retreat facilitators Tommy and Susan Cartwright

Tommy and Susan’s son, Chad, ran ahead to Heaven on May 12, 2011, at the age
of 24. After returning home as an Army Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Chad
struggled with PTSD and a battle with drug addiction, which ultimately led to his
untimely death.

Tommy and Susan are both retired and, together, they find joy in serving others
through their church and various ministries. They also love spending time with
their son, Jason, and three beautiful grandchildren, Makayla, Jace, and Brooklyn.

Tommy and Susan are co-facilitators of the first While We’re Waiting Support
Group in Louisiana, established in March of 2023. Even with their own burden of
grief and loss, Tommy and Susan are choosing to be a beacon of hope and light to
those who are still wandering in darkness. John 1:5.