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I've been leaning on my faith alot lately, It is what is holding me together. My Father-in-law lives with us, and is dying of terminal bladder cancer. He had a stroke years ago and my husband has taken care of him for 15 yrs. For those who don't know it can be very hard and trying at times. To make a long story short, the wonderful man is at the last days of his life. He is no longer eating and hasn't for the last 5 days no matter what we have tried. Trying to get him to take in liquids has been a real fight. My poor husband is becoming so depressed and upset, it's hard for him to even function. Please say a prayer for my family to stay strong through this trying time, pray that my husband can be at peace with his father's passing .
I know that this is tough but remember that he will no longer be in pain and he will be with our Lord which there is no greater blessing. I know that God has smiled on you and your husband for taking care of him even though you did not have to. I know that you all will cry but remember that he loved you for the life that he was able to have because of you and that he will always be with you.
God Bless You!!!
I do know how trying it can be to care for someone in their last days, although admittedly in my case, I wasn't in the primary care position. The grieving process is a natural one, and its never easy, but the Lord will provide His peace, and I will certainly keep your husband, and your self in prayer, as well as your father in law, that his return Home will be a joyous occassion as he releases his flesh.
My uncle returned to the Lord a little over a year ago, and it was devastating to the family to watch him go, and yet, there was a bittersweet peace, too. I do know that it was much harder, and still is, for those in the family who are still without the revelation of who God is, and just what wonderful things He has done for us, eternally, by Christ Jesus. My husband took care of his father on his death bed, and still hasn't fully released the pain of that experience.
Perhaps, if you husband is inclined, it might give him a sense of peace and connection to the process if he were to annoint his father with oil and say a prayer to Heaven to open up and welcome this child Home. Also, it might bring him a sense of comfort and peace to read both Psalm 23 and 1Corinthians 50-58
I know this is a very difficult time not only for your husband, but for you as you seek to support him through his grief while also suffering your own, no doubt. I will pray for you all again tonight with my class, that the Holy Spirit comfort you all.