At the age of 51.
Wu Qiujin seemed to have a dream.
A chilling dream.
In a trance, she felt that time had stood still.
There was only the "thump" of a heartbeat.
Remind yourself that you are still "alive".
One day in October 2020.
She was diagnosed with ALS
It is a neurodegenerative disease.
The main clinical manifestation is gradual muscle atrophy and weakness.
Eventually, the patient dies of respiratory failure.
At that moment, she realized.
The countdown to life has begun.
The self who used to love laughter, beauty, and flowers.
Maybe never back.
On July 21, 2023, Wu Qiujin recuperated at home. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhou Chang.
Did it stop there?
At the age of 25, he became a prison officer.
He is now in his fifties.
Wu Qiujin has long been Xi to the footsteps that can't be stopped.
In 1994, 25-year-old Wu Qiujin.
Became a police officer in Suzhou Prison, Anhui Province.
In 2001, the women's prison was removed from Suzhou Prison.
Separated and listed.
At that time, women's prison.
Not even a decent office space.
Not only are the basic conditions poor, but the police force is also very tight.
I applied to go to the women's prison".
Wu Qiujin resolutely chose to join the "pioneering" team.
Wu Qiujin's early work photos.
Over the years, Wu Qiujin has been in the eyes of her colleagues.
has always been a "desperate Sanniang".
Sometimes she couldn't hold it up at night, so she slept on the desk side by side."
After the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic.
Anhui Provincial Department of Justice.
Authorized the formation of an anti-epidemic task force to aid Hubei.
The conditions announced at the mobilization meeting are under 50 years of age.
Although Wu Qiujin is overage.
But she still handed in the petition early.
Before departing for Wuhan.
Wu Qiujin has already appeared.
Symptoms of numbness and weakness in the right arm.
Severe. I didn't even have the strength to twist the cap of the mineral water bottle.
This is a sign before the onset of illness.
But at that time, she didn't care about that.
After the diagnosis of "ALS".
Wu Qiujin still couldn't stop.
She knew it in her heart.
Time is running out for myself.
The fingers hardened and deformed.
She gritted her teeth and insisted.
If you type slowly, type a little longer.
Speech gradually blurred.
She raised her voice.
Squeeze out what you want to say from between your teeth.
Numbness and inconvenience in the legs and feet.
Then live in the unit.
She is called "Desperate Sanniang" by her colleagues.
This time it's really "fighting with your life".
She told us that we would go to Wuhan to see the cherry blossoms together.
But she's just too busy.
To this day, we have not been able to fulfill the promise."
Colleague Ren Shasha choked up.
yes, she's too busy.
Because I love this job.
I don't want to give up my life.
Until October 2022.
Wu Qiujin's life is no longer able to take care of herself.
She was "forced" by the organization to go home and rest.
Not long ago, 54-year-old Wu Qiujin was awarded.
The title of "First-Class Hero Model of the National Judicial Administrative System".
At the scene of the advanced deeds report meeting.
When a colleague saluted the police flag on her behalf.
Wu Qiujin tried to smile and smile.
Tears wet the memory.
She was too reluctant to let everyone go.
Everyone is too reluctant to give up on her.
In the heart of Xiaoyun (pseudonym), the object of her former discipline.
Mother Wu "is patient and gentle.
She made longevity noodles for Xiaoyun, who had never had a birthday.
Prepare cotton shoes for the winter.
also found Xiaoyun's mother after several twists and turns.
helped the mother and daughter untie the knot in their hearts for many years.
Xiaoyun was interviewed by **.
I learned that "Mother Wu" was sick.
Xiaoyun came to see her from out of town.
saw "Mother Wu" who used to always smile and chat with her
When lying in bed and unable to move.
Xiaoyun's eyes were red, and he lay on the side of the bed and couldn't cry.
If it wasn't for you.
I'm not going to get this good.
I've been out for 10 years, bought a house and a car.
I have a family and become a mother.
Mother Wu, I did ......”
After Wu Qiujin fell ill, Xiaoyun came to visit.
He has been a police officer for 29 years.
Wu Qiujin has educated and transformed more than 1,900 criminals.
Let them carry warmth and sunshine.
Reintegration into society.
Now Wu Qiujin.
Finally dared to take off the "armor" of courage and perseverance
The softness and concern of the under-eyes.
Let his son Jia Ruoyu understand.
Mom also has "vulnerable" times.
Wu Qiujin and her son in their early years.
Because there are so many worries about work and family.
Several late nights, Jia Ruoyu passed through the door.
I heard my mother's low cry.
He knows his mother's reluctance and attachment.
I also know my mother's wishes.
I hope to see him wear that navy blue too.
Jia Ruoyu did not disappoint her mother.
He has excellent results.
Become a police officer.
The morning of the official start of work.
Wu Qiujin looked at her son wearing a police uniform.
Crying, laughing again.
Wu Qiujin with her son.
The cold winter of fate is cold.
But because I love, I am also loved.
So, it goes on and on.
Tribute to Wu Qiujin.
Your footsteps will never stop!
Let's watch together.
The warm sun of spring. **Xinhua News Agency WeChat.
Editor: Li Yu.
Reviewer: Yang Xuejuan.
Reviewer: Liu Ping.