1. Experience
It is said that respect towards a person comes down after his retirement. But the situation in Suraj Prakash’s house was different. His two sons and daughters-in-law took good care of him. One day, his sons came to him and said “Dad, this house is small for our family. Why don’t we sell this house and use some of your retirement money and buy two new houses? We can take some loan if needed.”
Even the mother was supporting her sons out of her blind affection.
“Sons, I will not sell this house and give you my retirement money until my death. Who should I ask for money if I need it for my expenses or for my medical bills? Where will I live?”
“If you don’t believe us, we will slowly return your money. You can stay in either house. They are your houses”
“You will not be able to do this. I can tell you from my experience”
“What experience? Have you ever given us any money?”
“Sons, the house you are talking about was built with your grandfather’s retirement money and selling his house. After that, he did not have a house to live in. Go ask your mother. I don’t want to die how my father died”
2. Blood Cancer
Pranav came to the hospital to meet his uncle. He got to know from the doctor that his uncle was suffering from blood cancer.
“Lumps get formed due to cancer. But Uncle does not have any lumps”. He asked to the doctor.
“Pranav, Cancer due to lumps can be cured. But when someone’s own blood starts deceiving, it is a dangerous situation.”
In the TV stationed in the ward, there was a news about students from a prestigious university shouting anti-national slogans.
“But how does someone’s own blood start deceiving? What causes blood cancer, doctor?”
“Do you know what are the constituents of blood?”
“Yes, red and white blood cells”
“One more important constituent is platelets”
“I have heard about platelets for the first time. What is their role?”
“Guarding the boundaries. They ensure that the blood doesn’t flow out”
“Even the white blood cells fight against intruders, right?”
“Yes, they do. But sometimes, the white blood cells become rogue and start attacking platelets thinking that they are an enemy”
“Due to this, I assume that the blood will start flowing everywhere”
“Yes. Sometimes, the blood flows into the brain and the person dies”
“Is there any cure for this?”
“Yes but very painful. Bone marrow transplant.”
“What is the relation between bone marrow and cancer?”
“Blood cells get formed in bone marrow. Infected bone marrow produces the rogue blood cells”
“ So what is the treatment line?”
“First, we have to destroy the old blood and bone marrow using chemotherapy and radiotherapy. We then have to make sure that not a single cell of infected blood remains present. New blood and bone marrow is transplanted thereafter.”
“Doctor, please start the treatment. I am ready to donate blood and bone marrow”, said Pranav and the people who were standing there in a unified voice.
