Effie Barba

Effie Darlene Barba has lived through many valleys that included breast cancer, ulcerative colitis, abusive relationships, multiple surgeries, widowhood, financial disaster, failures, and chronic illness with autoimmune chronic pancreatitis. She speaks with sincerity of heart and frank honesty about her struggles with the emotions that surrounded her in these valleys. Her insights have come from years of experience in painful trials. She was born in Poplar Bluff, MO; and raised on a small farm just outside of Dexter, MO. During her adult life she has lived in multiple states within the United States and also lived in the heart of Mexico. She would quickly smile and tell you that her greatest earthly joys have been her children. She currently resides in Orlando, FL where she continues a challenging career as a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner. She is the manager of allied health for Florida Cardiology, PA and continues to work a schedule few young people can manage. She would be the first to tell you that this could not be possible without the strength of God to sustain her. Her joy shines forth through all the stormy days as she cares for her patients with a tender, gentle smile that truly understands their agony because she has been there.