On Becoming an Individual, A Soldier, A Professional Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Transitions- A Lifelong Grind

By Virginia Hines LCSW

Women have served in each branch of the U. S. military. Equally signiï¬cant, women have served in critical civilian roles during war in service to this nation. The protagonist in this saga gains admission into the U.S. Army to enhance her life chances and forage several future goals. Unknowingly, the protagonist embarks upon military service joining an influx of women of color- officially known as the All-Volunteer Force. Our omnipresent God, manifests his master design through lives of believers, exceeding expectations in ways never imagined, creating us at once singular, but collectively including us in the larger fabric of his plan. The protagonist's journey is riddled with twists and turns during her quest to transition from an individual, into a soldier, and a licensed clinical social worker. Throughout life anxiety provoking questions (e.g. Where am I going? How will I make my goals a reality?) demand immediate responses, which threaten to overshadow the joy and challenge of goal attainment. While many individuals struggle to connect the dots, the protagonist's encounter with an Armed Forces recruiter establishes a trajectory of events that address initial inquiries and spur adventures the protagonist never anticipated. Serendipity. Nothing but favor! God orchestrates divine connections linking the right people to the right opportunities at the right time for those who step out on faith! While pensive, but never deterred, the protagonist learns distance running and deep breathing, unknowingly developing valuable skills, crucial in completing tasks only dreamt of years earlier. Because of enough belief, God allows the protagonist's impossible dreams to become possible. You'll be grappling with the ideal that, risks taken today, in the absence of knowledge of outcomes serve as catalysts for overcoming tomorrow's obstacles! "Seed planting" by influential ï¬gures; belief in God; commitment; risk-taking; mastery (early success); along with clean and sober living anchors the protagonist in Christ and propels her into her God given destiny. Glory to God!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 15, 2019
• ISBN: 9781641409087