Author of "Hiding in Private Places" - Annette Johnson

To My Friends and Loved Ones:

God has allowed me to be a servant to him, sing his praises and tell all who will listen. It's so great to be serving a 'Miracle Working God.' Through twenty-one cancer related surgeries. I have found God's word to be true. He always goes ahead to prepare a way for us. He has never left me alone, even in the darkest hours. You have noticed that I use a cane.This is because my bones are easily broken.I nearly lost the use of my right arm, which is my cane arm, due to Cancer Surgery in December of 1998. This would have left me in a wheelchair. I'm not complaining, just explaining.God is so great! He knew my heart wanted to praise the Lord with both arms lifted up to Him. Through faith in God and hard work, I can now lift up His praises not only in voice, surgeries, but with all I have to offer Him.

In March 1999, God not only healed my arm but also my stomach. I was starving to death and went down to 79 pounds. I never felt the true joy of being able to eat anything I wanted and hold in in. I have recently gained another 20 pounds.Praise God! Also in March, I was diagnosed with four spots on my liver.While the doctor was doing minor surgery toease the pain in my ribs, they accidently punctured my lung causing it to collapse twice. The doctor told me thatI would die if I would try to sing again. I walked out of his office with a greater determination to sing God's praises and testify of his goodness.I hope to someday meet you face to face so we can talk and sing the praises of God forever. He has opened so many doors for me. I pray for the opportunity to tell you of the other miracles He has done for me as an encouragement to you to keep serving Him.

In Christ's Love,
Annette