It's been 18 years since the day I rolled through the Operating Room doors at Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida to have a recently discovered brain tumor removed.I was just 17 years old and had been given 6 months to live if this brain tumor, a Craniopharyngioma, was not removed. But what came next would reshape not just my life, but the lives of an entire family. Waking from surgery I would be left completely blind.My mom, Teresa Lowe, joins me in this week's episode to share her perspective on this life-changing event. Our hope is that by my mom sharing her experience that it may in turn help someone else who may be going through something similar.This week's episode is dedicated to the Pediatric Neuro Surgeon who saved my life, to Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital, to the nurses and staff who cared for me and treated my family with such grace and hospitality, and most of all, to John and his mom.ARE YOU ON THE LIST YET?Start receiving the podcast and insider notes from Kevin straight to your email's inbox by clicking <a href="https://kevin-lowe.aweb.page/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>! DID YOU KNOW? You can support The Lowe down with Kevin Lowe for just the cost of a Cup of Joe!<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kevinlowe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK to support the podcast</a> LINKS FOR THE PODCAST<a href="https://www.thelowedownwithkevinlowe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit the Website</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/thelowedownwithkevinlowe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/thelowedownwithkevinlowe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Like on Facebook</a> "Faith + Family = A Life Worth Living"

It's been 18 years since the day I rolled through the Operating Room doors at Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida to have a recently discovered brain tumor removed. I was just 17 years old and had been given 6 months to live if this brain tumor, a Craniopharyngioma, was not removed. But what came next would reshape not just my life, but the lives of an entire family. Waking from surgery I would be left completely blind. My mom, Teresa Lowe, joins me in this week's episode to share her perspective on this life-changing event. Our hope is that by my mom sharing her experience that it may in turn help someone else who may be going through something similar. This week's episode is dedicated to the Pediatric Neuro Surgeon who saved my life, to Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital, to the nurses and staff who cared for me and treated my family with such grace and hospitality, and most of all, to John and his mom. ARE YOU ON THE LIST YET? Start receiving the podcast and insider notes from Kevin straight to your email's inbox by clicking HERE! DID YOU KNOW? You can support The Lowe down with Kevin Lowe for just the cost of a Cup of Joe! CLICK to support the podcast LINKS FOR THE PODCAST Visit the Website Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook "Faith + Family = A Life Worth Living"

It's been 18 years since the day I rolled through the Operating Room doors at Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida to have a recently discovered brain tumor removed.I was just 17 years old and had been given 6 months to live if this brain tumor, a Craniopharyngioma, was not removed. But what came next would reshape not just my life, but the lives of an entire family. Waking from surgery I would be left completely blind.My mom, Teresa Lowe, joins me in this week's episode to share her perspective on this life-changing event. Our hope is that by my mom sharing her experience that it may in turn help someone else who may be going through something similar.This week's episode is dedicated to the Pediatric Neuro Surgeon who saved my life, to Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital, to the nurses and staff who cared for me and treated my family with such grace and hospitality, and most of all, to John and his mom.ARE YOU ON THE LIST YET?Start receiving the podcast and insider notes from Kevin straight to your email's inbox by clicking <a href="https://kevin-lowe.aweb.page/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>! DID YOU KNOW? You can support The Lowe down with Kevin Lowe for just the cost of a Cup of Joe!<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kevinlowe" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK to support the podcast</a> LINKS FOR THE PODCAST<a href="https://www.thelowedownwithkevinlowe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Visit the Website</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/thelowedownwithkevinlowe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow on Instagram</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/thelowedownwithkevinlowe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Like on Facebook</a> "Faith + Family = A Life Worth Living"

My Mom Forces Herself to Reflect Back on the Day I Became Blind

You’ve been through something hard — or you’re going through it right now. Maybe you’re holding grief, heartbreak, trauma, or a version of life you never saw coming. Maybe you’re exhausted from being the strong one. Maybe you’re just trying to make it through today.

If that is you... I see you, I feel you, and I welcome you to a place that is here for you.

Grit, Grace, & Inspiration is for those trying to navigate the hard seasons of life — offering inspiring stories and everyday motivation to help you grow through what life puts you through! Life isn't easy.... But just maybe this podcast can at least help to lighten the load.

Guided by Blind Visionary and Inspirational Speaker Kevin Lowe—known for his contagious optimism and genuine positivity—Grit, Grace, & Inspiration is here to show you that the best is yet to come in this crazy thing we call life.

If you’re grieving, burned out, stuck in survival mode, or searching for deeper purpose, this podcast meets you right where you are and lifts you higher. Through powerful interviews and raw solo episodes, you’ll discover:

🌟 Hope when life feels impossible
🌟 Healing from pain, loss, and setbacks
🌟 Resilience to keep going when everything says quit
 🌟Real stories from people who’ve turned struggle into strength
🌟 Practical tools and mindsets for rebuilding confidence, courage, and joy

Kevin knows firsthand how it feels when the lights go out—literally. Unexpectedly, Kevin would be left completely blind following a life-saving brain surgery when he was 17 years old. But through his unwavering faith and a determination to love life no matter what, Kevin would turn his darkest moment into his brightest light. 

This isn’t a pity parade... It’s a movement of hope, truth, and transformation! And the only question you're left to answer... 

Are you ready to rise?
Tap that FOLLOW button and join the community that believes in you, roots for you, and reminds you that your story is far from over.

Your next chapter starts here—with grit, grace, and inspiration by your side!

Have a story to share? Kevin welcomes unforgettable guests. Connect at https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/kevinlowe

And if there’s one thing you remember, let it be this: You are more amazing than you realize, more powerful than you believe, and more worthy than you’ve ever been told. Sometimes, you just need to know someone's cheering for you! You got this!

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You’ve been through something hard — or you’re going through it right now. Maybe you’re holding grief, heartbreak, trauma, or a version of life you never saw coming. Maybe you’re exhausted from being the strong one. Maybe you’re just trying to make it through today. If that is you... I see you, I feel you, and I welcome you to a place that is here for you. Grit, Grace, & Inspiration is for those trying to navigate the hard seasons of life — offering inspiring stories and everyday motivation to help you grow through what life puts you through! Life isn't easy.... But just maybe this podcast can at least help to lighten the load. Guided by Blind Visionary and Inspirational Speaker Kevin Lowe—known for his contagious optimism and genuine positivity—Grit, Grace, & Inspiration is here to show you that the best is yet to come in this crazy thing we call life. If you’re grieving, burned out, stuck in survival mode, or searching for deeper purpose, this podcast meets you right where you are and lifts you higher. Through powerful interviews and raw solo episodes, you’ll discover: 🌟 Hope when life feels impossible 🌟 Healing from pain, loss, and setbacks 🌟 Resilience to keep going when everything says quit 🌟Real stories from people who’ve turned struggle into strength 🌟 Practical tools and mindsets for rebuilding confidence, courage, and joy Kevin knows firsthand how it feels when the lights go out—literally. Unexpectedly, Kevin would be left completely blind following a life-saving brain surgery when he was 17 years old. But through his unwavering faith and a determination to love life no matter what, Kevin would turn his darkest moment into his brightest light. This isn’t a pity parade... It’s a movement of hope, truth, and transformation! And the only question you're left to answer... Are you ready to rise? Tap that FOLLOW button and join the community that believes in you, roots for you, and reminds you that your story is far from over. Your next chapter starts here—with grit, grace, and inspiration by your side! Have a story to share? Kevin welcomes unforgettable guests. Connect at https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/kevinlowe And if there’s one thing you remember, let it be this: You are more amazing than you realize, more powerful than you believe, and more worthy than you’ve ever been told. Sometimes, you just need to know someone's cheering for you! You got this!

You’ve been through something hard — or you’re going through it right now. Maybe you’re holding grief, heartbreak, trauma, or a version of life you never saw coming. Maybe you’re exhausted from being the strong one. Maybe you’re just trying to make it through today.

If that is you... I see you, I feel you, and I welcome you to a place that is here for you.

Grit, Grace, &amp; Inspiration is for those trying to navigate the hard seasons of life — offering inspiring stories and everyday motivation to help you grow through what life puts you through! Life isn't easy.... But just maybe this podcast can at least help to lighten the load.

Guided by Blind Visionary and Inspirational Speaker Kevin Lowe—known for his contagious optimism and genuine positivity—Grit, Grace, &amp; Inspiration is here to show you that the best is yet to come in this crazy thing we call life.

If you’re grieving, burned out, stuck in survival mode, or searching for deeper purpose, this podcast meets you right where you are and lifts you higher. Through powerful interviews and raw solo episodes, you’ll discover:

🌟 Hope when life feels impossible
🌟 Healing from pain, loss, and setbacks
🌟 Resilience to keep going when everything says quit
 🌟Real stories from people who’ve turned struggle into strength
🌟 Practical tools and mindsets for rebuilding confidence, courage, and joy

Kevin knows firsthand how it feels when the lights go out—literally. Unexpectedly, Kevin would be left completely blind following a life-saving brain surgery when he was 17 years old. But through his unwavering faith and a determination to love life no matter what, Kevin would turn his darkest moment into his brightest light. 

This isn’t a pity parade... It’s a movement of hope, truth, and transformation! And the only question you're left to answer... 

Are you ready to rise?
Tap that FOLLOW button and join the community that believes in you, roots for you, and reminds you that your story is far from over.

Your next chapter starts here—with grit, grace, and inspiration by your side!

Have a story to share? Kevin welcomes unforgettable guests. Connect at https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/kevinlowe

And if there’s one thing you remember, let it be this: You are more amazing than you realize, more powerful than you believe, and more worthy than you’ve ever been told. Sometimes, you just need to know someone's cheering for you! You got this!

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