Ann’s powerful testimony of healing after the loss of her precious husband will forever inspire you!
Three years ago, my life changed forever when I lost my husband, of 32 years, to kidney cancer. Everything around me changed and all I wanted to do was hold my kids close and let the world go by. I never had to do things on my own or make big decisions myself I always had my husband Doug and we did everything together. I just didn’t know how I was going to do all these things without him. My heart was broken, I was scared and overwhelmed with grief. I was in a dark place for a long time. I had grieved so long the stress was affecting my health, sleep, and all parts of my daily life. I wasn’t living I was existing and I was eating to fill my sadness gaining weight and not even realizing it. I was now 293 pounds. The highest my weight had ever been in my life. Finally, one evening while praying I remembered what the Lord had spoken to me when Doug passed away. He told me he would be there for me, I was not alone, he was always with me and I also remembered what I said to the Lord I don’t understand and I don’t know how but I will trust you. I began to lean on the Lord more than ever.
I could feel the Lord telling me it was time. Time to stop grieving and pick up my mantle and trust him. A couple of days later a friend at work told me about Equipped 4 more and Julie House. I knew right then what I needed to do. I didn’t realize how life changing this would be for me. The devil may have knocked me down but he didn’t know that I would come out swinging. I have gone from 293 pounds to 232 and God has kept his promise every step of the way. I am so very thankful for all the Lord has done and all he is going to do. Thank you Julie House for all the love and prayers and all the time and knowledge you give to the Equipped4More Family. What a blessing it is to be a part of it all. Equipped4More Family your daily positive encouragement and support inspire us all on our journey thank you so much. Thank you to my family and friends for always being there and supporting me no matter what. I love you all so very much.