My Season on the Bench: A Faith Empowered Quest to Get Back in the Game

My Season on the Bench: A Faith Empowered Quest to Get Back in the Game

What do you do when the unthinkable happens? When you’re sent to the bench, your good life is snatched away, and your faith is tested? On December 5, 2005, Lisa Nelson suffered a devastating traumatic brain injury that forced her, “out of the game” as a busy wife raising two children, working as an educator and high school basketball coach. Over the next several months and years her body and her faith would be tested as she relearned how to live with physical limitations, and how to trust and listen to a God who allowed this to happen. The questions seemed unanswerable and the therapies and milestones took too long to accomplish. Would she still be the same wife and mother? Would her life ever be as active and fulfilling again? Did He save her for a purpose? With humor, transparency, and a strong dose of “let’s be real” honesty, Lisa shares how her life-changing event taught her she had a choice to make. She could either be left bedridden and “benched,” or believe in the power of The Coach to help her get past the pity parties and “back in the game.” This faith-based, inspirational book is perfect for anyone needing encouragement during a difficult season, survivors of traumatic brain injury and/or their caregiver(s), or someone looking for hope when life is hard. Get My Season on the Bench today! “Pack your bags and get ready to travel on a journey. Lisa’s journey is full of twists and turns, but rest assured at the end of the road you will have reached a destination worth waiting for.” -Deborah Malone, award winning author of “Blooming in Broken Places,” and “Bloom Where You Are” “With a warm, conversational tone, Lisa provides encouragement and hope for anyone who feels they are in a losing season. Her story exudes God’s faithfulness and nearness as we each spend our time on the bench.” -Liz Petty, author of "Psalm Stories: Discovering God’s Heart Towards You" "My Season on the Bench: A Faith Empowered Quest to Get Back in the Game by Lisa H. Nelson is the story of her miraculous journey of recovery. Nelson had a wonderful life with her loving husband and two beautiful children. She loved her work as an educator and was a good Christian who believed in the incredible power of God. On the fifth of December 2005, Lisa experienced a medical trauma that changed her life. She shares the mind-blowing lessons she learned during her journey and her gratitude for those who were and are still there for her. She also talks about the spiritual, mental, and physical changes she has gone through. Nelson is a strong-willed, confident woman, and this is her story. Reading My Season on the Bench renewed and transformed me. Lisa H. Nelson provides a raw and honest account of her emotional journey. She highlights her most powerful and weakest moments and consistent faith in God. My biggest takeaway from this story was the importance of being present for someone in need. Your words may not be necessary, but your appearance can make a difference in their life. I loved Nelson's calm and casual tone; it made it engaging and easy to read. Her confidence and fighting spirit are evident in every chapter and journal entry. The last chapters left me in tears and made me realize the meaning of feeling whole. Nelson is still on her journey, but her faith in God has given her the inner healing she needs. So many people are going through challenging situations and are unfulfilled. I hope they read this story to find peace within the storm and know they are never alone".- Doreen Chombu for Reader's Favorite