Check out our book: https://ericaanderik.com/Store What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you planned? In this conversation, we sit down with Al and Sheila—an incredible couple whose story will stay with you long after this video ends. What started as a normal season of life took an unexpected turn when their son fell into addiction. Suddenly, in their 60s, they found themselves stepping in to raise their grandchildren… starting over in a way they never imagined. But that’s only part of the story. Al also shares what it looked like to run a business while carrying over a million dollars in debt—and how, through faith, perseverance, and hard decisions, God brought restoration in ways he couldn’t have scripted himself. This episode is about: What it means to show up when life gets hard How to carry responsibility you didn’t choose Trusting God when everything feels uncertain And building a life—and family—that stands, even in the storm If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or unsure how things could possibly work out… this story is for you. 00:00 Introduction 02:22 Finding out we had a grandson 04:13 Parenting a Prodigal Child 13:38 What advice do you give to parents who are waiting on a prodigal 19:00 How God brought our grandson to us 24:57 Caring for their grandkids mom. 32:28 Erik and Erica share their story of raising nephews 38:30 Navigating the trauma in children 47:10 Erica shares her story of foster care 53:30 Al shares about how he came out of 1.8 million in debt 1:09:15 What advice do you give to young couples