Missionary Virginia A. Webb
Missionary Virginia Ann Webb has been described as a remarkable soldier in God’s Army. Born to Frank Webb, Sr. and Virginia Webb in Port Arthur, Texas, Virginia was a delight to her entire family. One of twelve children born to her parents, Virginia was raised to honor and reverence God, and value all human lives. From her youth and throughout her entire life, Virginia believed in giving 100% and more in everything she did. She had a voice like none other and sang with such power and conviction. From the time she was a little girl, she sang with her parents and siblings with power and anointing to the glory of God. Virginia continued using her voice throughout the country at many venues and including weddings, church services and around hospital beds. Her love for God’s people was indescribable. She gave everyone regardless of societal and economic status the same genuine, unadulterated love and attention. She valued everyone and their gifts and talents. A true motivator, Virginia led countless to reach their highest potential educationally, socially, and politically. A mother of three, Virginia instilled all the values for God and humankind passed on by her parents to her children. She was sure to teach them to treat others as they would want to be treated. As Licensed Vocational Nurse, Virginia was a skilled diabetic specialist and home health care nurse. She took great joy in developing young nurses and nurse’s aides. She wanted to assure they understood the importance of, by their patient care, valuing the human being and all that the now debilitated person contributed to society. Virginia was a highly intellectual student of the Word of God. She studied fervently and had a deep love for Israel. For decades she directed choirs, helped build ministries, and taught God’s word. This was her passion. She wanted everyone she met to know of God’s love for them. Her time witnessing to many people young and old, catapulted them to their calling as ministers and missionaries. She told her granddaughters prior to passing, “Tell the people that your grandmother loved God with all her soul and might. Missionary Webb united totally with her Savior January 27, 2018. Missionary Virginia Gillam Webb is dearly missed. Her words, writings, and love will continue to minister throughout the world. Her legacy lives on.
About the Authors
Tawana Walter. Cadien
Tawana Walter Cadien, a native of Beaumont, Texas is the daughter of Pastor Terry L. Walter, Sr., and Missionary Virginia Ann Webb. Since her youth, Tawana has been active in her communities leading initiatives to empower others to enhance their lives and their community. As the daughter of a minister and advocate, Tawana learned early to attend to the needs of people regardless of their age, gender, race, or socio-economic status. She’s passionate about people and her community. Tawana holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing from Prairie View A&M University and an Executive Master’s Degree in Public Administration from The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs from Texas Southern University.
A gifted Registered Nurse and Public Administrator by profession, Tawana is also a journalist, radio host, philanthropist, business owner and leader of nonprofits. She is currently President of the Houston chapter of Twelve Days Of Christmas, Inc. and is member of the Humble Intercontinental Chapter of Top Ladies Of Distinction. Tawana has led many programs and initiatives all designed to empower people to reach their highest potential including W.I.S.E. Women (Women, Inspiring, Servicing, and Educating). She leads with passion as she continues the legacy of her mother in service to God, the community and mankind as an advocate for children, veterans, mental illness, pediatric cancer, aged and disabled citizens, impoverished citizens, and more. Tawana takes pride in passing these same values of service to mankind to her daughters Kelsey and Cambel Cadien, founders of Kelsey and Cambel’s Kids Care, Inc. a non-profit founded by them at ages six and eight. A thrice elected nominee for U.S. Congress for the 10th Congressional District of Texas, Tawana wholeheartedly embraces her call to advocate for those who need a voice.
Kelsey M. Cadien
Kelsey M. Cadien is one of our newest authors. Kelsey’s impact on the world began at birth. A former Children’s Miracle Network Ambassador, she is indeed a miracle! Kelsey is the co-founder, along with her sister, of Kelsey and Cambel’s Kids Care, Inc., founded in 2012. Kids Care, for over eight years, has continually answered the call of service to families, communities, and organizations, in a variety of facets. From initiatives supporting breast and pediatric cancer, to answering the call to assist those impacted by natural disasters including in Haiti, this young leader along with Kids Care Ambassadors have been ready. Their “Much Love” programs initially focused on supporting homeless women’s and children’s shelters has expanded to disaster assistance in counties and states within the Texas region. Kelsey is active with the youth department of her church, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. This globe trotter has traveled to fifteen countries and has visited at least seven Wonders of The World. Kelsey currently serves as VP of Philanthropy with National Charity League, and was appointed to Leadership High School in partnership with Lone Star College. Kelsey is a member of Top Teens of America, The A. Philip Randolph Institute, Key Club, TSA, and Model UN, and hopes to begin her pursuit of International Law. Kelsey loves God most of all. Her heart and soul has always been dedicated to Him. This “miracle baby”-now senior, is a gifted and anointed writer, and is sure to make a positive impact in this world.
Cambel S. R. Cadien
Cambel S. R. Cadien came into this world with a booming voice, and she has not stopped using it-for others. Cambel, although only fourteen, has been actively serving in her community since the age of two. Her first hands-on community service was with the Jefferson County Salvation Army. She and her family serve others on Thanksgiving morning. Her job was to present each citizen with dining utensils. This was just the beginning of over a decade of continual community involvement and service. From helping to register people to vote to giving of her time to seniors and children at homeless shelters, Cambel’s efforts in advocacy have given voice to issues plaguing so many within the U.S. and abroad. In 2012 at age 6, Cambel, along with her sister age 8, co-founded Kelsey and Cambel’s Kids Care, Inc. Their theme is “encouraging kids to exhibit compassion in action.” They along with Kids Care Ambassadors have done just that! Their organization has continually met the needs of countless-locally, nationwide and globally. Their Kids Care Much Love initiatives have garnered the support of local businesses, neighbors, and community leaders. Even in the midst of the 2020 Global Pandemic, Kids Care has continually assisted those in need-from food drives to furniture drives and assisting the homeless, these ambassadors answer the call. She and her sister helped lead their team to victory two consecutive years during the Blindfold Justice Mock Trials hosted by Judge Ramona Franklin. Cambel is a member of National Charity League and currently serves as , She is also a member of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, Top Teens of America, and is active within the youth department of her church Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. This 14 year old world traveler, is a compassionate honor student, club volleyball player, gifted singer, and philanthropist. She hopes to either become an OB-GYN, dentist or orthodontist. The sky is just the beginning! Cambel has a heart for God, and loves her family and friends.