If you missed Part 1 of Kate Robbins' story, see our episode from September 9th!

What happens when decades of patient love finally bear fruit? Kate Robbins' story pulls back the curtain on a 45-year marriage that endured alcoholism, caregiving challenges, and eventually terminal illness, revealing an extraordinary spiritual transformation in its final chapter.
After years of praying for her husband Michael to overcome his drinking problem, Kate had a profound realization: she needed to stop telling God what to do. The breakthrough came unexpectedly. After his brother's passing, Michael uttered words Kate never thought she'd hear: "I want to start going to church with you. I want what you have." Within months, through Celebrate Recovery, Michael achieved sobriety after decades of addiction.
When cancer arrived suddenly, Michael faced it with remarkable peace, telling Kate, "I'm not running scared into heaven." Their final conversation—exchanging "you're the love of my life" on Valentine's Day—became a sacred gift Kate treasures.

As Kate reflects on their journey: "Those powerful last five years were worth the journey, worth the ride. I never would have missed the dance." Her story reminds us that love doesn't die, that our struggles carry purpose, and that sometimes the most beautiful transformations happen after the longest waits.
If you're walking through difficult seasons in marriage, grief, or any relationship, connect with someone who shares your faith. As Kate and Denise affirm, we need each other—and we need God's perspective, not just worldly advice—to navigate life's most challenging paths.

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