When Life Comes to a Standstill — A Turning Point!
Life has a way of reminding us that we are not always in control. Lately, I have been running in and out of hospitals because my husband suddenly lost strength and grip in his left hand. What started as a worrying change led us to a private hospital for an MRI and CT scan. The results showed no sign of a stroke, but they found a small growth, measuring about 3.2 cm, which was described to us as malignant. Hearing that word is frightening. There are so many questions. What happens next? Will he recover? Should we proceed with surgery? What if things become worse? There are no easy answers, and sometimes the best thing we can do is simply take one day at a time. In the meantime, we have been trying different forms of rehabilitation. He has gone for neuro physiotherapy and acupuncture, hoping to regain some of the strength and movement in his hand. He is also taking Keppra, which unfortunately makes him drowsy and sleepy at times, leaving him feeling weak and less energetic. And somewhere...