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Your Question:
Can I still be a good parent and partner after being diagnosed with a terminal illness?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've seen many challenges come our way, but I've also learned that it's in those difficult times that we discover the true depth of our love and commitment to one another. When faced with a terminal illness, it's natural to wonder if we can still be good parents and partners. But I believe that our love and care for each other should not be defined by our ability to be physically present or to perform certain tasks. In fact, I think that's where the true test of our love and commitment comes in. When we're faced with a chronic illness or a terminal diagnosis, we have the opportunity to show our loved ones what it means to love and care for them in a selfless and sacrificial way. We can still be present for our children, even if it's not in the same way as before. We can still be supportive and loving partners, even if we're not able to do everything we used to do. As a Christian, I believe that God is always with us, even in the midst of suffering and illness. I pray for healing and restoration, but I also trust that God's sovereignty and love are not limited by our circumstances. We can still be good parents and partners, even in the midst of a terminal illness, if we're willing to love and care for each other in new and creative ways. And I believe that's where the true beauty of love and sacrifice comes in – not in what we can do, but in who we are and how we love each other, even in the toughest of times.
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power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
christian theology
millard erickson
depression
edward welch
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
the god hypothesis
stephen meyer
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
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