Finding Life in the Last Season is a collection of short stories and devotions written and shared, by Diane Doering, in outreaches for the aged, sick and dying, over the past 8 years of care facility ministry. These devotions and stories address the pain and loss of end of life issues in a straightforward way, but provide encouragement from God's word in the midst of that struggle, for both the elderly and those who care for them. Some of the offerings are lighthearted, in order to bridge the gap between the "cared for" and the "caregiver", while others are more serious in nature. In each of them, however, one thing is constant; the message of hope through the love of Christ. There is life...even in the last season.
With the youngest of the baby boomers now approaching the age of 50, the numbers of those caring for an aging loved one is growing at a staggering rate. With it grows the need for both to be understood and to understand this season of life, a season that is often difficult for everyone involved. While there is little material available to address these emotional and spiritual needs, God's word is most clear on the esteem He places on the elderly. With that in mind, Finding Life in the Last Season was written to speak to the needs of this swiftly growing audience, and to impact the mission field of the aged living in care facilities.
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written and read by Diane Doering.