My guest today, Chaplain Monica Lawson, is a woman who has made history by becoming the first active-duty African American female Chaplain to be promoted to the rank of colonel.  During our time together, she shared how joining the Army to pay for her college tuition has led to a 34-year military career, which was never her plan!When she speaks, you hear a woman who is enthusiastic about honoring God, loving her family, and leading by example.  In spite of her many accomplishments, which she credits to God, she is also a woman who values community or sister-friendships, laughing, and is confident enough to acknowledge the accomplishment of others which she made a point to do when she shared that Retired Chaplain (Col.)  Geraldine Manning an African American woman who served as an Army Guard and Reserve chaplain, was previously promoted before her although she is the first active-duty chaplain to be promoted to colonel.Her story is truly one that follows the scripture...You can make plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail.  Proverbs I can't wait for you to hear her story!Conversation Highlights She has always trusted God even when it looked crazy to everyone else One day she will take off her uniform but who she is as a woman of God primarily and that should shine through She is serious about the word of God and the life He has called her to, but she can’t be so serious that she can’t laugh She likes who God created her to be Because of her career, she and her husband have had to work through the perception of others so that she can fulfill her calling. Her motto: Live out loud, Love out loud, and Laugh out loudLet's Get ConnectedFollow me on Instagram @sisters_doinglifetogetherHow to Listen, Subscribe, and Rate Listen on your favorite steaming platform including: Amazon Music – Apple Podcast – Google Podcast – Spotify Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and leave a rating! Share today’s show with at least one other woman by email, text, or share on social media!Ways to Support this Podcast:Cash App: $SDLT2017Zelle: [email protected]"When you belong to a sisterhood, you never have to do life by yourself" - Dee Thompson