Written by Ann B. Makena

Ann Makena is a wife and a mother. She is a Clinical/Hospice chaplain with more than ten years experience. She is an independent instructor through community education and mainly instructs on intercultural communications and relations, parenting and Swahili, among other adult personal growth subjects. She co-hosts a local TV show within twin cities metro area. Ann is an ordained pastor and active in her church. She is an inspirational speaker. She is the founder of City's Heart Cry Ministries (501(c)3) in USA and Heart Cry organization NGO in Kenya, providing home, health and education for orphaned and abandoned children. She is the author of “Become Whole, Unbreakable and Unstoppable” and “Knowing and Yielding to The Voice That Counts” She is a co-author of “Miracles Still Happen, IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE-EXPLAIN ME” with her son Nate Munene (who was not expected to survive at birth has endured major medical complications and is thriving). Ann has found success in parenting in spite of dealing with severe medical conditions and believes trusting God and being intentional brings about success. Ann has M.A in Ministry leadership, M.A in Theological studies, B.A in Psychology-Counseling and B.A. in Divinity. She has C.P.E. (Clinical Pastoral Education). . "I have a heart for oppressed women and single mothers of the world. I enjoying spending time with family, reading, writing, quiet time, and gospel/inspirational music among other interests. I stand on, Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths,” NKJV."