The Small Town with a Big Heart: A True Story About the People of St. Augustine

By Jill Gause Davis

In an era of suspicion and of terrorism, it is refreshing to know people REALLY do help people. My husband was from St. Augustine, Florida. During his six months' battle with stomach cancer, our family of four was financially and emotionally supported 100% by the townspeople. $5, $10 and $20s arrived in get-well cards for one full year. The miracles of giving were astounding. No bills went unpaid, no meals were forgotten, boxes of paper goods arrived, holiday gifts and decorations were donated, firewood delivered, our home was painted, the giving was extraordinary...from the hearts of caring kind people. A whole town helped our family survive through sickness and the subsequent death of my beloved husband and young father to our sons.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jun 7, 2006
• ISBN: 9781467074704

Jill Gause Davis

The author is able to openly share the ultimate kindnesses of the people of St. Augustine, as she was the wife of the young father whose illness drew out immeasurable support from the town. She chronicles the miracles and extraordinary acts of kindness in a journal format beginning with the town's history, on to her husband's formative years, his cancer diagnosis and subsequent death.

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