Rev Robert E. Stoudt

Pastor Bob's Valley of Depression, Mountain of Victory Rev Robert E. Stoudt

Pastor Bob was born and raised in the farmland of Ohio. At sixteen he trusted Jesus as his savior, a year later God called him to preach. He is married to Frederica, his wife of forty-six years. God blessed them with four children, eleven grandchildren, foster sons and a foster grandchild. He spent four years in Bible College and graduated in 1969. He pastored forty-two years. This book is a true account of Pastor Bob going through depression. His life proves that no matter how hard the circumstance, one can overcome. Dealing with the death of others is what took him to the ultimate depths, where he faced death in his life. The journey downward was quick, but the road to recovery was very slow and painful. Headaches, head pain, emotional trauma, severe panic attacks and stress was constant day after day. A friend who, had been a soldier said he looked like one of the soldiers returning from war. Even to this day he must be careful to avoid stressful situations. He wants this account of his depression to be a help to those who are going through their deep valley. Chapter thirteen shows that there is hope for all, not only in this life but in the life to come. Pastor Bob's God is a great God and worthy to be praised.