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Published by Nitin_shah on 2007/12/27 (128 reads)

IT is a story of courage, of defiance and determination, of will and above all of faith and belief in oneself. The story of Allison Rampersad which adorned the front page of this newspaper yesterday was as appropriate as one could have been found to celebrate the occasion of Christmas.

Not much more than the facts are needed to demonstrate the power of these values, presented to the nation on the day that most of us observed the many lessons embedded in this day which for many is the illustration of what is widely believed as the greatest story ever told.

She had been diagnosed with a mysterious condition which doctors surmised was a malignant growth in her left leg.

Advised that amputation was the best option for saving her life, Ms Rampersad plainly told the doctors thanks but no thanks. She was not going there. She would continue to believe in herself, and hold on to the faith that propelled and fortified her.

Nineteen months later, after three operations and 70 pints of blood, this courageous young woman was able to be home with members of her family for Christmas yesterday.

Literally up and about, she was reported to have been involved in making ready the preparations for a celebration that was scheduled to take place today.

In more ways than one, this story amply illustrates the story behind the power of positive thinking. One of the many strands of strength on which she was able to draw during this ordeal was unwavering support she received from members of her immediate family. They never doubted her resolve and her determination to listen to her own voice in the matter.

Reading her plight in the Express after she turned to us for help, in the face of the insistence of doctors that amputation was her only option, Allison then found someone else who believed in her. Dr Roger Mason, an American living in Westmoorings quickly sprang into action, and the rest is what is now being held up as a powerful example about not giving up, not losing hope.

Without rancour, Ms Rampersad has come away from this experience with a stronger conviction. She feels doctors ought to shoulder a greater measure of responsibility for the advice and the care they administer to patients.

It is, she said, the one Christmas wise she had. More than that, it is just one of the many lessons arising out of this touching story with a decidedly happy ending.

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