I See You

In today’s podcast, Pastor John brings in Becky and Noah Walton as conversation partners, who, when asked what people who are struggling need to hear, responded with, “I SEE YOU.”

Here’s what else Becky shared:

“My son is an addict—the hardest words I’ve ever spoken. I want to take this opportunity to speak to caregivers and anyone who feels lost and invisible, to say ‘I see you.’ I feel your pain. I know what it’s like to walk the halls at night doing overdose and suicide checks, praying with every step that tonight is not the night, and praying for peace. I understand the isolation of shrinking myself smaller and smaller, trying to preserve every ounce of strength just to keep my child alive, while watching other families go on vacations, watch their kids graduate, and tour colleges. There are no GoFundMe campaigns, 5Ks, or community events rallying behind the addict and caregiver who are just trying to survive. You feel alone. I know what it’s like to stand in the dark, but I also know what it’s like to see God’s love, the only pinpoint of light, saying, ‘I’m still here, and so are you."

After the interview, you'll hear Nate Strasser's upbeat arrangement of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” sung by Briana Tyson.