About the Book

Book: Legacy of Love

Author: Kathy Mills

Genre: Christian Nonfiction

Release Date: January 31, 2023

Legacy of Love is a heartfelt memoir that delves into the author’s personal journey of facing troubles and finding peace in the midst of adversity. Drawing from the powerful scripture of John 16:33, the author shares her experiences of praying for protection and blessings, only to realize that God’s answer may not always come in the way she expects.

When her husband Brad is diagnosed with cancer, the author’s faith is put to the test. She grapples with questions and doubts about God’s love, but eventually comes to understand that God’s presence and strength can be found even in the midst of difficulties. Through prayer and praise, she learns to rely on God in critical moments, discovering the true heart of God and experiencing His peace that surpasses all understanding.

Legacy of Love is a story of hope and courage, reminding readers that God’s love never wavers, even when faced with trials and tribulations. It encourages readers to shift their hearts from the temporal things of this world to the eternal love of God, and find peace in His unwavering presence. This memoir will inspire and uplift anyone who is going through challenges, reminding them that overcoming is possible through faith in God’s enduring love.

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About the Author

Kathy Mills is a former Flight Attendant who started her flying career at age 19 and flew for nearly 33 years before retiring in 2005 with US Airways. Traveling is still one of her favorite things to do.

Kathy is a member of Kempsville Christian Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where her husband Brad served as their church’s worship minister until his death in 2008.

To those who know her best, she’s an eternity-minded daughter of the King, who loves to share her message that with Jesus, there is nothing this world can do to a child of God, that God can’t use to empower them to bring Glory to God.

Author Interview

Q: Please give us a little introduction to your book.

Kathy: My book Legacy of Love begins with the telling of a beautiful love story between my husband Brad and me. In the midst of what seemed like a perfect life together, Brad is diagnosed with cancer. The story then moves forward to the time when after a long remission, his cancer unexpectedly returns. It is here where my narrative uses the emails I sent and received in order to give the reader a “realtime” glimpse into not only what was happening with Brad’s health but with me too. It is also even more so about God’s faithfulness, provisions, and devoted love in the times his answer was a “no” to my many pleading prayers. These emails are broken into chapters where I introduce them so as to give the reader a glimpse of the person I am today.

Q: Do you have a favorite quote from this book?

Kathy: “My life will surely bear the scars of my sorrow, but it is my prayer that they will one day be a blemish of beauty that God will use.”- Chapter 18

Q: What do you hope readers take away from your book?

Kathy: I hope readers will take away how God not only helped me and my husband endure the uncertainty and pain of his illness, but how God was faithful to speak truth into my pleas and show me his love is greater than I had ever imagined. He wasn’t asking I understand his will, but he asked that I trust it. I hope those who read my book will know He will do no less for them.

Q: What do you like to do when you aren't writing?

Kathy: I love to travel! I also love going to the theater and concerts or just enjoying an evening with friends.

Q: Who is an author you would recommend to anyone and everyone?

Kathy: Francine Rivers. Her books are always a fabulous read!

More from Kathy

Comfort is found in God’s Love and Promises.

My longing for more time with Brad is as strong today and will remain in me until I see Him again. I have not experienced one day since Brad’s death that I have not had at the least a moment (usually many moments) of longing for Brad to be with me still. I find comfort in knowing that God who knows my heart understands.

As Believers, we are blessed to have Jesus who understands firsthand the pain of separation that death presses into our souls. I have often felt Jesus sit alongside of me and just grieve with me when I am overcome. I believe Jesus hates death more than we do. I like knowing this. In fact, I need to know this; it comforts me. Our Father is always at work…and He has purposed for good to come from even the most heartbreaking losses. I would never say Brad’s death is good. Yet from the amazing and most gracious love of God, He lifts me up from my anguish and invites himself into my sorrow with His unique joy and transforms me.

God has brought good out of my sorrow. It took my sorrow for the good to be done. I wouldn’t have planned it this way, but I trust God’s plans more than I trust my ways. God will do no less with your sorrow. It’s one of His promises, and God keeps all His promises.

“He heals the brokenhearted. And binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow].” Psalms 147:3 (AMP)

God’s love tells us this: I have my heart set on you.