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Story #7 of 50 days, 50 Stories Campaign
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Perhaps I am biased, but In all the world, I haven’t seen a burst of cute laughter that melts your heart, the softest hands that one could hold for eternity, and big naughty eyes that keep plotting mischief every second. I am the blessed mother of this two-year-old little girl.
Life can’t get any more beautiful when I see my daughter grow beautifully. The parks, libraries, play dates kept our days occupied and enchanting. The lullabies, cuddles, and soft blankets made our nights dreamy.
My worries were the same as every other mother’s: she gets adequate nutrition, her shoes are comfortable for her long walks, and I read enough books to keep her stimulated. If she reaches her milestones before her cousin if this color suits her better, and if others know how well-behaved and brilliant she is. From the day she was diagnosed with cancer during a routine checkup, these concerns seem petty.
Overnight, park and library outings turned into hospital and clinic visits. Doctors and Nurses became her playmates.
I always saw her comfort engulf her when she checked to see if I was around and when she spotted me. I believe she thinks, ‘when my mother is around, nothing can harm me, and she is there to protect me.’ How can I pretend to be brave? Is it possible to conceal my tears? How can I avoid showing my helplessness?
I wish it were a small scratch that I could fix. Aren’t mothers supposed to know how to fix all the problems of their children? My blood stem cells aren’t even a match for hers. How am I going to save her?
How sinister it would be to wish the random probability of blood cancer chose someone else but her. They are searching the entire world for an unrelated donor match for her.
Where are you, donor? Can you not hear this mother’s plea? Come fast to save her life. She doesn’t have so much time. We have to get back to our routine soon
ACT NOW. GIFT A LIFE
About DATRI:
DATRI is a Not-for-Profit organization that was founded in 2009 with a mission to save lives of those suffering from life threatening Fatal blood disorders like Blood Cancer, Thalassemia, Leukemia, Aplastic Anemia, Sicle Cell Anaemia etc.
DATRI is registered with Government of India as a Section 8 organization and all monetary contributions towards DATRI are subject to 80G exemptions
About the Author:
Pallavi Jayaraman, is an MBA graduate and currently works at DATRI. As a mother, she clearly understands the agony a mother goes through if her child is ill. She is passionate about DATRI’s cause and wants to save as many lives as possible.