A short trip

My parents and I went back to Ipoh early this morning. We didn't stay over-night though. The reason for such a short trip was my aunt had gone for a mastectomy surgery last weekend.

Weeks after my grandmother had hers, it was my aunt's turn. She was discharged just after 2 nights of admission. Though she might looked a little pale, but told us that she didn't feel any pain nor discomfort. Just that the wound affects her mobility to run errands. That's what my grandmother told us too. I am glad they are thinking so positively and give grace to our Lord.

My mom and I volunteered to cook them a simple, healthy lunch! My mom's in-charge of Miso Steamed Chicken, while I cooked Aglio Olio Spaghetti. My grandmother isn't a big fan of Japanese and Western food, she only had a few bites on both dishes. My aunt, on the other hand, ate with acceptance, hehe.

Most of us kids are grown-ups now. The only time we gather around is during festive seasons. That is, if everyone is back to hometown. It saddens me whenever I think back of the past, where we share laughter and joy. Even if times like this are hard to seized, I will make sure I treasure every moment.

A little prayer

A couple of weeks ago, my grandmother is diagnosed with breasts cancer. She is 80 this year. What is the odd for a person her age getting cancer? Furthermore, it is not benign, it's a malign. A person of her age should die of old age, not this. It just breaks our hearts after getting the news.

She should be enjoying her golden age with her grandchildren and great-grandchild. But now, she's waiting to be admitted to the hospital :( Her oncologist suggested to remove one-side of her breasts, including lymph nodes. On the relief side, there will be no radio/chemotherapy. She can't avoid the "wholesome goodies" that her oncologist will prescribe her though.

What she needs the most now is our support and prayer. Can you please pray for my grandmother too? Thank you. Dear Lord, we leave her in Your hands. Thank you Father that You will strengthen and take care of her. And continue to let her enjoy You, praise You and experience You. Amen.

The Other Side

A little while ago, I received a forwarded mail from my aunt. It was rather a long one and in it, were many short stories how we should faith in the Lord. This particular one captured my attention the most.

If you have yet to read this, do share with your friends and loved ones :)

A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side."

Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know."

"You don't know? You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other side?"

The doctor was holding the handle of the door; on the other side came a sound of scratching and whining, and as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness.

Turning to the patient, the doctor said, "Did you notice my dog? He's never been in this room before. He didn't know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, but I do know one thing. I know my Master is there and that is enough."