In a small house in Gia Phu commune, Lao Cai province, the story of Mr. Do Cong Trinh (38 years old) and Ms. Luong Thi Kim Cuc (35 years old) made many people unable to help but be moved.
For more than 2 years, they have quietly accompanied their children in successive surgeries, facing many challenges both mentally and economically.
Ms. Cuc recounted that throughout the pregnancy, the couple always carefully monitored their health. Mr. Trinh took his wife for an ultrasound 8 times, at different times.
“The doctor always said it was normal, there were no signs to worry about. My husband and I were very reassured, just hoping for the day our child was born healthy,” Ms. Cuc recalled.
But when welcoming their child into the world, the family was stunned to learn that their child had a serious congenital defect.
The feeling at that time was like collapsing. Everything happened too quickly, no one could prepare psychologically," Mr. Trinh shared.
The first days after giving birth were the most difficult period. From hope to disappointment, from the joy of being parents to constant worry, Mr. Trinh and Ms. Cuc had to learn to accept the truth.
But also in that situation, they chose not to give up.
My child was born disadvantaged, if parents still give up, who will my child rely on," Ms. Cuc said.
For her, children are a priceless asset, a reason for the couple to continue trying, even though ahead is a long journey with many surgeries and significant costs.
Since then, the family's life has been associated with the hospital. Medical trips, waiting times outside the operating room, sleepless nights taking care of children after surgery... have become familiar. Every time their children enter surgery, they hold their breath and wait. Mr. Trinh said that the most important thing is to maintain the spirit for the whole family.
There are times when I am tired and feel like I can't continue. But looking at my son, seeing that he is still trying every day, I tell myself to be stronger," Mr. Trinh said emotionally.
What makes many people admire about this couple is not only their perseverance, but also the way they choose to accompany their children with all their love. Instead of avoiding, they actively learn about the disease, ask for doctors' advice, and take their children to many medical facilities for examination to find the best treatment plan.
We don't expect anything big, we just hope our children can live healthier every day," Ms. Cuc confided.
For them, every small progress of their children after treatment is a great happiness.
In that journey, the family also received encouragement from relatives, neighbors and the community. That is a source of motivation for them to be more confident. However, the most important thing is still the consensus of the couple.
Mr. Trinh said that if there is no sharing and encouragement for each other, it is very difficult to overcome a long period of pressure.
The two spouses always remind each other to try harder for their children. It's okay to be a little tired, as long as the child has a better chance," Mr. Trinh said.
The journey of treating the child is still long ahead, with many unpredictable challenges. But for Mr. Trinh and Ms. Cuc, what they firmly grasp in their hands is faith and love for their child.
Amidst the difficulties, they do not talk about sacrifice, but simply consider it the responsibility and feelings of parents.
And that simple thing becomes the greatest motivation, helping them persistently go with their children through each challenging journey.
