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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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- ForewordâRomona Byas-Wooten
- Chapter 1 Destined and Determined (Registered Nurse)!
- Chapter 2 Motherâs âGiftâ of Visions
- Chapter 3 Byasâ Family MigrationâEast St. Louis, Illinois
- Chapter 4 Maryâs Early Childhood
- Chapter 5 Homer G. Phillips (HGP) Nursing School
- Chapter 6 Mary Meets âTeeâ
- Chapter 7 The Conversation
- Chapter 8 Parents Blessings
- Chapter 9 Mrs. Ruby Byasâ Sisters
- Chapter 10 Maryâs Desire To Be A Nurse
- Chapter 11 The Wedding
- Chapter 12 MarriedâAttending Nursing School
- Chapter 13 Birth of Willis Jr.
- Chapter 14 Maryâs Junior YearâHomer G.
- Chapter 15 Birth of Monica
- Chapter 16 Our First Apartmentâ3715 Fair Avenue
- Chapter 17 Maryâs Final YearâHomer G. Nursing School
- Chapter 18 Mary GraduatesâHomer G. Nursing School
- Chapter 19 Maryâs First Registered Nurse (RN) Job
- Chapter 20 Our Social Life
- Chapter 21 Lake of the OzarksâVacation
- Chapter 22 Buying Our First Home
- Chapter 23 Memorial Day: Friday, May 30, 1969
- Chapter 24 ChildrenâMcCurdy Elementary School
- Chapter 25 Willis Jr. Music Ability
- Chapter 26 Mary Wants Another Baby
- Chapter 27 The Schumacher Family
- Chapter 28 Reemployment With The Federal Government
- Chapter 29 Going Home to Get My Family
- Chapter 30 Springfield and Battle Creek, Michigan
- Chapter 31 Thanksgiving 1974
- Chapter 32 Mary Considers Getting a Job
- Chapter 33 Buying a House
- Chapter 34 Maryâs Bachelor (BSN) and Master of Science (MSN) Degrees in Nursing
- Chapter 35 WillisâHeadquarters (HQâs) DLA In Virginia
- Chapter 36 Aunt Pookieâs Girls!
- Chapter 37 MaryâWashington DC, VA Hospital
- Chapter 38 Retirement from the VA, 2004
- Chapter 39 Maryâs Appreciation Celebration Dinner
- Chapter 40 Maryâs Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment
- Chapter 41 The Conclusion: Maryâs Passing (Transition), December 30, 2015
- Acknowledgments
- Definitions and Related Information