One Litre of Tears
January 16th, 2007 by ritajoDearest Frenzzz, I wud luv to share this story with every single of you. This is such lovely and amazing true story. It gives courage and strengths for me to live on, move forward in this world. It makes me understand how to treasure every single seconds and moments in my life. There are so many things that I am yet to say and accomplish. I take these notes in my mind and heart :
"Whatever your walk of life, you leave here wtih a little more warmth in your heart, and a little more courage to face another day. Next time you see your loved one, tell them how special they are. Next time you meet a friend, thank them for always being there fo you. Life is what you can make it. Treasure it." (Quoted:Kioku Fansubs)
This is the synopsis : (you may watch it at www.crunchyroll.com)
15-year-old Ikeuchi Aya was an ordinary girl, the daughter of a family who works at a tofu shop, and a soon-to-be high schooler. However, odd things have been happening to Aya lately. She has been falling down often and walks strange. Her mother, Shioka, takes Aya to see the doctor, and he informs Shioka that Aya has spinocerebellar degeneration - a terrible disease where the cerebellum of the brain gradually deteriorates to the point where the victim cannot walk, speak, write, or eat. A cruel disease, as it does not affect the mind in the least. How will Aya react when told about her disease? And how will Aya live from now on?
This beautifully moving drama is based on the real-life struggles of a 15-year-old girl named Aya who suffered from an incurable disease, but lived life to the fullest until her death at 25. The script is based on the diary Aya kept writing until she could no longer hold a pen. The book that later followed entitled “One Litre of Tears" has sold over 1.1 million copies in Japan alone.
Aya’s only wish was “to live." By carefully depicting Aya’s earnest desire to live, and the love of her family, friends, and lover, the drama, “One Litre of Tears" wishes to deliver her simple but strong message: “Just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing." —Fuji TV
From One of her diaries say :
I won’t be impatient. I won’t be greedy. I won’t give up. Because everyone takes things step by step. I am not the only one in pain. Not having other people understand. Not understanding others. Both of these are awful. My life is like a blossoming flower. From the start of my youth, I want to have no regrets and treasure it. Fate, it can’t be put on words.You really can’t make people accept it. I want to make a time machine to go back to the past. I don’t really want to say that I want to go back to that day. I want to accept the me right now. What’s wrong with falling down ? Because as long as I stand up again, it will be just fine. If you look up at the sky after falling down, the blue sky is also today, stretching limitlessly and smiles at me. People should not dwell on the past. It is enough to try your best in all that you are doing now.
Live on. Never give up. Treasure every moments. Give your warmth, strength and courage to face a new day. Believe you can do it. Believe God is always there for you. Believe your families are always there for you. Believe your friends are always there for you. Believe your loved one is always stand by your side. And don’t forget about fate. Though it is difficult to be put on words.
