Morgan Fuller

age: 30 | Author/Clerk at VA Clinic | Department of Veteran’s Affairs

“I love writing and enjoy writing things that matter,” explains author, Morgan Fuller. “The deepest need of a person is to know who they are and that they have purpose and are loved. That’s what I want my words to do.AsfaraswhatIdofortheVA, Iam the scheduling clerk helping veterans get their appointments scheduled, assisting with paperwork and claims, and many other duties to serve our veterans. I love being able to serve those who served for us!”

Morgan’s greatest personal accomplishment is holding her first book in her hands. She admits that putting her heart out for the world to read is both exciting and overwhelming. She is so grateful for the opportunity to write and share her story.

Professionally, Morgan feels honored that she was chosen to receive the Mental Health Above and Beyond Award. This honor is bestowed on those who go above and beyond their required duties to assist veterans at the local VA in receiving the mental health services they need.

Best piece of advice:

“PRAY LIKE IT ALL DEPENDS ON GOD, AND WORK LIKE IT ALL DEPENDS ON YOU.” —APOSTLE, JOE JOE DAWSON

For fun, Morgan enjoys writing, knitting and reading. Spending quality time and experiences with her friends and family: husband, Eric, and daughters, Rhylee and Anna Claire, is important to Morgan.

Morgan attends community events that serve veterans, such as Heroes Pantry, and she serves on the leadership team at ROAR Church Texarkana. In 10 years, she hopes to be a full-time author and public speaker, sharing with others what the Lord has done for her and her family. She explains, “I know if God has done what He has for me and mine that He will most certainly do for them. I want to be able to give people that encouragement.”

Name something about you that very few people know:

“I love talk radio and podcasts! My car is my classroom. As a passenger in my vehicle, you are likely to hear voices such as Dave Ramsey, Ken Coleman, Alistair Begg, Andy Stanley and Casey Doss, along with many other influential voices across the country. Learning and growing shouldn’t stop just because a person is no longer in school. We should always be moving forward.”

Dr. Eric McCall

age: 40 | Optometrist | The Eye Guys

Dr. Eric McCall is a full-scope optometrist providing eye exams for glasses, contact lenses, management of glaucoma, dry eyes and diabetes. “I’ve always been fascinated by the human eye,” he explains. “It is very satisfying to provide my community with honest, trustworthy eye care and exceptional patient education.”

Watching The Eye Guys continue to grow and develop is a blessing to Eric and has been for 10 years. Becoming partners with Dr. Jeff Phillips, a friend who treats his patients like family and truly cares for the employees, is icing on the cake for Eric. He adds, “Now, one of my childhood best friends, Sean Summers, has joined the practice, and it couldn’t be any more fun.”

Marrying his childhood sweetheart, Leigh, and having four amazing daughters, Emma Jo (11), Piper (7), Vivian (4) and Georgia (2) is personally Eric’s greatest accomplishment. “God has blessed me with a wonderful marriage to my childhood sweetheart and four amazing daughters!”

Best piece of advice:

“KEEP GOD FIRST IN ALL YOU DO.” – JOHN WATKINS, ERIC’S “PAPAW”

Date nights with his wife, taking family trips, playing golf and board games with his daughters and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys are Eric’s definition of “fun.” Assisting in eye care needs of the local community is near and dear to his heart. He has helped out with Randy Sams’ Outreach Center, Church Under the Bridge, TRAHC’s Women for the Arts, Hospice of Texarkana’s Jeans and Bling, Little League sports and church activities.

Other than taking care of the community’s eye care needs, where does Dr. Eric McCall see himself in 10 years? He jokes, “I might become a stand-up comedian, join the Seniors Golf Tour, or become a model.”

Name something about you that very few people know:

“I enjoy woodworking.”

Dr. Emily Williams

age: 31 | OB/GYN Physician | Collom & Carney Clinic

As an obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. Emily Williams’ duties are numerous. From preventative care clinic visits, to treating gynecologic problems, taking care of pregnant women during their pregnancy and deliveries, and performing in-office and OR procedures, Emily gets to make a difference in the lives of women of all ages, and she loves having the opportunity to serve other women.

While she didn’t really have to do much to “accomplish” her greatest personal achievement, Emily says that being an aunt is truly something she loves. She explains, “I was only 16 when my first niece was born.. Now, I have 14 nieces and nephews spanning from 9 months to 15 years old – and another on the way! I am known as ‘Emmy’ to them and adore every single one of them. And nothing makes me smile as much as when someone says one of them resembles me!”

Best piece of advice:

“HOW WE WALK WITH THE BROKEN SPEAKS LOUDER THAN HOW WE SIT WITH THE GREAT.” — HAZEL MIDDLETON, EMILY’S MOTHER, QUOTING BILL BENNOT

Another fete that is a great accomplishment for Emily was being able to deliver three of her nieces and one nephew. With one of the deliveries,

Emily was even able to announce the baby’s gender at delivery since the parents didn’t find out beforehand. “I get to be the first person to hold so many babies when they take their first breath, but when it was my own nieces and nephew... it was truly the greatest feeling,” she acknowledges. “My siblings are my very best friends so getting the chance to take care of my sisters and help coach them through their pregnancies and deliveries was really special. I’m ‘the baby’ of the family so it was nice to get to actually take care of them and help them like they always did for me growing up. I feel blessed they let me be a part of such a big day in their lives.”

Married to Ben, Emily admits that 10 years ago, she had zero interest in having a medical career. However, she quickly learned that when she tries to make plans, “God flips them upside down” and has other plans for her. Whatever the future holds for Emily, she knows that it will be what God has planned for her ... and she won’t be able to deviate from it, even if she tries.

Name something about you that very few people know:

“I am obsessed with television game shows. I’ll watch any of them from ‘Family Feud’ to the ‘Newlywed Game’ to old school ‘Supermarket Sweep.’ ‘The Price is Right’ is hands- down my favorite. In college, I would sometimes skip class to watch it. I haven’t ever been to Los Angeles, but whenever we eventually go, you better believe I will be trying my hardest to ‘Come on down’ to be on ‘The Price is Right'"