God Shots

Hello, My name is Denielle,

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In July of 2023 I was beyond lost in addiction. I was a few years into a recent relapse that almost cost me my life. I was struggling with a huge pride issue as well.  A few weeks prior to getting to detox, I reached out to my dad and asked for help with my addiction.  My dad reached out to a friend of his, who reached out to Vance Johnson, who then reached out to the women who helped save my life, Leanne! Of course, being lost, I ran away from my decision and lost contact with those whom I had reached out to. I ended up outside and alone more times than I could count. On July 17, 2023 I had finally had all I could handle. Walking for miles, being sick and sunburned and just all-around dead inside, I broke down and reached out to a friend, that to my surprise was in contact with my dad and Leanne. I was picked up off the side of the road by this friend and that is when I heard the love and care in Leanne’s voice for the first time. I was angry at the world and the entire situation, but I was desperate.

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Leanne gave my friend instructions to get me some food and some water, she then directed me towards a hospital and a detox that she knew would help. Still angry, and sick and not know what things would look like, I was stubborn and not in control, so needless to say I was not pleasant.  After a few days in detox, I was still being so unruly and angry, that didn’t stop Leanne from being caring and loving.  I even yelled at her and was demanding things I didn’t need or deserve and she still met me with grace. At some point I even asked my dad “Why won't this lady give up on me?!”  I am beyond thankful that she didn't! She helped change my entire life. The kindness of a stranger brought me to Christ. Leanne helped me find a treatment center. A long-term faith based 12month program. And wouldn't you know, I was angry about it. It was a hard decision and Leanne loved me all the way through. Looking back now, a year later. I wouldn't have made it without her gentleness, kindness, compassion and love. She kept in contact with my dad while I was in treatment. She promised that I would have a place in her home when I got done with my program, Leanne held true to her promise.

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When time came, Leanne fought for me to get home, with more obstacles in the way then I had known about. I made it to TLC where Leanne is still fighting for me to this day. She loves me and I absolutely love her.  She has been a huge part of my testimony!  To have a complete stranger become someone dear to my heart has changed my angry heart to a softened heart, is something I never thought would happen.

 

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, ‘declares the Lord,’plans to 

prosper you and not to harm you. plans to give you a hope and a future”

 

I might have not known what the Lord was doing when He put Leanne in my path, but He sure knew to send me a true God fearing woman that I will forever be grateful for.

 

Romans 8:37 “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us”

 

On July 17, 2024, I am ONE YEAR clean and free, from my addiction and past behaviors! All glory to God! Thank you, Jesus! And thank you Leanne for showing me and my family love, support and strength. This next season is going to be the best one yet!