacksonville * Aug 13 & 14 - First Baptist Church, Robinson * Aug 24 - Palestine Civic Center; Windham School District * Sept - Christ The King Lutheran Church; Natchitoches, LA * Sept 5
- [How's Your Heart?](https://pattifoster.com/hows-your-heart/) - Proverbs 16:9 says, "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." How 'bout you....how's YOUR heart?Like Cindy Hess Kasper has written in the devotional Our Daily Bread, "Our view of life is restricted by our humanness, but we can trust ourselves to the One who has an unlimited view!"
- [GOD Is Still GOD](https://pattifoster.com/god-is-still-god/) - Things will happen in life that we don't understand... Things will blow our mind and rock our world... But this one Truth remains: GOD IS GOD IS GOD IS GOD.Stand on Him and don't back down!Read Ps 23 in the enemy's face!(Catch my point?)
- [Keepin' Up](https://pattifoster.com/keepin-up/) - * Aug 13 & 14 - First Baptist Church, Robinson * Aug 24 - Palestine Civic Center; Windham School District * Aug 24 & 25 - Women of Faith Conference, Dallas, TX * Sept - Christ The King Lutheran Church; Natchitoches, LA * Sept 5 - MOPS, Central Baptist Church, Jacksonville, TX * Sept 15 -
- [Leave It Up to Him](https://pattifoster.com/leave-it-up-to-him/) - Obey the commands of the Lord...do what He tells you to do...listen to the voice of God...pay attention to the leading of the Holy Spirit...Leave the results up to God! TRUST Him.
- [Where's Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/wheres-patti-2/) - * Aug 24 & 25 - Women of Faith Conference; Dallas, TX* Aug 30 - Peoples Church; Jacksonville, TX * Sept - Christ The King Lutheran Church; Natchitoches, LA* Sept 5 - MOPS, Central Baptist Church; Jacksonville, TX* Sept 15 - ONE Singles’ Conference; Grapevine, TX* Sept 29 - All-Region Choir Auditions; Whitehouse, TX * Sept 29
- [How's Your Tongue?](https://pattifoster.com/hows-your-tongue/) - That little thing in your mouth...the tongue, ya know... it can give people life and great blessings or it can spray poison on people and choke the life out of them! It's your choice.The tongue has the power of life and death; and those who love it will eat its fruit (Pr 18:21 NIV).
- [Where's Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/wheres-patti-3/) - * Aug 24 - Palestine Civic Center; Palestine, TX * Aug 24 & 25 - Women of Faith Conference; Dallas, TX* Aug 29 - Reading Tree; First Baptist Church; Jacksonville, TX * Aug 30 - Peoples Church; Jacksonville, TX * Sept - Christ The King Lutheran Church; Natchitoches, LA* Sept 5 - MOPS, Central Baptist Church; Jacksonville, TX*
- [Keepin' Up with Patti](https://pattifoster.com/keepin-up-with-patti-8/) - * Sept 15 - ONE Singles’ Conference; Grapevine, TX * Sept 21 & 22 - The Revolve Tour; Dallas, TX * Sept 29 - All-Region Choir Auditions; Whitehouse, TX * Sept 29 - Bergfeld Park 3:15pm; Tyler, TX * Sept 29 - Harvest Fest Youth Rally, Tomato Bowl; Jacksonville, TX * Oct 6 - Sing
- [Talk to God](https://pattifoster.com/talk-to-god/) - As Sarah Young has talked about in her devotional, Jesus Calling, bring God your hopes, your fears, your troubles...everything! Commit it into HIS care...and TRUST HIM, no matter how hard it is. Talk to Him...He's listening.
- [Let Somebody In](https://pattifoster.com/let-somebody-in/) - Let somebody in.Your heart is closed and you won't let anyone in. Let God clean those places of your heart that have been covered up for far too long.When God has brought one of His chosen kids into your life, let 'em come in. God will take care of you.
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/66/) - * Oct 6 - Judge HS All-Region for Region 4; Pine Tree HS* Oct 13 - Judge Middle School All-Region Choir Auditions * Oct 19 & 20 - Ladies Retreat at Timberline Encampment; Lindale, TX * Oct 27 - Judge HS All-Region Honor Choir; Henderson HS* Nov 12 - 19 - Womens retreats, college ministry outreaches; Anchorage, Alaska* Dec
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-2/) - * Oct 13 - Judge Middle School All-Region Choir Auditions * Oct 19 & 20 - Ladies Retreat at Timberline Encampment; Lindale, TX * Oct 27 - Judge HS All-Region Honor Choir; Henderson HS* Nov 12 - 19 - Womens retreats, college ministry outreaches; Anchorage, Alaska* Dec 3 - Crossroads Community Church; Longview, TX* Feb 1&2 - Judge MS
- [Don't Be So Serious!](https://pattifoster.com/dont-be-so-serious-2/) - Don't be self-centered and over-serious, like everything's against you...don't read stuff into it...ya know the rotten-negative- attitude stuff that's so prevalent today in society!Go against your nature... LIVE God's Word, put It into practice! Be strong; take courage; don't be intimidated; don't give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you, and He's
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-3/) - * Oct 19 & 20 - Ladies Retreat at Timberline Encampment; Lindale, TX * Oct 27 - Judge HS All-Region Honor Choir; Henderson HS * Nov 08 - 17 - Womens retreats, college ministry outreaches; Anchorage, Alaska * Dec 3 - Crossroads Community Church; Longview, TX * Feb 1&2 - Judge MS Solo & Ensemble; Tyler, TX *
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-4/) - * Oct 19 & 20 - Ladies Retreat at Timberline Encampment; Lindale, TX * Oct 27 - Judge HS All-Region Honor Choir; Henderson HS* Nov 05-07 - Film Interview with The 700 Club* Nov 08 - 17 - Womens retreats, college ministry outreaches; Anchorage, Alaska* Dec 3 - Crossroads Community Church; Longview, TX* Feb 1&2 - Judge MS Solo &
- [Hold On!](https://pattifoster.com/hold-on/) - Life can be crazy at times...things can happen that blow our mind...but God is continually with us EVERY step of the way.Hold on...don't give up! The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged (Deut 31:8, NIV).
- [Beware of the Mouth](https://pattifoster.com/beware-of-the-mouth/) - Ya know, with all of this head trauma stuff, I'm learning that sometimes it's vitally important to, as one of my sticky notes says, keep your mouth shut! Too many of us talk before we think.So, next time your mouth wants to run-off with you, bite your tongue and keep your "mouth-trap" closed!Hang in there...and keep
- [It's Burden Exchange Time](https://pattifoster.com/its-burden-exchange-time/) - Right now at this very moment as you read this post, lay your burdens down onto the Lord Jesus. He longs to take your burdens and give you His. Yeah, that's what I said! He has a burden for you to carry, but it's WAY different than yours...ya know, that one you're lugging around right now that's
- [Keepin' Up with Patti](https://pattifoster.com/keepin-up-with-patti-9/) - * Dec 3 - Crossroads Community Church; Longview, TX* Dec 8 - MADD Annual Tribute, FBC; Tyler,TX* Dec 14 - The 700 Club; Christian TV Show* Dec 22 - FBC; Robinson,TX* Feb 1&2 - Judge MS Solo & Ensemble; Tyler, TX* April 19-23 - GMA (Gospel Music Association); Nashville, TN* April 19 - Speak @
- [Small Things Make A BIG Difference](https://pattifoster.com/small-things-make-a-big-difference/) - In the midst of this crazy time of year, make the effort, lay-hold of the opportunity to give away some encouragement - what I call, Vitamin B-12 (it gives strength to the heart) - give it to someone who crosses your path today, whether you know 'em or not.....remember, small things make a BIG difference! MERRY CHRISTMAS to
- [What Does Your Life Say?](https://pattifoster.com/what-does-your-life-say/) - What does your life say when your mouth isn't moving?.....that's The Question of Life!.....so, think about it long and hard, without words, what are you saying with your life? With your tone of voice? With your eye language? With your touch? With your gestures?THINK.Starting today, choose to live life on-purpose!~ :)
- [The Stretch-Marks of Coping](https://pattifoster.com/the-stretch-marks-of-coping/) - Uhmmm...coping with the effects of severe head trauma is RIPPER hard!It's not what ya see; it's on the inside...that's where TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) does its dirty number on us...mentally, emotionally and cognitively! People don't usually pick up this because they can't SEE it, it's not obvious to them! (This is part of the "meanness" of head trauma;
- [What Rests on You?](https://pattifoster.com/what-rests-on-you/) - Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests (Luke 2:14 NIV). WOW, when I read that verse just now, the words on whom his favor rests grabbed me! On whom his favor rests...mmmm, so what rests on you? Does His favor rest on you?Hmmm...points to ponder with
- [Merry "M.A.D. Now" Christmas!  :)](https://pattifoster.com/merry-mad-now-christmas/) - This Christmas if you're feeling heavy and your heart's hurting, serve somebody. Yeah, step outta the box of hurt and feelings and what's weighin' on ya.... and SERVE SOMEBODY!From my heart to yours,Merry Christmas ;)
- [Pray Without Ceasing](https://pattifoster.com/pray-without-ceasing/) - Friends, please PRAY WITHOUT CEASING for Betsy Wyatt...5yrs old; encephalitus has settled in her brain stem; she's in the Pediatrics ICU at Cook Children's Medical Center in Ft. Worth; her parents are Ricky and Linda Wyatt; her big sister's name is Kami.
- [Sweet Betsi](https://pattifoster.com/sweet-betsi/) - Thursday, January 3, Sweet Bets met Jesus face to face. Her little body started shutting down during the wee hours of that morning...and later that day (around 3:30 in the afternoon) our rambunctious Betsi breathed her last breath.Please PRAY for her mom(Linda), her dad(Ricky) and her big sister(Cami) ... cover them in your prayers! (Psalm 91)God's
- [Open-Handed, Palms Up](https://pattifoster.com/open-handed-palms-up-2/) - Loving open-handed, palms up.Hmmmmm...I guess you have to be able to love and let it go; and you have to be able to love and let it come back.Either way, love is open-handed, palms up. Hmmmmm...
- [What A Masterpiece!](https://pattifoster.com/what-a-masterpiece/) - You are a uniquely, crafted masterpiece of God, Himself!For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10 NIV).
- [Friends Make a Difference :)](https://pattifoster.com/friends-make-a-difference/) - Friends can warm ye heart... :)Uhmmm...I just got a voice-mail from some dear friends in Alaska! Ahhh, my insides were blessed and me heart was warmed by their love! Uhmmm...isn't it nice...small things can really make a BIG difference?!?!Paul Said to the believers in Rome: I long to see you that I may impart to
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-5/) - * Feb 1&2 - Judge MS Solo & Ensemble; Tyler, TX* Feb 2 - Friends of Hope; Dallas, TX* April 19-23 - GMA (Gospel Music Association); Nashville, TN* April 19 - Speak @ Dinner for Women in Radio; GMA;Nashville, TN* June 12 - Guest on 100 Huntley Street; filmed in Canada* June 14 - Brain Injury
- [Period or Comma...which one will it be?](https://pattifoster.com/period-or-commawhich-one-will-it-be/) - Gracie Allen once said, "Never place a period where God has placed a dot." Uhmmmm...I would love to have crawled in and picked her brain to find out where that came from and how she discovered that!Sorta comes down to one word: TRUST.Ouch!!! Now, that speaks volumes!Uhmmm...like the song says, "When you can't trace His
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-6/) - * Feb 1&2 - Judge MS Solo & Ensemble; Tyler, TX* Feb 2 - Friends of Hope; Dallas, TX* April 17 - East Texas Authors' Forum; Jacksonville, TX* April 19-23 - GMA (Gospel Music Association); Nashville, TN* April 19 - Speak @ Dinner for Women in Radio; GMA;Nashville, TN* June 12 - Guest on 100
- [He Is Where You Are](https://pattifoster.com/he-is-where-you-are/) - Life changes doesn't it? Whether it's good or bad, life changes! Oftentime we don't know when or where or why, but "change," in some form or fashion, is right around the corner coming for a visit! We might not always see it coming, but get ready, it'll stop by your "house" at any moment. And dear friend,
- [You're Not Alone](https://pattifoster.com/youre-not-alone/) - The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their cry (Psalm 34:15, NIV). Do not be afraid...you're not alone. You might feel like it, but don't let your feelings lead you astray. God is near you; He is with you every step of the way. Emmanuel...He IS with you. Trust Him...have
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-9/) - * February 28 - BIR; Dallas, TX * April 5 - Crossroads Community Church; Longview, TX * April 17 - East Texas Authors’ Forum; Jacksonville, TX * April 19-23 - GMA (Gospel Music Association); Nashville, TN * April 19 - Speak @ Dinner for Women in Radio; GMA;Nashville, TN * June 12 - Guest on
- [Humility or Pride...Which Will You Choose?](https://pattifoster.com/humility-or-pridewhich-will-you-choose/) - Hmmmm...Pride seems to be ruling and gripping the lives of SO many of God's children in the world today! The evil one is delighting perniciously in the dastardly every day, subtle and not-so subtle, manipulation of his most prized family member, Pride.I URGE you STRONGLY to face-off Pride with Humility! 1 Peter 5:7 says: Humble yourself therefore under the mighty hand
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-10/) - * March 8 - LIFE meeting; Corsicana, TX* March 9 - Emmanuel Baptist Church; Corsicana, TX * April 5 - Crossroads Community Church; Longview, TX * April 8 - Pine Springs Baptist Church; Tyler, TX* April 17 - East Texas Authors’ Forum; Jacksonville, TX* April 19-23 - GMA (Gospel Music Association); Nashville, TN* April 19 - Speak
- [Trust.....](https://pattifoster.com/trust/) - In his book Ruthless Trust, Brennan Manning says this: Unwavering trust is a rare and precious thing because it often demands a degree of courage that borders on the heroic...It requires heroic courage to trust in the love of God no matter what happens to us. Hmmmm...soak awhile with God in this one; listen to what
- [Happiness and Sorrow](https://pattifoster.com/happiness-and-sorrow/) - When's the last time you accepted a blessing from the hand of God? Ahhh, good on ya! How 'bout sorrow or gut-wrenching stuff...when's the last time you accepted something like this from the hand of God? OUCH! That hits home, eh? Well, stay with me... How do you think Job would respond to this? What would he
- [Giving Thanks](https://pattifoster.com/giving-thanks/) - I've always been a "deep thinker," but since the accident..... ah gee-willikers, much more so now! I love to dive into something deep and have to think about it! So, put on your scuba gear...this one's going to take you under.Here's a Henri Nouwen quote that Brennan Manning feautured in his book, Ruthless Trust. Nouwen wrote:
- [It's Smile-Time :)](https://pattifoster.com/its-smile-time/) - Today, wherever you are, do something that'll make somebody smile! :)...it might be a bag of Peanut M&Ms (scrumptious-deliumptious!) or a grin, a chuckle, a high-five, a touch, a hug, a kind word, a kind deed, a surprise visit, a much-needed phone call...Whatever it may be, give a SMILE to someone's heart, today! :)
- [What Season Is It in Your Life?](https://pattifoster.com/what-season-is-it-in-your-life/) - Take a Calgon Moment in this Truth and see what God says to you...See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land (Songs of Solomon 2:11,12; NIV).After you've spent some time soaking in the river
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-11/) - * April 5 - Crossroads Community Church; Longview, TX - (Rescheduled)* April 5 - The Children's Park; Tyler, TX* April 8 - Pine Springs Baptist Church; Tyler, TX* April 17 - East Texas Authors’ Forum; Jacksonville, TX* April 19-23 - GMA (Gospel Music Association); Nashville, TN* April 19 - Speak @ Dinner for Women in Radio;
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-12/) - * April 5 - The Children’s Park; Tyler, TX* April 8 - Pine Springs Baptist Church; Tyler, TX* April 17 - East Texas Authors’ Forum; Jacksonville, TX* April 19-23 - GMA (Gospel Music Association); Nashville, TN* April 19 - Speak @ Dinner for Women in Radio; GMA;Nashville, TN* May 18 - Green Acres Baptist Church;
- [How Much Do You Trust God?](https://pattifoster.com/how-much-do-you-trust-god/) - This afternoon, Brennan Mannings book, Ruthless Trust, was on my mind...so, I took it out and began reading it. Take a Calgon Moment in these thoughts and please pay attention to what God points out to you.In the first chapter Manning wrote, Unwavering trust is a rare and precious thing because it often demands a degree of courage that
- [Password Hmmmmm....](https://pattifoster.com/password-hmmmmm/) - I'm in the midst of getting packed and ready to fly off to GMA Week in Nashville...as I was checking things online, I was having to type in my password in order to get certain information. So, hmmmmm...I was just thinking...I wonder what it would be like if we had to type in our password in
- [How A Plane Relates To Life](https://pattifoster.com/how-a-plane-relates-to-life/) - Get ready to step into my brain and see how it works.... :) Recently while I was on a plane traveling from one city to another, some of its various features and sections stood out to me and captured my attention.So, for each of the next 10 Monday's (including today), I'm going to feature one of the questions I
- [How A Plane Relates To Life - #2](https://pattifoster.com/how-a-plane-relates-to-life-2/) - So, how'd ya do with the first question? 'Thought any more about Overhead Compartments lately?Onto our next plane-question! :) Ya know, often on a plane, you or someone else will have the light on above the seat, reading a book, talking with someone or lo and behold, you might be perusing that all-too-familiar-with flight magazine! Nonetheless, let's talk about the
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-14/) - * May 8 - BIR; Dallas, TX * May 9 - McKinney Boyd High School; McKinney, TX * May 18 - Green Acres Baptist Church; Tyler, TX * May 25 - Green Acres Baptist Church; Tyler, TX * June 1 - Green Acres Baptist Church; Tyler, TX * June 12 - Guest on 100 Huntley
- [How A Plane Relates To Life - #4](https://pattifoster.com/how-a-plane-relates-to-life-4/) - In most planes, there's an aisle between the seats. So, this leads me to my next question: If someone were to walk along the Aisle of your life, where would it lead them? Happy learning as you walk,~Patti :)
- [How A Plane Relates To Life - #5](https://pattifoster.com/how-a-plane-relates-to-life-5/) - Get ready, we're on to our 5th question regarding a plane ride and how it relates to the life we lead. :)As we go through life, different people will stand out to us. Some will enrich us and make life "mo' bettah." But, there are those who crash our lives and leave a wee bit of "vomit" on
- [The Difference a Blessing Makes!  :)](https://pattifoster.com/the-difference-a-blessing-makes/) - I've got a different sort of benediction, I suppose you'd say, for you to think about. This is a powerful blessing you could speak and give to anyone in the Lord.To my insides, these words speak volumes! They're found in one of the letters Paul wrote to Timothy. So, when you have a moment, take a Calgon Moment
- [How A Plane Relates To Life - #6](https://pattifoster.com/how-a-plane-relates-to-life-6/) - On the back of every airline seat, in plain view of each passenger, are found these words: FASTEN SEAT BELT WHILE SEATEDHere's Question #6 for you - Do you need to fasten your seat belt? Why or why not? Happy Thinking! ~Patti :)
- [How A Plane Relates To Life - #8](https://pattifoster.com/how-a-plane-relates-to-life-8/) - Today, as I was flying Air Canada, on my way back home from some God-Rich speaking times in Toronto, I was seated in 21D, on the row of seats beside the Exit Doors of the plane.Hmmm...this leads me to my next question... Where are the Exit Doors of your life located? Happy Flying, ~Patti :)
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-15/) - * June 1 - Green Acres Baptist Church; Tyler, TX* June 12 - Guest on 100 Huntley Street; filmed in Canada* June 14 - Brain Injury Conference; Burlington, Ontario* June 15 - King's View Community Church; Hamilton, Ontario* June 18 - 6 Year Anniversary of the Accident* June 19 - BIR; Dallas, TX* July 16 -
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-16/) - * June 1 - Green Acres Baptist Church; Tyler, TX* June 12 - Guest on 100 Huntley Street; filmed in Canada* June 14 - Brain Injury Conference; Burlington, Ontario* June 15 - King’s View Community Church; Hamilton, Ontario* June 18 - 6 Year Anniversary of the Accident* June 19 - BIR; Dallas, TX* July 16 -
- [Where In The World Is Patti!](https://pattifoster.com/128/) - * June 1 - Green Acres Baptist Church; Tyler, TX* June 12 - Guest on 100 Huntley Street; filmed in Canada* June 14 - Brain Injury Conference; Burlington, Ontario* June 15 - King’s View Community Church; Hamilton, Ontario* June 18 - 6 Year Anniversary of the Accident* June 19 - BIR; Dallas, TX* July 16 -
- [How A Plane Relates To Life - #10](https://pattifoster.com/how-a-plane-relates-to-life-10/) - Ahhh, dear friends, we're finally to Question #10! Can you believe it?! :)So, let me peruse your mind; what have you learned about yourself, and others, through these seemingly simple plane-questions? Hmmm... Here's the last one...it's about "windows". This is the 10th question that formed in my head-trauma brain as I peered out the window by my seat on the
- [Are You Plugged In?](https://pattifoster.com/are-you-plugged-in/) - Soak in these words of Christ ... hear Him say this directly to YOU:I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing - Jn 15:5, NIV.Stay connected to the Lord Jesus, remain in Him,
- [It's Vine Time!](https://pattifoster.com/its-vine-time/) - Step into this verse and take a Calgon Moment with God in it and soak up all He wants you to learn!!!I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener (Jn15:1, NIV).Here are a few questions to stretch your insides: :) Q: What does a vine do? Q: What keeps it alive? Q:
- [The Tongue](https://pattifoster.com/the-tongue/) - The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit - Proverbs 18:21, NIV. So, how's your tongue these days? What fruit's growing from your tongue...is it ripe or rotten? Hmmm....
- [The Seed](https://pattifoster.com/the-seed-2/) - I was just wondering about seeds. Soak in this and see what the Lord Jesus points out to you ...The seed determines the outcome of the fruit. Therefore, what fruit is growing from the seeds planted in your heart?
- [Your Heart](https://pattifoster.com/your-heart/) - Helen Keller once said, The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.How about you...how's your heart?
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-18/) - * August 2 - Friends of Hope BIR; Sherman, TX * August 9 - Women of Prayer Conference; Bullard, TX * August 22 & 23 - Interviewing Artists at Women of Faith; Dallas, TX * Sept 5 - National MADD Conference; Dallas, TX * Sept 19 & 20 - Interviewing Artists at The Revolve Tour; Dallas,
- [Cents or Sense...Which Will It Be?](https://pattifoster.com/cents-or-sensewhich-will-it-be/) - On Anne of Green Gables (one of my all-time favorites!), one of the characters - Jack Garrison, Jr - makes this comment to Anne: True success requires passion and a vision, not just dollars and cents. How about you...what is true success? What does it require of you? Hmmm...keep thinking! :)
- [PRAY Continually!](https://pattifoster.com/pray-continually/) - Two seemingly simple words with a lot of meaning and depth! Pray continually (NIV, 1Thes 5:17). Prayer is dialogue with God...you talk with Him, you listen to Him. So, what's He been saying to you lately?
- [P.R.A.Y.](https://pattifoster.com/pray-2/) - Pastor Jack Graham said each letter of the word pray stands for something; check this out... P - Praise R - Repent A - Ask Y - Yield
- [Lean on God](https://pattifoster.com/lean-on-god/) - Isn't it wonderful when God whispers in your heart!? "What do you mean, Patti?" ... 'glad you asked! :) How glorious it is to our soul when somebody reminds us of a promise God has spoken to us! Maybe it's, Trust Me...I haven't forgotten you or I've got you...trust Me or maybe it's another promise of God's Faithfulness...
- [The Lord Is with You](https://pattifoster.com/the-lord-is-with-you/) - Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you (2Thess 3:16, NIV). Life is absolutely crazy sometimes...it puts stretch-marks on us in more ways than one! :)When those situations happen, choose to trust in God, despite your feelings!He WILL give you
- [How's Your Health These Days?](https://pattifoster.com/hows-your-health-these-days/) - True health is the strength to live, the strength to suffer, and the strength to die. Health is not a condition of my body; it is the power of my soul to cope with the varying condition of that body. ~Jurgen Moltmann, theologianSo, how about your health...is it "true" or "false"?Hmmm.....
- [Where In The World Is Patti Foster?!](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-foster/) - * Sept 4 - BIR(Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation), Dallas, TX * Sept 4 & 5 - 2008 National MADD Conference; Dallas, TX* Sept 16 - Texas Department of Human Resources; Tyler, TX* Sept 19 & 20 - Interviewing Artists at The Revolve Tour; Dallas, TX* Sept 23 - My story airs on 100 Huntley Street; Viewed on
- [Life Channels](https://pattifoster.com/life-channels/) - Here's a deep and juicy "thinking" question for ya: What channel is your life on?Or, here's another way of phrasing it: What are you tuned into right now?Ooo-La-La..... Happy Thinking! :)
- [Where in the World Is Patti Foster?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-foster-2/) - * Sept 4 - BIR(Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation), Dallas, TX * Sept 4 & 5 - 2008 National MADD Conference; Dallas, TX* Sept 16 - Texas Department of Human Resources; Tyler, TX (Cancelled due to Hurricane IKE;will re-schedule)* Sept 19 & 20 - Interviewing Artists at The Revolve Tour; Dallas, TX* Sept 23 - My story airs
- [Breathe-In God's Mercy](https://pattifoster.com/breathe-in-gods-mercy/) - Wouldn't you agree with me, sometimes we crave God's mercy!There are times when our hearts gasp for it like the air we breathe!Take a "Calgon Moment" in this: Be merciful to me, O God; be merciful to me, for I come to You for Your protection. Hide me in the shadow of Your wings until the
- [Great Is Thy Faithfulness!](https://pattifoster.com/dont-give-up/) - HALLELUJAH for this Truth of God!!!Soak in this...and wait expectantly:Because of the Lord's great love, we are not consumed, for His Compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your Faithfulness (Lam 3:22,23; NIV).
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-20/) - * Sept 19 & 20 - Interviewing Artists at The Revolve Tour; Dallas, TX* Sept 23 - My story airs on 100 Huntley Street; Viewed on the NRB network or www.crossroads.ca* Sept 27 - High School All-Region Choir Judge; Lufkin, TX (Re-scheduled due to Hurricane Ike)* Sept 27 - Harvest Fest Youth Rally; Jacksonville, TX* Oct 3 -
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-21/) - * Sept 23 - My story airs on 100 Huntley Street; Viewed on the NRB network or www.crossroads.ca* Sept 27 - High School All-Region Choir Judge; Lufkin, TX (Re-scheduled due to Hurricane Ike)* Sept 27 - Harvest Fest Youth Rally; Jacksonville, TX* Oct 2 - BIR; Dallas, TX* Oct 3 - Rockwall Preschool Association; Rockwall, TX* Oct 4
- [God Will Take Care of You](https://pattifoster.com/god-will-take-care-of-you/) - Many of you may have read this verse - Zephaniah 3:17, NIV - many times...but listen to it this time and hear it, especially the 4th line, as though it were your 1st time... The Lord your God is with you. He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you. He will quiet you
- [Live On and Love!](https://pattifoster.com/live-on-and-love/) - This morning, I was thinking about my time with the Moms of RPA (Rockwall Preschool Association) last Friday.....I talked with them about my motto for living: M.A.D. Now! (Make A Difference Now!). Like all of you know well, life is often so short, full of a combination of good times and bad times. So, prepare thyself
- [The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face...](https://pattifoster.com/the-first-time-ever-i-saw-your-face/) - I'm looking at a picture of Corrie ten Boom on my desk. She's sitting in a lawn chair in her backyard, surrounded by absolutely beautiful flowers that are all-colors!As her head is turned slightly to the left, her eyes are fixed on something and a gentle smile on her face.Hmmmm, that makes me think....when people look at
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-22/) - * Oct 2 - BIR; Dallas, TX* Oct 3 - Rockwall Preschool Association; Rockwall, TX* Oct 4 - High School All-Region Choir Judge; Lufkin, TX* Oct 11 - Middle School All-Region Choir Judge; Hallsville, TX * Oct 16 - BIR; Dallas, TX* Oct 16 - The Center for Counseling and Enrichment; FBC Arlington, TX* Oct 18
- [What Are You Plugged Into?](https://pattifoster.com/what-are-you-plugged-into/) - Here's a question for you: What gives you the energy to do what you do?Corrie ten Boom was talking about being 100 percent God's....she said, An electric subway train is constantly connected with electric current. A bus has to be filled with diesel fuel again and again. If we only give part of ourselves to the
- [Abundance](https://pattifoster.com/abundance/) - In this day and age, manipulation and deception grow in access! You never know who's telling the truth! Soak in these words that the Lord Jesus candidly spoke, I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber (John
- [Follow the Director of Your Life](https://pattifoster.com/follow-the-director-of-your-life/) - Today, as you deal with what you're facing...having to make so many quick decisions that aren't always easy, if "easy" at all...fix your eyes on God and listen to what He's laying on your heart:This is what the Lord says - your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord your God, who
- [Friends That Make A Difference](https://pattifoster.com/friends-that-make-a-difference/) - I spent this past weekend with dear friends and relatives...they've made a difference in my life; they have their "own place" in my heart.Hmmmm...'makes me think about two well-known words - thank you. Do we say them as often as we think them? Hmmm...Today, may we step out of our box and speak these two profound words to the
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-23/) - * Nov 4 - Golden Jubilee, First Baptist; Jacksonville, TX* Nov 4 - Pre-Area Choir Judge; Jacksonville, TX * Nov 22 & 23 - Music Dir. of JHS Senior Musical, The Grinch That Stole Christmas; Jacksonville, TX* Dec 7 - Antioch Baptist Church; Conway, Arkansas* February 21, 2009 - Grace Fellowship Church; Flint, TX* April 14,
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-24/) - * Nov 4 - Golden Jubilee, First Baptist; Jacksonville, TX* Nov 4 - Pre-Area Choir Judge; Jacksonville, TX * Nov 22 & 23 - Music Dir. of JHS Senior Musical, The Grinch That Stole Christmas; Jacksonville, TX* Dec 7 - Antioch Baptist Church; Conway, Arkansas* Dec 11 - BIR; Dallas, TX* February 21, 2009 - Grace
- [TBI and the American Culture](https://pattifoster.com/tbi-and-the-american-culture/) - This morning, TBI (traumatic brain injury) is very much at the forefront of my mind. Listen to this quote about America and the way our culture "tolerates" so much:One of the insane features of American culture is that we tolerate the voilence caused by vehicular accidents, falls, blood sports, and assaults, while at the same
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-25/) - * Nov 4 - Golden Jubilee, First Baptist; Jacksonville, TX* Nov 4 - Pre-Area Choir Judge; Jacksonville, TX * Nov 22 & 23 - Music Dir. of JHS Senior Musical, The Grinch That Stole Christmas; Jacksonville, TX* Dec 7 - Antioch Baptist Church; Conway, Arkansas* Dec 11 - BIR; Dallas, TX* February 21, 2009 - Grace
- [Worries into Prayers](https://pattifoster.com/worries-into-prayers/) - Things that bother us and weigh on us can so easily mess-up our days and throw us off track! Listen to these words from Philippians 4 in The Message: Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns.
- [A Shopping Thought](https://pattifoster.com/a-shopping-thought/) - I've noticed more and more, since my wreck happened in '02, how important it is to take interest in others. When it's genuine, the sincerity comes across and people respond differently.So, I urge you...during this season (and days to come), have a go at asking the sales clerk how his/her day has been going....show some interest in
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-26/) - * Dec 2 - Women's Study Club; Jacksonville, TX * Dec 7 - Antioch Baptist Church; Conway, Arkansas* Dec 11 - BIR; Dallas, TX* February 21, 2009 - Grace Fellowship Church; Flint, TX* March 4 - MOPS; Rockwall, TX* March 13 - Texas State GMAs (Girls Missionary Auxiliary); Daniel Springs Encampment; Gary, TX* April 14 - Fellowship
- [What OPPORTUNITIES Do You Have?](https://pattifoster.com/what-opportunities-do-you-have/) - During this Holiday Season (and the WHOLE year through) think about this...As you're shopping or hangin' out with friends or going to different Christmas parties, put the Truth of these Words into action:Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders, making the most of every opportunity (Col 4:5, NIV).People are watching....hmmmm......
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-27/) - * Dec 2 - Women’s Study Club; Jacksonville, TX * Dec 7 - Antioch Baptist Church; Conway, Arkansas* Dec 11 - BIR; Dallas, TX* Dec 18 - BIR; Dallas, TX* Dec 19 - BIR Christmas Party; 3:30pm - 5:00pm; Dallas, TX* February 21, 2009 - Grace Fellowship Church; Flint, TX* March 4 - MOPS; Rockwall, TX* March
- [Is It Time to Fill-Up?](https://pattifoster.com/is-it-time-to-fill-up/) - Wishful thinking is one thing; Hope is WAY another!!So, while you have this moment, step into The Way...open up your fuel tank and let the nozzle of the Holy Spirit fill you up with Hope!May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may
- [What's Guiding Your Feet?](https://pattifoster.com/whats-guiding-your-feet/) - There are so many different things in life these days that are vying for our attention. Keeping our focus on what's important isn't always easy.Take a Calgon Moment in these Words: And You, My Child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for You will go on before the Lord to prepare the
- [The Love of God in Action](https://pattifoster.com/the-love-of-god-in-action/) - Merry CHRISTmas everyone!!! :) :) :) ...Lean in and listen to God's Voice ... He's talking to you... (and remember: there are no "coincidences", only God-cidences!)~ :)
- [Journey into the New Year](https://pattifoster.com/journey-into-the-new-year/) - As the New Year approaches, take a Calgon Moment in this Truth - My dear brothers (and sisters), take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry...Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says (James 1:19,22; NIV). In other words,
- [Stepping](https://pattifoster.com/stepping/) - As you step into this new year of 2009, open up to God and let Him put these words into practice:Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing
- [Who's Been on Your Mind?](https://pattifoster.com/whos-been-on-your-mind/) - Hmmmm...something just crossed my mind again..... Whenever a particular thought comes to your mind about visiting someone or calling someone or meeting someone for tea or coffee...whatever the M.A.D. Now act may be, I strongly urge you to have a go! Step outta the box and....Make A Difference Now!
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/180/) - * Jan 15, 2009 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Feb 12 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Feb 17 - Alpha Rho Sorority Meeting; Jacksonville, TX * Feb 20 - Judge of Middle School Solo & Ensemble; Tyler, TX * Feb 21 - Grace Fellowship Church; Flint, TX * March 4 - MOPS; Rockwall, TX *March 5 -
- [The Things We Say](https://pattifoster.com/the-things-we-say/) - 'Ever thought about the words that come out of your mouth? ..... ya know, what people remember? ... what grabs their attention? .....Here's something that Corrie ten Boom remembered hearing her father, Casper, say about Jesus: If He takes us by the hand, He holds us fast. If He holds us fast, He leads us on. If
- [Watch and Pray](https://pattifoster.com/watch-and-pray/) - Oswald Chambers said, As servants of God, we must learn to make room for Him - to give God "elbow room."How true! We've got to learn to "let" God out of the box! His thoughts are not our thoughts; His ways are not our ways (Is. 55).Watch and pray with expectancy.
- [Who's Doing Your Fighting?](https://pattifoster.com/whos-doing-your-fighting/) - WOW, check this out! Many times, if not most times, when something is going wrong in our lives, we tend to turn to Self...What can I do to fix this? How can I make this problem go away? Uhmmm...and God, in His great mercy (which endures forever), says to us ... (here are some different translations of
- [PRAY for God's Publisher](https://pattifoster.com/pray-for-gods-publisher/) - Please, I urge you to Make A Difference Now and pray and ask God to lead me to the publisher of His choice, and lead the publisher of His choice to me! This head trauma book, which is all about my traffic crash on June 18, 2002, and the lessons God has taught me, is
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-29/) - * Feb 7 - Friends of Hope Brain Injury Camp; BIR; Dallas, TX * Feb 12 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Feb 17 - Alpha Rho Sorority Meeting; Jacksonville, TX * Feb 20 - Judge of Middle School Solo & Ensemble; Tyler, TX * Feb 21 - Grace Fellowship Church; Flint, TX * Feb 23 -
- [Who Is the Victor in Your Life?](https://pattifoster.com/who-is-the-victor-in-your-life/) - You can call me Post Patti!"Why?", you ask. "What do you mean?" Well, recently, I've delivered (via my hands, as well as the USPS) a dear-to-my-heart interview to several different radio stations for air-play.This particular interview means so much to me because it focuses on one of the legacies of my life: Corrie ten Boom. I was
- [God Is Using Web Radio](https://pattifoster.com/god-is-using-web-radio/) - 'Just had to let you know: At 1pmEST/12CST on Sunday, February 15, an international ministry - All About Miracles - will interview me on Web Radio...it will be heard on www.AllAboutMiracles.comI'm not exactly sure when they'll air it, but most likely, it will air soon after the interview is recorded.HALLELUJAH to Almighty God...I am here for His
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-30/) - * Feb 7 - Friends of Hope Brain Injury Camp; BIR; Dallas, TX * Feb 12 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Feb 17 - Alpha Rho Sorority Meeting; Jacksonville, TX * Feb 20 - Judge of Middle School Solo & Ensemble; Tyler, TX * Feb 21 - Grace Fellowship Church; Flint, TX * Feb 23 -
- [Billy Graham's Prayer for Our Nation](https://pattifoster.com/billy-grahams-prayer-for-our-nation/) - 'Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance.. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values. We have exploited the poor
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/191/) - * Feb 7 - Friends of Hope Brain Injury Camp; BIR; Dallas, TX * Feb 12 - BIR; Dallas, TX* Feb 15 - Interviewed by Dr. Theresa Veach for "All about Miracles" which airs on www.WebTalkRadio.net* Feb 17 - Alpha Rho Sorority Meeting; Jacksonville, TX* Feb 20 - Judge of Middle School Solo & Ensemble; Tyler,
- [He Is Carrying You](https://pattifoster.com/he-is-carrying-you/) - When times are tough and your heart is heavy, trust the Artist of your soul to carry you safely through the storm.Soak in this Truth: He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart... (Is. 40:11).
- [Run the Race](https://pattifoster.com/run-the-race/) - As life goes on day-by-day, there are more and more things that cross our paths and throw us off-track...things/people/situations that knock our focus off the point of what's important and what matters.May we run the race God has marked out for us with perseverance and stick-with-it-ness to His decrees, His ways...Search out this verse and
- [A Musical Thought...](https://pattifoster.com/a-musical-thought/) - Earlier, I was thinking of George Beverly Shea and one of the "hymns of the faith" that he and Miller penned years ago - I'd Rather Have Jesus.The first verse says this: I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold, I'd rather be His than have riches untold; I'd rather have Jesus than houses or land,
- [Stepping out into the Unknown](https://pattifoster.com/stepping-out-into-the-unknown/) - Sometimes, when we have to step out into the unknown of life - the place where we don't know what to expect or what to watch for - we can definitely experience, what I lovingly refer to as, some stretchmarks of the faith! Corrie ten Boom often quoted this truth, by M.L.Haskins, in times like these:I
- [Laughter Is Good for the Heart](https://pattifoster.com/laughter-is-good-for-the-heart/) - This (last) weekend, I was in Marshall, Texas, emceeing this year's 2009 Miss ETBU Pageant. We had a grrreat time!Meeting all the contestants and their families and getting to hang-out with them brought laughter to my heart! :) ..... this reminds me of a couple of verses in Proverbs: A happy heart makes the face
- [Shine and Praise](https://pattifoster.com/shine-and-praise/) - This morning I was visiting two, dear people in the hospital. Both of them had great attitudes, told stories and led the Laughter Band! :)When I left their rooms, my heart was smiling and I was thanking God for loving on my heart through them!Soak in the life-giving truth of these 3 verses: You are the
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-31/) - * April 14 - Fellowship of Professional Women; Dallas, TX * April 15 - My Interview with Pam Rosewell Moore (Corrie ten Boom's last traveling companion) will air on 90.3fm KBJS at 11:45am - www.kbjs.org * April 16 - BIR; Dallas, TX * April 17 - Trinity Lutheran Private School Teacher Banquet; Tyler, TX
- [Rising on the Wings](https://pattifoster.com/rising-on-the-wings/) - Things of life can be so demanding...screaming at us to give it more time and more attention. Often, we long to escape and take a "time-out"... get our minds together, reset our focus on the stuff that matters... I encourage you to take a Calgon Moment and soak in the Truth of God's word ... it'll meet you where you are: If
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-32/) - * April 14 - Fellowship of Professional Women; Dallas, TX * April 15 - My Interview with Pam Rosewell Moore (Corrie ten Boom’s last traveling companion) will air on 90.3fm KBJS at 11:45am - www.kbjs.org * April 16 - BIR; Dallas, TX * April 17 - Trinity Lutheran Private School Teacher Banquet; Tyler, TX
- [69 Swirl Girl :)](https://pattifoster.com/69-swirl-girl/) - Today, I had a great late-lunch with one of my high school friends! As we talked and gabbed, our minds began to go back in time to the night of June 18, 2002. Laughingly she said, "Patti, you eat like a bird. You are so little!" "A lot of people tell me that! But," I said,
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-33/) - * May 25 - BIR; Dallas, TX * May 27 - B.H. Carroll Theological Institute; Arlington, TX * June - APD (Arlington Police Dept) ladies' Bible study; Arlington, TX * June 18 - 7-year Anniversary of Traffic Crash * September 26 - MC of Harvest Fest Youth Rally; Jacksonville, TX * March, 2010 - TX GMA
- [Where Do You Go...](https://pattifoster.com/where-do-you-go/) - The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe (Pr 18:10, NIV). Uhmmm...when things are going nuts and they don't make a lot of sense, where do you go? Where do you run? Where's your "strong tower?" Today, may you have a go and run to The Strong
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-34/) - * May 25 - BIR; Dallas, TX * May 27 - B.H. Carroll Theological Institute; Arlington, TX * June 18 - APD (Arlington Police Dept) Ladies’ Bible study; Arlington, TX * June 18 - 7-year Anniversary of Traffic Crash * September 26 - MC of Harvest Fest Youth Rally; Jacksonville, TX * March, 2010 - TX GMA HouseParty Speaker; Daniel
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-35/) - * May 25 - BIR; Dallas, TX * May 27 - B.H. Carroll Theological Institute; Arlington, TX * June 18 - APD (Arlington Police Dept) Ladies’ Bible Study; Arlington, TX * June 18 - 7-year Anniversary of Traffic Crash * June 27 - BIR Friends of Hope Camp; Sherman, TX * September 26 - MC of Harvest Fest
- [When Times Are Tough...](https://pattifoster.com/when-times-are-tough/) - ...give God glory and honor. You say, What?!?! Exactly! By faith, do the "unfeelable" when tough times are all over you. Put these words into "living color" and put your faith into action: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-36/) - * May 25 - BIR; Dallas, TX * May 27 - B.H. Carroll Theological Institute; Arlington, TX * June 5 - Eagle’s Nest “1/2 Hour of Power” Bible Study for Teens; Jacksonville, TX * June 18 - APD (Arlington Police Dept) Ladies’ Bible Study; Arlington, TX * June 18 - 7-year Anniversary of Traffic
- [Stand In The Gap](https://pattifoster.com/stand-in-the-gap/) - Stand In The Gap .....what does this mean to you? Describle it to me in your own words.
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-37/) - * May 25 - BIR; Dallas, TX * May 27 - B.H. Carroll Theological Institute; Arlington, TX * June 5 - Eagle’s Nest “1/2 Hour of Power” Bible Study for Teens; Jacksonville, TX * June 18 - APD (Arlington Police Dept) Ladies’ Bible Study; Arlington, TX * June 18 - 7-year Anniversary of Traffic Crash
- [When We Experience a Monday-Moment](https://pattifoster.com/when-we-experience-a-monday-moment/) - Take an adventure with me. Imagine you're one of Jesus' disciples and all of you are sitting around Him as He talks with you and tells you different things about life and how to deal with various situations. Imagine... You're beginning to lean back on a big rock behind you, and Jesus says something that "stops you
- [God Will Take Care of You](https://pattifoster.com/god-will-take-care-of-you-2/) - Here's a song that's been on my mind lately - "He Will Make A Way"....it was recorded in the 90s by, I think, the group Truth. Anyway, the message of this song has really been sticking with me: "God will make a way...where there seems to be no way...He works in ways we cannot see...He
- [Hold It Up!](https://pattifoster.com/hold-it-up/) - Do you have your shield, today? Hmmm...listen to this: A soldier who handles a shield does not put it behind him but in front of him. Then he is covered. That is the right position. When the Lord is our shield, He must go before us and we must remain behind Him. Many are willing
- [Give it All](https://pattifoster.com/give-it-all/) - Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength (Matthew 22:37) You know this verse...you've heard it time and time again. But for this moment, this breath of time, soak in this ... take a Calgon Moment in it - Love God with everything you've got; give it
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-38/) - * June 5 - Eagle’s Nest “1/2 Hour of Power” Bible Study for Teens; Jacksonville, TX * June 18 - APD (Arlington Police Dept) Ladies’ Bible Study; Arlington, TX * June 18 - 7-year Anniversary of Traffic Crash * June 27 - BIR Friends of Hope Camp; Sherman, TX * July 18 - Daughters of Sarah
- [Waiting](https://pattifoster.com/waiting/) - If you've been talking with God about things heavy on your heart, and the waiting is beginning to be very tough on you...here's something to ponder with God: In her study book, Discerning the Voice of God, Priscilla Shirer wrote, ...pray that He (God) will help you see the things you might be missing that He
- [His Angels Are around You](https://pattifoster.com/his-angels-are-around-you/) - Sometimes in life, things overcome us and throw us off track. I'm reminded of something Corrie ten Boom wrote about in her book, Prayers and Promises for Every Day - God has given us a promise in His Word that his angels will guard and resuce us. In the NIV, Pslam 34:7 reads, The Angel
- [Shine On for God!](https://pattifoster.com/shine-on-for-god/) - I'm often reading articles or books or something about brain injury... Yesterday, I read the article in the Parade magazine by Lee Woodruff, Bob Woodruff's wife. In it, she wrote about a conversation she had with Susan H Connors, president and CEO of Brain Injury Association of America. This comment she made has stuck with
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-39/) - * July 13 - MADD Speaker; Rusk County; Henderson, TX * July 18 - Daughters of Sarah Women’s Conference - Experiencing Peace - at Oak Grove Bible Church; Bullard,TX * August 14 - ‘Counseling TBI Survivors and Caregivers’ Workshop; Arlington, TX * August 25 - Tyler Apartment Association; Tyler, TX * September 26
- [Seeking God in Tough Times](https://pattifoster.com/seeking-god-in-tough-times/) - When things get tough in life, and it's hard for you to see anything clearly and make any sense of it, think on these words...take a "Calgon Moment" in this definite assurance: The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield and
- [What's Growing in Your Garden?](https://pattifoster.com/whats-growing-in-your-garden/) - In our world today, there is a lot of name-calling, finger-pointing, and blaming...the tolerance of sin has become a fad of this age. Soak in this Truth that Isaiah wrote so long ago that is still so true today: If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk,
- [The Weaving Within](https://pattifoster.com/the-weaving-within/) - It seems that more and more people will say "what you want to hear," whether it's true or not, whether they're being honest or not. Mind-games are often being played! Sometimes it feels like life is trying to squeeze us like orange juice. Listen to this Truth in Romans 12: Don't let the world around
- [How's the Race Going?](https://pattifoster.com/hows-the-race-going/) - Any athletes in the house? Ahhh, good on ya!...I bow in your general! :) Joggers? Runners? How about spiritual joggers? Spiritual runners? Have you ever been doing something and somebody, or something, threw you off-track or off-base? If so - or maybe it's happening right now in this stage of your life ... dive in to these
- [His Wings](https://pattifoster.com/his-wings/) - As you lean-in to life and go out of your way to help others and encourage them along their journey, I compassionately urge you not to lose heart ..... I speak these words to you from the 2nd chapter of Ruth, verse 12: May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-40/) - * August 14 - ‘Counseling TBI Survivors and Caregivers’ Workshop; Arlington, TX * August 25 - Tyler Apartment Association; Tyler, TX * August 30 - Town Hall Prayer Meeting; Tyler, TX * September 25 - East Texas Book Fair; Tyler, TX * September 26 - High School All-Region Choir Judge; Lufkin, TX * September
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-41/) - * August 14 - ‘Counseling TBI Survivors and Caregivers’ Workshop; Arlington, TX * August 25 - Tyler Apartment Association; Tyler, TX * August 30 - Town Hall Prayer Meeting; Jacksonville, TX * September 22 - Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital; Tyler, TX * September 25 - East Texas Book Fair; Tyler, TX *
- [Who's Wearing a Mask?](https://pattifoster.com/whos-wearing-a-mask/) - I am amazed at the people I watch - believers and non-believers - who deceive and manipulate others, at any cost, on a regular basis, trying to get them to do what they want them to do...leaders and followers alike! Take a Calgon Moment in these Scriptures and let them soak-in: Do not be deceived; God
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-42/) - * August 14 - ‘Counseling TBI Survivors and Caregivers’ Workshop; Arlington, TX * August 25 - Tyler Apartment Association; Tyler, TX * August 30 - Town Hall Prayer Meeting; Jacksonville, TX * September 22 - Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital; Tyler, TX * September 25 - East Texas Book Fair; Tyler, TX *
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-50/) - * December 19 - HopeHelpHeal’s Tour of Giving at 2pm cst; airing on American Life Network at Time Warner Cable * December 27 - Green Acres Baptist Church; Tyler, TX 2010 Begins! * Jan 9 - MADD Speaker; Smith County * Jan 27 - Baylor Rehab; Dallas, TX * Feb 6 - Madd Speaker; Smith County *
- [Happy Humming](https://pattifoster.com/271/) - This morning I was up very early...I turned on DAYSTAR and started watching CreationScapes. It was scanning some beautiful places...panoramic views and up-close shots of some gorgeous plants and flowers that God created! The tulips especially caught my eye! It was like they were singing in the wind! "He put a new song in my
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-51/) - * Jan 9 - MADD Speaker; Smith County * Jan 27 - Baylor Rehab; Dallas, TX * Feb 5 - Judge MS Solo & Ensemble; Hubbard MS; Tyler, TX * Feb 6 - Judge MS Solo & Ensemble; Hubbard MS; Tyler, TX * Feb 6 - Madd Speaker; Smith County * Feb - MADD Speaker;
- [Live It!](https://pattifoster.com/live-it/) - Like we all know, things can get on our nerves and do a number on us; some things can bother us, while others can lift us up and bring a smile to our face! Think about these Truths this week from Psalm 37....speak them to yourself and put them into practice as you deal with
- [How's Your Garden Doing?](https://pattifoster.com/hows-your-garden-doing/) - What's growing in your Spiritual Garden....plants, flowers, weeds, briers? Here are some thoughts from Patsy Clairmont in her book, The Hat Box...do you relate?.... "Growth and change are synonymous." "I'm grateful to know that our feebleness qualifies us for God's strength." "He (God) will deepen our faith, cultivate our character, and water our parched hearts."
- [There's Beauty for Ashes](https://pattifoster.com/theres-beauty-for-ashes/) - The Lord's favor is on you! It's time to rebuild, restore, renew... Dive-in to the Truth of Isaiah 61:1-4: "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-52/) - * Feb 5 - Judge MS Solo & Ensemble; Hubbard MS; Tyler, TX * Feb 6 - Judge MS Solo & Ensemble; Hubbard MS; Tyler, TX * Feb 6 - Madd Speaker; Smith County * Feb 6 - MADD Speaker; Rusk County * Feb 10 - Baylor Rehab; Dallas, TX * Feb 12 - TBI
- [Trusting when It's Not Easy](https://pattifoster.com/trusting-when-its-not-easy/) - Slowing down and paying attention to God is not what the "busy-ness" of this world wants...it urges us to run here, run there; do this, do that! But His Word tells us to fix our eyes on Him, the Lord Jesus (Heb 12:2). Dive-in to this devotional: "THANK ME for the conditions that are requiring
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-53/) - * Feb 5 - Judge MS Solo & Ensemble; Hubbard MS; Tyler, TX * Feb 6 - Judge MS Solo & Ensemble; Hubbard MS; Tyler, TX * Feb 6 - Madd Speaker; Smith County * Feb 6 - MADD Speaker; Rusk County * Feb 10 - Baylor Rehab; Dallas, TX * Feb 12 - TBI
- [Where Are Your Thoughts?](https://pattifoster.com/where-are-your-thoughts/) - Questions arise from so many different directions, causing us to wonder who to trust, what to trust, what to believe, what to think. Confusion rares its ugly head! But remember this: "For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints" (1 Corinthians 14:33, NKJV). Here's
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-54/) - * March 6 - MADD speaker; Smith County * March 9 - Living Alternatives Annual Donors Dinner; Jacksonville, TX * March 11 - Learning about Holocaust; Dallas, TX * March 12 - TBI Seminar; The Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * March 19 - TX GMA HouseParty Main Speaker & HS Girls’ Break-Out
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-55/) - * March 6 - MADD speaker; Smith County * March 9 - Living Alternatives Annual Donors Dinner; Jacksonville, TX * March 11 - Learning about Holocaust; Dallas, TX * March 12 - TBI Seminar; The Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * March 19 - TX GMA HouseParty Main Speaker & HS Girls’ Break-Out
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-56/) - * March 6 - MADD speaker; Smith County * March 9 - Living Alternatives Annual Donors Dinner; Jacksonville, TX * March 11 - Learning about Holocaust; Dallas, TX * March 12 - TBI Seminar; The Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * March 19 - TX GMA HouseParty Main Speaker & HS Girls’ Break-Out
- [To Cast or Not To Cast](https://pattifoster.com/to-cast-or-not-to-cast/) - Two verses are on my mind this morning that both have the word "cast" in them: 1) 1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you and 2) Hebrews 10:35 - Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. And with all of this and
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-57/) - * March 6 - MADD speaker; Smith County * March 9 - Living Alternatives Annual Donors Dinner; Jacksonville, TX * March 11 - Learning about Holocaust; Dallas, TX * March 12 - TBI Seminar; The Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * March 19 - TX GMA HouseParty Main Speaker & HS Girls’ Break-Out
- [Strong or Weak?](https://pattifoster.com/strong-or-weak/) - In her book, Plenty for Everyone, Corrie ten Boom writes, Denying ourselves, taking up our crosses, and following Jesus is not like jumping from an aeroplane towards earth with parachutes on our backs. It means being safe in the hands of Jesus, yoke-fellows with Him; His joy in us, and our joy fulfilled. Paratroopers for
- [Surprise Visits](https://pattifoster.com/surprise-visits/) - Be ready to face the Lord Jesus at any and every turn... Here are some thoughts from Oswald Chambers: Jesus rarely comes where we expect Him; He appears where we least expect Him, and always in the most illogical situations...This sense of expectation will give our life the attitude of childlike wonder. He goes on
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-58/) - * March 6 - MADD speaker; Smith County * March 9 - Living Alternatives Annual Donors Dinner; Jacksonville, TX * March 11 - Learning about Holocaust; Dallas, TX * March 12 - TBI Seminar; The Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * March 19 - TX GMA HouseParty Main Speaker & HS Girls’ Break-Out
- [What Do We Need?](https://pattifoster.com/what-do-we-need/) - This morning, my mind is thinking about 2 Timothy, chapter 3 and how bad different things are becoming in our world! (BTW, whenever you have time, read the first 5 verses of this chapter and see what stands-out to you.) In the midst of it all, this truth spoken by Hudson Taylor years and years
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-59/) - * April 5 - Victim Impact Panel, MADD Speaker; Rusk County * April 7 - BIR; Dallas, TX * April 10 - MADD Speaker; Smith County * April 14 - Cherokee County Juvenile Probation; Jacksonville, TX * April 23 - TBI Symposium; Addison, TX * May 1 - Women’s Conference; Back to the Bible Church;
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-60/) - * April 5 - Victim Impact Panel, MADD Speaker; Rusk County * April 7 - BIR; Dallas, TX * April 10 - MADD Speaker; Smith County * April 14 - Cherokee County Juvenile Probation; Jacksonville, TX * April 23 - TBI Symposium; Addison, TX * May 1 - Women’s Conference; Back to the Bible Church;
- [What Are You Looking At?](https://pattifoster.com/what-are-you-looking-at/) - So what seems to be catching your attention these days? What do you stare at? Why...what draws you to it? Here's a "truth-to-live-by" from Jesus Calling. The Lord says to us, MAKE ME YOUR FOCAL POINT as you move through this day. Just as a spinning ballerina must keep returning her eyes to a given
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-61/) - * April 5 - Victim Impact Panel, MADD Speaker; Rusk County * April 7 - BIR; Dallas, TX * April 10 - MADD Speaker; Smith County * April 14 - Cherokee County Juvenile Probation; Jacksonville, TX * April 23 - TBI Symposium; Addison, TX * May 1 - Women’s Conference; Back to the Bible Church;
- [Where In the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-62/) - * April 5 - Victim Impact Panel, MADD Speaker; Rusk County * April 7 - BIR; Dallas, TX * April 10 - MADD Speaker; Smith County * April 14 - Cherokee County Juvenile Probation; Jacksonville, TX * April 23 - TBI Symposium; Addison, TX * May 1 - Women’s Conference; Back to the Bible Church;
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-63/) - * May 1 - Women’s Conference; Back to the Bible Church; Oakwood, TX * May 6 - “Shattered Dreams”, Chapel Hill High School; Chapel Hill, TX * May 10 - Spring Music Recital; Jacksonville, TX * May 19 - BIR; Dallas, TX * May 26 - REFUGE; Jacksonville, TX * June 3 - Casting Audition;
- [Trust the Lord to Fight for You!](https://pattifoster.com/trust-the-lord-to-fight-for-you/) - Recently I was reading a part of Corrie Ten Boom's little book, Plenty for Everyone, and these two verses in Exodus 14 gripped me. See what the Lord says to you - Exodus 14:13-14 (King James Version) 13And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD,
- [How's Your Light?](https://pattifoster.com/hows-your-light/) - Come dive into my mind with me and surf some of my brain-waves!... Last week I was hanging out with Andrew, one of my dear radio buds, and Jimmy Needham, a CCM artist who he represents. (Jimmy's a swell guy...loves the Lord and loves people!) Imagine this with me, we were all in the studio
- [Whatever Happens...](https://pattifoster.com/whatever-happens/) - Whatever happens... Hmmmm, wonder what she means by dot, dot, dot? 'Glad you asked! (Ta!, as they'd say in Poland) Lately, my mind's been thinking about all the "new and different" steps people are in the midst of taking right now - graduating from high school, finishing one grade and moving to another, transitioning from
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-64/) - * May 1 - Women’s Conference; Back to the Bible Church; Oakwood, TX * May 6 - “Shattered Dreams”, Chapel Hill High School; Chapel Hill, TX * May 10 - Spring Music Recital; Jacksonville, TX * May 19 - BIR; Dallas, TX * May 26 - REFUGE; Jacksonville, TX * June 2 - BIR; Dallas,
- [What Are You Learning?](https://pattifoster.com/what-are-you-learning/) - I'm just curious - what has the Lord been teaching you lately? ... ya know how He brings a particular verse to your mind and then it keeps coming up in different places with different people? Well lately, Ps 32:8 has been that verse for me. It appears here, then there...God keeps getting my attention
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-65/) - * June 2 - BIR; Dallas, TX * June 3 - Casting Audition; Baylor; Dallas, TX * June 12 - PFY Class; MADD Smith County; Tyler, TX * June 16 - BIR; Dallas, TX * June 17 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * June 17 - Guest Speaker at BH Carroll Theological
- [Step Out](https://pattifoster.com/step-out/) - I've heard it said, So many times we don't listen and follow because we want to lead and tell. Wow, how true this is! So often our pride gets the best of us and we show our total color before we know it! Where is God in your life? Is it merely a once-a-week relationship
- [Stooped Down, Lately?](https://pattifoster.com/stooped-down-lately/) - "Oops!" the little girl squealed as the plate crashed to the floor, "I didn't mean to do that, Mommy. I'm so sorry." "That's okay, Baby Girl. I'll help you pick it up," said her mother as she stooped down to help her. Simple illustration. And a simple truth that all of us can relate to:
- [He's the Waymaker](https://pattifoster.com/hes-the-waymaker/) - Have you had one of those mornings when you woke up with a certain song on your mind, like your "jukebox" brain was playing a particular tune? Well, this morning was that time for me. It's a song from, I think, the early 90s - God Will Make A Way. Listen to these words: God
- [Tune-In To....](https://pattifoster.com/tune-in-to/) - .... www.spiritcountry.cc I was talking with one of my dear radio friends up in South Bend (Indiana)...she and I were catching up when she suddenly said, "Hey, let me tell you some good news!" And with no hesitation, I squealed, "Yeah, tell me!" "I was asked to be on internet radio," she said. "Christian Country
- [A Voice Calls Out](https://pattifoster.com/a-voice-calls-out/) - Who's calling out to you? Can you hear it? Listen...what are they saying? Put the Phone of Proverbs 8:1-21 (The Message) to your heart's ear and listen to what God says to you: "Do you hear Lady Wisdom calling? Can you hear Madame Insight raising her voice? She's taken her stand at First and Main,
- [Step Out](https://pattifoster.com/step-out-2/) - Go back in time. Maybe last year? Last week? Yesterday? Right now? What has it been like for you ... when you've taken a risk and stepped out of the familiarity of your "comfort zone?" What's it like for you when you can't see in front of you, and your "yesterday" is only a memory?
- [Pitfalls of Confronting without Love](https://pattifoster.com/pitfalls-of-confronting/) - Uhmmm...how true it is! Beware of the pitfalls of confronting...MERCY must always have its place! Here's something I recently read by Rebekah Montgomery. See what you think... I'm Not Perfect But... 2 Pitfalls and a Big Blessing in Confronting in Love By Rebekah Montgomery I don’t know about you, but I hate to confront people.
- [How's Your Heart?](https://pattifoster.com/hows-your-heart-2/) - Come dive into God's Word with me! Circumcision is on my mind. (I know, a deep subject not often talked about or studied today!) Circumcision of the heart - that has kept going through my mind this morning. It made me wanna dive into God's Word and find out what He was saying to me!
- [No Fishing Allowed!](https://pattifoster.com/no-fishing-allowed/) - Last night as I was reading Corrie ten Boom's book, Plenty for Everyone, this stood out to me: "...for God Himself has cast all my sins in the very deeps of the sea, forgiven and forgotten (see Micah 7:19)." Satan plays with our minds and brings up memories or reminders from the past to pull
- [Where in the World's Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-worlds-patti/) - * August 18 - BIR; Dallas, TX * August 19 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * Sept 4 - MADD, Smith County; Tyler, TX * Sept 8 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Sept 18 - God’s AMAZING Grace Women’s Conference; Oak Grove Bible Church; Bullard, TX * Sept 22 - BIR; Dallas,
- [Stand Firm](https://pattifoster.com/stand-firm/) - I know I've mentioned this verse to you before And, I must say, I must pass along this portion once again! It's in the 14th chapter of Exodus.... You know how life is. Things can set us off, "rattle our chains," stress us out, make us nervous and unsure. The list goes on and on!
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-66/) - * August 18 - BIR; Dallas, TX * August 19 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * Sept 4 - MADD, Smith County; Tyler, TX * Sept 8 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Sept 18 - God’s AMAZING Grace Women’s Conference; Oak Grove Bible Church; Bullard, TX * Sept 22 - BIR; Dallas,
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-67/) - * Sept 4 - MADD Smith County; Tyler, TX * Sept 8 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Sept 18 - God’s AMAZING Grace Women’s Conference; Oak Grove Bible Church; Bullard, TX * Sept 22 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Sept 23 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * Sept 25 - East Texas
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-68/) - * Sept 4 - MADD Smith County; Tyler, TX * Sept 8 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Sept 18 - God’s AMAZING Grace Women’s Conference; Oak Grove Bible Church; Bullard, TX * Sept 22 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Sept 23 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * Sept 25 - East Texas
- [Numbers](https://pattifoster.com/numbers/) - Please crawl into my brain with me. :) You know how certain things will stand out to you for one reason or another? And sometimes particular things will come back to your mind, seemingly out-of-the-blue? Well, that's how these facts about traumatic brain injury have been doing in my mind lately. Let me pass this
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-69/) - * Sept 4 - MADD Smith County; Tyler, TX * Sept 8 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Sept 18 - God’s AMAZING Grace Women’s Conference; Oak Grove Bible Church; Bullard, TX * Sept 22 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Sept 23 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * Sept 25 - East Texas
- [Our God Is Able](https://pattifoster.com/god-is-able/) - Tonight I was watching a DVD that featured Priscilla Shirer in an arena full of women (and a few men, might I add) as she was "havin' church" and proclaiming "in a BIG way" that our God is able! She was diving into Paul's words to the believers in Ephesus - "Now to Him who
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-70/) - * Sept 4 - MADD Smith County; Tyler, TX * Sept 8 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Sept 18 - God’s AMAZING Grace Women’s Conference; Oak Grove Bible Church; Bullard, TX * Sept 22 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Sept 23 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * Sept 25 - East Texas
- [Broken Things](https://pattifoster.com/broken-things/) - This morning as I was getting ready, I accidentally caught my bracelet on a hook and broke it. It fell to the ground in several pieces. And, amazingly, (as only God can do), right as this had happened, and I was bending down to pick-up the broken pieces, I thought of all of you -
- [Things That Make You Go "Hmmmmm"](https://pattifoster.com/things-that-make-you-go-hmmmmm/) - Have you ever heard something or read something that made you scratch your head and say, "Now, what did he say? What does that mean? Hmmm...." Step into my world.... This weekend, that's exactly what happened. A dear friend emailed me a few quotes of Aiden Wilson Tozer. Ring a bell? Yeah, we know him
- [Keep Believing](https://pattifoster.com/keep-believing-2/) - As we all know so well, things in life can be really tough. They can certainly do a number on us. Everybody has a story to tell...some nuggets of life-lessons to pass on to somebody else along the journey. Situations, people, things, attitudes, etc. can put our faith to the test. Mmmm...I'm reminded of a
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-71/) - * Nov 6 - MADD Smith County; Tyler, TX * Nov 10 - BIR; Dallas, TX * Nov 11 - BIR; Veteran’s Day Program; Dallas, TX * Nov 11 - Center for COunseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * Nov 13 - Great American Peanut Butter Festival; Grand Saline, TX * Mid-November - 3rd book coming
- [What Are You Looking At?](https://pattifoster.com/what-are-you-looking-at-2/) - C'mon, ride the Adventure with me, and see what God says to you! Please read these two verses: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-72/) - * Mid-November - 3rd book coming out, featuring my story along with 49 other collaborative authors, in the book, Modern Day Miracles * Nov 17 - TOOFS; MADD ET * Nov 21 - Living Praise Fellowship; Tyler, TX * Dec 4 - MADD Smith County; Tyler, TX * Dec 5 - First Baptist Church Book
- [It's Opportunity Time!](https://pattifoster.com/lay-hold-of-the-opportunity/) - HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you!!! Here are a couple of verses that keep coming to my mind: Let us not grow weary in doing good for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore as we have opportunity let us do good to all people, especially to those
- [How's Your Mind?](https://pattifoster.com/hows-your-mind-2/) - I read this quote the other day: Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. ~Anonymous Wow, isn't that spot-on?! Life has a way of piling up all kinds of things in our minds. Something happens, it spurs on a thought, and, all too often, these thoughts start rumbling and tumbling in our minds. Here's some
- [Anything Need Mending?](https://pattifoster.com/anything-need-mending/) - One never knows what my "TBI-enduring" brain is going to hold onto and ponder! Today, as I was working on a Beth Moore Study, "A WOMAN'S HEART: God's Dwelling Place," a word jumped out and grabbed me. Mended. That's it, "mended." So, I went to my handy-dandy Webster's dictionary and looked it up. Mend -
- [Horse or Wagon](https://pattifoster.com/horse-or-wagon/) - Here's a way God helps me get in the right place so He can Make A Difference Now! through me: Don't act like a horse, get in the wagon. Just as a horse leads a wagon, so the Lord Jesus wants to lead us. And (see, I knew you were reading my mind!) as a wagon follows
- [When Little Becomes BIG!](https://pattifoster.com/when-little-becomes-big/) - A lot of the time, what most people would call little or small seems HUGE to me! Take a ride on my "brain-wave" with me... Since my brain began to wake up from my coma after the wreck in 2002, I've noticed more and more how small things can really effect people, and even situations, in a (positive) BIG
- [A Thought about Mom](https://pattifoster.com/a-thought-about-mom/) - Mother... ~Author Unknown You filled my days with rainbow lights, Fairytales and sweet dream nights, A kiss to wipe away my tears, Gingerbread to ease my fears. You gave the gift of life to me And then in love, you set me free. I thank you for your tender care, For deep warm hugs and
- [Quotes for the Week](https://pattifoster.com/quotes-for-the-week/) - Like me, you've probably heard somebody say. "Keep the main thing, the main thing." Well, I agree......and, I must say, it's more easily said than done. Ya know what I mean? .... Can I get a witness? :) Here are a few quotes that have helped me. Maybe they'll give you an extra boost as you journey through your week!
- [Become a "What Is"](https://pattifoster.com/become-a-what-is/) - This afternoon, as I was perusing this month's issue of TexasMonthly, I ran across these words that stuck in my gut: We believe nothing is impossible. There is no "what if" that cannot become "what is." ~ Rice University One of my dear college friends attended Rice in Houston; plus, she was on the same fine
- [Set an Example](https://pattifoster.com/set-an-example/) - 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) -- 12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. As we go through this week, here's something to think about - what kind of example are we setting for people? They're
- [Have A Go!](https://pattifoster.com/have-a-go/) - Yesterday, I found out that Phil Hook, the Founding Executive Director of KVNE/KGLY, passed away Friday. He had fought a tough battle against Pancreatic Cancer. This afternoon, I signed Phil's guestbook on the funeral home's web site. Here's a thought for you to think about .... what words of strength could you speak to somebody who's helped you along the
- [What's Around the Corner?](https://pattifoster.com/whats-around-the-corner/) - Last night as I was reading, a couple of Oswald Chamber's quotes stood out to me and grabbed my attention in a deep way....my mind and heart wanted to soak-in them a little longer. Here's one: It is only through abandonment of yourself and your circumstances that you will recognize Him (God). You will only
- [The Threads of Our Lives](https://pattifoster.com/the-threads-of-our-lives/) - If you were asked to describe your life in one word, what would you say? Fill-in this blank: My life is but a ______. I found this poem in the back of my organizer, My Life Is But A Weaving. As I've read books by Corrie ten Boom, I've often read a portion of it.
- [Recalculate, recalculate...](https://pattifoster.com/recalculate-recalculate/) - Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will (Romans 12:2; NIV). Just recently, I was updating my Windows Internet Expolrer on my laptop. As it was "doing
- [A Time to Pray](https://pattifoster.com/a-time-to-pray/) - After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before (Job 42:10; NIV) Did you notice that? Not until AFTER Job had chosen to humble himself and pray for the very "friends" who had hurt him deeply at a very vulnerable time for
- [What Sticks?](https://pattifoster.com/what-sticks/) - You know how something will cross your mind, seemingly outta the blue? And then, it'll stay with you? Well, that's the way it's been with me the last couple of days. Two words have been sticking to my head-trauma mind -- strength and strong. So, let me pass along a few verses: * Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) -
- [The Power of Words](https://pattifoster.com/the-power-of-words/) - What about those words? How are they workin' for ya? Listen to this children's rhyme we've all heard at some point or another: "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Wow, how FAR from the truth this is!! SILVER BOXES My words were harsh & hasty And they came without
- [When Things Weigh You Down](https://pattifoster.com/when-things-weigh-you-down/) - Here's something for you in the midst of this triple-digit heat and failing economy... When things are weighing on you and you're not sure what step to take next, read these following words (from Joshua 1:9) and fill-in your name in the blank. Let them take up residence in you -- Be strong and courageous, ______. Do
- [When Is Your DOB?](https://pattifoster.com/when-is-your-dob/) - HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all of you August-Birthday Celebraters!!! :) Tonight, as I was "Googling" birthday quotes - some by Corrie ten Boom and others by Charles Schulz, creator of PEANUTS, I came up on these so-called "Famous Birthday Quotes" ... you'll have to check 'em out and see which one you like the best. (I'm kinda drawn to the
- [Today](https://pattifoster.com/today/) - “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” (Ps 95:7,8 and Hebrews 4:7). As I have been writing my full head-trauma book, with my editor in Cincinnati, I continue to learn more and more about the wreck and things that happened before and after it. The other day, I was looking through one of
- [A Choice to Make](https://pattifoster.com/a-choice-to-make/) - N0w choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God , listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him. For the Lord is your life, and He will give you many years in the land He swore to give to your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and
- [Don't Lose Heart](https://pattifoster.com/dont-lose-heart/) - Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. (Luke 18:1; NIV) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. (Luke 18:1; KJV) When things start weighing on us, how do
- [When Towers Fall](https://pattifoster.com/when-your-towers-fall/) - Today, as I write this Journal Blog, it is the official 10-Year Remembrance Day of 9/11. Dedications have touched lives. Memorials have stilled time. And stories will continue to be told of how 9/11 has been forever etched on our hearts and minds. Like the majority of you, I've watched footage clips being replayed of that catastrophic morning and seen the bellowing smoke and rubble spewing out of
- [A Life-Attitude to Ponder](https://pattifoster.com/a-life-attitude-to-ponder/) - Jump into your thought-world with me...your idea-world, your vision-world... You know how it is - sometimes in life, things stand out to us like nothing else. Throughout our days, they keep coming back to our mind, over and over. Well, sometime ago, this life-attitude stuck to my head-trauma mind; so I decided to scribble it down before it escaped me. As you breathe your next
- [Don't Forget What You Have "Seen"](https://pattifoster.com/dont-forget-what-you-have-seen/) - Anybody ever watched Anne of Green Gables? I love that story! What spunk she had!! :) Well, in one of the episodes, around the time when Anne Shirley has grown up into a young lady and moved to New York City, she meets a writer by the name of Jack Garrison. In a difficult time, he says
- [Our Lighthouse](https://pattifoster.com/a-lighthouse-in-oregon/) - sky afternoon
- [God vs. Nerves](https://pattifoster.com/god-vs-nerves/) - This weekend, I served as a music judge of young voices, as hundreds of them tried out for the Middle School All-Region Choir. Voices were quivering, hands were shaking, and stomachs were spilling over with queasiness and nausea! For the first-timers, auditioning for a spot in the esteemed All-Region Choir caused their nerves to do absurd somersaults inside of
- [Forgiveness](https://pattifoster.com/forgiveness/) - And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. (Mark 11:25) The other day, I was with a group of young adults who were having a "Q & A" (Question and Answer) time with me. After I had talked about forgiving the
- [Memo from God](https://pattifoster.com/memo-from-god/) - Here's a "memo" that caught my attention this morning. So often, with "good intentions," we take matters back into our own hands. Sure, we talk to God and ask Him to help us, but then we usually stuff the problem right back into our "backpack" after we've finished talking with Him. So, here ya go...please read this "Memo"
- [Ahhh, The Vitamin B-12 of Our Heart!](https://pattifoster.com/ahhh-the-vitamin-b-12-of-our-heart/) - 11I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong—12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. (Romans 1:11,12; NIV) There are people in our life who are like Vitamin B-12 to us - they give strength to our
- [Thoughts of THANKSGIVING](https://pattifoster.com/thoughts-of-thanksgiving/) - HAPPY THANKSGIVING to YOU! Thanks for stopping by. :) Here are some Thanksgiving quotes I found. 'Thought you might like them. The Lord's blessings to you! ~Patti ;) A grateful heart is one that finds the countless blessings of God in the seemingly mundane everyday life. ~Anonymous Begin by thanking Him for some little thing,
- [The First Christmas](https://pattifoster.com/the-first-christmas/) - Here's a poem I wanted to pass along to you. It will be especailly dear to you if you've lost a loved one during this year. My mother and another dear lady were recently given copies of this poem at a special time when the memories of people who had died during 2011 were lovingly honored. Grab a
- [What Does Your Heart Ponder?](https://pattifoster.com/what-does-your-heart-ponder/) - Do certain things ever throw you off-course? You know, those unexpected surprises that appear out of the blue? Each one of us could probably tell a story about a time when fear gripped us tight. At some point this Christmas, try this: Put yourself in Mary's place as you read these verses and imagine what it would have been like for you. But the
- [The Christmas Candy Cane](https://pattifoster.com/the-christmas-candy-cane-2/) - MERRY CHRISTMAS to you!! :) There has been many a time in my life when I've been called Peppermint Patti. In my head-trauma brain, peppermint always reminds me of a candy cane. So, with no further adieu, I'd like to share this fascinating story with you: A Candy maker in Indiana wanted to make a candy that would be a
- [Stay on the Potter's Wheel](https://pattifoster.com/stay-on-the-potters-wheel/) - Once, after his father scolded him for something he had done wrong to his younger sister, the little boy whispered under his breath, "I didn't see that one coming." Well, oftentimes in life, that's how we are...didn't see that one coming! Things happen we didn't expect - relationships dwindle, jobs change, people get sick, friends move. Life changes
- [How Are You Remembered?](https://pattifoster.com/how-are-you-remembered/) - I might have shared this poem with you before, but I wanted to point out this one particular stanza...sweet Heather, who was in the wreck with me in 2002, wrote this -- If today were your last day, Would you witness without any slack? Could you say you lived your life to the fullest And don't
- [Quotes to Remember](https://pattifoster.com/quotes-to-remember/) - Here are some quotes that caught my attention tonight: Learning does not begin in school, neither must it end there. Learning is a lifelong journey. ~Anonymous Adversity punches holes in pride. ~Charles Stanley Where God's finger points, His hand will make the way. ~Anonymous Grace and mercy to you as the Great Adventure continues!!
- [Where Are You Looking?](https://pattifoster.com/where-are-you-looking/) - In life, things can get so topsy-turvy. When you least expect it, something will lambaste you from the side.....(what was that movie about the football player?...oh yeah, "Blind-Side." Super movie!) That's how it is life in sometimes - we're blind-sided. What about you? When these things happen to you, how do you respond? Who do
- [To Stop or Not To Stop](https://pattifoster.com/to-stop-or-not-to-stop/) - As I was studying the Book of Revelation this week, this question of Beth Moore's stood out to me: In v.20 of Revelation chapter 9, the words, "they did not stop" gathered some of Beth's attention ( 20 The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work
- [Ever Heard of Vitamin F?](https://pattifoster.com/ever-heard-of-vitamin-f/) - Hi, Everybody! Yesterday, I received this email from a friend. 'Thought you might enjoy reading it. **Vitamin F ** Why do I have a variety of friends who are all so different in character? How can I get along with them all? I think that each one helps to bring out a
- [Walk This Way](https://pattifoster.com/walk-this-way/) - 1 O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? 2 He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. (Psalm 15:2. New American Standard Bible) One day, I was reading the 15th chapter of the Book of Psalms in a friend's copy of
- [What Would Be Said?](https://pattifoster.com/what-would-be-said/) - Just wondering... As you look back over your life, could this be said of you? "She could cut up with the best of them but, when it was time to get serious and have a heart-to-heart, she was ready...she was used by God to bless others and disciple them, even in her youth." Sure, you
- [Reliable Friends](https://pattifoster.com/reliable-friends/) - One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24) This is fresh on my mind because I've just witnessed this "reliable vs. unreliable" friend-thing lived out before my very eyes! A great, college fellow, who's a strong believer with lots of integrity, just found out
- [Why Do We Do What We Do?](https://pattifoster.com/why-do-we-do-what-we-do/) - Lately, I've been involved in a lot of different things, one of them being the Relay For Life in Cherokee County. As I emceed the Opening Ceremony and everything that happened until the wee hours of the morning, I met and greeted and talked with lots of people. Had a great time! During the week
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-79/) - * June 3 - Ladies Bible Study; East Side Baptist Church; Rusk, TX * June 18 - 10th Anniversary of the wreck * June 20 - BIR; Dallas, TX * June 21 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * June 23 - Friends of Hope; BIR; First United Methodist Church; Sherman, TX * July
- [When One Doesn't Know](https://pattifoster.com/when-one-doesnt-know/) - Hmmm...when one doesn't know...I say, I do wonder what she means by that? When we seem to be in a bind and we clearly don't know what to do, which way to go, or who to ask, how do we respond? What are we to do? There are many words I could write and different verses of
- [Had Any Applesauce, Lately?](https://pattifoster.com/had-any-applesauce-lately/) - Small things can make a big difference! Read this experience and see what you think -- Applesauce Author Unknown My daughter celebrated her 27th birthday yesterday. You probably would never know it to look at her. She’s so petite with a narrow frame. Nothing like her mother’s expanse. And she’s kind too. She carries a positive outlook
- ["Nip It In The Bud"](https://pattifoster.com/nip-it-in-the-bud/) - The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. (Proverbs 10:9) Come climb into my head-trauma-surviving brain... This often-heard quote - "History repeats itself" - was riding the waves of my brain this afternoon. I was just wondering to myself, "Patti, are you doing your part to not let history
- [My Life Is But A Weaving](https://pattifoster.com/my-life-is-but-a-weaving/) - Q: What is being woven together with the threads of your life? My life is but a weaving Between my Lord and me; I cannot choose the colors, He worketh steadily. Oft times He weaveth sorrow, And I, in foolish pride, Forget He sees the upper, And I the under side. Not ‘til the
- [Where Do You Draw the Line?](https://pattifoster.com/where-do-you-draw-the-line/) - Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. (Galatians 5:1; NKJV) Hmmm, "liberty" and "entangled." These two words don't seem to exactly go together in our minds. But, I suppose, when we choose to stand-up for something we believe in,
- [Meet Jacob  :)](https://pattifoster.com/meet-jacob/) - This week, I wanted you to have before you the words of this particular song, "Jacob's Song" ... Sometime ago, Debbie, an ETBU (East Texas Baptist University) student wrote these words for Jacob and his battle with TBI -- a life-long fight that was set into motion during a drowning accident... Jacob's Song Sometimes there's just no way to explain it all; And we question:
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-80/) - * July 20 - "Straight Talk with Patti" interview with Rosa Blum, Holocaust survivor; Dallas, TX * July 22 - Emmanuel Baptist Church; Corsicana, TX * July 22- Women of Purpose; People's Church; Jacksonville, TX * August 7 - Magnolia Luncheon; Hope Clinic; Waxahachie, TX * August 9 - East Texas Police Academy; Tyler, TX
- ["Faith Tests"](https://pattifoster.com/faith-tests/) - Lately, I've been working with my editor/ghostwriter in Cincinnati, "burning the midnight oil" as we've shaped my manuscript and made it ready to be passed on to my publisher. As I have read lots of stories related to the wreck of June 18, 2002 and all the days that followed - written by people from all walks
- [I Thank God for You!](https://pattifoster.com/i-thank-god-for-you/) - A hearty THANK YOU I send to every single one of you who had a part in the "Decade of Celebration, 2002-2012"!!! I thank GOD for your presence, your words, your non-verbals, your prayers, your email, your cards, your notes, your thoughts, your remembering, your going-out-of-your-way...I give thanks for you! Here are the words on the front of a
- [Interview with Holocaust Survivor](https://pattifoster.com/interview-with-a-holocaust-survivor/) - At different times - sometimes planned, sometimes sporadic- I have the privilege of interviewing people from around the world, from different walks of life on my program, STRAIGHT TALK With Patti. It airs on the Media page of my web site: www.pattifoster.com Drop by and have a listen to a number of interviews I've done with
- [Hope Is Needed](https://pattifoster.com/hope-is-needed/) - Remember this thought?...I've brought it up many times since the wreck: Small things do matter...they can make a BIG difference! A positive "yes face," as Chuck Swindoll refered to it in his book, Grace, is something that a lot of us look for, even when we don't realize we're paying attention to it! Think about those people whose face gave
- [After Lunch On Labor Day](https://pattifoster.com/after-lunch-on-labor-day/) - Step back in time with me to Labor Day, 2002... On that hot afternoon out back on the deck, we (my parents, Scotty and Rhonda, and I) were all sitting and talking a while before my parents took me back to Pate Rehab in Anna for another week of transitional rehab. As Rhonda and my mother were
- [U2HaveHope Radio Show](https://pattifoster.com/u2havehope-radio-show/) - More Coverage on Patti's Story... New Patti Foster Interview Date: September 15, 2012 Time: 4:00pm Central Patti Foster's story is being featured on national, Christian radio program U2HaveHope hosted by Carrie Cooper! Here are the stations across the country/check listing for air time: *Dallas, TX: KDKR 91.3 FM *Cincinnati/Akron, OH: WKJA 91.9 FM *Spokane, WA:
- [Lay-hold of the Opportunity](https://pattifoster.com/lay-hold-of-the-opportunity-2/) - We've gotta "make the most of every opportunity." On the radio around the country and emceeing at the same time... The 15th of September will be the 10th Annual Harvest Fest Youth Rally which I'll be emceeing at the historic Tomato Bowl in Jacksonville, TX.....plus, at different times throughout this same day, U2HaveHope, a national radio program, will
- [What About Tomorrow?](https://pattifoster.com/what-about-tomorrow/) - "She loved GOD and she loved people." This is what Scotty said about Aunt Jenny and her life, summed up in a few words. How completely true! Mmmmm, now that's a LEGACY - potent and effective. How about us? What legacy will we leave? It's our choice. "The life we live today is the legacy we'll
- [Something Found](https://pattifoster.com/something-found/) - Here's an old plaque with a poem written on it that I found in Aunt Jenny's things. Through all these years, she had purposefully kept it. In fact, I think she told me one of her nieces or nephews had given it to her (maybe Scotty) -- I Said A Prayer For You Today I said a
- [The LORD Will Make A Way](https://pattifoster.com/the-lord-will-make-a-way/) - Texting can be quite handy-dandy at times (when it's safe and healthy and you're NOT texting as you drive!)... This afternoon, one of my cool radio friends (actress/mime performer/voice talent, etc...you name it; she's there!)...anyway, she texted me this "modern-day" quote of Robert Morris, Pastor of Gateway Church; Southlake, TX: "Some preach a prosperity gospel; some preach a poverty
- [Veterans Day 2012](https://pattifoster.com/veterans-day-2012/) - Representing the red white and blue The colors of our flag stand out proud and true. The white stars on blue background with red and white stripes Remind me of these veterans, who all risked their lives. Just so the people of the U.S. could all live in peace and be free These are the
- [How's Your Heart?](https://pattifoster.com/hows-your-heart-3/) - Tonight I heard Charles Stanley, on his InTouch program, talking about 14 things that bear "evidence of a grateful heart." Happy Heart-Testing!... see how your "grateful-gauge" is doing: 1) Positive Attitude 2) Aware of GOD's Presence 3) Humble Spirit 4) Peacefulness 5) Thoughtful of Others 6) Generous 7) Unselfish
- [HAPPY THANKSGIVING To Your Insides!](https://pattifoster.com/happy-thanksgiving-to-your-insides/) - Ahhhhh, here's a GREAT Truth to take a "Calgon Moment" in...it's one of Corrie ten Boom's favorite poems from Anne Flint. A beautiful prayer of Thanksgiving -- He 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.
- [New Book - COPING with TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY](https://pattifoster.com/new-book-coping-with-traumatic-brain-injury/) - A Difference is being Made NOW! This weekend I received word from my publisher, BookJolt, that the shipdate of my books will happen in 10 business days. (YAY!!) So, hopefully, around December 7 or so, COPING with TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY will arrive in-livng-color! Instead of selling it in bookstores (since the quantity is not that huge), I've decided to make it available only
- [The Candy Cane of Christmas](https://pattifoster.com/the-candy-cane-of-christmas/) - A Candy Maker in Indiana wanted to make a candy that would be a witness, so he made the Christmas Candy Cane. He incorporated several symbols for the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus Christ. He began with a stick of pure white, hard candy. White to symbolize the Virgin Birth and the sinless nature of
- [Tell Me The Difference](https://pattifoster.com/tell-me-the-difference/) - MERRY CHRISTMAS, Friends! Earlier this weekend, a friend of mine emailed me this quote by Spurgeon ... 'thought you might like to check it out... So, prepare thyself! Get ready to take a "Calgon Moment" in this and see how you think it applies to today's culture... "Discernment is not telling the difference between right and
- [Book Update...](https://pattifoster.com/book-update/) - ...it's traveling around the country. I recently heard T.D. Jakes say there is "opportunity in chaos." Well, there has been a wee bit of "chaos" you might say regarding the address my books were to be shipped to. Somehow yesterday (Monday, 12/10) they ended up in WA instead of TX. (As I often say, "Let us pray!") Please keep
- [eBook Is Here!](https://pattifoster.com/ebook-is-here/) - Yesterday, one and all, I found out my eBook is NOW available on my website, www.pattifoster.com. (YAY!!!) Kevin, my web guy in Idaho, is quite a SPLENDID help to me, letting the world-wide-web know about how the LORD is weaving the threads of my life! Btw, soon and very soon the paperback version will also be
- [COPING Is Missing In Action!](https://pattifoster.com/coping-is-missing-in-action/) - A quick update about "Coping's" arrival. (Hold on to your seat and get ready for a bumpy ride!)..... The delivery people have put out an APD (All Points Bulletin) to find the shipment of my books, COPING with TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. It seems to be MIA (Missing In Action)!! So, please pray for the safe and speedy arrival soon
- [Thinking of You This Christmas](https://pattifoster.com/thinking-of-you-this-christmas/) - Sweet thoughts to each one of you this Christmas! ;) I wanted to share with you this poem, "Christmas Greetings" that one of my dear friends here in the States sent me recently: Christmas Greetings I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book.And every year at Christmastime I go and take
- [Divine Intervention](https://pattifoster.com/divine-intervention/) - The LORD my God to the rescue!! Since today is Dec 20th, I've read Ps 20...WOW! What a fit to what we're going through right now with all these books - they've lost them and can't find them! My publisher wrote, "the printer has NEVER EVER had this happen before......so keep your peeps a prayin!" Just as
- [By Wednesday at 5pm](https://pattifoster.com/by-wednesday-at-5pm/) - That's the time they have.... If the freight company is unable to locate the pallet of my head-trauma books in their warehouse/terminal/dock, etc by 5pm on Wednesday, 12/26, REPRINT will begin first thing, Thursday morning, 12/27. Wow! One never knows....however (comma), I take heart in the "umph" of Ps 27:14 (MSG): Stay with God!
- [COPING Reviews](https://pattifoster.com/coping-reviews/) - Serendipities to all of you as the new year of 2013 is underway! People have been sending me their thoughts about my "lost-n-found" head-trauma book, COPING with TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. Please, after you’ve read it – whether eBook or paperback – shoot me your feedback about it and what stood out to you…plus, if you
- [Words To Invest In](https://pattifoster.com/words-to-invest-in/) - Whatever you're dealing with right now...whatever you're having to face...whatever decision you're struggling with, I urge you to invest your faith and 5 senses in these 6 words Corrie ten Boom reminded herself of: "Where the Lord guides, He provides." Don't give up Hope...it's right there with you.
- [Where Are You Turning For Help](https://pattifoster.com/where-are-you-turning-for-help/) - Recently, I heard a former self-centered business guy say, "Dare to dream GOD's dream for your life." It wasn't until his god of money and his love of money and ego and power were knocked to the ground that he turned to the LORD for his help from that point on. How about you... Dare
- [Through the Storm](https://pattifoster.com/through-the-storm/) - Experienced a storm lately? ... Or, maybe you're going through one right now, even as you're reading this message? Recently when I was speaking at NeuroRestorative Texas, Rick passed along to me a poem that one of his friends at Tarleton State University had written back in 1980: When life is full of sunshine
- [Don't Quit](https://pattifoster.com/dont-quit/) - Recently a couple recommended a book to me by Chaplain, Major General Robert Preston Taylor, Days of Anguish, Days of Hope, published by Doubleday & Company, 1972. In it the author described details about the war, the "Death March," and much more. As I read through the chapters and envisioned all the things he experienced,
- [Keep Hoping](https://pattifoster.com/keep-hoping/) - Put your hope in GOD, even when your 5-senses can't make sense of it....faith in action.
- [When Life Is Heavy](https://pattifoster.com/when-life-seems-too-heavy/) - Are you at one of those places in life when you feel like you can't take much more? Like you've almost reached your "last nerve?" Well, just recently, a friend sent me some incredibly timely words - written many years ago - that my mind, soul, and heart especially needed to hear and be reminded
- [There's a Stirring](https://pattifoster.com/theres-a-stirring/) - Ps 5:8 - "Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies -- make straight your way before me." It is very apparent that GOD is stirring hearts and drawing souls to Himself, in the face of adversity and all the attacks of the enemy. Lives are being transformed and minds are being
- [See Ya at The Farewell Tour in Dallas](https://pattifoster.com/see-ya-at-the-farewell-tour-in-dallas/) - I'm looking forward to seeing masses of you this Fri & Sat/Oct 2nd & 3rd in Dallas at the Women of Faith LOVED, The Final Tour. I'll be interviewing speakers and artists for my web program, "Straight Talk with Patti" at www.pattifoster.com/media.shtml So please, look for me in the Media Section and let out your best,
- [Stay Close](https://pattifoster.com/stay-close/) - In whatever you're dealing with today, whoever you're having to face, whatever obstacle is standing before you, stay close to God. Be brave. Be strong. Don't give up. (Ps 31:24; MSG) God will see you through!
- [Love Never Dies](https://pattifoster.com/love-never-dies/) - Love...do you have any? So, what's in your bank account? ICor13, MSG, puts it this way: Love never gives up Love cares more for others than for self Love doesn't want what it doesn't have Love doesn't strut Doesn't have a swelled head Doesn't force itself on others Ask GOD to help you love...He'll show
- [Stay Focused](https://pattifoster.com/stay-focused/) - Keep your focus on what you know you're to do today. Don't let the mouth-waggers throw you off track. GOD-of-Angel-Armies will take care of you...He will not abandon you. (Jeremiah 29:11)
- [Keep Believing](https://pattifoster.com/keep-believing-3/) - Even as the rain comes down and the storms rage, keep believing in the Truth you know. GOD doesn't play games, so keep your eyes on the mark. He will make a way where there seems to be no way. Jeremiah 32:17 "Dear God, my Master, you created earth and sky by your great power—by merely stretching
- [Stay Connected](https://pattifoster.com/stay-connected/) - Today, in whatever adversity you find yourself, stay connected to the Almighty and pour out your heart to Him (Psalm 62:8). He’s listening. "Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge."
- [Stay Grateful](https://pattifoster.com/stay-grateful/) - Stay Grateful.... Today, in whatever adversity you find yourself, stay connected to the Almighty and pour out your heart to Him...He’s listening. In fact, you might even try having some thankfulness and gratitude in the midst of the trouble...it'll help divert your attention away from the problem. "Trust in him at all times, you people;
- [Happy Grateful-Gratitude Day!](https://pattifoster.com/happy-grateful-gratitude-day/) - BLESSED THANKSGIVING to you...as you're driving (whoa, beware of texting-n-driving!), as you're dealing with tempers flaring, as you're making the stuffing/dressing (which do you call it?), as you're missing loved ones, as you're going out of your way to help somebody else.....and for some of you, maybe even as you're planning to watch the Macy's
- [Keep Asking](https://pattifoster.com/keep-asking/) - As you go through this day, don't give in to the pressures that are trying to pull you down, instead lean in to prayer and ask for help. "Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold, but let God re-mold your minds from within..." (Roman 12:2 J.B.Phillips)
- [Live Against the Odds GODs Way](https://pattifoster.com/against-the-odds/) - "Run, Hide, Fight" As the day started, these words were tagged at the bottom of a news channel's TV screen. So, talk to me, what do you do when something catches you off-guard and comes against you or somebody you love? What's your first instinct? Do you follow that instinct or something else? Live against
- [This Time of the Year](https://pattifoster.com/this-time/) - In the midst of your frantic schedule today, lean on GOD. Don't hold back. This time of the year can try to squeeze so much out of you, so talk out everything that troubles you with your steadfast Companion. He's got your times in His hand, even the difficult ones. (Ps 31:15)
- [Face Each Final](https://pattifoster.com/face-each-final/) - PERSEVERE... and don't give up! As you face each final, pay the price and soak up everything you need to know for it. Then, ask GOD to help you remember it... He will; He knows how tests can do a number on you. PERSEVERE!
- [This Christmas...](https://pattifoster.com/this-christmas/) - This Christmas...even right now as you're reading this message, pay extra close attention to what your non-verbals are communicating. From this moment on, make sure your life is saying what you want it to say, even when your mouth isn't moving. Step out of the "going-through-the-motions box" and Make A Difference NOW! #MerryChristmas #ChristmasInYourHeart #StepOutOfTheBox
- [Live a Life of Love This Year](https://pattifoster.com/live-a-life-of-love-this-year/) - Live a life of love. Five words to live as this year comes to an end and the new year leaps out of its starting gate. Make it sincere; don't fake it. (Romans 12:9 MSG)
- [Courageous New Year to You!](https://pattifoster.com/courageous-new-year-to-you/) - Go ahead, step off the cliff-edge of the unknown and LEAN ON GOD this New Year of 2016.....experience the difference! ;)
- [Where in the World's Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/1595/) - *March 1 - March 6 - International Brain Injury Society World Congress; The Hague, The Netherlands * March 8 - Tarrant County TBI Support Group; Arlington, TX * March 9 - BIR; Dallas, TX * March 10 - Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * March 10 - 2016 Honoree "Women Who Lead" Reception;
- [What's Your Rhythm?](https://pattifoster.com/whats-your-rhythm/) - If you had to describe your life in a rhythm, what would you say? As my brain was waking up from my 6-week coma, nothing came naturally...I had to work and struggle over-and-over to re-learn everything about living. At the end of the 7th chapter of my brain-injury book, I wrote this about the moment-by-moment
- [One Step At A Time](https://pattifoster.com/one-step-at-a-time/) - As obstacles stare you down and try to make you lose your focus, simply do the next thing...one step at a time.
- [Lean-In To Hope](https://pattifoster.com/lean-in-to-hope/) - During the beginning of March, I was privileged to travel to Holland and spend some quality time with people from around the world who do much in the field of brain-injury research and intervention. Dr Andrew I.R. Maas - Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Antwerp, Belgium - especially stood out to me during the opening
- [What Are You Leaving Behind?](https://pattifoster.com/what-are-you-leaving-behind/) - This Easter and beyond: Live a life that leaves a legacy...and please remember, "to love one another" is a priority that cannot be ignored, no matter what the culture around you demands.
- [Accentuate the Positive...](https://pattifoster.com/accentuate-the-positive/) - Today, don't dwell on problems or political manipulation or the past. Instead, change your mind and let it think about the things that are true and right and noble. Starting at this very moment, guard your heart and go out of your way to do like the older song says, accentuate the positive.
- [Going Through](https://pattifoster.com/going-through/) - Don’t give in to fear or panic. Take heart. GOD will see you through.
- [Love The Ordinary](https://pattifoster.com/love-the-ordinary/) - Ordinary moments are precious; don’t overlook them….they’re looking right at you; lay hold of them!
- [The Adventure Continues…](https://pattifoster.com/the-adventure-continues/) - Oh the places The Adventure will take you….zooming through the galaxy (and the place where you are)…soaking up the knowledge…and giving a wee bit away….serving others…and laying hold of the moment! Lead me in the right path, O Lord, … Make your way plain for me to follow. (Psalm 5:8, NLT)
- [Craft Conference](https://pattifoster.com/craft-conference/) - Well this is a long time coming but just a note to let you know what an inspiration you were to me at the Ladies’ Conference at Craft. Who would have thought that the Little Girl Patti from so many years ago would be used to touch so many lives? Even though what happened was
- [Craft Baptist Church - Jacksonville, TX](https://pattifoster.com/craft-baptist-church-jacksonville-tx/) - Patti was the keynote speaker for our small group on Ladies Day at Craft Baptist Church and she listened to the Holy Spirit throughout this journey. She brought her mother, "Mama Judy" and after Patti gave her testimony, she and Mama Judy had a Q&A time. It opened the floor for the ladies and men, yes that's right,
- [Women Reaching Women, Lakeside Baptist Chuch, Granbury, TX](https://pattifoster.com/women-reaching-women-lakeside-baptist-chuch-granbury-tx/) - Patti was the guest speaker at our Women's Christmas Brunch here at Lakeside Baptist Church, in Granbury, Texas . From the moment I contacted Patti about speaking at our event, I knew that the Lord had connected us for such a time as this. Patti's story of triumph from tragedy speaks to each heart that
- [Lone Pine Baptist Church](https://pattifoster.com/lone-pine-baptist-church/) - Amazing, Godly, strong, fun-loving…..These are just a few ways to describe Patti Foster. Patti’s story is one that everyone, young, old, male & female needs to hear. When she speaks of her journey through agonizing months and years of recovery from the very tragic accident, she shares life lessons that we all need to apply
- [Jan Lange, WFRN Radio, IN/MI](https://pattifoster.com/jan-lange-wfrn-radio-inmi/) - Patti Foster is "full of life and smiles!" She will lift the spirits of any group and i would not hesitate to recommend her for any conferences, public speaking engagements, or if your group or church just needs an "encouraging" word. Patti has had some tremendous challenges in her life...an "almost" fatal car accident, yet
- [Johnny Ray, Pastor, Living Praise Fellowship in Tyler, TX](https://pattifoster.com/johnny-ray-pastor-living-praise-fellowship-in-tyler-tx/) - Our church recently enjoyed an evening service with Patti Foster. Through her work on KVNE radio in Tyler, my wife and I felt like we had known Patti for years before her auto accident. We had joined thousands of others praying for her recovery but this was our first opportunity to hear first-hand of the
- [Yolonda Vaughn, Program Specialist, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)](https://pattifoster.com/yolonda-vaughn-program-specialist-madd-mothers-against-drunk-driving/) - Inspirational! Incredible! Thank you! Thank you! I appreciate you speaking to the kids on Jan 9th. As always, words can't express the positive feedback and impact your story had on the youth in attendance. Once again, you are truly an asset and I thank you so much! See ya for the next one Feb 6th!!
- [Stephanie Gillespie, Officer Arlington, TX Police Department](https://pattifoster.com/stephanie-gillespie-officer-arlington-tx-police-department/) - Patti Foster is a walking testimony of the Sovereign hand of our Lord. Her life proves that nothing is too hard for God! The joy that freely flows from Patti's heart, as well as her love for others is absolutely contagious. Patti's attitude will uplift you, her spiritual depth and insights will inspire you -
- [Kelly Moore, Director, Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry, Tyler, TX](https://pattifoster.com/kelly-moore-director-trinity-lutheran-early-childhood-ministry-tyler-tx/) - Dear Patti, I cannot express how thankful we are that you came and spoke to our teachers on such short notice! The words that you spoke were so God sent. You were able to pierce the hearts of so many teachers, myself included. You reminded us that we are servants of not only God, but
- [Ashley Durrett, The Alpha Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority](https://pattifoster.com/ashley-durrett-the-alpha-rho-chapter-of-beta-sigma-phi-sorority/) - I recently had the privilege of hearing Patti speak for the second time and WOW what a blessing it was! She is one of the most passionate people I have ever met and her zest for life is contagious. She has such an amazing ability to connect with each member of the group and will
- [Bob E. Riley, East Texas Baptist University, Marshall, TX](https://pattifoster.com/bob-e-riley-east-texas-baptist-university-marshall-tx/) - Dear Ms. Foster: I would like to thank you for taking time from your schedule to serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for the "Miss ETBU" pageant Saturday evening. East Texas Baptist University is privileged to have someone of your reputation in the Christian radio industry to hostess our pageant. Our students produced a very impressive
- [Stashia Cagle, MOPS Coordinator, Lake Pointe Church, Rockwall, TX](https://pattifoster.com/stashia-cagle-mops-coordinator-lake-pointe-church-rockwall-tx/) - If you have not heard Patti's story, you have not heard one of the greatest miracles God has done in our lifetime. Her story will not only amaze you, it will inspire you to be a better wife, mom, friend and a witness for our Lord! You will laugh, cry and sit back in awe
- [Debora Burkett, Grace Fellowship Church, Flint, Texas](https://pattifoster.com/debora-burkett-grace-fellowship-church-flint-texas/) - We recently had Patti Foster as our key note speaker for our Women’s Conference. The theme was “Get Connected” and that is exactly what Patti did. I was very impressed how she was able to connect with every lady there. Patti has a love for people and it was evi dent as she engaged the
- [Sue Locke, Director of Women's Ministry, First Church of Christ, Burlington KY](https://pattifoster.com/sue-locke-director-of-womens-ministry-first-church-of-christ-burlington-ky/) - "It was wonderful having Patti Foster share with us at our women's outreach event. A frequently used comment by the participants was "inspiring". Patti's story is presented in a manner that gives hope to others. She is insightful, humorous and thought provoking." With blessings, Sue Locke Director of Women's Ministry First Church of Christ 6080
- [Lou Taylor, Women’s Ministry Leader, Oak Grove Bible Church](https://pattifoster.com/lou-taylor-womens-ministry-leader-oak-grove-bible-church/) - Patti Foster was the keynote speaker at our very first Women's Conference at Oak Grove Bible Church in Bullard Texas . The conference theme was “Women of Prayer”. Patti touched and inspired us all with her positive and uplifting words of how prayer sustained her and her family during and after the horrific accident. Patti
- [Birchwood Community Churh, Laura Rud, Director of Education, Alaska](https://pattifoster.com/birchwood-community-churh-laura-rud-director-of-education-alaska/) - You are a gifted speaker and passionate woman of God. You were an inspiration to all the women who attended our women's event. I was amazed at how you memorized every women's name who attended the meeting. You immediately made a connection with each woman by acknowledging them. That was powerful! I had brain surgery
- [Grandview Baptist Church, Randy Graham, Sr. Pastor, Alaska](https://pattifoster.com/grandview-baptist-church-randy-graham-sr-pastor-alaska/) - Patti spoke at my church to the whole congregation, women's group, youth group, and the college group. She encourage them in their walk with God, made them laugh a lot, held their attention the whole time, and left each group wishing they had more time to hear her story. I would highly recommend her. Randy
- [Baptist Collegiate Ministry - Brenda Crim, Alaska](https://pattifoster.com/baptist-collegiate-ministry-brenda-crim-alaska/) - Patti Foster inspires, connects, and mobilizes all ages, men and women, boys and girls... she even had an effect on my DOG !!! She brought warmth to Alaska, melting hearts, breaking through glaciated souls. Could Patti Foster be another causal factor in global warming??? Hmmm... The frozen chosen love her! Brenda Crim Baptist Collegiate Ministry
- [Windham School District](https://pattifoster.com/windham-school-district/) - Dear Ms. Foster, On behalf of the North Texas Regional Office of Windham School District. I would like to thank you for being a part of our Regional Leadership Development. Your assistance and expertise helped to make this program extremely successful. We have received many positive comments in regards to the Leadership Development. Your willingness
- [Community Christian Fellowship](https://pattifoster.com/community-christian-fellowship/) - Patti Foster was an enormous blessing to our group of 100 eager women recently at a weekend retreat near Tyler, TX. Her transparency and vulnerability were very evident and served as a powerful connecting point for the women. Because of her transparency, it doesn't take long to feel as if you've known Patti for a
- [Kilgore College Small Business Development Center](https://pattifoster.com/kilgore-college-small-business-development-center/) - The Kilgore College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) sincerely appreciates your taking the time out of your busy schedule to speak at our 5th Annual Working Woman's Conference. As evidenced by the many positive verbal and written comments made during and after the conference, your presentation was a BIG HIT with the audience! Another 400+
- [Encouragement](https://pattifoster.com/encouragement/) - Inspire Others To Hope… How? Encourage others…and remember, small things can make a massive difference!
- [Where In The World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-81/) - * February 22 - Interview with Rosa Blum, Holocaust Survivor; Dallas, TX * February 27 - Book Signing; Sadler's Restaurant; Jacksonville, TX * March 2 - Partners for Youth; MADD; Municipal Court; Tyler, TX * March 2 - Guest; Brain Injury Network Radio www.radioinjuryradio.com with Keith Anthony; London, UK * March 6 - Hyperion Club; Jacksonville,
- [Drop By!](https://pattifoster.com/drop-by/) - Happy Day in the Neighborhood to you as your week gets underway! Just wanted to send you a reminder about this week's Book Signing I'll have at Sadler's -- Book Signing featuring Patti Foster's Life-story: COPING with TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: One Woman's Journey from Death to Life Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 11 - 2 pm
- [3 Cheers to You!](https://pattifoster.com/3-cheers-to-you/) - 3 cheers!! (Throw back ye heads and give me a hearty yell: Hip-Hip-HOORAY! Hip-HIP-HOORAY! HIP-HIP-HOORAY!.......Good on ya! I heard that!) :) Thanks to all of you who came by SADLER's during the "lunch rush" today and bought books ... it was a grand time gabbing and signing books for you! Sidenote: I am amazed at the
- [March 2nd Interview on Brain Injury Radio Network](https://pattifoster.com/march-2nd-interview-on-brain-injury-radio-network/) - The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (Proverbs 18:21; NIV) 'Wanted to pass along this hot-off-the-press info regarding an interview I've been asked to be a guest on tonight: Listen in tonight 3/2/13 at 9:00pm cst as Patti shares her story with a great London
- [When Life Throws Us Off-Balance](https://pattifoster.com/when-life-throws-us-off-balance/) - Sometimes life has a way of shaking us up and rockin' our world! Things can throw us off-track. Situations can "blur our vision." People can hurt our feelings. Whatever catches you "off-guard" or "does a number" on you, lean on the LORD, rely on HIM, turn to HIM and put Scripture into living-color: choose you right now, at
- [Congrats, Graduates ... You're Off!](https://pattifoster.com/congrats-graduates-youre-off/) - Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mould, but let God re-mould your minds from within... (Romans 12:2; J.B.Phillips) Words to live by! :) Dr Seuss advises you, “So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed?
- [Examples](https://pattifoster.com/examples/) - Here's a question I've been thinking about lately: What kind of an example are you setting? There is a group who is near and dear to my heart...they're known as GOD'S GIRLS (you know who are). :) Well, tonight, as I was talking with the LORD about all of you, this part of an Anne Graham Lotz
- [Where In The World's Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-worlds-patti-2/) - * July 9 - TBI Support Group; Arlington, TX * July 10 - BIR; Dallas, TX * July 11 - The Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * July 21 - Music Accompaniment & Testimony; First Church of the Nazarene; Jacksonville, TX * July 25 - Guest; Kevin Zimmerman Show; Atlanta, GA; http://www.artistfirst.com/Zimmerman.htm *
- [Living Out Scripture](https://pattifoster.com/living-out-scripture/) - Thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that He is our Father and the source of all mercy and comfort. For He gives us comfort in our trials so that we in turn may be able to give the same sort of strong sympathy to others in theirs. (2 Cor 1:3,4; J.B.Phillips) Like
- [Birthday THANK YOU!](https://pattifoster.com/birthday-thank-you/) - Loads of THANKs to all of you for sending me thoughts and words and memories and birthday messages last Thursday, 08.15! I must say, getting all of those eBirthday Wishes was like swallowing a HUGE dose of Vit B-12...gave quite a bit of strength to me heart! ;) THANK YOU mucho!! Keep watching - may GOD surprise you this week,
- [The Threads Of Our Lives...what are yours?](https://pattifoster.com/the-weaver/) - The Weaver My life is but a weaving Between my Lord and me; I cannot choose the colors He worketh steadily. Oftimes He weaveth sorrow, And I, in foolish pride, Forget He sees the upper And I the under side. Not til the loom is silent And the shuttles cease to fly Shall God unroll
- [Knowing the Voice](https://pattifoster.com/knowing-the-voice/) - G'day Everybody! Since our world is going through and in the midst of so much catastrophe happening simultaneously, this Tozer quote especially stood out to me and grabbed my attention...see what you think. It seems the enemy appears in some of the most unexpected places working through some of the most unexpected people. A.W. Tozer writes: “I
- [Learning from the Tough Stuff](https://pattifoster.com/learning-from-the-tough-stuff/) - How do others describe your character? Tonight, a fellow was talking with me about a quote I had written in a graduation card for one of his friends. We were talking about life and character and how hard times seem to be the main way our character is carved out in us. See what your take is... It's a quote by
- [Your Constant Companion](https://pattifoster.com/your-constant-companion-2/) - Friends, here is a version of Psalm 23 for you that is good for the soul, no matter the circumstance. GOD'S intimate blessings to you wherever you are! Psalm 23 The Lord is my constant companion. There is no need that He cannot fulfill. Whether His course for me points to the mountaintops of glorious joy or to
- [What To Do?](https://pattifoster.com/what-to-do/) - As you live this day, begin this journey, make that decision, consider what to do next, please heed this advice and remember these words as you choose what to do: * Act justly * Love mercy * Walk humbly with GOD Words to put into action from Micah 6:8!
- [Pass It Along](https://pattifoster.com/pass-it-along/) - You've probably heard this said at some point, "Pay it forward!" Well, for me, when it comes to helping others and passing along the comfort I and my family have received since the wreck of June 18, 2002, paying that love forward certainly gets my attention. Why? Because it shows, to some degree, how small things
- [Stay Attached](https://pattifoster.com/stay-attached/) - Question: What are you attached to? Right-o, let me rephrase my question so it makes more sense: What, or who, do you make sure you stayed attached to so that you feel like you have life and purpose? Lately, the LORD has been triggering me and reminding me to "stay attached to the Vine." (Jn
- [To Survive](https://pattifoster.com/to-survive/) - Your life can change before you know it! What about you....how are you living? What matters? Do the people in your world know you love them? It's time to take some "baby-steps" and M.A.D. Now! (Make A Difference Now!) Here is the link to a featured article about coping and not giving up -- http://www.inmagtexas.com/2014/02/patti-foster-the-survivor/
- [March Is the Month!](https://pattifoster.com/march-is-the-month/) - Just wanted to let everybody know a COOL trivia-fact -- * March is BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH And, might I add, please wear ye green on March 17th for more than one purpose -- * March 17 is BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS DAY :D (Oh! And btw, the well known tv program, 100 Huntley
- [Changes](https://pattifoster.com/changes/) - You've probably heard it said, "When life throws you a curve ball, you....." Well, this morning, that kind of "change" happened... I received an email letting me know 100 Huntley Street, an interview television program in Canada has had to postpone the airing of my TBI (traumatic brain injury) interview, which was slated for today,
- [Share Some Quotes](https://pattifoster.com/share-some-quotes/) - Over the last few weeks, I've heard some quotes I thought you'd like to hear too. See which ones connect with you and why -- Every life is an intrument; his life a melody. ~ Jewish saying The most beautiful people I've known are those who have known trials, have known struggles, have known
- [Join Us April 27th](https://pattifoster.com/join-us-april-27th/) - Lately, I've heard a lot of people saying things like, "Life's doing a number on me, Patti...I've gotta have some help!" Sunday morning, April 27th at 10:30, Scotty (or, Scott, as he likes to be called) will be "evangelizin' the house", or, as some would say, preaching at Peoples Church on Hwy 79E in Jacksonville,
- [Trying Again When It's Not Easy](https://pattifoster.com/trying-again-when-its-not-easy/) - On a sticky note, I have these words written: "Persistence is a major part of the game." I wrote this within the first couple of years after the wreck had happened, as I was continuing to fight the long, uphill battle of trying to learn my new rhythm of living. Nothing came easily. In fact,
- [What's Your Life Saying?](https://pattifoster.com/whats-your-life-saying/) - As this day, or night, unfolds for you and your schedule demands different things, please remember somewhere along the way: small things can make a BIG difference. Communication is much more than mere words; it's the "non-verbals" of life that stick the most...sometimes good, other times not so good. So, I wrap-up with this question: What
- [Surf the Web and Visit Me in Canada on May 26th!](https://pattifoster.com/surf-the-web-and-visit-me-in-canada-on-may-26th/) - Like many of you have said to me time and time again, "Patti, we all have a story to tell!" I completely agree! So, let's take a ride together... Oftentimes, life has a way of kneading values and perspectives into our lives that we might not have learned, had we never been pressed and developed
- [What Are You Facing?](https://pattifoster.com/what-are-you-facing/) - When you're up against the wall, facing a deep trouble, staring a "giant" in the eyes, what happens? Wherever you are, whatever you're doing....idk, maybe you're with friends, at a cousin's house, doing the laundry, thinking about "what you wanna do when you grow up," just finished mowing the lawn....whatever the situation, choose to face
- [12 Years Ago...](https://pattifoster.com/12-years-ago/) - Near this time (6:40-ish) on the evening of June 18th, 2002, the path of my journey made a sharp turn that I didn't see coming! After "my lights had been turned-off" and my body lay in a coma, my severely damaged brain didn't begin its slow crawl toward the long and massively labored "life-class" of
- [Book Signings of CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL](https://pattifoster.com/book-signings-of-chicken-soup-for-the-soul/) - Thought I'd send out the dates of upcoming Book Signings of the June-24th-released CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries: 101 Inspirational Stories of Hope, Healing, and Hard Work. Maybe you'll be able to maneuver your schedule so you can pop-by one of these Book Signings in Tyler, Jacksonville, or Arlington --
- [Quotes To Think About](https://pattifoster.com/quotes-to-think-about/) - Thought I'd pass along a few quotes I've recently read or been given: Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance. ~ Samuel Johnson "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." ~ Jim Elliott Child, all our times are in
- [Walk On](https://pattifoster.com/walk-on/) - There are all kinds of ways we walk: saunter, stroll, mosey, speed-walk, etc. Two questions to ponder: 1) How do you typically walk? Describe it in one word. 2) What style of walking best describes your faith-walk? Describe it in one word or phrase. Related to walking, here's a quote I wrote several years ago:
- [Help Others With Your Story](https://pattifoster.com/help-others-with-wour-story/) - God has a way of crossing our path with different people in different ways at different times...His time. Recently, Joan Hallmark and I were introduced to each other, at the 2014 East Texas Book Fest, through a mutual friend and author, Martha B Hook. After Joan had learned of my severe traumatic brain injury and
- [Struggling?](https://pattifoster.com/struggling/) - So many intense situations are happening to so many people, of all ages, all over the world...worse and more often. (Mt 24:8) Today, whatever you're going through, whatever you're struggling with or whatever you're fighting and can't seem to find a way out, I urge you to take a tiny baby-step and go against the
- [Watch And See....](https://pattifoster.com/watch-and-see/) - Things happen that we might not expect... we're caught off-guard... the path changes... faith answers... Please, when you have time or can watch bits and pieces of this 17-minute brain-injury video that Holly shaped so well and crafted, soak it up and "activate what matters" -- https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1013144595367592
- [Holiday Question](https://pattifoster.com/holiday-question/) - A few days ago I got to spend my afternoon with a neat group of brain-injury survivors, some medical staff, and a couple of exec's. As we were talking about Christmas, I passed along two questions that had previously come to my mind for them to ponder and think about... I'll ask you the first
- [Another Holiday Question - What Song Is Playing?](https://pattifoster.com/a-holiday-question-what-song-is-playing/) - During this time of the year, we hear all kinds of renditions and arrangements of Christmas melodies, Christmas carols, Christmas traditions, etc. Some songs we catch ourselves humming as we're walking through the mall, working in the office, cleaning the house, riding on the bus, running errands...and certain ones - liked or not - have
- [You're Not Alone](https://pattifoster.com/youre-not-alone-2/) - As the Angel of the LORD said to the shepherds that night, "Don't be afraid," so may you hear Him reassure your mind and heart, "Do not be afraid, I've got you. Emmanuel - GOD With Us." You're not alone...GOD is with you. #YouAreNotAlone, #TrustGod
- [Stay with God](https://pattifoster.com/stay-with-god-2/) - HAPPY GOD's NEW YEAR!!! Here are some words by Minnie Haskins to apply to your day-in and day-out routine of life as the Train of 2015 pulls away from the station: "I said to the man of the year, 'Give me a light that I might tread into the unknown.' He said to me, 'Step
- [Through A Storm](https://pattifoster.com/through-a-storm/) - Everybody has a story they could tell... how the storms of life can sometimes blow us off-mark and cause us to lose sight of our Lighthouse... some "squall lines" we see approaching, while others we have no clue of until the lightning strikes. I challenge all of us to M.A.D. Now! (Make A Difference Now!)
- [He Knows...](https://pattifoster.com/he-knows/) - "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" Just like this old gospel hymn reminds us, the LORD is with us as those shadows cross our paths. You’re not alone…. When I was a kid, each night in my pink canopy bed, I would pray out loud to GOD and start talking about various things I was
- [Courage...small yet big](https://pattifoster.com/courage-small-yet-big/) - After the wreck of 2002 and the traumatic brain injury that abruptly stopped all my life, I've realized and learned even more deeply how much small things really do matter, whether seen or unseen, verbal or non-verbal..... Here are two quotes about "courage" to take with you today: * "Courage is what it takes to
- [How's Your Character?](https://pattifoster.com/hows-your-character/) - The journey of life has a way of chiseling and carving our character in all kinds of ways... You can probably think of times and situations that stand out in your mind; people and happenings that especially impacted your day-in and day-out life in strides that perhaps you weren't exactly expecting. I pass along some
- [Along The Journey...](https://pattifoster.com/along-the-journey/) - A lot of people are making a lot of changes ... everything from graduating high school to moving away and beginning college; some are starting a new career while others are taking their first steps of being parents. Some are making every attempt to retire gracefully while, at the other end of the spectrum, some
- [June 18, 2002](https://pattifoster.com/june-18-2002/) - In an instance, life can change dramatically, never to be the same again...(from COPING with TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: One Woman's Journey from Death to Life; available at www.pattifoster.com) This is what happened to four of us (along with our families) as we made our way to our last Bible Study meeting on June 18th in
- [From My Post-It Notes...](https://pattifoster.com/from-my-post-it-notes/) - Here are a few verses and quotes I have written on sticky notes hanging all over my desk -- Adversity punches holes in pride. ~Charles Stanley Character is not developed in quiet and ease. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success revealed. ~Helen Keller The Lord shall fight
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-78/) - * March 5 – Tyler MADD; Municipal Court Class * March 5 – Emcee Wedding Reception; Rusk, TX * March 7 – UNT Health Science Center; Fort Worth, TX * March 8 – Time w/ Holocaust Survivor; Dallas, TX * March 9 – BIR; Dallas, TX * March 10 – Center for Enrichment & Counseling; Arlington, TX *
- [Seize the Opportunity](https://pattifoster.com/seize-the-opportunity/) - 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone (Col 4:5,6; NIV). As we go about the business of living this thing we call "Life," let us remember
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-77/) - * Feb 22 – “EMS and Trauma Day at the Capitol” Press Conference; Austin, TX * March 5 – Tyler MADD; Municipal Court Class * March 5 – Emcee Wedding Reception; Rusk, TX * March 7 – UNT Health Science Center; Fort Worth, TX * March 8 - Time w/ Holocaust Survivor; Dallas, TX * March 9
- [Your Constant Companion](https://pattifoster.com/your-constant-companion/) - Life is crazy, and sometimes people are so confusing. They so often say one thing and do another. One never knows! Today, from all different sources, I've been hearing the same truth over and over -- I am with you. Don't be afraid, I've got you. I won't let you down. Trust Me. I continue to hear
- [A Slice of Humble Pie](https://pattifoster.com/humble-pie-anyone/) - Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time (I Peter 5:6; NIV). I looked up the word "humble" in the dictionary - not proud or arrogant; modest. Another said lowly, on the ground. In this day and age, it certainly doesn't seem like this is a commonly
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-76/) - * Feb 1 – Golden Jubilee; Jacksonville, TX * Feb 1 – Living Alternatives; Jacksonville, TX * Feb 5 – Tyler MADD; Municipal Court Class * Feb 7 – UNT Health Science Center; Fort Worth, TX * Feb – BIR, Friends of Hope Day Camp; DFW Area * Feb 16 – BIR; Dallas, TX *
- [Live...Color...Follow...](https://pattifoster.com/live-color-follow/) - Okay, here are a few questions just to get your mind rolling... 1) Where/How do you live? 2) Where/How do you color? 3) Who do you follow? Ladies, are any of you familiar with Pink Impact, a special ladies' event that Gateway Church, in Southlake hosts every year? Last night, when I picked up my
- [Starting Again](https://pattifoster.com/starting-again/) - Starting another day, another week, another year, another season... what crosses your mind? What do you think about? Here's something I want to pass along to you from January 20 of Sarah Young's devotional book, Jesus Calling -- "APPROACH THIS DAY WITH AWARENESS OF WHO IS BOSS. As you make plans for the day, remember
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-75/) - * Jan 8, 2011 – Tyler MADD; Municipal Court Class * Jan 12 – Baylor Rehab; Dallas, TX * Jan 13 – Counseling and Enrichment Center; Arlington, TX * Jan 28 & 29 – Music Judge for Middle School Solo & Ensemble; Region 21 * Feb 1 – Golden Jubilee; Jacksonville, TX * Feb 1
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-74/) - * Jan 8, 2011 - Tyler MADD; Municipal Court Class * Jan 12 - Baylor Rehab; Dallas, TX * Jan 13 - Counseling and Enrichment Center; Arlington, TX * Jan 28 & 29 - Music Judge for Middle School Solo & Ensemble; Region 21 * Feb 1 - Golden Jubilee; Jacksonville, TX * Feb 1
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-73/) - * Dec 4 - MADD Smith County; Tyler, TX * Dec 5 - First Baptist Church Book Signing, Modern-Day Miracles * Dec 13 - Fall Music Recital * Dec 16 - BIR Christmas Party; Dallas, TX * Dec 21 - Living Alternatives Christmas Party * Jan 8, 2011 - Tyler MADD; Municipal Court Class *
- [The Christmas Candy Cane](https://pattifoster.com/the-christmas-candy-cane/) - A candy maker in Indiana wanted to make a candy that would be a witness, so he made the Christmas Candy Cane. He incorporated several symbols for the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus Christ. He began with a stick of pure white, hard candy. White to symbolize the Virgin Birth and the sinless nature
- [Jesus Is The Reason For The Season](https://pattifoster.com/christmas-poem/) - Jesus Is the Reason for the Season To have JESUS is better than having Santa. Santa lives in the North Pole; JESUS is everywhere. Santa rides a sleigh; JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water. Santa comes but once a year; JESUS is an ever-present help. Santa fills your stockings with goodies;
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-49/) - * December 4 - Annual Christmas Luncheon; Success Center for Learning; Paris, TX * December 5 - MADD Victim Tribute; Tyler, TX * December 7 - MADD presentation; Rusk County * December 16 - BIR; Dallas, TX * December 17 - The Center for Counseling & Enrichment; Arlington, TX * December 17 - Caring
- [It's ARMOR-Time!](https://pattifoster.com/its-armor-time/) - Prepare thyself!...for the next 6 weeks, we're going to dive in to God's Whole Armor and have a look at each piece...some probing questions will arise... and we'll see how each piece fits. Get ready for Ephesians 6:10-18! See ya in the morning! ~Patti :)
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-48/) - * November 1 - International Class; Green Acres Baptist; Tyler, TX * November 8 - International Class; Green Acres Baptist; Tyler, TX * November 10 - High School Pre-Area Choir Judge; Whitehouse, TX * November 11 - BIR; Dallas,TX * November 14 - MADD presentation; Tyler Municipal Court; Tyler, TX *
- [Dealing with Problems](https://pattifoster.com/dealing-with-problems/) - When a problem finds its way into your life, how do you deal with it? What do you do? Here's something to think about from Sarah Young's book, Jesus Calling. Hear the Lord Jesus speaking this to you: Approach problems with a light touch. When your mind moves toward a problem area, you tend to focus on
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-47/) - * November 1 - International Class; Green Acres Baptist; Tyler, TX * November 8 - International Class; Green Acres Baptist; Tyler, TX * November 10 - High School Pre-Area Choir Judge; Whitehouse, TX * November 11 - BIR; Dallas,TX * November 14 - MADD presentation; Tyler Municipal Court; Tyler, TX *
- [Being Different](https://pattifoster.com/being-different/) - What is it like for you to be different, to not always fit into the norm' of what's happening around you? Here's a thought (featured on a desk calendar) about the character of AUTHENTICITY: Many are afraid of individuality, of being different. God did not create any two of us alike. The truth is that
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-46/) - * October 3 - 5-Yr Anniversary of NeuroRestorative Specialty Services; Tyler, TX * October 9 - TBI Counseling & Caregivers; Arlington, TX * October 10 - Friends of Hope; Terrell, TX * October 17 - Middle School All-Region Choir Judge for Region 4; Greenville/Mesquite area * October 17 - Music at People’s Church; Jacksonville,
- [Help Somebody](https://pattifoster.com/help-somebody/) - Here's a thought for you: Give away what you're been given. Hmmm, you say, what do you mean, Patti? I mean, give away the lessons you've learned from the tough stuff in your life; share, pass along the comfort that's helped you along your journey. Soak in this Truth from 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 - Praise be to
- [What Are You Following?](https://pattifoster.com/what-are-you-following/) - What are you following? What is your "leader"? There's a lot of darkness around us - deception, manipulation, guilt-trips, etc. You name it, it's out there! We're very quick to point the finger at others and play the "blame game" with them. But, unfortunately, and to our dismay, we more often purposefully sidetrack taking responsibility for our
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-45/) - * September 22 - Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital; Tyler, TX * September 25 - East Texas Book Fest; Ornelas Center; Tyler, TX * September 26 - High School All-Region Choir Judge; Lufkin, TX * September 26 - MC of Harvest Fest Youth Rally; Jacksonville, TX * September 30 - AWANAS of East Side Baptist;
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-44/) - * September 16 - BIR; Dallas, TX * September 20 - International Class; Green Acres Baptist; Tyler, TX * September 22 - Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital; Tyler, TX * September 25 - East Texas Book Fest; Ornelas Center; Tyler, TX * September 26 - High School All-Region Choir Judge; Lufkin, TX *
- [Run to God's Wings](https://pattifoster.com/run-to-gods-wings/) - Hold up your shield of faith and speak this Truth in Psalm 57:1-3 -- Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in You my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of Your wings until the disaster has passed. I cry out to God Most High, to God,
- [More Than Conquerors](https://pattifoster.com/more-than-conquerors/) - Who shall seperate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?...No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us (Rom 8:35,37). In her book, Marching Orders for the End Battle, Corrie ten Boom wrote, It is by
- [In the Midst](https://pattifoster.com/in-the-midst/) - If you're in the midst of tough times and nothing seems to be making sense to you, let me pass along some Hope to you from Psalm 40:1-5. Soak in this... I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of
- [Thoughts from Krickitt](https://pattifoster.com/thoughts-from-krickitt/) - Do you ever journal about your life and what you're going through? This morning I was reading a book about head injury, The Vow:The Kim and Krickitt Carpenter Story. In it, Krickitt (the wife) features a number of her journal entries...she suffered massive head injury in a traffic collision that the two of them were
- [Ask God](https://pattifoster.com/ask-god/) - This morning when I woke up, this Scripture in James was on my mind - Blessed is the man who persevers under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him (James 1:12). Ya know, tough times come to all
- [Where in the World Is Patti?](https://pattifoster.com/where-in-the-world-is-patti-43/) - * August 25 - Tyler Apartment Association; Tyler, TX * August 30 - Town Hall Prayer Meeting; Jacksonville, TX * September 16 - BIR; Dallas, TX * September 20 - International Class; Green Acres Baptist; Tyler, TX * September 22 - Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital; Tyler, TX * September 25 - East
- [Quotes about Prayer](https://pattifoster.com/quotes-about-prayer/) - The point of prayer is not to get answers from God; the goal of prayer is perfect and complete oneness with God. ~Oswald Chambers Do not use the excuse of prayer to cover up what you know you ought to do. ~Oswald Chambers One day...we shall gratefully see that God's great refusals were sometimes the
- [Effective Prayer](https://pattifoster.com/effective-prayer/) - Here's a devotional written by Charles Stanley about the power of prayer...see what the Lord lays on you through this... James 5:16-18 tells us that Elijah was a righteous man whose effective prayer accomplished much. He was passionate and persistent because he knew God intimately and believed that He would answer. Past answers to prayer

## Pages

- [Patti Foster: Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor & Inspirational Communicator](https://pattifoster.com/) - Patti Foster, a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Survivor, is a courageous inspirational communicator who puts her motto "Make A Difference Now!" into living color. As a former radio personality and now, a voice-over talent, Patti offers challenging, refreshing messages that she’ll customize especially for you.
- [Patti Foster Media and Audio Clips](https://pattifoster.com/patti-foster-media-and-audio-clips/) - Patti Foster Radio & TV Interviews TV/Video/Radio Interviews The Broken Road Project Podcast | Season 2 Episode 7 Voices of Hope | Dr. Adams and Patti Foster NEW! Mental Perk Vol 41: “It is not your time Patti….and the One True Constant” – Mental Perk Part One of Two Part Two of Two Sarah Andrade
- [Straight Talk With Patti](https://pattifoster.com/straight-talk-with-patti/) - Straight Talk With Patti “Straight Talk With Patti” is an interview adventure that will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the life-and-times of Christian music artists, speakers, authors, and even a courageous Holocaust Survivor who endured Auschwitz and Dachau during WWII. Experience some authentic “Straight Talk With Patti” Follow Patti’s Podcasts On Podbean NEW! Lauren
- [Coping With Traumatic Brain Injury - One Woman's Journey from Death to Life](https://pattifoster.com/coping-with-traumatic-brain-injury-one-womans-journey-from-death-to-life-book/) - Coping With Traumatic Brain Injury – One Woman’s Journey from Death to Life By Patti Foster Available in paperback, as eBook and audio-book In the split second, it took for a semi to slam into the back of the SUV Patti Foster was riding in, her world changed. Her life, in fact, almost ended that night.
- [Getting Things Done: Successful Women Speak](https://pattifoster.com/getting-things-done-successful-women-speak/) - Getting Things Done: Successful Women Speak Available in paperback and eBook How do busy women get things done? This book is an exceptional compilation of resourceful women who will tell you how they learned how to get things done. Among the authors, former radio personality, Patti Foster shares how communication, service, effort and selflessness all
- [Chicken Soup for the Soul: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries](https://pattifoster.com/chicken-soup-for-the-soul-recovering-from-traumatic-brain-injuries/) - Chicken Soup for the Soul: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries 101 Stories of Hope, Healing, and Hard Work. Whether you are recovering from a traumatic brain injury or supporting someone with a TBI, this collection of 101 inspiring and encouraging stories by others like you will uplift and encourage you on your healing journey. With
- [Hope For The Journey](https://pattifoster.com/hope-for-the-journey/) - Hope For The Journey A 52-Week Spiritual Journal By: Patti Foster Release Date: Nov 18th, 2016 Publisher: Redemption Press, located outside of Seattle, WA Paperback: $14.95 Weight: .7 lbs Available in paperback and eBook Is there hope for the journey when fear asks: What do I do? Who do I talk to? Why? Each week
- [Hope Lessons](https://pattifoster.com/hope-lessons/) - “Hope Lessons” Presented By: Hope After Brain Injury Visit Today at: https://www.hopeafterbraininjury.org/ Spreading brain injury awareness, Founder/President, Deana Adams, PhD and TBI Survivor Patti Foster offer practical help and insight to educate, encourage, and equip brain injury survivors, caregivers and care-partners, as well as dedicated healthcare professionals in the world of brain injury. Each lesson
- [Contact Patti Foster](https://pattifoster.com/patti-foster-contact-information/) - Patti Foster Contact Information I would love to hear from you and answer any of your questions, comments or concerns. If you would like to email me, please use the form below. Thank you for trusting us with your information. We will never sell, rent or loan your information to any third party. InstagramThis field
- [Patti Foster Speaking Engagements And Booking Information](https://pattifoster.com/patti-foster-speaking-engagements-and-booking-information/) - Patti Foster Speaking Engagements And Booking Information We are excited about your interest in the ministry of Patti Foster. Please fill out the simple email form below to help us get the information we need to get back to you as quickly as possible. If you have any questions, please contact us. “Visiting with Patti
- [Patti Foster Photos](https://pattifoster.com/patti-foster-photos/) - Patti Foster Events Across The Country
- [Patti Foster Journal](https://pattifoster.com/patti-foster-blog/) - December 2023 Events and AppearancesDec 12 - Speak and Co-Lead the monthly meeting of HOPE AFTER BRAIN INJURY from 1pm till 2:30pm, at 8200 Anderson Blvd, Ft Worth, TX 76120 in the CONNECTION Bldg of Central Bible Church - is for [...] November 2023 Events and AppearancesNov 6 - Speak and tell my story for MADD with
- [Meet Patti Foster](https://pattifoster.com/meet-patti-foster/) - Meet Patti Foster Patti Foster’s life is a testament to the intense love she has for others. Her joy and laughter refresh those around her, and she welcomes opportunities to influence lives through her motto: M.A.D. Now! – Make A Difference Now! She has traveled with a fine arts team to Australia, toured with the
- [One Minute of Hope](https://pattifoster.com/one-minute-of-hope/) - One Minute of Hope Podcast Written by Dr. Deana Adams of Hope After Brain Injury One Minute of Hope is voiced and professionally recorded by Patti Foster. Bob Goff Joy Are You Happy? Are You Thirsty? Hope When Life Throws You A Curve by Hope After Brain Injury Feather Tree Grace Cardinal Moment Tender Grace God
- [The Adventures Of Head Trauma Hero](https://pattifoster.com/the-adventures-of-head-trauma-hero/) - The Adventures Of Head Trauma Hero MASSIVELY helpful “tool” for young people going through brain injury, a big help to their parents to better know how to talk with them and understand what they do and say. Plus, a needed help for doctors and medical teams who work with kids after brain injury. By: Patti
- [Hope Impact Series](https://pattifoster.com/hope-impact-series/) - Hope Impact Series Experience the new Hope Impact Series brought to you by Hope After Brain Injury. Each episode will highlight a person’s mentor-like influence that has poignantly impacted an intern or other colleague in the field of brain injury. The Impact of Influence
- [test](https://pattifoster.com/4432-2/)
- [Spiritual Warrior Woman: Pray](https://pattifoster.com/spiritual-warrior-woman-pray/) - Spiritual Warrior Woman: Pray Patti Foster’s life came to a screeching halt the evening of June 18, 2002 when a speeding tractor-trailer rig, pulling a trailer full of cars, slammed into the back of their stopped Tahoe. In this new, 40-day devotional, Spiritual Warrior Woman: Pray, Patti challenges and encourages the reader to “Walk Through Adversity”
- [Emotional Wellness After TBI Conference](https://pattifoster.com/emotional-wellness-after-tbi-conference/) - Mission: POSSIBLE Emotional Wellness After TBI Conference, March 28th The March 28th conference continues online as a virtual conference! Check back often as new sessions will be uploaded as the week of learning and growing progresses. Watch The Entire Virtual Conference Break-Out Sessions SESSION ONE: Emotional Wellness After TBI 2020 Conference Welcome SESSION TWO: Introduction: Anatomy and
- [Brain Injury Resources](https://pattifoster.com/brain-injury-resources/) - Brain Injury Resources Organizations Hope after Brain Injury is a non-profit organization devoted to sharing hope with those affected by brain injury by offering counseling, education, and connection to community resources. We are involved with brain injury survivors and their caregivers, along with healthcare professionals, committed to the advancement of brain injury recovery. Visit hopeafterbraininjury.org
- [Life On The Potter’s Wheel](https://pattifoster.com/life-on-the-potters-wheel/) - Life On The Potter’s Wheel Speaking Topics From Patti Foster: Book Patti Today! When it feels like you’re entering a total-chaos class in the schoolroom of life, what do you do? Who do you turn to to help you get back on track? What do you “Google?” Learn new perspectives of dealing with life when
- [Patti Foster's Inspirational Speaking Topics](https://pattifoster.com/patti-fosters-inspirational-speaking-topics/) - Patti’s Inspirational Speaking Topics M.A.D. Now! (Make A Difference Now!) After suffering a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and being dead at the crash scene, Patti experienced, and amazingly learned, a lot MORE about what’s really important and truly matters each moment of our lives! Dive in and make it yours… Because of Patti’s closed-head injuries
- [Leave A Legacy](https://pattifoster.com/leave-a-legacy/) - Leave A Legacy Speaking Topics From Patti Foster: Book Patti Today! Why do you do what you do? Patti points out how important it is to live with intention and be on-purpose. Learn how to mentor the people who follow you! Talk with them. And don’t merely talk, communicate effectively with them – listen to
- [Stay In The Balcony](https://pattifoster.com/stay-in-the-balcony/) - Stay In The Balcony Speaking Topics From Patti Foster: Book Patti Today! In life, there are two kinds of people: basement people and balcony people. Patti shows us how our non-verbal communication can speak volumes to others! The doldrums of life have a way of taking us prisoner. This is where the negative world of
- [Lean Into Life](https://pattifoster.com/lean-into-life/) - Lean Into Life Speaking Topics From Patti Foster: Book Patti Today! Patti encourages us to take a step toward life. Lay hold of each moment. Lean into life. And live the moments we have for more than ourselves. As a recovering traumatic brain injury survivor, Patti learned valuable life-lessons that raise our perspective of living.
- [Persevere Through Adversity](https://pattifoster.com/persevere-through-adversity/) - Persevere Through Adversity Speaking Topics From Patti Foster: Book Patti Today! The white sheet was pulled over Patti’s dead body at the crash scene. Life had ended for her until…a gurgling noise was detected by an unexpected eyewitness. And a sliver of Hope appeared on the scene. So, what about you? How do you persevere
- [M.A.D. Now! (Make A Difference Now!)](https://pattifoster.com/m-a-d-now-make-a-difference-now/) - M.A.D. Now! (Make A Difference Now!) Speaking Topics From Patti Foster: Book Patti Today! After suffering a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and being dead at the crash scene, Patti experienced, and amazingly learned, a lot MORE about what’s really important and truly matters each moment of our lives! Dive in and make it yours… Because
- [Modern-Day Miracles](https://pattifoster.com/modern-day-miracles/) - Modern-Day Miracles Available as an eBook Buy it on Amazon.com 50 True Stories Of Divine Encounters, Supernatural Healings, Heaven and Hell Experiences and More. Modern-Day Miracles, was written as a result of a series of miracles, which occurred both before the inception of the book (thus confirming that this book was indeed destined to be
- [Amazing Faith](https://pattifoster.com/amazing-faith/) - Amazing Faith By Patti Foster Available as eBook Spirit-filled messages from across America, offering hope that comes from trusting God in troubled times. Faith means acting upon what we say we believe and what we believe is a starting point. As one of the writers in this book has written, “Good intentions are fine; but
- [Voice-Over Talent Demos](https://pattifoster.com/voice-over-talent-demos/) - Patti Foster Voice-Over Demos My Voice-Over Demos As a veteran radio personality, I'd love to share my professional voice work with you! Let me know how I can help—narration, voice-over, book-reading, or any of your voice needs—and I'll do my best to serve you! Contact Patti today about your voice-over project.
- [Thanks for your order](https://pattifoster.com/thanks-for-your-order/) - Thanks for your order! Your order has been received. We will promptly process your order and prepare the title for shipping as soon as possible. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Patti
- [Patti Foster Endorsements and Testimonials](https://pattifoster.com/patti-foster-endorsements-and-testimonials/) - Patti Foster Endorsements & Testimonials Patti has collected a number of speaking endorsements over the years.
- [Coping With Traumatic Brain Injury - One Woman's Journey from Death to Life](https://pattifoster.com/coping-with-traumatic-brain-injury-one-womans-journey-from-death-to-life-audio-book/) - Coping With Traumatic Brain Injury - One Woman's Journey from Death to Life Audio Book On June 18, 2002, Patti Foster – the Inspirational Communicator and former radio personality who had such a zest for life – was severely injured in a horrific traffic collision that almost took her life. She suffered a traumatic brain
- [Confirmation Page](https://pattifoster.com/confirmation-page/) - Thanks for writing I look forward to being in touch with you soon! Patti Foster

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