Challenges and crises are part of everyone's life; it is important, therefore, to build one's faith before it is needed. Such is the remarkable story Louise Wood Smith's walk with the Lord.
In this inspiring memoir, her husband offers background and insight into the life of his beloved wife of almost fifty years. Follow Jim, Louise, and their growing family through childhood and school years, young adulthood and marriage, as they travel through life, nurturing each other and their growing faith.
Even in her darkest days while battling cancer, Louise is filled by her love and devotion to God-a love that touched everyone around her.
This is a powerful and moving tribute to the life of a woman deeply rooted in her faith, and the unconditional love she gave to all who knew her.
About the Author: First-time author Jim Smith was led to share his beloved wife's story after her death in 2014.
While coping with profound grief, Jim realized that Louise's walk with God, which had been such an inspiration to her loved ones, could be a source of encouragement to others seeking God's joy and hope.
A 1964 graduate of the University of Georgia and former officer in the United States Army, Jim spent more than thirty years in marketing and business leadership positions before moving on to his true passion of helping to enrich Christ-centered organizations.
Jim is father to two grown sons and grandfather to five special grandchildren. In addition to being active in his home church, he served on the board of trustees of two international ministries: Community Bible Study and Far East Broadcasting Company.