Brian's Story of Hope

Coming from a family of alcoholics, Brian drank his entire adult life.  He realized he was drinking himself to death and decided it was not happening fast enough.  He made a plan to commit suicide and chose a tree from where he would hang himself.  That night, a storm came through and tore the branches down.  "Looking back,"  Brian says, "I now see God was always with me."

A friend reached out and took Brian to a hospital for help.  With no insurance, he did not have many options for future recovery.  After being released from the hospital, he found out he lost his apartment and all his belongings.  "I told my parents I lost all hope," Brian says.  "Then my mom asked if I tried Hope Gospel Mission."

Growing up in Eau Claire, Brian heard of Hope Gospel but did not know they helped people with addictions.  Within a few short days, he became a resident and began his journey to sobriety.  Brian did achieve sobriety, but more importantly, he found Jesus Christ.  "Now that Jesus is in my corner, my life is easier, and I know God is, and always was talking to me," he explains.  "Hope Gospel Mission taught me how to deal with daily and big life problems.  I love being sober now!"

Today, Brian enjoys encouranging others and sharing his testimony.  "I would like to eventually help teenagers see the future risks and signs of addiction, and how they can avoid them," he says.  "I want to make a difference for others, and I know God is not done with me yet!"

Brian is thankful for his new life and wants to share his gratitude with you.  "Every dollar goes to good use, and we are all so grateful for you.  Last Christmas, volunteers came to serve a wonderful breakfast," he says.  "The kindness shown meant so much to me and encouraged me to keep going."

Looking forward to a new, healthy life in Christ, Brian spends much of his time in the new Hope Learning Center.  "This new Center is such a blessing," he says.  "It is so quiet, and you can really feel God here.  Thank you for providing this place of healing!"