Over the last five, if not ten years, I've constantly heard the same basic encouraging prompt from all my closest friends: "Brooke, when are you gonna finish your memoir? People need to hear your story!" While I've agreed with all of them (because you know, it doesn't build people's confidence in my ability to help … Continue reading Being seen and Heard
A dear friend of mine is always reminding me that God will do miracles if we ask and believe He is able (Mark 11:23-24). I have seen the truth of this in profound ways lately. During the next month, I've been invited to speak at both Midwestern University and Grand Canyon University in three classes, … Continue reading Books for Blessing Students
A huge thank you to all the members of the Youth Action Council of Arizona for participating in a very successful Transforming the Heart of Your Story workshop! It was a blessing to be invited. You all are incredible people with amazing stories to share. I can't wait to hear how they change the world! I … Continue reading The Heart of the Matter
When I decided to start Brooke's Butterfly Touch last fall, creating a group workshop seemed like a far off goal, but the desire kept coming up in my thoughts and prayers. So, I let some ideas roll around and grow in my mind before sitting down with my sweet, like-minded "go-to girl" Jolene to write … Continue reading A New Chapter
Today, February 7, I had the pleasure of speaking to the Arizona Partners in Policymaking (PIP) '14-'15 class sponsored by Pilot Parents of Tucson. Not only is this group close to my heart because I am a PIP alumnus myself and it's a honor to be asked back as a presenter, but the majority of … Continue reading The Blessing of Giving Hope
On January 14, I had the privilege of sharing my "Discover the Power in YOUR Story" presentation with the Peer Mentor Group at Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL). The overall message profoundly resonated with the participants, spurring a fantastic Q & A session. My reason for delaying a post about it was because I … Continue reading A Message Bigger than Technical Difficulties
Brooke's Butterfly Touch officially launched on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Though the turnout was much smaller than I'd hoped, especially considering all the work my sweet friend Jolene put into helping me promote the event, I know The Lord brought in the people who most needed to be encouraged by my story. And that … Continue reading And so it Begins…
Brooke's Butterfly Touch: Creative Storytelling Services 