Coronation Street ‘s Catherine Tyldesley took to Instagram to share her emotional story, telling fans “it’s been a horrendous six days”.
The 36-year-old shared intimate details about her mum’s secret battle after she managed to fend off coronavirus after a tense six days in ICU.
Thanking her lucky stars, after a touch and go period, she confirmed to her fans that she could now bring her mum home from hospital.
Sharing a snap of some blue hospital rubber gloves clasping a grip, she wrote: “It’s been a horrendous six days.
Catherine opens up about her mums secret coronavirus pandemic
“Mum was admitted to ICU on Friday night, needing emergency surgery. The worry was like nothing i’ve ever known.”
Catherine aired a huge sigh of relief while expressing her sincere gratitude to the NHS staff at the Salford Royal hospital who saved her mums life.
She said: “I want to take this opportunity to express my never ending gratitude to our #NHS and to #SalfordRoyal Hospital.
“The doctors worked around the clock to treat my mum swiftly and keep her protected from#covid19 at all times.
“In the six days she spent in ICU she witnessed heartbreak and miracles. Each time I spoke to her describing the medical staff as ‘angels’. My mum has spent a week of her life with the greatest of heroes.
Catherine called the NHS doctors and nurses who saved her mum “angels” (Image: Instagram)
“Today I received the miraculous news that I could take her home. I’ve never felt more Gratitude in my life.
“I for one will be continuing to ‘give thanks’ and prayer each Thursday – past lockdown to all the heroes still fighting, to all the hero’s we’ve lost and to all the families unable to be with loved ones.”
Although it seems that Catherine’s heartache continues as she later confirmed that her grandfather is still in a critical condition, fighting the virus too.
Catherine continued: “My grandad still fights for his life in the very same hospital. Unable to see him is heartbreaking, but knowing he is surrounded by ‘earth angels’ is reassuring.”
Concluding the warm and lengthy post, she urged fans to not give up hope and to continue to support the NHS heroes.
She said: “Do not stop giving. Do not stop hoping. Do NOT stop clapping. Do NOT stop praying. Do NOT stop counting small blessings. Stay safe. Save lives.
“There IS a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
