Taking care of someone who is dying is very demanding. Doing it for a lengthy period of time is like running a marathon; it requires discipline, determination, and often times divine intervention.I share this story with Karen’s permission.Karen had been taking care of her mother for over four years. Karen’s mother had suffered a stroke and was suffering from dementia. Karen had some assistance from other family members, but Karen’s mother lived with her and Karen took care of her every day needs.After one particularly trying week of hard work, Karen was feeling overburdened and exhausted. She questioned her abilities, chafed at the isolation and wondered whether God really knew…