Testimonial "My husband and I were always amazed at how easy we had it and how blessed we were. However, our lives were turned upside down in June of 2006 when he was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer. He had never smoked and had no symptoms. We threw ourselves into prayer on his behalf and I poured over the Psalms everyday, seeking comfort and answers. During that period of time I was closest to God because I was seeking Him to just get through the day. Watching Paul battle the cancer had a great impact on me also, because he never questioned God or complained. He simply trusted. He battled the cancer for 14 LONG months. He endured unspeakable pain for the last six to eight months. Watching him in pain were probably the darkest days of my life. I couldn’t understand how God would allow him to suffer like that. He died on July 30, 2007. My kids were 14, 16 and 19. I had thought I would be okay after he was out of his pain and I was for a while; it was a relief to not have to see him suffer. However, about 3 months after his death, I experienced many classical symptoms of grief—fear of my own health, depression, exhaustion, and sleepless nights. It was at this point when I got a letter from Christina Cassidy inviting me to join a widow’s support group. I had just come home from a women’s Bible study feeling like no one understood the pain I was in when I received her letter. God’s timing is always perfect! So I immediately responded that I was interested, but couldn’t afford it. However, through the grace of God, Widow’s Walk, and my church, I was able to join the group. Although painful, I found myself looking forward to our Monday nights together. We discussed issues that could only be talked about with other widows. Although, each of our losses was different, we all shared the common bond that we were now alone and still very young! Today, I view these women that I grieved with as some of my very best friends. We still get together every month and I wouldn’t give up the time I share with them. We laugh until our stomachs hurt and we sometimes still cry. But through these relationships, God has shown me how blessed I still am despite the loss of my husband. He has also prodded me to start sharing my story of how God has never left me and He has been faithful and always will be. I am now able to start reflecting back on our cancer journey and see God’s hand, even though He didn’t give me the result I wanted. So to make a long story short, Widow’s Walk, has played a tremendous part in my healing journey. I have learned so much through all these women; but namely God is faithful and He will bless us if we rely on Him." - Judy G.