Ep 24: Losing BOTH Aging Parents Weeks Apart
Description
In This episode, Curtis is joined by his long-time friends Steph and Dale Schaeffer.
They discuss the challenges of caring for aging parents, the importance of having difficult conversations about health and care, and the emotional toll of being part of the sandwich generation. Steph and Dale reflect on the impact of COVID-19 on caregiving, the necessity of community support, and the moments of joy found amidst the hardship Steph losing both of her parents weeks apart.
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CHAPTERS
1:45 Sick Parents and Grieving Their Loss
6:10 Having Hard Conversations About Caring For Aging Parents
11:45 When Mom goes to a Nursing Home and Dad is in Hospital
15:03 Dealing With Home Life When Your Spouse is Away Helping Ailing Parents
23:44 Strain on the Marriage
28:46 How To Help When It's Hard
31:50 Ministry Before Tragedy Versus Ministry After
36:15 A New Boldness
39:12 Unpacking Matthew 8
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