Karla Dillard Smedley
I think Southern is in my soul. I grew up in Blue Ridge, Georgia. After college, I lived in Germany for three years. Then, I made my way back to Georgia, teaching in Dalton for 29 more years. In my late 50s, I have moved back to the mountains in North Georgia, where my heart has always resided. I am blessed because I choose to concentrate on faith, family, and laughter.
Faith
Becoming a Christian at a young age, I have learned the importance of a daily walk with God in more recent years. Asking God to spend every day with me has made my path more peaceful and secure. As I have marched through the years, I have developed a yearning to share God’s love with ladies, encouraging them in their journeys.
Family
I am blessed with two grown girls, a son-in-law, and a new granddaughter, Madelynn Joy! My three sisters and Donna, who is considered a fourth sister by us all, provide me with an incredible support system. The best friends a girl could ask for. With all this, God has given me “bonus grandchildren” from some precious, family friends, whose children call me Nana as well.
Laughter
In the summers of my childhood, my family strung beans, shucked and silked corn. Those days brought much merriment from stories of the past. On my grandparents’ porch, I learned that laughter can carry me through hardships and bring extreme joy.
