Mary Ann Byas-Drake
eBook - ePub

Mary Ann Byas-Drake

Destined and Determined To Be A Nurse

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Mary Ann Byas-Drake

Destined and Determined To Be A Nurse

About this book

The inspirational story of one woman's faithful determination in answering God's call to become a nurse told by her devoted husband who walked alongside her every step of the way.

Two words capture the essence of Mary Ann Byas-Drake: predestination and perseverance.

A natural nurturer with a heart full of compassion, Mary Ann felt called to become a nurse since she was a young girl. However, in her pursuit of her dream, she encountered obstacles and setbacks that could have discouraged her and completely derailed her dream.

But with dogged determination, encouragement and a strong work ethic instilled in her by her parents and grandparents, and angels appearing in her life along the way-one of them her loving husband, Willis-Mary Ann persevered and ultimately accomplished her dream and fulfilled God's call on her life.

Mary Ann's story is a testament to the grace of God in every person's life. Her grit and faithfulness prove that you, too, can achieve the dreams God has placed in your heart, despite the mistakes you have made or the obstacles, hardships, and setbacks life throws at you, if you are destined and determined.

College-age women and men who feel called to care for others and are drawn to the nursing profession will find great inspiration, encouragement, and motivation in this remarkable woman's story.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Mary Ann Byas-Drake by Willis L. Drake in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Medicine Biographies. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Foreword—Romona Byas-Wooten
  7. Chapter 1 Destined and Determined (Registered Nurse)!
  8. Chapter 2 Mother’s “Gift” of Visions
  9. Chapter 3 Byas’ Family Migration—East St. Louis, Illinois
  10. Chapter 4 Mary’s Early Childhood
  11. Chapter 5 Homer G. Phillips (HGP) Nursing School
  12. Chapter 6 Mary Meets “Tee”
  13. Chapter 7 The Conversation
  14. Chapter 8 Parents Blessings
  15. Chapter 9 Mrs. Ruby Byas’ Sisters
  16. Chapter 10 Mary’s Desire To Be A Nurse
  17. Chapter 11 The Wedding
  18. Chapter 12 Married—Attending Nursing School
  19. Chapter 13 Birth of Willis Jr.
  20. Chapter 14 Mary’s Junior Year—Homer G.
  21. Chapter 15 Birth of Monica
  22. Chapter 16 Our First Apartment—3715 Fair Avenue
  23. Chapter 17 Mary’s Final Year—Homer G. Nursing School
  24. Chapter 18 Mary Graduates—Homer G. Nursing School
  25. Chapter 19 Mary’s First Registered Nurse (RN) Job
  26. Chapter 20 Our Social Life
  27. Chapter 21 Lake of the Ozarks—Vacation
  28. Chapter 22 Buying Our First Home
  29. Chapter 23 Memorial Day: Friday, May 30, 1969
  30. Chapter 24 Children—McCurdy Elementary School
  31. Chapter 25 Willis Jr. Music Ability
  32. Chapter 26 Mary Wants Another Baby
  33. Chapter 27 The Schumacher Family
  34. Chapter 28 Reemployment With The Federal Government
  35. Chapter 29 Going Home to Get My Family
  36. Chapter 30 Springfield and Battle Creek, Michigan
  37. Chapter 31 Thanksgiving 1974
  38. Chapter 32 Mary Considers Getting a Job
  39. Chapter 33 Buying a House
  40. Chapter 34 Mary’s Bachelor (BSN) and Master of Science (MSN) Degrees in Nursing
  41. Chapter 35 Willis—Headquarters (HQ’s) DLA In Virginia
  42. Chapter 36 Aunt Pookie’s Girls!
  43. Chapter 37 Mary—Washington DC, VA Hospital
  44. Chapter 38 Retirement from the VA, 2004
  45. Chapter 39 Mary’s Appreciation Celebration Dinner
  46. Chapter 40 Mary’s Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment
  47. Chapter 41 The Conclusion: Mary’s Passing (Transition), December 30, 2015
  48. Acknowledgments
  49. Definitions and Related Information