Many times the decision to help someone changes a person’s entire life. Something similar happened with Zhao Jinqian, living in Henan province of China. He used to do waterproofing work and was living a normal life.
But the decision he took in the year 2019 not only made him a hero in the eyes of people, but changed his own life completely.
It is said that a three year old child was trapped on the roof of the warehouse. The child’s life was in danger. In such a situation, without caring for himself, Zhao climbed onto the roof to save him. He lifted the child safely in his lap and started bringing him down.
The child survived, but he himself was between life and death.
According to the report of South China Morning Post, while bringing the child down, Zhao lost his balance and fell from a height of about six meters. While falling, he tried his best to ensure that the child did not get hurt. For this he made his body a shield. The child survived completely safe in this accident, but Zhao suffered serious head injury. Many bones in his body were broken. After reaching the hospital, the doctors tried their best to save him, but he went into a deep coma-like state. The doctors clearly told the family that his chances of regaining consciousness were very less.
Wife did not give up, kept serving every day
While many people would give up hope in such a situation, Zhao’s wife Song Mei did not do so. She decided that as long as she still had breath, she would keep trying to bring her husband back to a normal life. For about seven years, her entire life revolved only around taking care of her husband. She would feed him on time, make him exercise, move his arms and legs and talk to him every day, so that his mind remained active. According to family members, Song always believed that one day her husband would definitely wake up.
used to try to wake me up by biting her toes
Song adopted several different methods for Zhao’s recovery. According to the report of South China Morning Post, she would often bite his toes lightly. He believed that this would stimulate the nerves and the body would slowly start responding. Also, she kept talking to him continuously. Sometimes she would reminisce about the old days, and sometimes she would narrate about her family. Her only aim was that somehow her voice should reach her husband. This sequence did not last for a few days or months, but continued for seven years.
Eyes opened after seven years, first word was ‘I love you’
After a long wait, the day finally arrived for which Song had been waiting for many years. Slowly Zhao’s body started to move. At first he gave small reactions and then one day he opened his eyes. The most emotional moment of this story came when he looked at his wife and said in a low voice, ‘I love you.’ These three words seemed to give full results of seven years of penance. This moment brought tears to the eyes of everyone present there.
already had a family helping others
This story also influenced people because this family was already known for helping others. Song was previously an art teacher in kindergarten. She used to teach painting to economically weaker children for free. At the same time, despite his limited income, Zhao also funded the education of a student from a remote village. That means helping others was a habit of this family. Perhaps this was the reason why Zhao decided to save the child without caring for his life.
People said on social media – this is true love
After this story came to light, it quickly went viral on China’s social media platforms. Millions of people praised Song’s courage and dedication. One user wrote that if there is any definition of true love, then it is this woman. Another said that the husband saved a child by risking his life and the wife did not leave him for seven years. Such people increase faith in humanity. Many people wrote that in today’s era where relationships break over small things, this story shows the real strength of relationships.
This story teaches the power of hope and relationships
Zhao and Song’s story is not just one of miraculous recovery. It is also an example of trust, patience and strength of relationships. The doctors had almost given up hope, but the wife did not give up. She supported her husband for seven years without getting tired, without complaining and without accepting defeat. Ultimately his hard work paid off and the man who had little hope of speaking again, first expressed his love to his wife. This is the reason why this story is touching the hearts of people not only in China but all over the world. This story reminds that sometimes along with treatment, the trust of a loved one also becomes the biggest medicine.