(SF from Nagano Prefecture/80s/Female/Housewife)
Recently, I had a major operation due to a fluid in my heart. Supported by many love, I am full of gratitude to get over this situation.
Anchored kokoro from the support of my daughters
Due to my age, I had no confidence with my physical condition, therefore I had no confidence to have an operation even if the doctor in charge suggested me. Besides, I was not even sure if I should trust this doctor.
My three daughters encouraged me, and supported me. And when I decided that “I will tell everything to Kami about my anxiety and the pain of my body, and relieve my kokoro.” I felt everything settled down peacefully in my heart. My kokoro became calm mysteriously and my feeling was ready to say that “I will have an operation as I trust my doctor.”
Deepened ties of sisters brought by the operation
On the day of operation, I challenged by thinking and appreciating all the people who have supported me.
A major operation putting a catheter through my neck was successful. Of course, I had pain and several scars were left. However, the gratitude that I was supported by many people like my family and doctors was much bigger than pain.
The happiest thing was the oldest daughter and the second daughter faced each other and cleared up their misunderstanding although they were in discord. The other day, “we had a lunch with three sisters” they told me peacefully. I never thought I could live in such calmness.
A Sincere “Thank you” from my Heart
Although, the number of tasks which I could by myself has been reduced, my feeling is fine. The nursing-care manager and the helper support me a lot. I would like to be a person who expresses the gratitude from my heart.
Recently, my grandchild told me that “Grandmother, you sound peaceful and nicer.” As cherish the second life given by Kami, I spend each day to make the best of it and to be useful for everyone in my own ways.