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Using Setbacks as Stepping Stones for Growth with Athena Brownson

To get started today, I would like to share a personal story about my daughter, Olivia. Olivia’s story relates to our theme of setbacks and using them as stepping stones.

You may not know this, but Olivia was born was a hair condition that limits hair growth. Olivia is gorgeous exactly as God made her, but as she is getting older, she asked me for a hair piece so she can have longer hair. Olivia’s request scared me, and I wondered if this was too soon (she’s 7) and we needed to wait.

Yet, Olivia persisted. She asked me for a hairpiece for months and months. I finally said ok and took her to…

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