Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Help from unexpected quarters

I did not expect a relative of a patient (lying in coma in the ICU and hovering between life and death) to offer to look after my naughty 3 year old till I visit my husband inside..

I did not expect that the security guys sitting outside the ICU will offer to show videos from their mobile phones to keep my child occupied while I visit my husband inside..

I did not expect at all that a person to whom I lent my phone charger remember to give it to another person and ask me to collect it..fyi this man's son consumed pesticide and gave up the fight for life and he comes to me and says " Mazha mulga sampla..tumcha charger varti aahe.." meaning my son is finished, your charger is upstairs.

Least of all, I did not expect one unknown person who seemed to be an avid IPL watcher to offer to change to cartoon channel for the sake of my child.
and of course not to forget the night shift security guard who asked me where is your child, I have not seen her today, how is your husband.. when he could have easily kept quiet..
and also the friendly neighbours and office colleagues who offered to stay back and help in whatever manner possible.

God teaches us lessons in so many ways...I have learnt to be humane and humble from this experience..Its really great that you offer help when you are yourself not in a proper mental state (struggling with the health status of a loved one)..Thanks all, I do not know your names, but I pray for the good health of your loved one in the ICU.

11 comments:

R's Mom said...

Gosh hope things are fine rey..will email you...Help definitely comes from unexpected quarters...Take care

Ms.Chitchat said...

Wow, those words poured from ur heart and brought tears to my eyes. Understand that ur family is undergoing some emotional moments at present, pray God give u strength and will power and may u overcome this obstacle soon.

Ani said...

hope your husband gets well soon.. we are blessed with many unknown gifts in life...

LIFE said...

Touchy feely!! Here u r happy cos al help u gt was unexpectd! Let go of expectations n wteva wl cme ur way wl make u happy! Ting! :)

Kowsalya Subramanian said...

hey, what happened? hope everything is fine now. Hugs, Kowsalya

Anonymous said...

thts true....We never know anything in life....Some things are so unexpected...

Deeps said...

OMG, I hope your hubhy is alright. My prayers are with you no matter what and wish you all the strength to get you through this difficult time..

utbtkids said...

Timepass, are things okay. I just saw your post. You are in my prayers.

AA_Mom said...

Hello Time,
Long time.
I hope you all are doing well now and are relaxed. TC.

Swaram said...

*knock knock* How r u all dng?

Anonymous said...

OMG!I just read this!I hope the Mr. is fine now and taking care of his health! hugs.