“Hello everyone! I’m Mengmeng. A sudden accident a year ago took away my health—especially my ability to move… As the Mid-Autumn Festival returns each year, a time for family reunions, we’re working hard on our recovery and looking forward to an even more beautiful reunion. Wishing you all a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!”

　　This is a letter that two sisters, Xiaomeng and Xiaoyu, sent to Nanjing Zijin Hospital on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, on September 8 this year. Dictated by the 10-year-old elder sister, Xiaomeng, it was transcribed and organized by their mother. “As we move forward with unwavering determination, every setback and hardship we endure will become a tiny spark in our lives, illuminating the path ahead. So, to all the grown-ups and children who are currently going through trials: take your recovery seriously, for the extent of your recovery depends on your attitude toward it.” It’s clear that between the lines lies the heartfelt encouragement of their entire family for the patients undergoing rehabilitation at the hospital.

　　My thoughts return to last June, when a car accident altered the course of life for sisters Xiaomeng and Xiaoyu. After receiving treatment, the two sisters were admitted to our hospital for rehabilitation. During their stay, they remained optimistic and supportive of one another, pressing forward with determination despite the challenges of the recovery process—often demonstrating a level of diligence and perseverance that even many adults could learn from.

Screenshot from a 2021 video of two young sisters undergoing rehabilitation at our hospital.

　　As they wrote in their letters, the extent of recovery depends on one’s own attitude toward healing. At present, Xiaoyu has returned to school and is getting along well with her classmates and teachers, while Xiaomeng, though still in the process of recovery, is already much better off than when she was discharged.

September 8, 2022: A screenshot of a blessing video sent by my younger sister.

　　In addition to the letters from sisters Xiaomeng and Xiaoyu, on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, they and several other patients who had been discharged recorded a video to extend their warm Mid-Autumn greetings to everyone.

A screenshot from the Mid-Autumn Festival greeting video sent by Mr. Rong and his wife.

　　Last year, Mr. Rong was admitted to our hospital following surgery for an aneurysm at the anterior communicating artery junction on the right side of his brain. Upon arrival, he was still in a comatose state. During his rehabilitation, his condition proved so severe that progress stalled, and he subsequently had to be transferred to another hospital for further treatment. His wife was consumed by worry day and night, deeply concerned for his safety. Fortunately, after being readmitted, with meticulous care from his family and the dedicated efforts of the medical team and rehabilitation specialists, Mr. Rong gradually regained consciousness. Today, he is able to live independently. Seeing his current condition in the video, everyone feels genuine joy for him.

A screenshot of a congratulatory video sent by a discharged patient.

　　There are also blessing videos sent by some discharged patients and their families—such as Jiang Li and his wife, Ding Ying; Wu Ruilin; Tang Yaoguang, and others—which we won’t list one by one here. You’re welcome to click on the videos and listen carefully. We hope that their experiences and heartfelt words will inspire those who are still recovering, encouraging them to move forward toward a brighter tomorrow.