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15 THE BUZZ AROUND WAYNE COUNTY APRIL 2026 For The Sake of theKids By Reverend Alan Shaw Many couples remain together "for the sake of the kids," hoping to provide stability or avoid financial strain. Often, they don't realize the marriage has faded until the children leave home, leaving an empty nest and a sense of loss. Some parents, shaped by difficult childhoods, devote themselves to giving their children every opportu- nity they missed. Yet, beneath these good intentions, a deeper issue can arise: making children the center of life, even above the marriage or faith. While wanting the best for our kids isn't wrong, prioritizing them above all else can turn them into idols, pushing aside ot her important relationships and spiritual priorities. When children become the focus, sacrifices of time and money create demands on a spouse. Unmet expectations lead to frustration, judgment, and emotional distance, which can ultimately end in divorce. There is a better way-reconciliation. By recogniz- ing our misplaced priorities, repenting, and seeking forgiveness from our spouse or children, we allow grace and healing to restore our rela- tionships. Reconciliation refocuses us on faith, strengthens marriages, and builds a culture of confession and forgiveness at home that our kids will learn to model in their families. Though marriage and parenting remain challeng- ing, using reconciliation tools can restore family wellness and model love for our children. And so, "for the sake of the kids", let's encourage reconciliation, building a legacy in marriage that outlasts our parenting and shapes what our children remember. BUILDING ART YOU CAN FEEL: BUILDING ART YOU CAN FEEL: JADEN LEE OPEN-DRIVEN JADEN LEE OPEN-DRIVEN STUDIO STUDIO Goldsboro mixed-media artist Jaden Lee is opening a new studio inside Jupiter Blue Salon and Art Gallery on Parkway Drive, creating a space dedicated to textured, sensory-driven art and community creativity. Lee's work blends portraiture with sculptural ma- terials such as fabric, modeling compounds, clay, and layered acrylic. Their process focuses heavily on texture, touch, and the physical experience of building a surface rather than simply painting one. To celebrate the opening of the studio, Lee will host a free children's sensory art workshop on April 25. The workshop will be intentionally small— limited to five children—to allow for a calm, hands-on experience where each child can explore materials at their own pace. Rather than choosing the easiest group to teach first, Lee intentionally chose the group that requires the most patience, softness, and pres- ence: little kids. Children are curious, emotional, messy, and won- derfully unpredictable. They are also the people who experience texture most deeply —something that aligns closely with the way Lee approaches art. The goal of the workshop is simple: to give kids another outlet to explore creativity freely, without pressure or consequence. "I want them to build, touch, and experiment," Lee said. "Art should feel like discovery." Anyone interested in the workshop or future classes can find information through the Jupiter Blue Salon and Art Gallery website at jupiterblue- salon.com Three Eagles Beer & Wine Festival Springs into Downtown Goldsboro The Three Eagles Beer & Wine festival returns to Downtown Goldsboro on Saturday, May 9th. The festival runs from 1 to 5p.m. at THE HUB located downtown at 100 East Chestnut Street. Free parking is available across the street from THE HUB. This year's festival is guaranteed to be great fun, featuring live entertainment by Birdshot, and food offered by Skullies Street Q and Cents County BBQ food trucks. You must bring a picture ID to show you are at least 21 years old. This popular one-day event features over 50 varieties of craft beers and premium wines. The wines are offered by Bob and Susan Crenshaw from Health Habit. The festival is hosted by the Goldsboro Three Eagles Rotary Club and the purpose of the event is to raise money for local charities. Charities that have received support from the festival are: Meals on Wheels, the Y's Men pro- gram, Literacy Connections, Kriquette's Kidz, Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County, Wayne County Library, 4-Day Movement, Wayne Pregnancy Center, Communities Supporting Schools, Partnership for Children, Animal Welfare League, Diamonds in the Ruff, and Mephibosheth Project Incorporated. The event has extended its charitable reach to the inter- national front supporting Polio Eradication. The festival is a ticketed event, and tickets are available from Three Eagles Rotarians, conve- niently online at www.threeeaglesbeer.com or Faith-Based Care Provider Serves Her Community and Beyond The weather is heading into high gear, and the year seems to be racing along. Seasons change. People can change too. Sometimes, it's what God was planning all along. Christian Coach and Counsel&Care Provider Theresa Flynn, MABC CPLC, points her clients toward change. She helps them gain skills that better equip themselves for emotional and spiritual health. And for the kind of growth, healing, and change that can result in a better outlook on life and relationships. She is the owner of TAVI Coaching and Wellness LLC in downtown Goldsboro. She meets with individuals and couples at 210 N. Herman Street and also meets people online. Client confidentiality and faith-based care are TAVI's top priorities. Rates are kept affordable, and discounts are offered for prepaid session packages. Theresa regularly announces free online group events for various topics, including grief, Holiday stress, and handling current events from a faith perspective. "Showing the love of God and helping people get to their next level of victory are my main goals," she says. "I meet people where they are at, and challenge them with love to reach their next level." Maybe this is your season to change. Theresa can point you in the right direction. We would like to introduce Dr. Khushbu Patel, DDS. She pursued her DDS degree at State University of Buffalo, NY and has been in the dental field since 2012. She is double trained as a den st in India as well as in the United States. Dr. Patel is dedicated to providing high-quality dental services in a comfortable and relaxing environment. All pa ents are welcome!!! Where comfort meets compassion—book your visit with Dr. Patel today! EverSmile Dental—Stovall Dental on Leslie 200 N Leslie Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530 919-581-9300 TAVI Coaching and Wellness, LLC