My Life and Spiritual Growth as a Military Spouse

<p>I grew up in Pensacola…truly a beach girl spending many days at Pensacola beach with family. As a little girl I always wished for more and dreamed big. I refer to it as riding the waves of life. I believe in myself I’m my own biggest fan and have no intention of ever giving up on my vision.</p><p>I share the benefit of my personal development and gained wisdom even during my darkest days. Standing in the light now is a blessing and a gift from God. I embrace this higher power every day. No one knows where their journey ultimately ends but I do know it begins with us.</p><p>I have four sisters but I am one of two daughters born to Creola and Wiley Hickenbotham. Even though my mother became a single parent after the separation we grew up in a spiritual home. When my mother was well she took great care of each one of us. I can remember how close we were while living in Pensacola Village low income housing and in my eyes this was the best place to live where I had great friends. In spite of my early beginnings I learned that you make the best with what you have been given in life.</p><p>I have opened up to the world and want you to know that you are not alone. Whatever you are going through in life I believe you will come out on top.</p><p>May God bless you</p><p>Martha E. H. Franklin (Hickenbotham)</p>