[2016] In Good Time by Aqua Allsopp

Author:Aqua Allsopp [Allsopp, Aqua]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Goodreads: 29609907
Publisher: Unknown
Published: 2016-03-21T06:00:00+00:00

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Sarah, having witnessed many of the tests administered to Nathaniel, had some idea of how bad things were, and prepared herself for what she knew she must do.

By the time that Rebecca arrived at the hospital, Nathaniel had been poked, prodded, scanned, and analyzed to determine what his rehabilitation and long-term challenges were, to the extent that they could be determined at the time. The doctor waited to talk with Rebecca first; her sister Sarah at her side.

“Mrs. Brewer, I will tell you straight how things are for your husband at this time and where I think he can go in the future with a lot of hard work.”

The mere sound of the doctor’s ominous words made Rebecca’s blood run cold. Sarah could feel her sister shaking, so she placed a tender arm around her. Rebecca slumped into Sarah’s arm out of exhaustion and fear of what she was about to hear. Her small pregnant body felt quite frail to Sarah.

“Nathaniel has a very good chance of re-learning how to walk, talk, and care for himself,” the doctor said with a smile. “But, I’m afraid that you will be feeding, changing, carrying, and teaching both your husband and your child at the same time and for as many years.” “If he does the work, it will take three to five years before Nathaniel is strong enough to be independent. He will never be the man that he used to be; able to do manual labor for his work. He will have to also learn a new way to make a living, or at least perform fewer manual and fine dexterity tasks. But he will walk again, he will have a long and happy life—if he does the work and stays positive.

“But one thing more Rebecca,” Dr. Gautama said, moving to the edge of his seat and taking her hand. “Your husband will always need to live close to an advanced medical treatment facility because chronic pain, infection, and other potentially lethal and chronic health concerns will always loom over him.

“Also, for a time, he will need to live at a rehabilitation center and seeing you and other family members every day will be crucial in his recovery. With that said, living in an Amish community with limited access to basic medical care, and far away from rehabilitative services will be extremely risky for Nathaniel.

“As for you, you’re going to need a lot of help with a wheelchair-bound husband who is years away from being able to take care of himself. It’s imperative that you have access to modern conveniences like electricity for example, or I fear for your health trying to maintain a simple life in the country with two people so dependent on you.

“I know that your family will be there to help, but the majority of the work and worry will fall to you, so making your life as easy as possible, with the use of machines and technology means that you can focus more time and energy on raising your child and caring for your husband.

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