"When Moses’ hands grew tired... Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset." —Exodus 17:12

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📖 My Name is Johanna

And I’m reaching out with a heart full of faith and a desperate need for a miracle.

For over 15 years, I’ve been battling full-body, mirrored, type 2 stage 3 CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome) — a condition so painful it's nicknamed the "suicide disease." It’s ranked as the worst pain known to medical science.

The pain is constant — shooting, burning, shocking, stabbing — and it affects every part of me. I’m bedridden and wheelchair-bound. I also suffer from:

Spinal stenosis

Erythromelalgia

Disc issues

Trigeminal neuralgia

Osteoporosis

Severe sleep deprivation

(I average just a few hours of sleep total each week or month)

Sleep deprivation has destroyed my immune system, my ability to heal, and worsened my pain. Pain keeps me awake, and lack of sleep intensifies the pain. I’ve endured this for years — but now, my body is giving up. Yet my spirit will not, because of Jesus Christ. 🙌

💔 How It All Began

I was injured by a Depo-Provera shot that disrupted my entire sleep cycle and nervous system. Then I injured my foot at Disneyland, and what should have been simple plantar fasciitis never healed.

Later, after relocating for my ex-husband’s job, I saw a chiropractor who misdiagnosed and injured me, worsening the pain in my back, neck, and feet. By the time I was diagnosed, the statute of limitations had passed, and the doctor walked away without accountability.

Over time, the pain spread from my feet and back to my entire body—arms, legs, back, eyes, and even my teeth, creating holes.

🙌 GOD HAS SUSTAINED ME

Despite all of this—God has held me. My faith is my lifeline. Jesus is my refuge and strength, my ever-present help in time of trouble (Psalm 46:1).

I still encourage others who are struggling. My husband, Jamin, and I lead a nonprofit ministry called Overcome Church (Overcome Ministries 4 Christ). We are the church without walls, hosting Bible studies, prayer groups, street outreach, online ministry, and more—reaching souls every day.

Even through suffering, I’ve never stopped sharing Jesus. I wait on God and trust Him. I want to live again—not just exist. I’ve given everything to ministry, and God has moved mightily through it. I believe revival is coming, and I want to be a part of it with every breath I have left.

✨ THE MIRACLE WE'RE PRAYING FOR

I’m praying for a life-changing nerve surgery with Dr. Tim Tollestrup in Las Vegas. He is one of only two doctors in the U.S. who specialize in this, and he believes I have a 50% or better chance of improvement.

Two surgeries are needed, but only one may be covered by insurance—and even that will be a fight.

Here’s the breakdown for the first surgery not covered and he can start it end of August to early September so praying for a miracle:

$12,000 for surgery

$1,500/hour for anesthesia (2–4 hours expected)

$250 second consultation fee

Travel and post-op care

⏳ THE URGENCY

My condition is rapidly declining. Every week I lose more function.

Jamin and I continue the ministry as best we can, but we’re also in severe financial hardship and need volunteers.

2.5 years ago, Jamin was injured at work and lost most of his memory from our 7 years together

His employer did not carry workers’ comp. We received no help

We left everything behind in Texas, following God’s call to California, and I now live out of Airbnbs at $860/week

He earns $700/week, takes the bus, walks everywhere, and still helps care for me and our 12.5-year-old service dog, Ellie

No car, no home, no help. He cant get to Cali until a job and recently renewed his CDL so praying he gets a job soon, but cant leave Texas until he does and my doctor is in Cali. No doctors helped me in 7 cities in Texas. 

Many Airbnbs won’t allow the cold temperature I need (below 62°F) for burning pain help

Our dog hasn’t had a walk in 5 months. My condition has worsened. We can’t afford acupuncture or her needed vet care for her 700 ultrasound July 8. She has been there for me through everything. I cant afford medicine coming up on July 3 or my insurance. 

Even in this, I witness the day I go out and online. I’ve been ministering from my bed. I believe God called us to California for revival and healing. I’ve seen hundreds of doctors across Texas and California. Every major hospital and all specialists have said the same: “This surgery is your best hope.”

🙏 PRAYERFULLY ASKING FOR HELP

I’ve tried everything:

Ketamine & lidocaine infusions

Spinal cord stimulator

Physical therapy

Biofeedback

Calmare therapy

Every pain med and holistic path I could afford like vitamins

acupuncture 

But God has now opened this door, and I believe He’s calling others to be part of the miracle.

📣 HOW YOU CAN HELP

1. PRAY. Please intercede. Your prayers move mountains.

2. GIVE. Every dollar helps. No amount is too small and I will devote my life to His will as I have but even more so without all this pain.

3. SHARE. Post, forward, and advocate. Be a voice.

4. VOLUNTEER. We need people for Overcome Church—especially online.

5. SPONSOR. For tax-deductible giving, email:

johannajoy1013@yahoo.com 

We’re almost done building the Overcome Church website where you’ll be able to volunteer, give, and follow what God is doing. I’m also sharing my journey on:

TikTok: @johannas.journey

Other Tiktok:

Overcome church

Facebook: Overcome Church (Group page)

YouTube: OvercomeChurchCA 

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If the CRPS keeps spreading, it could affect:

My voice

My ability to minister

My heart

My organs

But I’m not giving up. 

No weapon formed against me will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). 

I believe I will live and not die, and declare the works of the Lord (Psalm 118:17).

I know this is a season of breakthrough! Hallelujah!

📖 SCRIPTURES I’M STANDING ON:

> “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.” —Jeremiah 29:11

> “Give, and it will be given to you: a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over…” —Luke 6:38

> “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him...” —Romans 8:28

> “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” —John 16:33

> “This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” —1 John 5:4

🎉 UPDATE: PRAISE GOD!!

THANK YOU to those who’ve prayed, given, or shared on here! 🙌😭

You’ve brought renewed hope to our hearts. May your blessing be pressed down, shaken together, and running over! Believing this is the year! God confirmed and I know it will come to pass! God bless!