Monica R HayesMonica R. Hayes is a single mom of two children, a son and a daughter, with six grandchildren: four beautiful girls and two handsome boys. She is the proud daughter of a 32-year Army veteran, a wonderful, committed, stay-at-home mom, and sister of 3 reat siblings. She is the proud mother of her son, a retired 20-year Army veteran who persevered through 6 deployments, being absent from his wife and children. She also has a loving and caring daughter with a successful career and a wonderful family. She has been fortunate to live in the US and Europe. In her many adventures as a child, she grew up with her mother's family in Munich and many other Army bases in Germany and France, giving her priceless experiences with people from all walks of life. She lived and worked for a major corporation for several years in Massachusetts before moving to Georgia. Living in the South was a significant adjustment that encouraged some of the reasons to begin writing. After several years of retirement and living in Georgia, she moved to Florida and is now enjoying a new and exciting chapter in her life. As a single mom working full time and pursuing her education, time seemed limited; it's a blessing to be instrumental in her grandchildren's lives, being part of two who they become and sharing moments as they grow up. She feels highly blessed at this stage of her life to have good health and the support of a loving family to realize her dreams of writing and becoming a public speaker. Read More Read Less