http://marshill.com/media/who-do-you-think-you-are/i-am-afflicted

Good sermon from Pastor Mark at Mars Hill. 

It was hard watching my Dad die, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.  I never wanted it, I would have never chosen it, and I don't want anyone else to go through it, but I wouldn't trade those ten days because I learned so much about Jesus.  So, I cherish it.  Hopefully, God will use this to help someone else.  It is okay to grieve, but don't lose heart.  Ephesians 3:1-3.   Fight.  Fight for your marriage, your kids, your joy.  God doesn't always answer our "why?'s but promises His Presence. Just be there, comfort one another.  Talk about it.  just like the Apostle Paul did.