There’s this guy I know.
I’ve known him my whole life. I
haven’t always liked him very much. When
we were younger, we exchanged a lot of “I hate yous” as brothers and sisters
are wont to do. (a glowing intro, yes?)
My baby brother, Steven Charles
is now one of my most trusted friends, mentors, advisors. I had the privilege of living across the
street from him for a few years, and I have never had a better neighbor. He was a work-from-home-dad when I was a
stay-at-home-mom and I am positive that he was exactly what I needed to survive
those crazy years as mom of two toddlers.
He is strong and level headed and smart and simply amazing. (Its clear that I’m not alone in feeling
this way, as he was named one of Oklahoma City’s “Top 40 Under 40” last year.)
On the homefront, Steven has been married to Kinsey Charles
for ALMOST 10 years! -also a very proud daddy of a 6 year old creative and
brilliant girl named Davie.
When we discussed his hobbies, he happily included “sock
dodgeball in the living room with my daughter Davie,” among the other more expected
hobbies of rock climbing, cycling, golf and guitar strumming. (notice dancing
was not included. )
In the professional world, Steven’s capacity to be creative
and focused as well as direct and sensitive make him an amazing leader as
Executive Director of Rocktown
Youth Mentoring. Regarding his job,
Steven says, “I have a great job serving youth. The company I work for provides
youth with mentoring and adventure. I am lucky enough to have a job I love that
I hope makes the world a better place.”
Someone asked me recently, “How do you get a kid to
understand their actions and think through the consequences?” My quick and easy (honest) answer, “Call
Steven.” He is so patient with kids and
has a way of teaching them their full potential without them even knowing that
they are being taught.
Lots of kids out there need positive people in their
lives. The program at Rocktown is a
great place for them. I encourage you to
learn more. Do more. And then, go take a
hike. Go climb a
rock.
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