From ICU to a Surprise Reunion: The Miraculous Tale of a Belgian Doctor
Picture this: a 58‑year‑old urologist, regular patient of Brussels’ Delta Chirec hospital, ends up in the intensive care unit, staring at the ceiling of a sterile room while his body seems to be on autopilot. He was in a medically induced coma, but his mind was buzzing with a fierce determination — and a ghostly encounter with his late father.
The Countdown to Death…or Not?
- Feeling the End: “I was seeing my end,” Doctor Antoine Sassine confessed. “I thought I was going to die and would never wake up.”
- Hospitals Team Up: He and his team were diagnosed at the same hospital. As symptoms escalated, he was moved to the ICU.
- Coma with a Twist: Immersed in an induced coma, he kept fighting in his mind, even catching glimpses of a vision that felt insanely real.
“Unforgettable” Encounter
During the short but intense respite from the machines, Sassine had a vision of his father, who had passed away four years prior.
“I saw my father, who died four years ago. I spoke with him.”
It’s hard to put into words the rush he felt when he finally emerged from the coma. Seeing the familiar faces around him felt like a wild youth‑full carnival.
Emotion Over Everything
- “My greatest joy was when I woke up and saw the faces of my friends, it was indescribable.”
- He’s eagerly awaiting hugs from his family, whom he hasn’t seen since the COVID diagnosis.
- Home comes next, as he plans to heal and catch up on all the moments he missed.
Stats, Folks
Belgium’s stats as of now: 38,496 confirmed COVID cases and 5,683 deaths.
While the numbers stay grim, stories like Sassine’s remind us that the human spirit can be stupendously resilient. Let’s keep spreading hope, folks.
