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EVERYONE KNOWS THE LIFE CYCLE OF A BUTTERFLY-egg to hungry caterpillar to cocoon to delicate, iridescent wings-but there's a bit more to it than what you remember from second grade science class. That stage between creepy-crawly feet and fluttering flight holds something far more disruptive than a cozy, peaceful little nap. In the cocoon, the caterpillar dissolves entirely and turns to goo. And then somehow, within that soupy mess, something sacred happens. New life takes shape.

That's what this book is about: the goo stage.

It's about the moments in life when everything falls apart. When you feel shattered, the diagnosis drops, or the dream disappears, and you're left wondering how anything good could possibly come from this. This book is about loss and brokenness, and those dark nights of the soul when you wonder if God has gone quiet for good.

Even more, it's about the remaking that comes next. The healing and surprises, the prayers that reached heaven and echoed back, the peace that comes when no peace makes sense, the laughter that shakes you instead of tears.

It may just feel like a painful mess now, but God is turning you into a butterfly.

 Shelly Rexroat is a visionary designer, technologist, author, and speaker who leads with curiosity, compassion, and conviction. Raised by an entrepreneurial mother, Shelly’s world was shaped by beauty, grit, and imagination. Her mosaic life spans musicals, tech strategy, the accounting industry, student exchange, and soulful reinvention. Whether designing systems or spaces, she brings a rare blend of logic, empathy, and flair. Shelly inspires bold vision and confident steps forward—infusing laughter, encouragement, and hope. 

She lives in Texas with her husband, Donnie.