"Mom, you have worked hard..." Under the guidance of the doctor, the son clearly said such a complete sentence, although he had some difficulty. I couldn't even believe my ears, tears suddenly blurred my vision. It has been 6 years since my son became ill, and I have been immersed in regret and unable to extricate myself. If I had been more careful, my son would not have suffered from such an illness, nor would he have been unable to speak normally. Now that my son can finally speak a complete sentence, I finally see hope. The picture shows mother looking at Xiaotong lovingly.
My name is Tang Fangding. I am 28 years old and come from Dongchuan Village, Kunming, Yunnan Province. In July 2015, I was more than 8 months pregnant. One day when I was washing the quilt, the water-filled quilt was very heavy. I was out of breath after twisting the quilt. But I didn’t think much about it at the time. I didn’t realize the danger until my water broke the next morning. The picture shows Tang Fangding.
But it was too late. Although I was sent to the hospital in time to ensure the pregnancy, my son Xiaotong was born prematurely. When his son was born, he weighed just over two pounds, could not cry, and had edema all over his body. He was sent directly to rescue. I panicked, blaming myself every moment, and would wake up crying even when I slept. I really can’t imagine how I will survive if my son is gone. Fortunately, the son's life was saved after resuscitation and he was discharged from the hospital smoothly. The picture shows Xiaotong.
But I didn’t expect that the real suffering has not yet begun. In the days that followed, Xiaotong was always weak and sickly. When she was more than 1 year old, she couldn't even sit down. I was worried and uneasy, so I took my son to Kunming Children's Hospital for a check-up. Xiaotong was found to have cerebral palsy.
Before our son was born, my husband and I often imagined that our son would call "Dad, Mom". But now the doctor tells me that my son may never be able to speak or walk normally, or may even be unable to take care of himself for the rest of his life. No parent can accept this. I cried loudly while holding my son. I have taken care of my son all my life without any complaints, but I am not willing for my son to live like this for the rest of his life. I made up my mind to cure my son no matter how high the price was. The picture shows mother helping Xiaotong train to stand.
However, due to the shortage of hospital beds, if you want to treat your son, you have to wait half a year before a bed is available. During those days, I was living every day, but my son's condition became more serious after one day's delay. In just two months, my son's condition progressed to the point where his hands atrophied. I became more and more anxious, so I took my son to another hospital for treatment.
In the hospital, my son needed acupuncture, limb training, speech training and other rehabilitation programs every day. "The pain is in the son's body, the pain is in the mother's heart." It was then that I truly felt the meaning of this sentence. When the slender silver needle pierced into my son's tender skin, my son's cries could be heard from two floors up. I endured the heartache and hugged my son to comfort him constantly. But tears can't fool anyone. I cried with my son for as long as the treatment lasted, and now my tears have dried up. The picture shows mother teaching Xiaotong how to read.
Over the years, my son and I have regarded the hospital as home. I never let go of any opportunity to get better. Even after the treatment, I would press my son's legs and help him walk. Our child’s father is our strongest supporter. In order to support his son’s treatment expenses, he sometimes works until midnight before returning home. He always said, "When I'm so tired, I just look at my son's photo. When I think about my son still waiting for me, I feel full of energy." The picture shows his mother taking care of Xiaotong.
In the past 7 years, we have heard too many voices. "Stop wasting money, this disease is a bottomless pit..." I felt very uncomfortable when I heard this. Fortunately, I never thought of giving up, and Xiaotong's condition improved greatly. Slowly, he was able to hold his head up and then sit up again. Two years ago, he started exercising and walking. At first, my son fell and injured his legs all over. I felt heartbroken but did not dare to stop. I could only quietly wipe away my tears. My son was afraid that I would cry, so he clenched his little fists to hold himself back from crying, which made me feel even more uncomfortable. The picture shows the mother and son in the hospital.
I told my son that it’s okay to be slower, as long as we persist, we will definitely make it. Now, my son is really getting better day by day and can speak simple words. Although he still needs my help to walk, the improvement is becoming more and more obvious. It took us 6 years to achieve this result. I am really pleased, and I finally have the confidence to answer questions. My son still has a long road to recovery, and I will continue to walk on it firmly as long as I still have breath. The picture shows mom and Xiaotong.
But the biggest obstacle standing in front of us now is the high cost of treatment. The meager income earned by the father of the child is still difficult to support the family. In order to treat his son's illness over the years, the family has been heavily in debt. Nowadays, Xiaotong's recovery is getting better and better, and more and more rehabilitation projects need to be done, which requires a large amount of rehabilitation expenses every month and requires a long period of treatment. As long as I can save my son, I am willing to do anything, but now I really have no choice. The picture shows Xiaotong writing.
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