File photo of Ferrari Formula One Driver Michael Schumacher of Germany Celebrates After Taking the Pole Position at the End of the Qualifying Session for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Sakhir Racetrack in Manama
IN PHOTO: Ferrari Formula One driver Michael Schumacher of Germany celebrates after taking the pole position at the end of the qualifying session for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Sakhir racetrack in Manama in this March 11, 2006 file picture. Reuters

Corinna Schumacher, the wife of the legendary Formula One, or F1 race car driver Michael Schumacher, has stood by his husband from the moment that he was brought to the hospital until he was taken home to continue his rehabilitation. Although Michael's future is still uncertain, Corinna remains hopeful that his stricken husband will be able to live a normal life again.

According to a report by Mail Online, Michael has a variety of good luck charms and talisman amulets on his bedside table. One of the amulets that Michael has consists of Dzi bead and quartz, which is believed to protect anyone using it from "magic, misfortune, and illness." The word Dzi originated from Tibet. It is believed that it has the power to also bring prosperity and wealth during ancient times.

Corinna reportedly has a similar stone on a gold chain that she wears around her neck. She has been telling her friends that wearing the precious good luck charm gives her optimism that Michael will be able to win this race. Corinna hopes that Michael will be able to "walk, talk, and feel again."

Michael was released from the hospital to continue his rehabilitation at home in September. Corinna had a special medical facility that was built all throughout the summer for Michael's recovery. A team of medical experts comprised of doctors, nurses, physical therapists, nutritionists, and medical aids have been specially trained to take care of Michael during his rehabilitation at home.

The estimated weekly bill that Corinna spends for his husband is more than £100,000 or equivalent to more than AU$ 180,000. Corinna remains to be a devoted wife to the seven-time world champion. She stays by his bedside and talks to Michael every day.

Recently, one of the doctors who treated Michael at Grenoble said that the recovery time for patients who suffered brain trauma is one to three years. French doctor Jean-Francois Payen always visits Michael to determine if the former F1 racer has made progress and to explain to his wife and kids about the changes he had noticed.

Michael suffered severe brain injuries when he fell off the slopes of Meribel in the French Alps in December. He had been put in a medically-induced coma immediately after the accident. In June, it has been reported that Michael has woken up from coma and had been transferred to a Lausanne clinic and then he was eventually moved to his home to continue his recovery and rehabilitation.