Carmen Miranda Thomas, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. I am an author and spiritual counselor, born 1948 in Detroit, Michigan. At an early age, I was sent to live with my grandmother in Alabama. My grandmother was a strong woman of faith, and had close ties in the church. I was brought up not only in the church but praying and studying the Bible. I had to recite certain passages on a daily basis. She was preparing me for the challenges that lie ahead in life. I took my grandmother's death very hard, for I felt she was the only one that loved me. She made me realize that, even though I was an only child, God would forever protect me. I grasped and held on to that revelation after my grandmother's death, for I felt rejected and unloved by my parents. I reunited with my mother and we moved to Cleveland, Ohio. There I attended middle and high school, married, borne five children, and after years in an abusive marriage, I picked up a world travel book with all 50 states and chose Atlanta, Georgia. I'd never been, nor did I know a soul there, but I boarded a greyhound with five small children and fled. My Passion is cooking and giving out words of hope and encouragement. I have held many positions to care for my children including clothing designer and seamstress. With 23 years in the healthcare field, I left an impact on many of my patients. The greatest joy was to be told my services were no longer needed due to improved conditions. I have a love for God's word. I have taken many courses on various topics of the Bible. I am licensed as a Christian counselor by the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA). My love for reaching out gave me the opportunity to air live on gospel local radio for almost three years. No, I do not hold a degree in theology, but in the Book of Joel 22.8 it reads that in the last days God will pour out his spirit on all flesh. All we have to be is willing and obedient. We are here on this earth to bless and be a blessing to others. That is my passion. The radio station that used to air my broadcasts was sold to a foreign broadcaster, and so I waited until the divine time presented itself. And now with BBS Radio it is bigger and better! My unwavering faith and trust in God and my God-self have brought many victories in my life and those that I stand in affirmative with. My book, "As a Man Thinketh in His Heart So is He" can be purchased on Amazon or through their publisher, Infinity Publishing.