Jesus, This is My Story: A Memoir

"Jesus, This is My Story" by Pat Heilmann In "Jesus, This is My Story," author Pat shares a deeply personal story of heartache, hope, and resilience. The book begins with Pat's childhood memories and leads to the tragic death of her first husband in an accident shortly after the birth of their child. She shares her grief and the challenges of trying to conceive, due to her husband's radiation exposure at work. After some time, Pat remarried a man with four children of his own. Together, they had a child and built a new life together. The memoir explores their blended family dynamics and the joys and struggles of raising their children. In the 1970s, Pat's husband and his college musical performance group embarked on a tour of the Iron Curtain as Friendship Ambassadors. Pat joined them on the tour, and the memoir captures their experiences and the impact of this unique opportunity. Throughout the memoir, Pat weaves in her Christian faith and how it sustained her through the ups and downs of life. She expresses her gratitude to Jesus for bringing two good husbands into her life and for the strength to overcome adversity. This poignant and inspiring memoir is a testament to the power of love, faith, and the human spirit. It will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss and is seeking hope and healing.