Hello all,
just this evening, our family went to sgh to visit xiu juan lao shi. i shall just briefly update you guys on her current condition: (i will be very direct)
1. she still has a fever, but it has gone down a bit. however, she is currently having some breathing difficulties. she had it ever since she woke up this morning, and i dont think its getting any better. it is suspected that the lymph node thingys in her neck are pressing against her windpipe, causing it to contract and cause all the breathing difficulties. she also said (i shall be very direct here) that it felt like she might die any moment.
2. because of this, she has to save much energy and breath, so she can be able to barely produce enough sound waves to satisfy our auditory faculties.
3. her wrist and hand are all swollen and darkened because of her drip, and also because of the constant drawing out of blood for testing etc. even the look of it makes me kinda scared.
4. now, she eats and drinks very little and takes mostly liquid food. also, she is still in alot of pain.
5. (side note) when her drawer is opened, the rows and bottles of pills lined up in there look really intimidating.
6. as you know, a hospital environment is not very fantastic for staying because A. the other occupants of the room talk very loudly and she cannot sleep at night because of the cacophony caused. B. time is like the capacious depths of the ocean. it seems to stretch for miiles on end. it is very boring to be staying in the hosipital so for long,and she cannot walk around. so, she usually takes her time to eat. while eating, sometimes, she falls asleep halfway eating, then wakes up to eat somemore, then falls asleep again. i think from here, you can see what a not-so-good environment the hospital is.
7. as most of us know, her condition doesnt really seem to be getting much better, so do pray hard for her. its good to see that she still trusts in God throughout her pain and sufferings. her bible is always by her side, and i can see that it has been read many many many times. such a strong spirit and positive outlook towards life is really commendable. though in hopsital and going through so much, she is still ever cheerful and hospitable, and the joy of life has not faded.
8. in conclusion, please do pray for her as much as possible. she is going through rough times, and everyone knows that. those who are able to step into her shoes (or walk in her skin[i made this one up]) will know how much pain and suffering she is going through. so please pray for her, give her all the support and encourgment needed, and if possible (i know the school term is about to start) go visit her.
9. lastly and on a less grim note, a Merry belated Christmas,Happy belated Boxing Day, and of course, Happy New Year to All!!
Jean
30/12/07
