In July 2017, Sue and Alex moved from Michigan to Fort Myers. By February 2023, Sue was undergoing treatment for chronic, permanent lung disease with life-altering medications. During this time, she temporarily lost her vision for three days and her health quickly declined. Her sister, Valerie, and niece, Kendall, played a crucial role in bringing her closer to Jesus Christ, and Sue began to feel His words penetrate her heart. God led her to Acts 9:8-9, which irrevocably transformed her.
God then prompted them to join a church, and with an invitation from their neighbors, they came to New Hope in October 2023. “It feels like home here,” Sue immediately said. She began attending a Bible Study the following Wednesday and was greeted with warmth, love, and support. Both Sue and Alex began attending Bible Studies together, reading scripture, and attending church, officially becoming members in March 2025.
Sue felt prompted to volunteer in the church office and, despite her health challenges, she began volunteering this past March. A greatly valued member of New Hope shared, “My illness doesn’t define me; it’s what I have, not who I am.” New Hope is an amazing gift from God, and Sue feels incredibly blessed and grateful for the support and deep relationships that she has formed. There is something deeply spiritually moving and fulfilling about being among other believers and serving the Lord in a thriving church community.
