1. The unexpected

She received the call on 11 Mar 2019 and broke down in tears. After crying for over an hour, Mom pulled herself together and rang me. I was also shocked but was positive that this disease can be treated.

Tumor had started growing after being of same size for 5 years. Doctor suggested my Dad to get admitted on same day. But a few days later they gave him leave for 10 days as bed availability was less.

After getting admitted on 27 Mar 2019 again, he was shifted to nuerosurgery ward and doctor said surgery has to be done within 8-10 days. After daily enquiry by my mother, on 1 Apr 2019 doctor said surgery will be done next day.

I planned with my brother earlier when date wasn’t given to reach before surgery. But on knowing surgery date, we booked flight of same night and reached hospital directly.

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