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The video of Emerson surprising Carey has gone viral and currently has more than 12.5 million views on TikTok alone.
- author, Vinicius Lemos
- Role, bbc news brazil
- report from sao paulo
Emerson Rosa wanted to surprise his wife after buying a new car. Ever since the 32-year-old Brazilian started dating Kerileine Fernanda (33), they have dreamed of owning their own vehicle.
Kylie’s pregnancy (as her family calls her) seemed like the ideal time to realize her dream.
The accident happened last May. Emerson documented the moment he surprised his partner.
In the video, she leaves the house with a helmet in hand. “Hey, where is our motorcycle?” she asked her husband.
Then he handed her a key.Carey quickly realized this is a car key and ran to a car parked next to her.
“This is our first car,” she said excitedly as she opened the door.
The video went viral, racking up millions of views and garnering thousands of comments from excited people congratulating them.
“Watching that video now is very painful,” Emerson said in another TikTok post a year later.
“A lot of people watch that video and move on to the next one (from another profile on TikTok). They don’t see our current reality,” he said.
The couple’s daughter, Ivy, has cerebral palsy. Now the baby is 11 months old, barely moves, spends every day in bed, and survives with the help of a brace.
Her condition was caused by brain damage caused by complications during her hospitalization for a urinary tract infection.
“The doctors said during the examination that the brain damage was so severe that it was almost irreversible. They just ruled out brain death because he had some mild movements. And there was no prediction of any improvement,” Emerson explained.
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The couple, who have been together for 14 years, have always dreamed of having a child.
Times have been tough for the girl’s parents, who, with the help of their carers, are doing everything they can to provide the best for Ivy.
But the positive reviews about the gift of the car keep coming. In May, a year since the videos went viral, their numbers multiplied.
that moment, Ivy is in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)one of many incomes that became routine during his short life.
“All comments are based on the greatest joy of that moment, not our lives. It’s really hard to read these comments and understand what we’re going through today.’” Emerson said on TikTok.
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The couple said Ivey’s arrival was unplanned but well-timed because they were in good financial shape.
Carey is a salesman. Emerson sang in bars and nightclubs in the West Santa Barbara area, which is in the interior of the state. sao paulowhere they live.
They said they were overjoyed when they got the news of their pregnancy. The couple made videos on the internet, but the posts didn’t get many views.
During this period, the two were living in a good financial stage and began to talk frequently about their desire to buy a car.
“Kerry knew I was already looking for a vehicle, but I didn’t say so when I was able to close the deal,” Emerson said.
Surprise video hits more than 10 million views on TikTok alone Within a few days; currently accumulatively over 12.5 million. And that doesn’t include success on other platforms.
They even took part in a TV show to talk about the moment.
The couple decided to use their online popularity to invest more in video production, and they’ve shared a variety of everyday situations since then.
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Carey and Emerson’s current life is only to take care of their daughter.
What’s wrong with Ivy?
Ivey’s parents said the baby had no health problems until he was two months old.
She needed to be admitted to hospital for a urinary tract infection at the time, but it didn’t appear to be serious. But the outlook has deteriorated.
Her parents assured her that she had 3 cardiopulmonary arrests in about 40 days, one of which resulted in a brain injury that nearly took her life and left severe sequelae.
To take care of their daughter with cerebral palsy, the couple had to completely change their lives.
She no longer works, and he also leaves the stage to become a driver and apply for the car they bought last year.
“I started traveling on the app because the hours were more flexible so I could care for Ivy more conveniently,” Emerson explained.
Ivey gets all the medical care she needs at home, paid for by her health plan.
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Little Ivy was given constant care due to health issues that developed in the first few months of her life.
Their parents also depend on close relatives for financial support.
“We pay for his health plan, and as a driver, I struggle to get basic food and rent. For other expenses, like medicine and other household bills, we get help from relatives,” the father explained.
“We even run sweepstakes to raise money,” Kerry added.
married life today
The couple is still active on social media. In it, they talk about their daughter’s story and even make some money — a small amount, they say — from the videos they post on TikTok.
They claim they don’t regret sharing the surprise video last year.
But when other profiles on the social network re-shared the publication, they were reminded of that joyful moment, which made them sad. Inevitably accompanied by new congratulations of those who do not know the difficulties what they are currently facing.
“As long as it reminds you of what happened before all this happened, before she got sick, it still hurts. It was horrible to see the comments on that car video,” said Emerson, who is responsible for sharing stories about the family on social media. video.
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In a recent “mesversario”, Ivy wears the “El Chavo” suit.
Kerry said he took the positive feedback and they still get a little better.
“I can’t sink in, I need to face it and understand that now is the time to be strong and take care of her. But of course it hurts, it hurts,” he said.
Amid the difficulties, the couple hugged each other, hoping to get some treatment to help their daughter recover.
“The doctor said his injury was almost irreversible. Some treatments are currently being developed with little chance of success but may offer some possibilities for the future, such as stem cell therapy. said Emerson.
These treatments for cases of cerebral palsy like girls are still being researched.
To alleviate these problems, the couple tried to lighten the burdens of everyday life. One way is to celebrate your daughter’s “birthday month.”
The final celebration featured the series “Chaves”, the Mexican show “El Chavo del 8” widely known in Brazil, with Ivy in costume.
They say it’s a way to relax, even if your daughter doesn’t respond to stimulation.
Carey said while in the intensive care unit, she and her husband Learning to cope with a new phase of lifedespite many delicate moments.
“Today I was going out and saw some kids playing in the street. It hurt, you know? I thought: will I go through something like this with my daughter one day?
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