Anson Family's Heartbreaking Journey

I am asking for support to help with his arrangements and to help with expenses at this time.

My name is Candice Anson, and I am married to my soulmate, Joshua Wayne Anson, the love of my life. Together we have built a beautiful family, blessed with three amazing children: Codie Michille, Joshua Hunter, and Jacob Gabriel. Our home is also filled with the joy of our beloved pets—Quinn, River, and Mister—who add an extra layer of warmth and companionship to our lives.

Joshua has always been a beacon of positivity and strength, even in the face of numerous health challenges. His unwavering spirit and outgoing nature have inspired not only me but our children and everyone that knows him.

On December 2, 2024, he underwent an outpatient surgery to remove his gallbladder. The procedure went smoothly, and we were hopeful as he returned home, ready to recover and embrace life once more.

However, the following day turned into a nightmare that I could never have anticipated. I woke up to the alarming sound of Joshua’s insulin pump, indicating a dangerously high blood sugar level. Panic surged through me as I rushed to his side, desperately trying to wake him. My heart sank, and I feared the worst. In that moment of sheer terror, I knew I had to act quickly. I immediately initiated CPR, calling for our children to assist me.

Time seemed to stretch endlessly as we worked together, our family united in a desperate fight for Joshua’s life. Finally, after what felt like an eternity and several rounds of CPR, emergency services arrived and managed to revive him. He was transported to Mercy Hospital, where the gravity of the situation began to unfold. Joshua was placed on life support and dialysis, and I remained by his side, holding his hand and praying for a miracle.

Each day was a struggle, filled with hope and despair as I watched the love of my life fight for his life. On December 5, the news we dreaded came. A CT scan revealed that he was brain dead. The weight of that revelation was unbearable, and I found it incredibly difficult to inform our family and friends. It was especially hard for our children.

On December 6, as I prepared to say goodbye to my love, I felt an overwhelming sense of his presence surrounding me as I laid in his arms for one last time.