Wa Karanja

…& so it came to pass… Through the most strenuous and challenging 18 months of my life, I now stand here — an RN.

I earned my LPN right out of high school, then came the military, and life carried on as it does. It took 14 years for me to return to nursing school and finish what I once thought I’d never need to finish. The entire Holy Trinity had to intervene to get me across that finish line, because never in a million years did I imagine life would unfold the way it did during that year and a half. But God did!!! All glory to Him. 🙌🏾

I’m so thankful for all the prayers and every bit of support from my entire family — near and far, whether related by blood or by choice. 🫶🏾

To my mom, Rev. Regina, CRNP — your intercessory prayers for my classmates and me carried us through so many late nights and early mornings. Thank you for granting me the honor of pinning me. I’m so proud to be your firstborn. 💐

A special bow to my guardian angels gained along the way: my amazing nurse friend Maricor, my Grandma & namesake Cucu Nduta, and my beautiful Auntie Vickie. I hope I’ve made you all very proud. I could feel your wings carrying me on days when grief tried to hold me hostage.🕊️🕊️🕊️

A big shout out to the talented Rosie for the remarkable memorial art on my grad cap. 🎨🖌️

I am my Ancestors’ wildest dreams, and I have finally eaRNed it! 🎓🩺