Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., had a childhood dream of becoming a physician. Growing up in a single parent home with dire poverty, poor grades, a horrible temper, and low self-esteem appeared to preclude the realization of that dream until his mother, with only a third-grade education, challenged her sons to strive for excellence. Young Ben persevered and today is an emeritus professor of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and he has directed pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center for over 29 years. He became the inaugural recipient of a professorship dedicated in his name in May 2008. He is now the Emeritus Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D. and Dr. Evelyn Spiro, R.N. Professor of Pediatric Neurosurgery, having retired on June 30, 2013. (Excerpt from Carson Scholars Fund)
“I was inspired by the mission stories in Church that frequently featured missionary doctors who travelled the world at great personal expense to bring not only physical but mental and spiritual healing to others.” Dr. Ben Carson
Even amid the struggle of poverty, bad grades, and a hot temper, seeds were planted in young Ben’s heart that grew, shaped, and came to fruition because of his decision to serve like Jesus.
Choose your role model wisely in life. It’s never too late to choose Jesus today! Be inspired. Strive for Good. Change your World!
“Follow Me” – Jesus