God has placed two Sues in my life who are like the older sisters I’ve never had.

Sue Lyzenga lives a couple doors from us. Her husband pastors a church in town, and together they are dear friends of ours. Sometimes it’s nice to have someone who challenges you in your faith who isn’t attending your church. I love the spontaneous calls to have dinner. The times we make applesauce or jam together. I now know I can make those, too. But I am so grateful that God planted us side-by-side in this wonderful town.

Sue Brust is the pastor’s wife at our church. From very early in our attendance, she encouraged me to step into leadership with the women’s ministry at our church. I love our rare lunches and the opportunity to better see her heart and hopefully carry some of the burdens. I loved the church we came from, but never got to know the pastor’s wife. This has been a gift to have not one — but two — wise sisters come alongside me during this season.

Has God placed sisters (or brothers) like this in your life?