Monthly Archives: January 2012
As a parent with mediocre intellect, raising a child of advanced intellect, I have learned many lessons. Many were from trial and error. Not only was she my first child but I was seventeen when I had her. I was Read more
Filed Under: Parenting
I remember learning about the horrific details of the Titanic as a child. No one thought that it would sink. The value, luxury, wealth, design and the assurance from the engineers and captain made too comfortable and complacent. They were Read more
Filed Under: Community Development, Faith, The Power of Community
When Indianapolis natives received the word that they won the bid for Super Bowl XLVI, they were ecstatic. Not only were their beloved Indianapolis Colts the previous year’s Super Bowl champions but after many years of unwavering support whereby local Read more
Filed Under: Community Development, Social Justice, The Power of Community
Today is my thirty-sixth birthday. Like every year on my birthday, I reflect on my past, present and the plans for my future. My birthday was once a day that I dreaded. First off, I was born in the middle of Read more
Filed Under: Child Advocacy, Community Development, Faith, Social Justice, The Power of Community
My kids and I always enjoyed watching the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet. It amazes us to watch animals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, insects and plants and their journey through this life. I can’t help but think about the creativity, Read more
Filed Under: Faith
If you have ever watched the A&E show Hoarders, you have probably been disturbed by all of the trash that people keep. It is really heart-wrenching to see people drown in their own filth. Their homes are piled to the Read more
Filed Under: Faith
Have you ever wondered why solitaire confinement is the most severe punishment in the prison system? Even the hardest of convicts cry like a baby when faced with that 8×8 padded room with nothing but themselves to live with. In Read more
Filed Under: Faith
It is the mission of The Butterfly Movement book, workbook and workshops to empower and transform broken women into trailblazers and disciples of their homes, families and communities. We accomplish this by walking them through the journey of ending the cycle of dysfunctional generational patterns and replacing them with healthy generational patterns.