Melisa Bechtold TenvoordeMelisa Bechtold is a dedicated Parent Educator in Becker, MN, and the co-author of From Darkness to Light..., an inspirational book born from her journey of faith, perseverance, and resilience. For years, Melisa aspired to share her experience in prit, praying for the right co-author to bring her story to life-now, the rest is history.Her book is written to inspire and encourage individuals navigating the challenges of brain injury, offering hope through her personal story.Melisa considers her greatest accomplishment to be overcoming the struggles of her own brain injury, never giving up despite the obstacles. Her proudest moment was becoming a mother through open adoption. Determined to keep moving forward, she returned to college after her injury to earn another teaching license, proving that strength and perseverance can lead to new beginnings. Sandra (Sandy) Fabian is the co-author of this poignant work on traumatic brain injury, offering a heartfelt perspective on a mother's role and experience.Deeply devoted to God, family, and country, Sandy treasures her life with her husband, their four grown children, and six grandchildren. A gifted memoir ghostwriter, she finds inspiration in the remarkable life stories she has helped bring to the page.Creativity fuels her joy-whether making music, capturing nature through photography, or shaping pottery. She also keeps active and energized through swimming, walking, and yoga. Read More Read Less