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Deborah L. Parker was born in the rural town of Waverly Virginia and has travelled many paths since then that have provided hard yet hearty lessons. She takes readers along as she chronicles the insights learned from her determined single parent upbringing in the home of her wise grandparents, then on to college, an army reserve officer career to corporate manager, entrepreneur and now published author. She has been interviewed on Destiny Radio, My Spirit DC, on the setbacks and successes of her journey through family, career, faith, health and relationship issues that she timelines in this well-received motivational memoir.

Now Deborah manages a motivational speaking, leadership and personal development workshop company, The DPJ Training G
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Mary Still Matters – Remembering Mom on Her 80th Birthday

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A collage of moments with my mother ‘Mary’ through the years


 


In life we may forget certain moments but I dare doubt anyone forgets the day their mother transitioned to be with the Lord. March 10, 2010 is that day for me when my dear mother passed away…and I watched her take her last breath.  The memory of her words, laughter and determined spirit stay with me.  Born on July 4, 1937, s

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Navigating Life's Roadways:...

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“Sometimes we have to inspire and encourage ourselves, through our personal narrative. And we start with what we know.”
Deborah L. Parker, For People of Strength, Soul, and Spirit: Seven Guidelines for Life & Career Success

“Do you have a dream? Take it forward with the power to decide and deliver!”
Deborah L. Parker, For People of Strength, Soul, and Spirit: Seven Guidelines for Life & Career Success

“Let faith and hope be the cornerstones for all of your tomorrows.”
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“Two things everybody's got tuh do fuh theyselves. They got tuh go tuh God, and they got tuh find out about livin' fuh theyselves.”
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“I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.”
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“I had to learn what my grandfather and mother knew about some of this journey’s problems. My job was to sit back and let the Lord work it out according to His will. That’s the best way —always!”
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