A touching photo of an elderly Chinese couple has captured the hearts of millions around the world. This heartwarming image shows the couple, who have been married for nearly seventy years, holding hands while both are in the intensive care unit. It’s a powerful reminder of love and devotion, even in the toughest times.
The photo was shared by Wang Yanfang, the head nurse at Yinzhou Hospital in Zhejiang Province, eastern China. The couple, Feng Ming, 92, and Zhang Ping, 95, have spent a lifetime together, facing life’s challenges side by side. But recently, their health took a turn for the worse.
Feng was admitted to the ICU after suffering from heart failure. Unfortunately, his condition worsened, leading to multiple organ failures and a lung infection. He was unable to speak and was kept alive by a life support machine.
Knowing that his time was running out, Feng’s family made the difficult decision to stop his treatment and bring him home. However, before leaving the hospital, Feng had one last wish: he wanted to see his beloved wife, Zhang. But there was a challenge—Zhang was also hospitalized on another floor, recovering from a fractured femur.
Wang, the head nurse, understood how important it was for the couple to be together. She told New China, “The visiting hour of the ICU is from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm, but Feng’s condition is too severe to wait till then.” Wang decided to make a special arrangement so Feng and Zhang could meet one last time.
With Wang’s help, Zhang was carefully transferred on a stretcher from the 14th floor to the ICU on the third floor, where Feng was waiting. When they finally saw each other, it was an emotional moment.
Zhang held Feng’s hand tightly and spoke to him in their local dialect, reassuring him, “Don’t worry about me. Rest assured that I can take good care of myself.”
Feng was overwhelmed with emotion and tears streamed down his face as he listened to her comforting words. It was a heartwarming scene—a final moment of love and connection between two people who had shared their lives for 66 years. Sadly, Feng passed away just a few hours later, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.
Till death do us part: Nonagenarian Chinese couple hand in hand just hours before husband dies in ICU https://t.co/MpdhHUn4OO pic.twitter.com/V8z2Abp4q2
— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) January 5, 2017
Wang reflected on the special moment she helped create, saying, “We made an exception for the elderly couple to meet so that the touching moment can happen and be preserved. I am grateful that we made the right choice.”
This story is both heartbreaking and uplifting. It reminds us of the incredible bond that can last a lifetime. Feng and Zhang faced life’s ups and downs together, and their love endured until the very end. It’s a true testament to lasting love, showing that even in the face of sorrow, love can bring comfort and peace.
What do you think about this beautiful story? Share your thoughts in the comments below! It’s a reminder that love knows no bounds and can shine even in the darkest moments.
