Thúy An’s home, located in a small, impoverished village in Mê Pu Commune, reflects the challenges her family has faced since their tragic accident. Upon visiting her home, the atmosphere of shock and worry still lingered, as though the trauma had just occurred. An’s husband, Quán, cannot forget the fateful day that changed their lives forever. His greatest sorrow lies in the health conditions of his wife and son.
The traffic accident left both Thúy An and her son severely injured, with An bearing the worst of it. She suffered multiple skull fractures, damage to her lungs, liver, and gallbladder, as well as broken legs and arms. Her son, Phúc, just six years old, also sustained fractures in his hip and right leg.
An’s family does not own any farmland, and their livelihood relies solely on Quán’s meager income from manual labor. Before the accident, Thúy An stayed home to care for their two young children and took them to and from school. After numerous hospitalizations and surgeries, Thúy An and her son returned home to recover. Both remain bedridden, relying entirely on Quán for their daily needs. Doctors have stated that more surgeries are needed for both mother and son and that it will take a long time for them to fully recover.
The medical expenses, including surgeries, medication, and travel, have already exceeded 100 million VND. Out of compassion, neighbors contributed what little they could to help the family. However, with both parents’ families also struggling financially, they could only provide limited support. The remaining costs forced Quán to borrow from various sources to cover hospital bills.
Quán now manages all household tasks, caring for his wife and two sons. The youngest son is looked after by his paternal grandmother. During his rare free moments, Quán rents 2.5 sào of farmland to grow rice for additional income. Since the accident, his days have been consumed by cooking, cleaning, caring for his wife and son, and tending to the rice fields. Without Thúy An’s support, he has been unable to take on other jobs, leaving the family without a stable income.
Thúy An’s ongoing treatment is costly and will take a long time. The financial burden falls entirely on Quán, and his unstable income cannot meet the high expenses. The dream of seeing Thúy An walk again feels farther away than ever. The family’s future is uncertain, and their mounting debt looms heavily.
In this time of hardship, the Thiện Chí Center provided the family with a loan to help them develop their livelihood and contributed to the costs of follow-up treatments, alleviating some of their financial burden. Thúy An has now attended follow-up checkups and is in stable condition, though the metal screws in her arms and legs have yet to be removed. She has purchased a sewing machine to begin tailoring from home, taking care of her children, and managing household chores.
Thúy An is deeply grateful to Thiện Chí for supporting her family during their most challenging times.
