Jane* was nine days short of her third birthday when she accidentally put her right hand into some farming machinery and lost all four fingers. 70+ years went by, Jane had 6 different surgeries on her R hip (arthroplasties and revisions) and recently found out that she’s been living with only one kidney, the other being the size of a golf ball and non-functional.
Today, I met Jane. Beside her was John* (her husband), holding her hand with much assurance. While my clinical instructor and I initiated our PT assessment with routine questions, I can’t help but notice how blissful the two are. Jane then told us that they came down to So Cal so John can receive proton treatment for his prostate cancer. While he was receiving treatment, she ended up in the hospital with a urinary tract infection. Despite the unfortunate turn of events, Jane and John were still smiling and beaming at each other. Story after story followed after the assessment and treatment - they have been married for 56 years with three children, a few grand kids, and five great-grand kids! Jane then continued to say, “Everyday I look at the mirror and wonder how does John still love me,” John then replies, “I am the luckiest man alive to have you.”
Thank you Jane and John, for sharing such a wonderful testimony about Love. I hope that someday I may have the chance to experience something amazing like that.
*Names were modified, it’s for HIPPA. =)
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