Our Speakers

Kathy Cloud

My name is Kathy Cloud. I have three children and five grandchildren.  I have been married for 47 years.

On Monday, December 11, 2017, we lost our son Triston who would have turned 41 on December 23rd of that year.  Triston suffered cardiac arrest in our driveway.  We were not aware that he had any type of heart disease.  Needless to say, we were devastated. 

Triston is a single father of a 16 year-old daughter.  Triston and I were extremely close.  We spent so much time together.  I honestly did not know if I would be able to get thru my grief. It is indescribable as it is for every parent who has lost a child.  I read books, I kept a journal, I went to therapy.  I had the support of family and friends but all this was just not enough. My grief was gut wrenching.  

I finally realized the only one who could help me was God.  But first I had to get over being mad at Him. Why did He let this happen? He knows how much I love Triston. Was I being punished? Once I opened my heart to Him, I realized this was not His fault.  I needed Him more now than ever.  I needed His love and support.

I’ve heard that “a grieving person will move forward, but that doesn’t mean that they have moved on.” Yes, I have moved forward but only because of God’s love and grace. There is no way I would be here today if not for Him.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Matthew 5:4

Tiffany DiMiceli

Hi! I’m Tiffany DiMiceli!

I’m 15 years married to Nathan Dimiceli and have three amazing children: Sam (10), Toby (9), and Hannah (7). 

My husband and I have always sought to serve and love those around us, especially those in really hard places. Little did we know in December 2012, after the birth of our daughter, we would be put in a position to live our calling every day. The following January, our son Toby was diagnosed  with cancer, his first of three battles.

So for the past seven years our family has not only had the unique chance to be with the broken in their pain, we have also been the broken people that others have graciously loved on. Honestly we are still very broken, however we know it’s in this place that we can feel and understand so much more the grace and mercy of God.

Jen Todd

My name is Jen Todd. I am a wife to a firefighter, a mother to 2 pre-teen kids, a nurse, and a Jesus-loving soul.

In 2013, after a year-long struggle, pain, darkness, destruction and much more, I was diagnosed with a mental illness. God saved me from suicide. He protected my family and restored my marriage and life after almost losing everything. I was up against the beast of mental illness but God fought the battle for me and He brought me out on the other side, redeemed and made new!

My struggles are what brought Saving Grace to life. Saving Grace is my ministry and support group for people who suffer from mental illness.

I'm a huge advocate for those that suffer. I love to share my testimony to bring people hope and closer to the One who saved me, our Heavenly good good Father! 

fear not, for I am with you;
    be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10