Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver

Unconditional Love in Action: Honoring Vows Through Sickness and Health


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Terrance Hawthorne is the epitome of unconditional love and devotion. For the last two years, he has courageously served as the primary caregiver for his wife LuCretia as she recovers from a brain aneurysm and multiple strokes. Despite facing this incredibly difficult situation, Terrance maintains an inspiring attitude and finds comfort, grace, and purpose in being by LuCretia's side. He honors his marriage vows completely by ensuring LuCretia feels respected, dignified, and engaged in life through small acts of care and involvement in the community. Even while working full-time, Terrance prioritizes LuCretia's needs above all else. He advocates for himself and asks for help when needed to support his wife during her recovery journey better. Terrance's compassion and servant's heart are evident in his actions for LuCretia and others. He hopes to use their story to uplift and empower other caregivers through the Caregiver Lifestyle Foundation.


About Terrance:

Terrance & LuCretia Hawthorne have been married for 23 years and hail from Mobile, Alabama. They relocated to Tampa, Florida in 2002 to embark on a new chapter as Mr. and Mrs. Hawthorne. As a blended family with 7 kids and 11 grandchildren, they dedicated nearly 20 years to serving in Revealing Truth Ministry, actively involved in the Marriage, Outreach, and Homebuyers ministries. Renowned as pillars in their community, they assisted the homeless and supported children in foster care.

Terrance and his wife are the proud owners of Platinum Plus Beauty Studio, a local business that has been serving the community for 18 years. While his wife pursued her dream as a Real Estate Agent, Terrance worked as a Supervisor in a local union and also served as a Credit Repair Agent. Together, they conducted free homebuyers and credit repair classes for the community, emphasizing financial literacy and the importance of building a lasting legacy for families.

In 2020, during the pandemic, a life-altering event occurred when Terrance's wife suffered a Brain Aneurysm and Multiple Strokes, with only a 1% chance of survival. Emerging from a Coma and battling Life Support, her miraculous recovery was a testament to God's purpose. Terrance now serves as her full-time caregiver, standing faithfully by her side through sickness and health. With unwavering hope, they continue to believe in her complete recovery, as healing is her destined path.


Connect with Terrance:

Instagram: @Terrancehawthorne

Facebook:  @Terrancehawthorne

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