My wish: A love story that ends well.

Oh, if only Rick and Julie could turn back the clock. And do things over. They would not have taken Julie's dementia-riddled parents. Into their own home. For six years. Because that was the wrong decision. Instead, Rick and Julie should have put father and mother into assisted living. Leaving much of the care-giving to the professionals.  With reasonable loving supplemental care provided by Rick and Julie.  On a regular, if not daily, basis. Money was no problem. It was an affordable option.  And practical, too. Instead. Rick and Julie forged ahead. On the impractical and dangerous course. As the primary care-givers.  Risking the possibility that they would become physically and mentally and emotionally exhausted. By doing too much care-giving. Yes, a seemingly admirable endeavor. Both parents have died. As expected. From Alzheimer-related disorders. Now one wonders if Julie is headed for a similar fate. Troubled by severe depression and alcoholism and declining health. Putting a once thriving loving relationship in serious jeopardy.  Yes, it would be nice. To turn back the clock. And start all over. By focusing on what should have been. A love story that ends well. --Jim Broede