Heartbroken & Angry

In May 1997, I lost my husband Joe to diabetes. The loss left me heartbroken and angry with an enormous hole in my life that had been filled with the day-to-day care of my husband. I asked over and over why this thing had to happen. It took awhile for the answer to come to me. It took a long while for the healing. I had many sleepless nights, as would be expected. One evening, while going through some of the literature the funeral home had given me, I noticed several pamphlets contained biblical passages. I read them and was comforted by them. I continued to read these pamphlets every night. Within a few weeks I discussed the feelings I was having about God with my mother-in-law. She gave me a daily devotional from her church. I found myself looking forward to my quiet evenings when I could spend time on my devotionals, Bible reading, prayer, and finally peace.

A year after my heartbreak, I visited Indian Creek Community Church for the first time. I felt this church was where I belonged from that very first visit. I know that God was beside me during my period of sadness. He never leaves us in need. God’s guidance and Indian Creek Community Church have been a blessing to me. In addition, the small group that I have joined has been especially significant in my spiritual growth.

God provided me wonderful comfort when I needed it most. I am so happy and thankful for the love, strength, and forgiveness that He has given me. The huge hole in my life has been filled by God and his many blessings in my life. "Oh, What a Savior!"
- June Martinson