Daughter Sneezes 12,000 Times Daily Until Father Bursts Through Wall

No Prankster It seemed like a joke to him. Such pranks had always been a favorite of his daughter. As a result of losing her mom, she felt it was her responsibility to make him feel better. There was no end to the sneezing, however. As tears streamed down her cheeks, he knew the situation was serious. In response to the sneezes, she convulsed and reached out for him. What was happening? SOS Pexels Her nose was bleeding, and she was clutching at her chest and neck with both hands as Lester rushed for her, barely catching her. She had cried, "Daddy, help." When he tried to ask her if she was okay, his words failed him. When he saw her contorted face, he knew what she was going through was beyond painful. The cause was unknown to him. After breaking down her bedroom wall, he would know. A Fresh Start Pexels Bianca Shaw, ten, and Lester Shaw were supposed to embark on a new chapter in their lives. Finally, the father-daughter team had reached a point where they could start afresh after three years of heartache and doubt. A new chapter in their lives was about to begin in this house, a symbol of them turning a new leaf, letting go of the painful past. It never occurred to Lester that it would be the reason why his daughter would go straight to the ER. Early Start Pexels Throughout his life, Lester had lived a simple lifestyle. He had accomplished many things in his life before he turned twenty-five, including working as a bank teller in Gillette, Wyoming. A talented and resourceful young man, he married a beautiful woman, Cammy, and was blessed with the apple of their eye, a smart and resourceful daughter named Bianca. Tragedy Struck Pexels The Shaw family had been enjoying a great life for seven years. In addition to Bianca's success in elementary school, Cammy had just opened a flower shop in town, and Lester had been promoted at work. There are, however, some good things that don't last forever. The Shaw family was just starting to find stability when tragedy struck. Surprisingly Bad News Pexels It was a complete surprise to hear the news. One minute, Cammy was laughing and healthy, and within hours, Lester was accompanying her to countless doctor's appointments. As a family, the Shaws were devastated to learn that Cammy had stage three breast cancer. It was the beginning of a new era in their lives. Nothing Worked Pexels Taking care of Cammy for two years proved to be a challenging experience for Lester and small Bianca. As the doctors tried every remedy in the book, they attended each and every chemotherapy session with her. However, nothing worked. As Lester watched his once radiant and loving wife fade away, he lost all hope in her recovery. Despite his best efforts, the inevitable occurred. Reality Pexels It is certain that everyone will die. Knowing that one day you will be gone is what it means to live. Usually, this knowledge is accompanied by a cathartic feeling for many people. The concept of death, however, was mythical to Lester. In his life, he had never lost anyone close to him. No family, no friends, no cousins, no parents passed away. As a result, he wasn't aware of the gravity of the situation. It was impossible for him to comprehend the depth of the pain he felt when Cammy passed away. He felt like he was being eaten alive by the cavernous hole in his chest. He was then intervened by his daughter. Little Help Pexels Bianca was only nine years old when her mom passed away, but she put her grieving aside to help her dad recover. As she got older, she began to help with chores around the house, some of which were beyond her abilities. In fact, she would even try to make dinner and keep her dad from consuming the habitual pizza and soda. Her father's laughter was more important to her than anything else. Great Gift Pexels Lester was unable to snap back to reality for a few months. It wasn't long before his guilt for neglecting Cammy's daughter, one of her greatest gifts rapidly replaced the pain of losing her. In order to redeem himself as a father, he tried to fix everything that was wrong. As a means of coping with his loss, he started attending therapy. Despite the sessions' benefit, they wouldn't restore him to his old self. Months Of Grief Canva Lester had been buried in grief for seven months before returning to reality. He started making amends for not being there for his daughter, helping her heal. Although everything he did, like visiting a grief specialist, helped, Bianca’s presence is what made him feel hopeful again. But all his hope would soon shatter as soon as the doctors would tell him what was happening to his daughter after she wouldn’t stop sneezing. New Beginnings Canva In an effort to start afresh, Lester moved himself and Bianca into a new house. Several months after she got sick, he and her mother had inspected this house, hoping to move somewhere bigger and better. It was a quiet and safe neighborhood, and the residence had everything you would expect from such a wonderful home. It came with a dark secret, however, which Lester should have known. Bad Feeling Canva Based on the realtor's eagerness to sell him the house, he should have seen it coming. In an attempt to get Lester on board, the woman oversold her pitches. The woman looked desperate to Cammy once, and she didn't like it. Due to some unseen flaw, she believed the realtor wanted to quickly pawn off the house. As a result, she asked Lester to hold off until it was certain the house was in good shape. Lester could no longer rely on her guidance to guide him through the darkness now that she was gone. Should Have Listened Canva In addition to meeting with the realtor a few times, he also brought Bianca along. Although he loved the house, his daughter resisted. According to her, her mom would not want them to leave their other home. However, Lester felt that a new beginning was needed. There was so much pain in his old house that just being there made everything gray for him. He should have listened to his daughter if he had been smart. Mirror Image Canva A good judge of character and intuition were among the things Bianca inherited from her mother. It seemed to her that she could smell trouble a mile away at such a young age. However, Lester ignored her request not to move them into the new house. There was nothing more important to him than getting a fresh start. Among them was his beloved daughter. The Move Canva Despite Bianca's protests, Lester and Bianca moved into their new house despite her wishes to remain in the house where she had grown up. Considering that their previous home was just a few blocks away, the move was quick enough. During their first week together, the father-daughter duo settled in nicely. During the second week, Lester's nightmares began to take hold. Innocent Sneeze Canva It was an innocent sneeze during dinner that started it all. “Are you alright?” Lester asked Bianca, and she grinned. Her smile beamed. Lately, she's been playing pranks on him to get him to smile. “Since losing Mom, you have rarely smiled,” she once observed. “Smile a bit more. It makes life so much easier.” A whoopie cushion was only the beginning of her pranks; she attempted more sophisticated ones like switching the sugar and salt jars. After that, she pretended to be ill, eager to see Lester's reaction. She would soon change the direction of her pranks. Complaints Canva As soon as Bianca woke up the following morning, she complained of a stinging nose. A mischievous smile adorned her face, which led Lester to wonder if this was just another prank. However, she then began sneezing. During that time, she found the sneezes amusing, so they were watered down with giggles. In response, Lester laughed, thinking his daughter was just trying to tease him. But she wasn’t. Work Day Canva Unbeknownst to him, the father and his daughter were having breakfast together. After calling her babysitter, he left for work. It wasn't until three hours later that the babysitter called back, claiming there was a problem with Bianca. “Mr. Shaw, she won't stop sneezing," the teenager said. “I think you should come back home.” Convinced this was only another prank, Lester did not heed the warning given. When he did, it would be too late. Taking his Time Canva After work, Lester got into his car and drove home. Bianca's favorite meal, spaghetti bolognese, was on his mind as he walked through the grocery store. Taking everything with him, he rushed home. He found Bianca sneezing in the living room, surrounded by her babysitter, who was in a panic. There was no waiting for her payment from the babysitter. She stormed away grimacing and huffing. What Is Going On Canva “What's going on here?” Lester asked his daughter. “Are you alright, sweetie?” Despite her best efforts, the little girl was unable to formulate a coherent sentence. Several times, she sneezed quickly with both hands on her face. As she hugged Lester, she let out a cry. However, before she could cross the room, her sneezes again took over. There was a worse outcome this time. Terror Struck Canva Slowly, blood trickled from her nostrils to her lips. Lester was stained with fear and concern because of the bloodstain on her t-shirt. Is this a clever prank? He wasn't able to tell. Bianca began to cry as she continued to sneeze. Suddenly, her legs gave out, causing her to tumble onto the carpet as she convulsed. To The Hospital Canva In a flash, Lester reached her. There was no prank involved! He thought it was a joke, but his little angel was suffering all day. Then he cried, "Oh, God, no!" as he lifted her up. “Baby, hold on. I've got you!” In a frenzied rush, he returned to the car, screeching out of the driveway while calling the hospital. His wife had already passed away. There was no way he would lose his daughter as well. Screaming For Help Canva Since the highway was clear this evening, he made his way quickly to the hospital. Bianca was carried into the building by Lester in a panic, screaming for help from the nurses and doctors. As the medical practitioners rushed to him, they wheeled away Bianca, who was still convulsing. In order to care for the little girl, they asked Lester to stand aside. However, Lester would not leave her side. Been Here Before Canva He had to be lifted off the gurney by three security guards. In addition to breathing apparatuses, doctors and nurses brought other scary equipment to help her. Could his little girl survive? It was as if Lester was experiencing a cold déjà vu. In the past, he had stood helplessly on the other side of the glass, watching someone he would die struggling for survival. A tear ran down his cheek, and his heart shattered. Three Hours Canva Using his whisper as a prayer, he pleaded with Cammy. “She needs your help. Help our baby girl get through this.” While he waited at the window for what seemed like hours, no one came to tell him what had happened. A doctor finally came to him after three hours, asking him to sit down. Taking out a notebook, the doctor explained what was happening. Diagnosis Canva “Mr. Shaw,” he said somberly. "I'll be honest with you. At the moment, your daughter is stable, though barely." He spoke with an underlying anger, though he masked it with a practicing neutral tone. “In your daughter's nose, we found chronic inflammation that traces back to her sinuses — which are located between her eyes and behind her forehead, nose, and cheekbones.” The problem didn't end there. Rare Canva He took a deep breath and added, "We have never seen something like this, Mr. Shaw. Though we are still trying to figure out what caused the inflammations, we think it might be a viral infection." It seems the inflammation is spreading at an alarming rate, explaining the endless sneezing. Could your daughter have been exposed to something she's not usually exposed to? Whether it is a plant, a toy, clothing, a new room, or anything else. Anything.” Back Home Canva In response to the doctor's mention of the room, Lester paled. He looked at Bianca through the window as she slept fitfully. Taking one last look at her, he stormed away. “Forgive me, dear Cammy,” he said as he put the pedal to the metal, racing back home through the night. Bianca and his late wife both advised him not to move into the house. He got what he deserved. Eggs Canva As soon as Lester parked his car in the driveway, he rushed inside, heading straight for Bianca's bedroom. His nose was filled with a stench he'd never experienced before, which caused him to gag. Looking for the source of the smell, he took a deep breath. When he searched for the source of the smell, he found it on the farthest wall. A feeling of dread washed over him as he rushed for his tools and started tearing the drywall down. In shock, he chipped away at the white plaster. There were fist-sized eggs covered in a slimy green membrane nestled in the wall. In response to the scene, Lester turned away due to his trypophobia. It was impossible for him to determine what eggs they were, but he knew he needed to call the authorities as soon as possible. Disclaimer: To protect the privacy of those depicted, some names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed and are products of the author's imagination. Any resemblances to actual events, places, or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.

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