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Brenda Houts

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Brenda Houts, compassionate friend, compassionate wife and mother, compassionate awkward juggler of life, compassionate Christian believer that life must go on. The struggle to deal with daily life is just that – a struggle, but to cope with getting up every day when you have had horrific personal tragedy, is a story that needs to be shared. Getting up every day and breathing doesn’t make her a hero, surviving getting up does.

Brenda has been a member of Compassionate Friends for 14 years. She manages purchasing responsibilities for a successful startup manufacturing company that has grown from 30 employees to 225 with over 30 million in annual revenues. Brenda is a contributing member of Grace Lutheran Church and serves on the board.

A community activist for teen issues, a founding member of United Front, a community coalition taking a stand against underage drinking. Brenda was awarded the Becker County United Way “Everyday Hero” and Community Spirit awards in April 2004.

Brenda’s mantra as “the mother who lost all of her children” is the story of the personal struggle to cope, to breathe, and to live.
 

Areas of Expertise:

  • Inspiration
  • Survival
  • Coping Skills
  • Change

Target Audience:

Those who struggle to cope in this world.

Top 3 reasons to have Brenda Houts at your next event:

Impactful, uplifting, unforgettable
A sure inspiration that will hold you spellbound.
A story that you will never forget.
 

Fee Range:

$500 for 1-2 hours of speaking within 75 miles of Detroit Lakes, MN                (Includes Fargo, ND)
$1000 for 1-2 hours within Minnesota plus traveling expenses.
$2500 for 1-2 hours out of Minnesota plus traveling expenses.
 

Brenda's Most Requested Programs:

“What Is In Your Backpack?”–The baggage we each carry and how we let it effect us.

“Yes, I Still Believe” – My faith story, why I still believe in God after the deaths of my sons.
 

Testimonials:

“Brenda Houts has blessed the youth of our community with her wisdom, compassion, and candor. She is well known in both our schools and churches as a woman of faith who cares deeply for the young people of Detroit Lakes. Our youth know that they can turn to Brenda in times of crisis. Her wisdom and compassion have been particularly effective when addressing issues such as teenage pregnancy, suicide, and underage drinking. If you are looking for someone who can make a practical, spiritual connection with both youth and adults, then talk with Brenda. Listen to her story, and expect to grow from the experience.”   Pastor Mark R. Olson  Hope Lutheran Church  Walker, MN

Brenda Houts was wonderful and totally appropriate. I know that her visit
made a significant difference in the lives of many people. I was very, very
impressed. A lot of teachers caught me later in the day and commented that
they were impressed by her honesty, how down ­to­ earth she was and how well
she related to the students with a difficult story.   Wow!   Kristy Patterson  

Brenda had the attention of 1000 high school students-you could have heard
a pin drop.       Officer Todd Glander,  Detroit Lakes Police Department

My pastor’s daughter was killed in a tragic accident just prior to Brenda Hout’s conference and I was hoping I would learn something that would help me assist the family.  I was not disappointed because Brenda spoke, and had handouts, on ministering to the bereaved.  Brenda’s presentation was moving as she connected with the audience.  Through her pleasant personality and sense of humor, she spoke with warmth and feeling about the tragic events in her life. As heart rending as the subject was, Brenda remained in control with the purpose of communicating to others what she had gained through her losses.  The videos of her three sons touched us deeply and our emotions were stirred as we got to know each boy and the heartbreaking losses that Brenda experienced.  As the videos played and as Brenda spoke of the boys, we could sense that somehow Javis, Caleb and Zach were still with us and the memory of them would live on.   Brenda’s love and concern for teenagers was reflected, not only in her story about her boys, but also through the relationship we saw with her stepdaughter who was present. She covered the subjects of suicide, under-age drinking, drugs, teen pregnancy, taking risks, safety, and consequences of bad choices. Even though I don’t have teens yet, I now have more compassion for them and an awareness of the problems youth of today face. Brenda’s experience caused me to realize how fragile teens are and how important it is that they make right decisions.  Brenda’s story and advice will help me in dealing with my own future losses as well as in helping others.  Her presentation caused me to think about the possibility of losing my own children.  I am now more careful to listen and take time for my family, seeking to make the most of every minute I have with them.                Sincerely, Chris Purdy  Assistant Manager of PTSI   Guymon, Oklahoma

Brenda Houts speaks from her heart and soul after losing all three children
to tragic accidents. Instead of stuffing her grief or acting out angrily,
she has taken on an activist's role by speaking out on the subjects of
underage drinking, suicide, grief, and faith. Brenda is an inspiration to
those who hear her, no matter what their age; in fact she has a special
talent in reaching youth. She doesn't preach to teenagers, instead she
relates to them by putting herself in their shoes and in turn, she helps
them walk in hers. The result? They realize what powerful consequences
their actions can have -- positive or negative.    Kathy Coyle    A professional community developer in Detroit Lakes, MN.

  

 

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