AIA Award Dinner 2008

Our beloved FHCP trainer -Cheryl Ong

My buddies -Jason, Eric and Keith

B*tches

The grand celebration to remunerate your hard work for the past one year. That's what I love about AIA -they recognize you. And when they do, they do it GRANDLY :)

Motto: work hard, play harder!

Wealth Can't Buy Health (2)

One hour in orthopedic clinic seems like my last one hour in this earth.

He confirmed the findings. 4 out of 7 bones in my neck have degenerated and they indeed compressed the spinal cord. Out of these 4bones, 1 bone is compressing much on my spinal cord that the cord is flattened. Surgery was initially advised to replace this particular bone with artificial bone; however the lifespan of artificial bone (although being said lifetime) is still unknown. Should there be any complications 30-40 years down the road, another surgery to replace the artificial bone is to be done; but it will be at even higher risk due to age count.

At present, he advised me to do series of physiotherapy (neck traction and heat therapy) to release the tension of the nerve. I am doing it twice a week now, and on top of that, I do my own heat therapy at home.

I'm not sure if it's due to cold weather, but recently my knees are feeling weak. I am seeing orthopedic again this week.

Wealth Can't Buy Health

Just yesterday I experienced sharp pain on my upper back, which caused me difficulty in breathing. I consulted doctor today and had XRay as well as MRI scan done on my upper back and neck. The scan on my upper back shows no anomalies; but the scan on my neck shows that the last two row of discs have pressed against the spinal cord (nerve system). I am fortunate to discover it early as huge pressure on spinal cord may result in paralysis.

Fear strikes me when I first heard of the results, especially when doctor mentioned that this may result in paralysis if not taken care early. It didn't help much too when he advised me to consult orthopedic and surgery may be necessary to release the tension on the cord. I am seeking second opinion this evening, and will go to orthopedic tomorrow if necessary.

I spent whole day of my day for consultation, XRay/MRI scan and another consultation; and all these while Manfred was with me. I am really grateful yet sad for he has been taking care of me for quite sometime, in another word, I had been a burden to him for sometime.

God has been very gracious towards me in many areas of my life, and I know deeply that I am truly blessed. In all bad situations I had been through, He is always by my side guiding me and conquering my battles for me. And I know, this time is no exception too.

I have submitted this into the hand of the Lord. Jesus died for me not in vain. His body was crushed, so that I can be well. I know that I am healed despite all the medical reports. We are taking holy communion daily from today onwards.

I am quoting from Pastor Prince from one of his sermon:

During their young days, people spend their health to get wealth
But, when they're old, they use all their wealth to get back their health
So, what have they accomplished in their life?

Morale of the story: RIGHT LIVING STARTS FROM RIGHT BELIEVING