Randy's Way: A Marine's Faith-Based Journey with ALS - Paperback

by Thomas P. Gill (Author)

Randy's Way is a must read for anyone interested in studying the lives of real-life heroes and heroines and learning how they earned their titles. The book tells the story of a dynamic, "high potential" Marine Corps officer who selflessly exchanged his quality of life for a role in the Gulf War and who, in so doing, began to cultivate a closer, hand-in-hand walk with God. Kim, Randy's wife of three years at the time, never wavered in her devotion to Randy, even when given the devastating news that her gifted and athletic husband had contracted ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) as a result of the Gulf War's toxic cocktail. The epic account of events leading up to that life-altering moment and the twenty-five years that followed gives new meaning to the phrase, "courage under fire." Enjoy this inspiring example of how to keep ones faith strong while being faithful and resilient as a husband and father, in spite of overwhelming challenges.Set in the quaint resort town of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, this true story illustrates how people can overcome any challenge through faith in God. Chocked full of humorous and serious anecdotes covering nearly fifty years, readers will be inspired by how the residents of this small town on the southern Outer Banks band together to ensure Randy, Kim, Nicole and Kyle are included in all aspects of the island community. Randy's Way is a tribute to the heroic lives the entire Hebert family have lived since coming face-to-face with this debilitating disease nearly twenty-five years ago.

Author Biography

Tom Gill began writing after careers as an Air Force officer and health care executive. His first novel, The Bridge, and its sequel, Return to Emerald Isle, are summer beach romance reads set primarily in North Carolina's Crystal Coast and are filled with mystery, suspense, and humor. Tom actively shares his writing passion across North Carolina with students, libraries, and writers' groups; assists with numerous military transition programs; volunteers on various island committees; and finds time to play golf, when not on the beach. Tom also serves on various boards including Fire Leadership Foundation, a national scholarship granting and mentoring program for underprivileged students. Tom and his high school sweetheart live on Emerald Isle, North Carolina, where they enjoy being close to their granddaughter, two adult daughters, son-in-law, and their alma mater, East Carolina University.