Rhonda Drew:  

Life Grace and Peace to you and yours. Since graduation of June 1984, I'm afraid to admit that I joined the Army. I joined because I wasn't ready to attend college just then. I was naive in thinking I would be stationed here in Chicago (boy, I was in for a shocker). I ended up in Fort Jackson, South Carolina for about 3 months (from July 1984 to October 1984). I was medically discharged because of a dislocated arm. Therefore, had to come home and get plenty of physical therapy. After that I attended Wilfred Academy Beauty School, became a licensed Cosmetologist in January of 1986. I wanted to do more than just hair, so, I decided to learn more about the medical field and pursued my education at Olive Harvey College and Chicago State University. I became a Certified MRT (med recs tech), pursued my employment with Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation. Then, something happened. I was blessed to have a young child, my neice come into my life. I took that time to become a stay-at-home mommy for her (one of the best moments of my life) for about 2 years (1992-1994). I returned to the workforce in 1994 (you know, to put that MRT to use). Went to work for my Aunt's home health agency for about six years providing healthcare to the elderly. During this time another miracle presented itself in my life, I was blessed again with a bundle of joy this time of my own, which I consider to be my MOST and BIGGEST accomplishment yet, I gave birth to a beau...Expand for more