Matters Of The Heart
Chapter 64
Days later
"How did you're family take the news?" Brooke's doctor questioned.
"My husband is being so loving and supportive. He's my rock."
"Telling our kids was the worst part of this. It broke my heart and his. I want to be as ahead and prepared as possible."
"I know there is medication to control symptoms. I've looked into that. I feel more in control having an overall idea of what to expect so honestly tell me." Brooke insisted.
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Lucas insisted and tried to reassure their children that they would be okay and that they would have their mom for a very long time.
Which in reality was true but how and when Brooke would start developing symptoms was up in the air.
He was determined to support and love her through this situation while keeping things normal for their family.
But the truth was he didn't know what their future would look like and he needed an idea of that.
So he went to the community center and sat in the back. Listening to people who were dealing with this at different stages along with hearing their families voices.
It was eye opening. Humbling and important to get a glimpse into their everyday.
"You're new here. I know everyone that comes to these meetings." The older man said.
"We were a few years into marriage when this happened."
"Are you married?" He asked.
"I am. This is all very new for us." Lucas admitted.
"I'm going to be honest with you. If i knew what was coming. How this would affect our life and my life from the start."
"I don't think i would of stuck around."
"This disease will take from her. But it will take from you."
"My advice. Don't wait around. Eventually you will go from husband to caregiver. The life you envisioned is gone."
"If she loves you like i imagine she claims."
"She will set you free." The older man said. As he slowly made his way over to an older woman in a wheelchair.
Lucas assumed was his wife.
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