Family is forced to say goodbye to dying daughter on FaceTime
A FAMILY had to say goodbye to their daughter on a video call from her hospital bed after she contracted coronavirus.
Nasro Ade, 25, who had kidney failure, died within 11 days of being diagnosed with Covid-19 and isolated on a ward at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south London, last month. Her parents were forced to say their final words to her through FaceTime on a phone as she struggled to stay awake.
Miss Ade’s friend of 12 years, Isha Ceesay, said they are heartbroken not to have been able to hold their daughter’s hand as she slipped away.
“The doctors and nurses suggested the family say their goodbyes because they were not sure she was going to make it – she was no longer responding to treatment,” Miss Ceesay told Sunday Telegraph. “Nasro’s sister said the room was very emotional and they were asking her how she was doing. She said she was very tired, exhausted.”
That was the last time the family spoke to their daughter. They saw her alive just once more, on the day she died, April 17. “On that final FaceTime call, Nasro’s sister said she was on the ventilator sleeping and was unable to respond,” said Miss Ceesay.
“Nasro passed away that night and her family called me. They were crying, speechless. I cannot emphasise enough how saddened Nasro’s family are not to have been able to be physically there for her and say their goodbyes whilst holding her hand.”
Nasro had one kidney and was undergoing dialysis three days a week in hospital, which is believed to be how she contracted the virus.
She had graduated in catering and hospitality and had dreams of becoming either a masseuse or a make-up artist. “She never failed to brighten the day with her joyful character and beautiful spirit,” said Miss Ceesay.