Note: Before reading this blog I suggest you to read "My Lockdown 1", if you did please do read once again.
"Vatsa!" said my sharp voice. "Haa anna" was the reply. "I want to go for a walk, shall we?" I asked. "OK", was the reply. It was 2-3AM when we went walking through the corridors. This didn't happen for a day or two but every other day. My brother used to hold my hand and walk with me through the hospital corridors. The treatment and physiotherapy were really helping, I could walk with a little help, write with a bit shiver and talk with few mumbles. My brother, uncle and dad helped me in all the ways they could and no one can imagine. Of course, family is the one of the best things that happen to anyone.
The following morning I was told that I would be discharged within a couple of days. I was delighted to hear that, as it was my parents wedding anniversary after the day I am going to get discharged. So, I thought of giving them a simple, yet precious gift. The evening of the next day, I got discharged, walked to our car on my own and left to home after spending around 10 days in the hospital.
The next day, the D-day, as soon as I woke up everyone, at home were busy with their works. I sat up, grabbed a paper and pen, wrote down, " HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSAY MOM & DAD ", with my shivering hand and gave it as a present to them. Their eyes filled with joy and delight. They wanted my fastest recovery and it was clear for them that I was recovering at a good pace.
After physiotherapy for 2 more weeks I started going for a walk with my dad. He held my hand just like he did, when I was kid. This happened for a week. I was walking good, speaking great & writing neatly. It was just 4 weeks from the day my doctor's words devastated my family. Finally, I chased down my challenge that I set for myself.
It felt like everything was coming into my control. But,......
To be continued.......
- G Srinidhi rao
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