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When Caroline Strzesynski became a nurse, she knew she wanted to work with women. She wanted to care for them, understand their needs, and build a career in women’s health. But she had no idea where that desire would take her—or the countless ways God would intervene along the way. Caroline was a new nurse when a friend who worked …
As a child, Julie Wilkinson was the kind of person who rescued chipmunks in the backyard and brought home kittens to bottle-feed. Caring for something small and vulnerable came naturally to her. It was part of her personality then, and it’s still a part of who she is today. That’s what makes the place she eventually found herself working so …
Suleyma was born in El Salvador, where she spent the first twelve years of her life. Her childhood, though marked by the absence of her mother, was filled with the care of her grandmother and aunt. When her mother left for the United States in search of better opportunities, it was her grandmother who became the anchor of her world. …
Tenacious and resilient, Jamie is a woman willing to do whatever it takes to serve her family. It’s a role she took on early in her life with her three siblings—two sisters and a younger brother. Despite being the youngest of her sisters, Jamie often felt like the second mom in her household. “My mom would go off to work, …
Abby Johnson was fortunate to grow up with two amazing parents who taught her the value of love and education. With a desire for their daughter to make an impact on the world, they instilled in Abby a passion to give back. It was a principle that Abby held close to her as she headed off to college. “During my …
As a mother of five children in three different schools, Kiah works hard daily to provide a stable environment for her children. While she and her husband work during the day, Kiah also serves as her family’s primary caregiver and homework helper. She takes this job seriously because she knows how challenging an unstable environment can be for a family. …
Raised in a Christian home, Dr. Steve Hammond’s earliest memories include teachings from his mother—the spiritual leader in his household—about sin and God’s plan of salvation. With a fairly mature understanding of God as a child, he understood His omnipresence and could feel that God was truly watching over him. “Nothing I did was outside of God’s sight. I understood …
Poised and professional, Christine is a woman with aspirations and fierce love for her family. Christine grew up in a Christian household with solid principles in New York amidst a highly fluid cultural climate. Beginning in elementary school, Christine knew she wanted to work in the healthcare field and attended a healthcare magnet school. She did not, however, aspire to …
Heidi Stecker While religion played a role in Heidi’s life growing up, she never experienced a deep relationship with God or learned enough about Him to desire one. “I remember I was baptized into the Catholic Church as a child, but we never went to church,” she said. Heidi attended an all-girls Catholic high school. Her experiences there and how …
Kris McCarthy’s fellow “Quitters” and And Then There Were None family describe her as open, honest, and bold, while still maintaining her sweet and pleasant demeanor. Kris is the type of person who does not hesitate to share her struggles and testimony with others because she has a soft heart that yearns to help. The seventh of eight children in …
