I read a wonderful book a few years ago by Alan Keyes called “Masters of the Dream”.  It looks at African American history and points out how so many who went before him were truly masters of the dream.  So what does that have to do with Lee County Family Court?

Well, one of the things Dr. Keyes points out in his book is how so many African Americans who were living under such opressive circumstances, prospered emotionally, spiritually, and even economically despite it all.  He points out that the fortifying characteristics that enabled them to do this were strong families and strong faith.  It’s amazing to observe those who, despite external anguish, maintain internal peace through Faith and Family.

I believe those are two of the things that help to disintegrate our culture today.   If you take away God and Family, there’s not much to rest in when the external image isn’t so pretty.  My hope, is that as Judge, I can do my small part to give children and families the stability to weather the storms.