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BlondieLashes

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My hubby and I need prayer as we are in the process of deciding if we are going to move in with his parents to care for them. They are 72 and 76 and are in failing health. His dad just had 2 strokes within a month of each other and is not recovering the way we had hoped.

We are also expecting our very first child on May 19th, so we have a lot on our plate! Any and all prayers are appreciated! :bow:
 

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A plate full of ailing parents and a new baby. Your mother is not going to be able to adequately care for your father.You are going to be directly involved,no matter what. Moving in with them,or them in with you,won't be easy.In the end though it's the best move you can make. God bless you,you are young for this to be happening. I will pray for you.
 
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Harlan Norris said:
A plate full of ailing parents and a new baby. Your mother is not going to be able to adequately care for your father.You are going to be directly involved,no matter what. Moving in with them,or them in with you,won't be easy.In the end though it's the best move you can make. God bless you,you are young for this to be happening. I will pray for you.

Thank you so much!!! Prayers mean so much to me!!!
 
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I'll pray for all of yall. You will have some hard decisions ahead of you, taking care of sick parents takes a lot out of you but if you are able to do it it is a blessing as well. I'll pray that you know the right choices to make as you begin your new life with your new baby... congratulations :)
 
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lillybug0514 said:
I'll pray for all of yall. You will have some hard decisions ahead of you, taking care of sick parents takes a lot out of you but if you are able to do it it is a blessing as well. I'll pray that you know the right choices to make as you begin your new life with your new baby... congratulations :)

Thank you! We can use all the prayer we can get! We just spent this past weekend caring for his parents and I musst admit I am really tired. It is physically and mentally exhausting. His dad just can't seem to get comfortable and sits maybe 2-5 minutes and is up and moving again and we have to follow him so that he doesn't fall (he's using a walker). We are tired, but they are worth it.
 
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Blondie, of course you should stay in prayer and read the Word. "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you." Greek law declares that children are morally and legally bound to support their parents. Did you know, when old storks become unable to fly, they remain in their nests and are fed by their children, who go to endless exertions to provide their food because of their piety.
In 1 Timothy 5:3,4 we are told to honor widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety at home and to repay their parents; for this is good and acceptable before God. The word "repay" is translated as "requite" in the King James Version. This verse can be translated as, "to return the care of those who brought them up."
Yes, it will be difficult, but rewarding. We are sending prayers your way that God will be your strength and guide while you take the journey He has set before you.
Blessings, Mare
 
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