Sunday, December 15, 2013

Day 1


Christmas is just around the corner! We are getting ready for the Holidays! The decorations are out, the tree is lit and the gifts are ready. Just put up the star we got from our native place. It's going to be a wonderful Christmas!

Early in the morning we receive a frantic call from dad, “We just got a call from Anni (Sister-In-Law) in Korea. Annan (Brother) fell down on the road on his way home from a mountain walk and is now in ICU. Looks like it was really cold and he didn't get any immediate help. Anni  is crying. Can you please call her and see what can be done?”

My strong heart didn't melt immediately. I am angrily thinking, why would someone go for a mountain walk especially when it's fourteen degrees outside? He never dresses for the weather. He does these extreme workouts regardless of the weather. I call my SIL with frustration and anxiety. My SIL cries inconsolably, “He's had a heart attack. Doctors are reviving him and are going to perform surgery once his blood pressure is normal. Please pray for him.” We were distressed but didn't lose hope that he would get better. We go to church and pray for him. 

We call my SIL in the evening again. After multiple attempts, my brother's colleague and friend picks up the phone and says my brother is improving. We are relieved to hear that. We go to bed thinking it will all be well in the morning. After all he is a fighter and will definitely get better. 



Deva Prasad -  Ex. TCS Korea Country Head
CEG, Anna University - 1988-1992 (ECE)
News article with my brother Deva Prasad
http://www.tata.com/article/inside/S!$$$$!T4lympwiI=/TLYVr3YPkMU=