06/09/2026
Testimony Tuesday
Summers story
My name is Summer Hamrick, and I am a survivor by the grace of God.
For years, my life was a harrowing landscape shaped by domestic violence, drug abuse, and the unforgiving streets. I lived in a cycle of chaos, pain, and constant survival mode. I didn’t know my worth, and I certainly didn’t believe there was a way out. I was lost in the shadows, convinced that my story would only end in tragedy.
But even in my darkest moments, God never stopped speaking to me. There came a point when the noise died down, and I heard Him clearly: "This is not where you belong."
Those words shook me to my core. They didn’t fix everything overnight, but they gave me the flicker of courage I needed to take the first step. I left the life that was methodically destroying me. The journey wasn't easy—it led through detox, jail, and prison—but it eventually brought me to the Hope Network, and that is where everything began to change.
At the Hope Network , I didn’t just get clean; I met God for real. I learned who He is, and consequently, I learned who I am in Him. I began a relationship with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, that provided the strength, identity, and hope I had been starving for. I did change programs.
Since entering the House of Deliverance, my life has been transformed in ways I once thought impossible. Miraculously, I have regained my driver’s license, but more importantly, I have forged a deep, authentic connection with God that anchors my soul. My life is no longer defined by the heavy, broken past I carried; it is being written by the hand of a Redeemer.
The House of Deliverance has become a vital part of my recovery and my walk with God. It isn’t just a program to me—it is a lifeline and a family. It’s where I found accountability, encouragement, and a community of women who truly understand what healing looks like. I am so grateful for the genuine friendships I’ve built here. I want to thank Lacey Scoggins and Bree Chambers for being such incredible friends, and a special thank you to Abreainn Terry for bringing me into the House of Deliverance and changing the trajectory of my life.
I also cherish my time with Christy Hill, whom I met again at the Hope Network. We have stayed close through every season, and her encouragement to “never give up” has been a beacon for me.
Today, the fruits of this new life are overflowing. My relationships with all three of my children and my daughter-in-law have been restored and strengthened. Best of all, I have been seeing my grandchildren, and I have never been happier.
I stand here today not as who I used to be, but as who God is shaping me to become. I am living proof that no one is too far gone, no story is too broken, and no past is too heavy for God to redeem. If He could pull me out of the fire, He can do it for anyone.
To God be the Glory
