“ y life has had its ups and downs, but thank God I survived. I inherited tenacity from my mother and father. I have had my struggles in life, but by the grace of God, I have held on. I am grateful to my mom and dad for all their sacrifices that paved theway forme to have the life I have now, which is all by God’s grace. I remember the last picture I tookwithmy dad before going to Ghana and unfortunately, he passed on in 2021 during COVID. For instance, my Master’s in Healthcare Administration at the University of Las Vegas was a struggle because I was pregnantwithmyson, aroughpregnancy. My thesis and presentations were tough. I really wanted to do my thesis over the phone, but I was still asked to come in. I was really nervous, but I did well, and it was a celebration. My mom helped tremendously during this time. She was my support system. Thank God for her. Like previously stated, I struggled to get an Administrator to mentor me in order to get my licenses. Yet I did not let weakness stand in my way. Currently, I am a certified Project Manager Professional (PMP) and hold two Nursing Home Administrator Licenses to operate in Georgia and Nevada. Even getting married to a Christian as a Muslim woman was a big challenge. Over the years I have become more prayerful and now have a stronger relationship with God, which has made me a better person. Being married to a Nigerian as a Ghanaian is a challenge of its own. I have had to learn the Nigerian culture and even learn how to cook some Nigerian delicacies. We have had some challenges in my marriage. For one thing, my husband was a Consultant and travelled a lot. This took its toll on our marriage at a point in time. We struggled as a couple with some things, but we went on our knees and prayed to God to heal our marriage, and YES, God did! I woke up one day to find that my husband had been transformed by the Holy Spirit; he had started to fast and to pray for long hours. I could never have achieved this on my own. It was God’s doing. Now my husband’s time is devoted to his family; he is such a giver, he has a heart of gold, and he blesses anyone who comes his way with whatever he has. In spite of all these challenges, we have been so blessed. We have been through our ups and downs, but we have been blessed all the same. By the grace of God, my husband and I are blessed with fulfilling careers that we love. I am a Senior Business Analyst in IT, while my husband is an IT Solutions Architect. Despite my success in the tech industry, I have never forgotten my roots in healthcare and continue to work as a consultant using my licenses in nursing and healthcare. We try to bless others as well. My husband and I are givers. I love to help others, and I hate to see others suffer. “To whommuch is given, much is expected.” M In spite of all these challenges, we have been so blessed. We have been through our ups and downs, but we have been blessed all the same. By the grace of God, my husband and I are blessed with fulfilling careers that we love. 36 The Birthday Journal
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