We had the incredible privilege of hosting two While We're Waiting events in Botswana, Africa, a couple weeks ago, and today's episode opens with a brief summary of our time there.  The bereaved parents we met there were gracious and kind, and we are so grateful that we were able to play a small role in assisting them to find community with others who truly understand the journey of child loss, and are leaning on Jesus to get them through.   It was an experience I'll never forget.

Today I also have the pleasure of introducing you to my friends, Tommy and Susan Cartwright, from Pineville, Louisiana.  They are the parents of Chad, a personable young man with a magnetic personality and a tender heart, who served honorably in the United States Army, completing a 13-month-tour of Iraq.  He fought another battle as well, and that was a battle against addiction, and ultimately God received him into Heaven in May of 2011 due to an accidental heroin overdose.  Today, the Cartwrights share his story, and discuss the impact his passing had on their marriage relationship.  Come back next week as we extend our conversation to include some very practical issues faced by parents after the loss of a child.   

Click HERE to access the "How the Non-Bereaved Can Help" document that was referenced in this episode. 

Click HERE to listen to my interview with Scott and Karen Harmening. 

Click HERE to listen to my interview with Lisa Armstrong.

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