Luis, 41, and Maria, 40 have immigrated to the US from Paraguay with their seven children and parents. Luis and Maria have started a new business. Luis' father has died, leaving a grieving elderly mother. Maria, who thought she was experiencing menopause, is pregnant and Luis has just found out that he has a progressive, debilitating disease.

Choose two strengths from middle adulthood that could contribute to a positive experience with having a baby at this age? Explain each strength. Reflect on the key concepts from the developmental themes of middle adulthood.