Marian Edwards Ash, a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, is a retired Behavioral Psychologist for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She provided assistance to persons with intellectual and physical disabilities for 33 years. She has a B. S. Degree in Education from Virginia State University and a M.A. Degree in Community and Clinical Psychology. She resides in Portsmouth, VA. She is married and has one child. She prays that the words written on these pages be spiritual blessings to those who read or hear them.

Marian Edwards Ash, a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, is a retired Behavioral Psychologist for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She provided assistance to persons with intellectual and physical disabilities for 33 years. She has a B. S. Degree in Education from Virginia State University and a M.A. Degree in Community and Clinical Psychology from Norfolk State University. She resides in Portsmouth, VA. She is married and has one child.