Brandi Harris was alone, homeless, and emotionally broken when she came to the Father Bradley Shelter. She had gotten behind on her bills and ended up losing her house. She stayed at a hotel for a few weeks until all her funds were depleted, that’s when she finally broke down and called
Stories
Capernaum – “You will never be able to out-love these kids.”
Once a month, down the blue unit hall at Henderson County High school, a room full of very special people meet. Before even entering the room, you can feel the excitement inside by the sound of joyful voices that seep out of the doorway and into the empty halls of the school. Inside that room, you
Believe
Extremely talented and bright North Middle School students gather in Central Academy gymnasium to practice. Some are injured with stubbed toes, mashed fingers, and bruised muscles, but they push through and practice anyway. They refuse to let anything get in the way of achieving their
Twinning: A Personal Story About My Journey to Parenthood
As I sit down to write this story for Henderson Family Magazine, in my view are two little bundles of joy, my twin daughters, Penelope Faye and Ava Louise Ross. Born September 14, 2017, I can’t remember what life was like without them here. In the early weeks of their lives, our world changed
Blind Ambition | Using Horseback Riding Therapy for Those with Special Cognitive Needs
Susan Nance developed a love for horseback riding in her 20’s, but by the time she turned 45, she was completely blind. Nance’s disability left her wondering if she would ever ride a horse again, but from her disability, a new idea was born in Henderson County. "It was a hard adjustment to lose
This is Healthcare
Matthew 25 began as a parish nurse project in 1996 through Zion United Church of Christ in Henderson. "We had four individuals within the congregation who were dying from AIDS, and they had absolutely no support," Cyndee Burton, Matthew 25 Administrator recalls. "I was a parish nurse, so I helped
Christmas in Central Park | A Henderson Tradition
We piled into our station wagon with wooden side paneling. My baby brother was oblivious to what was going on as he was placed into his baby-seat that was fastened in the center of the back seat. On each side of him, with the best window views, my sister and I would buckle in eager to go on a
Embrace the Chaos | Surviving the Holiday Season with Kids
Here we go again! It’s holiday time. Bring on the Christmas cards I never send out, pictures of children crying in Santa’s lap, and the excitement of getting to watch your kids open presents on Christmas morning. The holidays are fun, but they can also be extremely stressful, at least for
Henderson’s Children are my Nature
Tamika Johnson: entrepreneur, mother, business owner, and early childhood education advocate. For the past 12 years, Johnson's been the Director and CEO of Kidz World Childcare in Henderson, Kentucky. A Henderson native, "Ms. Johnson" as she is affectionately called by all who know her,
Co-Parenting at Christmas | How to Keep Christmas Merry for Separated and Blended Families
Christmas is often referred to as the most wonderful time of the year. However, when you have experienced a separation, divorce, or are in the process of blending a new family together, Christmas may look a little different and may not always seem so wonderful. Mom and Dad may be in different homes