Tianshan.com News (Reported by Ji Jiangtong) A 56-year-old man named Guo Lin, who suffers from a disease commonly known as "ALS" or "locked-in syndrome," spent three years painstakingly writing a 3,000-character love letter to express his gratitude for the care his wife has shown him during his 11 years of illness. Originally given only two years to live, he has managed to survive until today through the power of love.
Guo Lin and his wife were both colleagues and spouses, going to work and returning home together, much to the envy of their coworkers. In 1997, after an accidental injury during a soccer game, Guo Lin gradually lost strength in his body and was eventually diagnosed with "amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)," also known as "locked-in syndrome." His body became increasingly numb, as if trapped in deep ice.
During his illness, while traveling long distances to seek medical treatment, his wife remained steadfast by his side. Although the condition did not improve, Guo Lin continued to fight against the disease under his wife's meticulous care.
Mrs. Li Huajun: "This disease cannot be explained by Western medicine. They said, 'Where are you from?' I said, 'From Xinjiang.' 'That's so far away! Go back quickly and try Chinese medicine or look for some folk remedies. In the end, this disease will lead to respiratory failure, muscle atrophy, and eventual death by suffocation.'"
In 2004, Guo Lin transitioned from being physically impaired to being wheelchair-bound. The pain repeatedly tormented his body, and at any moment, he could collapse. He began pondering how to repay his wife's love. Since he could no longer speak, he painstakingly picked up a pen to write down his feelings for his wife. To finish it sooner, he asked his nanny to save time on meals, only requesting that she assist him with "hand translation."
Nanny Wang Chunhua: "He asked me to transcribe for him. He would think about what to write in his mind, then ask me to help. He would write two characters, and I would copy them onto the paper, repeating this process over and over again."
Mrs. Li Huajun: "Whenever I left, they would start writing things, and when I returned, they would hurriedly tidy up. I didn't ask because he had written things at home before that he didn't want me to know about, so he would just smile and nod. Sometimes, I really wanted to know what they were writing."
After three years, supported by his strong willpower and deep affection, Guo Lin finally completed the 3,000-plus character "Final Love Letter." When he smiled and let his daughter present it to his wife, Mrs. Li Huajun, she couldn't help but burst into tears. Her persistence for 11 years finally brought her peace.
(Note: The last sentence mentions unrelated content like netizens' year-end summary for 2011, which seems out of context and is not included in the translation.)