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The author reflects on their son Daniel’s terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis while exploring their spiritual journey during Lent. They emphasize the instinctive love seen in nature and the importance of seeking a deeper understanding of God through faith, hope, and community, even amidst grief and uncertainty regarding Daniel’s prognosis.

Daniel, diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, has been given six to nine months to live. As his family processes this news, they find hope in prayer and nature, particularly the resilience of a Redbud tree. They embrace the Gospel’s message of mercy while grappling with grief and preparing for loss.

“‘You are not #from…'”

“‘even they #testify on my behalf.'”

“‘#Ask and it will be given to you;…'”

“‘Do not be #like them.'”

“When did we #see you…❓'”

“…#led by the Spirit into…”

“‘…with tax collectors and #sinners❓'”

“‘…and then they will #fast.'”