Tay’s Amazing Recovery from GBS
In September 2008 Tay was hit by a life threatening syndrome called GBS, Gullian-Barre Syndrome. Not fatal to younger folks but very possibly fatal to seniors. In October 2008, I went back to Baguio for a month to stay be with Nay and Tay during this painful ordeal. As time went on I began feeling hopeless, when doctors tell you “we are still hopeful” that to me really means “prepare for the worst, there is nothing we can do.” And it really seemed like there was nothing they could do but manage the pain. I saw pain and frustration in his eyes when his entire body was paralyzed from the neck down.
My month stay was up, and there were no improvements in his health. His heart was starting to give out, he was tired. I was ready to accept the worst, almost welcomed it because seeing the strongest man I know lay there helpless and in pain was difficult.
Guilt. Now, just a year after since his diagnosis he is back on his feet, back at home, and regaining strength. I feel so much joy when I receive news of his new found strength and recovery, at the same time I feel so much guilt. I was so weak, I gave up on hope.
Tay truly is the strongest man I know. His will and love for Nay is so strong. The love between them is like the flame of life. I truly believe that their love make their hearts stronger, their love keeps them alive.
Here’s a video of Tay walking! Thank you Tita Pya for taking so much time out of your life to be with Nay and Tay, and keeping all of us posted.