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“Everybody hurts.” How I wish that wasn’t true.⁣ ⁣ Before September 14, 2014 I had a very full, passion-filled life. I was a pianist/singer and had been on staff at churches and Drake University. I was the vocal teacher at DC-G High School.⁣ ⁣ On a September day, I was driving back to school for an evening rehearsal when a truck ran a stop sign at over 70 mph and totaled my car. Amongst other injuries, I suffered a severe TBI and was in a months-long coma.⁣ ⁣ I am now doing much better but still suffer from migraines. Sometimes I have warning and can take measures. Sometimes...no such luck.⁣ ⁣ Occasionally they’re so severe I just lay down wherever I am. My husband sees this, and he asks a well-rehearsed series of questions: “Did you take something? Do you need a drink?” Then he leads me to the bed, helps me to lie down and gently covers me with a blanket.⁣ ⁣ During these headaches I have a lot of time to think and listen to God. Overall, I have to admit, my continuing pain has strippe...

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