Don't Ever Give Up - Jerry Smith

Join CJ with Jerry Smith, first known person in the world ever cured of Pulmonary Fibrosis, and author of, "Does God Give You More Than You Can Bear?", stops by to share his life experiences.  Tune in and hear how he overcame unthinkable circumstances and now lives a happy and productive life.  Today Jerry spends every waking hour as a national public speaker with his inspirational message of hope and faith.

Jerry's grandmother died giving birth, his mom was born a deaf-mute and abandoned. Later in life, his mother was raped, Jerry was born and abandoned.  He grew up in foster care, worked his way through college and married.  His wife was murdered, grandson killed at 15 and he attempted suicide. He found happiness and success at the age of 50.

He married his second wife, Jan, 37 years ago and she is a major part of his happiness as she stuck with him through all the ups and downs. They have a wonderful family with five children and fourteen grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He was a CPA, and owned 6 real estate offices before retiring.   At 64, Jerry was diagnosed with an incurable lung disease and given 6 months to live. He found a cure in Germany made with a serum using his own blood. 2 years later Jerry became the first known person in the world ever cured of Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Today, Jerry Smith is a public speaker spreading his message that there is hope with belief and faith in God's Amazing Grace!