In the first part of our chat with Jenny Chapman, we delve into the heart-wrenching journey of her daughter Tara's battle with a terminal illness. Jenny opens up about the moment they realised something was wrong, the urgent push for a MRI scan, and the devastating diagnosis that changed their lives. She shares how Tara faced her condition with remarkable strength, the impact on their family, and how they navigated treatment at Starship Hospital. Jenny also discusses the profound ways their faith sustained them, offering advice for parents in similar situations and reflecting on the concept of suffering in the Christian walk. You don't want to miss this deeply moving conversation... keep the tissues handy.

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0:00 - Coming up 
1:04 - Intro
1:20 - Welcome & About Jenny Chapman
2:20 - About Tara
3:58 - Noticing that something wasn't right with Tara
5:05 - Pushing for an urgent MRI scan
6:00 - Realising it's bad news
6:19 - "Our whole world changed"
8:20 - She was terminal, but well
9:22 - The best thing parents can do when their child is diagnosed with a terminal disease
10:44 - Moving the family to Starship Hospital
11:30 - Treatment for Brain Cancer
13:08 - Did Tara understand the seriousness of her condition?
15:53 - She was never scared of dying
18:16 - Tara fires her therapist
19:04 - How did the other kids process Tara's illness?
22:43 - Should we hold on to the belongings of someone who has passed?
23:37 - How was your relationship with the Lord while you were dealing with Tara's illness?
27:00 - Understanding 'suffering' in the Christian walk
29:43 - Keeping a record of precious moments
30:56 - Miraculous recovery
31:38 - Coming up next week

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