13/08/2025
I would like to share a part of my personal journey, hoping it offers some comfort to anyone experiencing tough times.
Written in both English and Japanese.
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In April of this year, my beloved father suffered a sudden heart attack.
When he collapsed, he was in cardiac arrest.
Thankfully, he was brought back to life, but because of brain damage from lack of oxygen, the doctors said he probably wouldnโt wake up for a long time, maybe never.
My father had been healthy right up until that day.
Facing the reality that he might never regain consciousness has been incredibly difficult.
For my mother, my father was her beloved husband with whom she shared 55 years of life together.
And for me, my father has always been a truly important figure, someone I deeply respect and love.
Together with my mother and two sisters, we have navigated deep sorrow while holding onto hope, supporting each other every day.
Through this journey, we have learned many important lessons.
Originally, because of the cardiac arrest, there was a high chance that his life would have ended then and there.
Yet, he was given a chance to live on โ and this, we believe, is a profound gift from him to us.
The time we have now โ time to be with the father we love, to share our feelings, and to do all we can for him โ feels like a precious gift that he has given us.
Although doctors said he would not regain consciousness, a miracle occurred.
At first, his eyes stayed open without response, but over time, they began to close when he slept and open when awake.
He started blinking and even yawning. Eventually, he began to respond to voices.
In June, I returned to Japan and spent a week with my father.
When I spoke my heart to him, he looked deeply into my eyes, shed tears, and seemed to try very hard to communicate.
I truly felt that my feelings were reaching him.
Since then, we have had many peaceful moments.
Seeing my fatherโs sleepy face or watching my mother gently massage him as he falls asleep peacefully brings healing and comfort to us.
These are gifts from my father, as well.
My mother, my sisters, and I have united as one, supporting each other with one heart.
I believe this is another way my father is guiding us to be together.
Through my motherโs devoted care and my sistersโ loving actions, I have come to know parts of them I never knew before, and I feel deep respect for them.
This, too, is thanks to my father.
My father continues to give us countless gifts until the very end.
Iโve also been deeply touched by the kindness of others โ the support of my husband and children , messages from friends and the warm greetings of people we pass by.
Even a simple smile becomes an essence of kindness. Each small act has given us strength to keep moving forward.
As we share these words, we cherish the calm and peaceful times we have.
Of course, his condition changes daily, and we experience moments of joy and sorrow.
Still, as a family, we have agreed to believe and accept that whatever happens next is the choice my father makes with his own will.
Life brings sadness and hardship many times.
Even so, it is important not to lose hope, and to consider how we view what happens to us.
If we can find even a small ray of light in the midst of despair,
we may be able to feel gratitude for what we have and discover little moments of happiness.
I believe that finding even one small happiness can create ripples that spread and grow into greater joy.
That is what has helped our family find peace.
If anyone reading this is going through something similar, I hope sharing my story can bring some comfort to your heart.
As a side note..
The room where my father spends his time is filled with his favorite music and the soothing scent of essential oils.
The staff at the care home often say that this room is truly calming and healing.
This blend of essential oil I purchased from Dusk fills the room with a deeply calming and restorative scent that everyone loves.
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