Hey guys, welcome back to the Dad Tired podcast. As parents, most of our biggest fear is that our child might be diagnosed with a complicated or life-threatening illness. It's really for many of us our worst nightmare. And beyond that, the pain and the grief, the thought of losing a child would test us as parents to the limits. It would really put into question our ability to persevere,

to have faith, to believe in God's goodness in the midst of such deep pain. I'm not sure if all of

you are aware, but Dad Tired is actually a mostly volunteer run ministry. I'm the only full-time person,

and beyond that, we really are just run by volunteers.

And being such a lean operation, trying to find new guests for the show can sometimes feel

overwhelming. And so I'd put out a post a few months ago asking for some help in this area.

And within 12 hours, I had received a response from Susan, who has now become a big part of

our team and helping find and source guests that

you hear on the show. Throughout her time here serving on the team at Dad Tired, Susan and her

husband Nick have actually endured a deep season of pain that has, as I mentioned earlier, really

tested their faith, their perseverance, their endurance, and really the belief that is God still good in the

midst of deep, deep pain. As you listen today, I want you to be aware that the story you're

about to hear is incredibly heartbreaking, but it is very important. It will put on display the

profound lessons and the power of trusting God's goodness, his grace,

even in the midst of tragedy and loss. But as you listen, please be prepared that today's

episode is going to be a heavy one. Nick and Susan, really glad that I can be sitting down

with you guys today and having this conversation. I'd love for you to maybe just share what the last

couple years of your life has looked

like.

Well, I think, you know, we were living a pretty typical life.

We had a daughter and just wanting to grow our family.

We decided to try for another kid.

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