In the Interest of D. J.

While I agree with the outcome reached in this case, I do not agree with all that is said by the majority. Therefore, this opinion decides only the issues in this case and may not be cited as binding precedent. See Court of Appeals Rule 33 (a). I write separately to emphasize that even if a parent has completed most of his or her case plan and wishes to be part of the child’s life, termination of parental *257rights still may be appropriate where there is evidence that the parent has a medically verifiable mental disability that renders the parent unable to care for the essential needs of the…