Personal Narrative: My Journey To Kansas City, Missouri

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I was borne in Kansas City, Missouri May 19,1959. My mother said I was due on her birthday, May 25th, but I came early. I grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and we lived with my grandmother and uncle. My mother moved us to Missouri when I age 7 and now live in suburbs of St. Louis County. I am a returning online student to Indiana Wesleyan University pursuing my RN to BSN. I am recently divorced, and I have 4 children. Three of whom are all married and are ministers, and my youngest who is still attending college. My children are all college graduates and are enjoying ministry leadership along with their wives. My youngest is still with me and I very much so enjoy his company, his candor and his laughter. We both stay with my mother, who

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