Today was a great memory for a couple of Mike and Michele Thompson. Mike Thompson, a 49 year old was rushed into the operating room because he was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Then, later, he was rushde into the operating room once again due to postsurgery paralysis from Guillain-Barré syndrome. Because of thie sybdrome, he is unable to speak fluently and have a memory of what happened recently. Him and his wife are trying to regain speec and movement from the past. Mike was a mainframe computer operator, but won't be resuming his work because of the memory losses. He is now at home receving help from technical aids, such as his blackberry. During the day, he texts his wife Michele saying " Have I told you today I love you" several times. Many people in their neighbour hood question how Michele lives with Mike despite the difficulties and problems the couples face.
I think this is a very ironic because today is valentines day. After reading this story, it encourages me to become a doctor and find a cure for these deases. Im also touched by his wife continunig to care for him and helping him trhough his life even though it might be hard for herself too. I hope everything goes well for these couples and wish the best of luck in the future.
Link:
http://www.thestar.com/living/valentinesday/article/1130975--valentine-s-day-2012-love-endures-despite-husband-s-memory-loss-following-brain-aneurysm
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