Prologue : I thought mine would be the only post today but looks like S beat me to it.....
It has been almost a week since the last posting in our blog. M, in spite of her promise, has yet to post a single entry since the inception of this blog, or our previous blog, for that matter.
The past week was tough on S as her dad was hospitalized but thank God, Uncle has reasonably recovered and was discharged on Monday. E must have been busy or could be her streamyx problem is getting from bad to worse as we see her going online, offline and online again on MSN messenger.
As for me, saddened as I was by the loss of Ah Tuen, I was simply not in the mood to write because whatever I would have written would have sounded depressing. Incidentally, since I ‘m on a ‘dog’ topic, it was my Fat Boy’s birthday yesterday. He is 8. Happy Birthday Fai !
In the midst of all that’s happened, in case you have doubts, I am happy to tell you that God answers prayers. In my previous post, I mentioned asking my friend Grace to pray for my other friend. Well, this friend’s got a new job offering higher pay, (and her pay is not low for a young chico, you know!) She’ll be given Saturdays off etc…My friend has since tendered her resignation and should be starting work in her new office in July. Don’t stop believing in miracles and in the power of prayers!! Amen! Hmmm…God is like Grace’s ATM, she only needs to key in her request and out comes the answer… envy.. envy.. She reads our blog so girls, send in your requests!
F
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Destress - Holiday here i come
EH,,,,, going through our blog, it seems I am contributing continuously leh... weiiiiii wake up dont be lazy......E n FAnyway, I am quite happy cos I will be going for a holiday next week. Hopefully, i wont be getting too much calls on work and I would even be happier...... Well, everyone in the group are looking forward to next Tuesday when we fly into Bangkok on the morning flight at 0845 hrs. Itinerary all kau tim liao and the local transport oso kau tim. Rental of VIP van - 12 seater RM130 / day exclude petrol. Looking at the itinerary, the programme looks very very packed. Dont know if we are able to cover all that we need to cover. We were all contemplating to wake up every morning at 0430 so that we cover all the area. (crazy idea).
I am hoping that i will get the chance to destress next week. The picture tells the story hahahah... BTW, 2nite we are having our session at Ean's. Before that, M is buying us dinner at Pizza Hut cos she still has lots of "credit" not used yet. Yum yummmmmm.......
Thank god for his blessing cos all my work seems to fall in place nicely. Initially, i was facing shortage of equipment for one project shipment, somehow, the other shipment was deffered till end month. Then the seafood supply also falls in place as my suggestion to come back to base for loading, was accepted without much resistance from management. Somehow this week seems to be a very good week for me both in work and personal. Praise God for his intervention.....
I hope to finish all my work by this week and looking forward to my holidays next week with friends and my two angels. This will be their first overseas trip. Pssstt.. I havent tell them about this trip yet, though. It a surprise gift for them as they have manage to complete their punishment. One whole month NO CARTOON. Grounded. Even mum tried to tempt and coax them to watch cartoon at home but they wouldnt. On the day we are flying is exactly one month.
Will write again when i am back from the holidays.......
S
Friday, May 25, 2007
Phew......... what a week this was.... It's been one hectic week - work and running around and worrying... Thank God.... all is well.
Dad has been declared "cured" by the doctor this morning and phew... what a relief to hear that. Apparently, the blockage is not critical and he does not have to go for any surgery - "endoscopy" to clear the blockage. He was just transfered back to normal bed this morning and have to stay for a few days - observation before he is allowed home.
Well, during this trying times, friends of fems have been caring and supportive. Thank you all for your prayers and kind wishes. Like the songs goes by Dionne Warwick - THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR" Thank you.....
I am looking forward to my BKK trip from June 5 onwards. Hopefully, I will be able to recharge my "battery" before I go to the battle field again.
May God Bless you and family........
S
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
A special prayer for S's dad.
Prayer For The Sick
Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the Sick, we turn to You in this time of illness. 0 dearest Comforter of the Troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with Your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in Your hands. We place our sick under Your care and humbly ask that You restore Your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will and know that whatsoever You do, You do for the love of us.
Amen.
Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the Sick, we turn to You in this time of illness. 0 dearest Comforter of the Troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with Your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in Your hands. We place our sick under Your care and humbly ask that You restore Your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will and know that whatsoever You do, You do for the love of us.
Amen.
unpredictable week
Hhmmm....... my week didnt start too well. :-(
Firstly, on Monday morning, on the start of the day for the new week, got lectured by my boss for an hour plus together with my colleague. All because of one person who cannot stand being in the KIASU shoes. Being the GM of a corporate company does not mean you are always right, so peeerrrrfecttttt and expect everyone - customers, staff to work like and behave like you !! This person smiles at you and talks to you like a friend but deep inside.... cursing, swearing and having grudge against you for things said or done unintentionally. Our simple mind would says, eh, we are all "friends" and sometimes we talk without thinking or using our head. To us statement or sentences said or uttered are norm and not taken seriously rather in comical thoughts or jokingly said very innocently. But no, our friend is sooooooooooooo super sensitive that a joke is taken as AN INSULT !! My goodness, this is so unmanly............... If you are not in the good books, you are DEAD meat !!
I am going to stay clear and far from this person. Even if we meet up, I will just say helloooooooo n shut up until it is time to say "GOODBYE" (and good ridiance - spelling correct, ah ?? :-) ). Stay clear and far away from this #@$%^
Last night, my Dad was diagnosed of having a heart attack. He was experiencing some chest pain on and off the last two days but kept to himself. Last evening, when I got back home while having my dinner, he complained that he was not well and experiencing chest pain since morning. I thought not much about it as knowing my Dad sometimes he takes too much rice and may overeat at times. I literally took my time finishing my dinner and washing up. About 7.20 pm, I took him to the clinic for check up. While waiting for his turn, he ask for some water and at that moment of time, it dawn to me that my Dad is really not well. He was having some difficulty breathing. While inside the consultation room with the doctor, he explain to the doctor about his being not well and it dawn to me that my Dad has really aged. He is 72 but he doesnt look his age. Doctor took his BP and was normal. (expectedly cos Dad is on medication for hyper tension). Next was ECG, and the print out doesnt look good. Dad was having a heart attack right before my eyes !! Doctor advise to admit him IMMEDIATELY. I have to remain calm for Dad and myself and not show any fear or panic for fear Dad may not take it. Doctor asked which hospital I prefer and very calmly I told him Selangor Medical center in Shah Alam. He recommended two specialist that I can refer to. So I drove like crazy and Dad was trying to calm me down, saying he is alright and no need to drive so fast. On the way, he says he was thirsty (i dont have any water in the car), so I told Dad try to relax, rest and we will be in the hospital in no time. Thank God, we arrived the center safely and the doctor attended to him immediately. Then the big bom, all the ICU beds have been taken up and there is NO place for my Dad !! Oh shit !!! At first, I couldnt understand what the doctor was telling me, until she has to explain like word for word (I look like a jerk and sooooo stupid). She recommended Klang GH. I look at her straight in the face, "We just came from Klang !!". So I am left with no other choice but back to Klang. Doctor advise to send Dad in an ambulance NOT in my car in his case as time is critical. The medical team gave him medication with morphine to stabilised him before sending him to Klang in the ambulance. The team there was very professional.
While in the hospital, I called mum to update her on Dad's situation. My twins stayed overnight at mums as I was with Dad. Managed to get my brother and he only arrived when Dad was in Emergency ward (red zone) - Klang GH. That was almost 1030 pm. The medical team in Klang acted swiftly when Dad arrived and the "Boss" in charge, Dr Wong (male doctor) was immediately summoned to attend to Dad. After going through his report, he ask me why only almost 12 hours later only admit him ?? Its like, your Dad is lucky to be alive right NOW !! Another doctor was roped for advise, Dr Tan (lady doctor). She says, there may be some blockage and will have to put Dad on drip inorder to unblock the blockage. For the medicine to take effect, it would be another hour or so. During that time, I went back to mum's place, thinking of taking my twins back and asking my nephew to stay with them until Dad is out from emergency. When I reached mum's place, my twins was soundly asleep. Not wanting to disturb their sleep, Mum says let them sleep overnight. So, I was back in the hospital about 1130. At that time, Dad's heart beat was still not stabilised yet. Finally, 1230 Doctor approved Dad to be move into ICU. Phew... that was a good sign and great relief. He was placed in ICU - 8th floor. Doctor told me even though his condition has stabilised but the attack may come any time and we have to be prepared !!
I was finally back home at about 1 am in the morning. Thank God for keeping Dad alive and giving me the strength to keep calm throughout the night.
S
Firstly, on Monday morning, on the start of the day for the new week, got lectured by my boss for an hour plus together with my colleague. All because of one person who cannot stand being in the KIASU shoes. Being the GM of a corporate company does not mean you are always right, so peeerrrrfecttttt and expect everyone - customers, staff to work like and behave like you !! This person smiles at you and talks to you like a friend but deep inside.... cursing, swearing and having grudge against you for things said or done unintentionally. Our simple mind would says, eh, we are all "friends" and sometimes we talk without thinking or using our head. To us statement or sentences said or uttered are norm and not taken seriously rather in comical thoughts or jokingly said very innocently. But no, our friend is sooooooooooooo super sensitive that a joke is taken as AN INSULT !! My goodness, this is so unmanly............... If you are not in the good books, you are DEAD meat !!
I am going to stay clear and far from this person. Even if we meet up, I will just say helloooooooo n shut up until it is time to say "GOODBYE" (and good ridiance - spelling correct, ah ?? :-) ). Stay clear and far away from this #@$%^
Last night, my Dad was diagnosed of having a heart attack. He was experiencing some chest pain on and off the last two days but kept to himself. Last evening, when I got back home while having my dinner, he complained that he was not well and experiencing chest pain since morning. I thought not much about it as knowing my Dad sometimes he takes too much rice and may overeat at times. I literally took my time finishing my dinner and washing up. About 7.20 pm, I took him to the clinic for check up. While waiting for his turn, he ask for some water and at that moment of time, it dawn to me that my Dad is really not well. He was having some difficulty breathing. While inside the consultation room with the doctor, he explain to the doctor about his being not well and it dawn to me that my Dad has really aged. He is 72 but he doesnt look his age. Doctor took his BP and was normal. (expectedly cos Dad is on medication for hyper tension). Next was ECG, and the print out doesnt look good. Dad was having a heart attack right before my eyes !! Doctor advise to admit him IMMEDIATELY. I have to remain calm for Dad and myself and not show any fear or panic for fear Dad may not take it. Doctor asked which hospital I prefer and very calmly I told him Selangor Medical center in Shah Alam. He recommended two specialist that I can refer to. So I drove like crazy and Dad was trying to calm me down, saying he is alright and no need to drive so fast. On the way, he says he was thirsty (i dont have any water in the car), so I told Dad try to relax, rest and we will be in the hospital in no time. Thank God, we arrived the center safely and the doctor attended to him immediately. Then the big bom, all the ICU beds have been taken up and there is NO place for my Dad !! Oh shit !!! At first, I couldnt understand what the doctor was telling me, until she has to explain like word for word (I look like a jerk and sooooo stupid). She recommended Klang GH. I look at her straight in the face, "We just came from Klang !!". So I am left with no other choice but back to Klang. Doctor advise to send Dad in an ambulance NOT in my car in his case as time is critical. The medical team gave him medication with morphine to stabilised him before sending him to Klang in the ambulance. The team there was very professional.
While in the hospital, I called mum to update her on Dad's situation. My twins stayed overnight at mums as I was with Dad. Managed to get my brother and he only arrived when Dad was in Emergency ward (red zone) - Klang GH. That was almost 1030 pm. The medical team in Klang acted swiftly when Dad arrived and the "Boss" in charge, Dr Wong (male doctor) was immediately summoned to attend to Dad. After going through his report, he ask me why only almost 12 hours later only admit him ?? Its like, your Dad is lucky to be alive right NOW !! Another doctor was roped for advise, Dr Tan (lady doctor). She says, there may be some blockage and will have to put Dad on drip inorder to unblock the blockage. For the medicine to take effect, it would be another hour or so. During that time, I went back to mum's place, thinking of taking my twins back and asking my nephew to stay with them until Dad is out from emergency. When I reached mum's place, my twins was soundly asleep. Not wanting to disturb their sleep, Mum says let them sleep overnight. So, I was back in the hospital about 1130. At that time, Dad's heart beat was still not stabilised yet. Finally, 1230 Doctor approved Dad to be move into ICU. Phew... that was a good sign and great relief. He was placed in ICU - 8th floor. Doctor told me even though his condition has stabilised but the attack may come any time and we have to be prepared !!
I was finally back home at about 1 am in the morning. Thank God for keeping Dad alive and giving me the strength to keep calm throughout the night.
S
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Strays
Ah Tuen
Ah Tuen is missing. I have not seen him since last Fri evening. He wasn’t around to greet me on Sat morning when I reached my office car park; nor did he appear when I played with my car remote - I usually tooted to let him know I was there. I made 2 trips to my office block on Sunday hoping to find him but up to till this morning there was no sign of him.
I’ve adopted quite a few strays ever since I started working here. Each time a stray goes missing, my heart aches a little.
The first was ‘Ah-Girl”, so named by the ladies working in my area but I re-named her SharPei because I believe she is of mix-heritage, half Sharpei and half don’t-know-what. She was one of the ugliest dog I have ever seen, yet a favourite among the nearby offices’ staff, which included a Malay nurse who fed her chicken legs on a daily basis. One of the ladies claimed that Girl escorts her to the car every evening. I’m not surprised because she used to walk me to the car too and the nurse told me that Girl sits outside the clinic till it closes. Our area can get pretty deserted in the evening and the clinic stays opened till night. Because she was a big dog, Girl’s presence gave the nurse a sense of security. I believe Girl got so used to company that during one of the long weekend holidays she must have gotten lonely and wandered off. We all thought she would return after a few days but she never did.
Next was a dog that perpetually stayed in the toilet of the deserted shop lot 2 doors away. She used to be somebody’s dog because she wore a collar. We learnt of her presence one morning when we heard her howling. Our attempts to draw her out the next few days were in vain so each day I had to leave food in the stinking toilet. I called her “Kow-Chai”. Weeks later, she would wander out for a few minutes a day whenever I called her. One day, some people came to clean up that vacant lot and shooed the dog away. I couldn’t find her for about 2 days but on the 3rd day I saw her lying dead on the side of the main road while I was driving by.
Then there was Blackie, who looked like a Border collie. He was black except for his white chest. I assumed Blackie was a stray because you could always find him lying at our company’s directors’ makeshift garage but one day, after feeding him for months, an Indian boy staying at the squatter area told me that Blackie was his. The squatter houses were about to be tore down and the boy felt that he should inform me of his intention to take Blackie with him to their new house. Anyway, Blackie went away for about 2 weeks but one day I saw him lying at his regular spot. For some reason or another, the family disowned him. Sadly, Blackie didn’t live very long after that.
Other than the strays, there was a dog that belonged to another Indian family staying at the squatters. The owner told me his name was “Cowboy” and he looked like my Max except that he was brown and very friendly. Cowboy had a girlfriend called Pinky who was a stray. When Cowboy’s family moved, Pinky was left behind and so I ‘adopted’ her. At that time, Blackie was around and they became friends. After some months, Pinky gave birth to 6 puppies. Just before that, Blackie died but Pinky didn’t feel the loss until one by one her puppies were taken away. One Sunday I came to feed her in the morning but kept half the food so that I could feed her a second round later but I couldn’t find her when I came in the evening. Since then, I have not since Pinky.
Then came Ah Tuen. He is serious faced yet looks dopey hence the name, Ah Tuen. He’s totally white but is incapable of keeping himself clean. He sleeps beneath an abandoned truck and each time I drive past, he knows it is mealtime and comes running after me. I don’t know how he does it but he is able to distinguish my car engine from others. If I come from the other direction where I don’t need to pass him, I only need to play with my remote a few times and he will appear. He seems able to tell time too. When I am late and arrive after 9.00 a.m., he will wait for me where I park.
It’s been 4 days since he disappeared. In the next few weeks I will probably still look out for him even though I have a feeling he’s gone for good. His disappearance leaves a hollow feeling inside me but it is to be expected, strays come and go. Yet each time it happens I grieve and I mourn. How am I ever going to be a volunteer for SPCA or PAWS?? F
Monday, May 21, 2007
My 2 sons !!
The weekend is over and i am glad it was not as hectic as last Sunday! Nevertheless it was still eventful. Saturday was spent getting my tyres changed and then grocery shopping. Sunday was busier as i went for a dance workshop in TTDI, KL. It was beneficial and fun. It's organized for the Asia Pacific Masters championship and they teach dances that are chosen for the competition. I am not there to join the competition but just to learn the dances and have fun. And i sure did! :)
It was a full day affair from 10am - 6pm! but we came back earlier and i had a chance to relax and have my dinner at home. It was a tiring Sunday and i was just looking forward to bedtime. I was too tired to bathe son no.2(Storm ...the
Schnauzer>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>
It was a full day affair from 10am - 6pm! but we came back earlier and i had a chance to relax and have my dinner at home. It was a tiring Sunday and i was just looking forward to bedtime. I was too tired to bathe son no.2(Storm ...the
Schnauzer>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> so i put that on hold :) At about 11pm we put out son no.1 (Thunder..... the German Shepherd) 
and didn't notice that the gate was not closed!!! 15 min later when we realised that, Thunder was already out of the home grounds,... my first thought was ..... oh dear, this is going to be a longggg night! Sigh! Our 1st German shepherd ( Candy) was a wanderer and she would wander off and getting her back would take like an hour! Phew!!!
But i think i have good sons :) !! We caught a glimpse of Thunder in the dark. He was sniffing and marking his territory at the end of the road about 5 houses away. We called for him and he came running back! Phew, what a good son!!!! he was rewarded with lots of biscuits for his obedience! I was so relieved... after a long day at the workshop i was not cut out to run all over looking for my 4 legged son!
But when i thought again about it , it would be really really devastating if we had lost him like F lost her girlie
and didn't notice that the gate was not closed!!! 15 min later when we realised that, Thunder was already out of the home grounds,... my first thought was ..... oh dear, this is going to be a longggg night! Sigh! Our 1st German shepherd ( Candy) was a wanderer and she would wander off and getting her back would take like an hour! Phew!!! But i think i have good sons :) !! We caught a glimpse of Thunder in the dark. He was sniffing and marking his territory at the end of the road about 5 houses away. We called for him and he came running back! Phew, what a good son!!!! he was rewarded with lots of biscuits for his obedience! I was so relieved... after a long day at the workshop i was not cut out to run all over looking for my 4 legged son!
But when i thought again about it , it would be really really devastating if we had lost him like F lost her girlie :( Sigh! I got lucky this time. We need to be extra careful with our 4 legged family members.
E-xtra careful now!
E-xtra careful now!
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