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Vision of Change
Sequel of Til Death Do Us Part: A Marriage Survives the Stress of Military Life

Synopsis

In the summer of 1975 reveals the relationship of two black teenagers (Carlos Slaughter and Virginia Cottingham) who go from friends, to lovers, to holy matrimony. Carlos Slaughter joins the United States Army during that year which changes his quality lifestyle forever. In the novel Til Death Do Us Part: A Marriage Survives the Stress Of Military Life, Carlos faced many challenges as a husband and soldier that could have cause him to lose the most valuable treasure of life due to his substance abuse. You will discover how Carlos beat the odds of substance abuse and became a loving father, grandfather and husband improving his quality lifestyle living. Carlos Slaughter was man who opens his mind and heart to resourceful guidance which encouraged him to embrace his challenging battlefield encounters. In December 1991, the Slaughter family received orders for an assignment in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Sergeant Slaughter orders to Fort Jackson, South Carolina were deleted and Carlos received new assignment orders to Fort Riley, Kansas. Their children Carlene and Junior are teenagers brings many unfolding adventurous challenging family issues. Carlene discover her mothers past relationship with Teddy. Virginia discovers the truth about Carlos and Ellie. As a couple, Carlos and Virginia marriage was stronger than ever as they continued their journey among the military community adjusting to change as they begin their transitional lifestyle as retirees among society. Their vision of change becomes a reality because of their undying love; trust and faith in God making all their dreams come true.

Author Biography

Viranda I. Slappy

Viranda I. Slappy, was born June 27, 1957 in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of the late Willie James Nottingham, Sr. and Viriam Purnell Bowman. A graduate of, Northeast High School and Los Angeles Community College, she has Associate Degree, General Studies with a concentration in Business Management. She is also a Graduate of Central Texas College, Fort Riley, Kansas. She is an Office Automation Military Personnel Assistant employed with Department of Defense, United States Army Civil Service, 1st Personnel Service Battalion of Fort Riley, Kansas. She is the wife of John Cecil Slappy, Sr., retired soldier from the United States Army and now an employee of the Department of Defense Civil Service employee at Fort Riley, Kansas.

She is the mother of two children and one grandson. One child, Zsashamica Demetricus Slappy, is a graduate of Fort Hays State University, and holds a Bachelor’s of Arts as well as a Master of Science. She is also an employee of University of Kansas, located in Lawrence, Kansas. She is the grandmother of Gevon John Kimbel Slappy. She is also the sibling of Willie James Nottingham, Jr., Patricia Ann Fenelle and Michael Allen Nottingham, all residence of Macon, Georgia. She is currently residing in Junction City, Kansas.

In her leisure time, she is an active member and Past Matron of St. Tabitha Chapter, Order of Eastern Stars, member of Heriones of Jericho, Daughter of Isis and Cyrenes of Prince Hall Affiliation, Free and Accepted Masonry, of Kansas Jurisdiction. Her religion is Baptist, member of Second Missionary Baptist Church, Junction City, Kansas and as well as New Home Baptist Church, Macon, Georgia.