lazarus Kaseke
2 min readFeb 23, 2023

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The Power of Memory and Hope: A Story of Overcoming Adversity

I opened my eyes and what I saw scared me, I lost my breath. The room was pitch black and I couldn’t see anything in front of me. I tried to move, but my body felt heavy and unresponsive. Panic set in as I struggled to remember how I ended up in this situation. My mind was racing, searching for answers, but there was nothing. It was as if my memory had been wiped clean.

Slowly, my eyes adjusted to the darkness and I could make out the outlines of objects in the room. I saw what looked like a chair and a table, but there was something off about them. They seemed to be distorted and twisted as if they were made out of liquid metal. It was a surreal sight that only added to my growing unease.

Then, a sound broke the silence. It was a soft, whispering voice that seemed to be coming from all around me. It was too faint to make out any words, but I could sense that it was trying to communicate with me. I strained to listen, but the voice was barely audible.

Suddenly, the room began to shake violently. The distorted objects started to vibrate and blur, and the whispering voice grew louder. I felt like I was being pulled apart by some unseen force, and I couldn’t control my own body. I closed my eyes, hoping that it would all end soon.

When I opened them again, the room was filled with blinding light. I shielded my eyes and tried to make sense of what was happening. The twisted objects were gone, replaced by a sterile, white room. I could see people moving around me, dressed in white lab coats. They were talking to each other, but I couldn’t make out their words.

Then, a figure approached me. It was a woman with a clipboard, her face stern and serious. She introduced herself as a doctor and explained that I had been in a coma for the past six months. My memory had been affected by the trauma of the accident, and it would take time to recover.

As she spoke, flashes of memories started to come back to me. I remembered the accident, the pain, and the fear. But I also remembered the love and support of my family and friends. It was a bittersweet realization, but it gave me hope.

The doctor left me alone to process my thoughts, and I looked around the room once more. It was still sterile and unfamiliar, but now I knew that I was not alone. I had people who cared for me and would help me through my recovery. It was a long road ahead, but I was ready to face it.

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lazarus Kaseke

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