.....Happy New Year 2017.....

 

Good Bye December 2016

 

 

Happy New Year 2017

 

  

I resolve to.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I honestly and truly pray that the brand new year will be a good one for me......a year which is relatively pain-free, and filled with utmost joy, happines and laughter. InsyaAllah. Ameen.

 

 



.....Closing 2016 with sighs!.....

 

 SIGH!

 

I'm still ventilating about my poor state of health. Nothing new, really! It's really disheartening to be afflicted with so many diseases at the same time. Just how much can this old body constitution endure? Pray tell me! During the course of 2016, I have been feeling quite rotten. My chronic pain has never left me. Honestly speaking, my life has been a nightmare, from as far back as the 1960s. Yeah, that's right!

 

For the record, I'll jot down the chronology of events, where my poor health is concerned. Here goes.....

 

1965 - I was struck with Nephritis at the age of 15. Was warded at HSAJB from 25.4.1965 till 25.5.1965.

 

Late 2004 - I joined the 'Hypertension' fraternity ( a legacy from my late Dad).

 

June 2009 - Got afflicted with the Big C (legacy from my late Mom). Underwent the  Big M, Ch and R at HSIJB.

 

July 2013 - Underwent WLE at HSIJB.

 

Nov 2013 - Was afflicted with E Coli Sepsis. Was warded at HSAJB for a week (13.11.13 - 21.11.13). Was also diagnosed with DM, and all its accompanying discomforts, followed suit (chronic pain, chronic fatigue, mood swings, utter despair, etc etc !!!!!).

 

July 2016 - Fractured my right ankle after a fall. Got treated at HSAJB. Was in a cast for 59 days. Had to use a wheelchair. After the cast was removed, underwent three physiotherapy sessions.

 

Ya Allah, Ya Tuhan ku, I honestly and truly hope that the new year, 2017 will not be seeing the repeat of all the utter despair that I have had to endure. And that endless smiles and laughter will be replacing all my endless sighs!

 

INSYAALLAH. GOD WILLING!

 



.....Collages Of Yours Truly.....

  

- WORDLESS WEDNESDAY -

  

 

.....Looking back, yet again.....

 

Three years ago, today..... 

 

 

 

Nostalgic memories of

Wednesday, 13.11.13 - Thursday, 21.11.13

 

.....Significant November Dates.....

 

 

 RAR turned 72 on 1.11.16

My beloved Mom Aisah expired on 3.11.75

 

 

 

Allahyarhamah Roseana would've turned 65 on 21.11.16

November contains three significant events within this family. It sees the birthdays of an old family friend and a departed sibling,  and the departure of a truly beloved Mom. 

.....Keeping Tabs - Fractured Ankle.....

 

 

 

Saturday, 9.7.16

Had a fall at the back door at about 7 pm. Result: right ankle became swollen and turned blue black.

Sunday, 10.7.16
Sought treatment at Klinik Yap. Diagnosis: Fractured ankle. Was given pain killers and a referral letter to HSAJB.

Monday, 11.7.16
Saw Dr Yong at the A&E Department. Referred to Dr Leong of the Ortho Department. Subsequently, a POP was ordered. Was instructed to come again in a couple of weeks for a permanent cast to be fixed.
Purchased a wheelchair for RM340.00 at  the Perennial Pharmacy.

Monday, 25.7.16
Full cast (fibre glass) was fixed. Damage? RM150.00.

Monday, 8.8.16
Review at Ortho Clinic. Ankle hasn't healed properly. TCA: Monday, 5.9.16.

Monday, 5.9.16
Day 59 - Fractured ankle has healed. Cast was removed.

Monday, 17.10.16
Review at Ortho Clinic. Satisfactory. Referred to Physiotherapy Unit for follow up.

Wednesday, 26.10.16
Physiotherapy - Session 1
TCA: Tuesday, 8.11.16

Tuesday, 8.11.16
Physiotherapy - Session 2
TCA : Wednesday, 23.11.16

Wednesday, 23.11.16
Physiotherapy - Session 3
Was discharged today.

SYUKUR ALHAMDULILLAH. AMEEN.....




 

.....Twelve years on and counting.....

Today, Sunday 16.10.16, marks the twelfth death anniversary of my one and only brother, Allahyarham Abdul Razak Bin Abdul Rahim. In the year 2002 he started suffering from Diabetes, which was very poorly controlled. He ended up with damaged kidneys and was treated at the Puteri Specialist Hospital in Johor Bahru. He underwent haemodialysis for two years. On the morning of 16.10.04, late Razak ultimately succumbed to End Stage Renal Failure. He was only 48 years old. He was safely buried at the Bukit Mahmoodiah Muslim Cemetery on the same day.

My late brother had chosen teaching as his profession. He had specialised in Biology and had loved his career very much. He had taught in English College (MSAB), Johor Bahru, which was his Alma Mater. His last post was at Sekolah Dato Jaafar, Johor Bahru.

Needless to say, late Razak was very much loved by his students and colleagues, alike. They came in droves to pay their last respects at his funeral. He is definitely missed by one and all. May his soul always be blessed by Allah SWT.

AL FATIHAH.....AMEEN.....

.....Just ventilating.....

I can't help but feel sick and tired of being stuck in this same old rut, day in and day out! I simply loathe this lifestyle of mine. I reckon other people, who're in the same age group as me, are better off living in their golden years.....doing the things they love to do, like travelling the world, far and wide, for instance. Their twilight years are adventurous, memorable and hold so much meaning for them.....unlike mine! As for me, I'm still slaving my way through life! Doing mundane household chores, that seem to be endless! It's really sad and pathetic! And being riddled with a host of health issues is definitely no help at all! Sigh!

 

.....In Loving Memory Of My Late Sibling, Roseana.....

Late Roseana was the second child of the nine Rahim Siblings. She was born in Johor Bahru on 21.11.1951. She had her early education at the Sultan Ibrahim Girls' School (Primary and Secondary) in Johor Bahru. Her tertiary education was obtained at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden, Pulau Pinang. She graduated with an Honours Degree in Bachelor of Humanities with Education. Ana, as she was lovingly known, had always loved to teach and her round of teaching duties took her to secondary schools in Pontian, KotaTinggi and Johor Bahru. Her last posting before retirement was at the Sekolah Menengah Taman Tun Aminah, in Sekudai, Johor Bahru.

Ana was a very dedicated teacher, well-loved by her students and colleagues alike. But then, it was very clear that Allah SWT loved her more. Hence, after a very short illness in September 2010, Ana breathed her last at the Ampang Hospital in Selangor, on September 21, 2010 at 7.45 pm. The cause of death was Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Her remains were buried at Bukit Mahmoodiah Cemetery in Johor Bahru, on September 22, 2010.

Ana's been gone for six years now, but we, her six surviving siblings still love her very, very much and will forever cherish our fond memories of her. May Allah SWT shower His blessings upon late Ana, always.

AL FATIHAH.....AMEEN.....

.....Remembering Malaysia's 59th Birthday.....

 

 

 

Today, the 31st of August 2016, our beloved nation Malaysia, turns 59. It is indeed something to be very proud of, because we have come a long way since we freed ourselves from the clutches of the western 'penjajah' or colonialists. Our independence is really something to be savoured, respected and guarded. We must never for one moment, rest on our laurels or be complacent. Our multi-racial and multi-religious society should at all times, work together to preserve our hard earned peace and prosperity. We should all embrace the 'Sehati Sejiwa' spirit. Yes! Malaysia Boleh!

  

.....Remembering My 67th Birthday.....

Thursday, 4.8.2016 was my very special day. On that day, I turned a year older. Six score and seven years ago, (4.8.1949) I was born in Batu Pahat, Johor. Since my very early childhood days, I've lived a life filled with many memories, both good and bad. My adolescent years were great; my teenaged years and my years as a young adult were even greater. My adult life however, has not been rosy and my golden years to date, have been interspersed with several chronic health issues. Nonetheless, I'm taking everything in a stride and living life, one day at a time. This 'Golden Girl' has hospitals/health clinics and a multitude of medications as her best buddies now. Despite everything, I always tell myself to remain positive and to treat all my health problems as blessings from Allah SWT. In short, I am strong but I am really, really tired!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.....9 July 2016 / 4 Syawal 1437H Mishap.....

 

 

 

Saturday, 9 July 2016/4 Syawal 1437H was a very memorable day for yours truly. At about 7 PM on that fateful day, I had a nasty fall at the back door, leading to the laundry area. The result was a VERY swollen right ankle. The accompanying pain was really unbearable. On the next night, I saw the Locum Doctor at Klinik Yap. (The delay in going to the clinic was due to the fact that someone was toooo busy to take me there). The Doctor suspected that I had fractured my ankle and asked me to go for further examination at HSA,JB . A referral letter was given.

 

On Monday, 11 July, Dr Leong at the A&E Clinic, HSA,JB examined me. He referred me to the Orthopaedic Department, where Dr Yong ordered that the necessary Xray be done. It was confirmed that I had two fractures on each side of my ankle. Soon after that, the temporary P.O.P was done. I had to come back for further examination and treatment at the Orthopaedic Clinic on Monday, 25 July 2016.

 

On Monday, 25 July, the full fibre glass cast was done. It cost me RM150.00. The next review date was fixed for Monday, 8 August 2016. Hopefully, after a month, my ankle will be properly healed and that I won't have to use the wheelchair and to hobble around the house anymore. InsyaAllah. God willing. Life during these past weeks has been difficult. Tears were so easy to come by, most times. But, despite everything, I'm truly blessed for this experience and the expensive lesson learnt, is that I have to be very careful at all times, so as to avoid unnecessary accidents and grievous hurt, in future.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



.....I Turn Seven, Today.....

I turn seven today.....having been given a new lease of life on Friday, 26.6.2009.....

 

.....Of being "Friendless", "Relativeless" and "Siblingless".....

 

 

 

 

I cannot deny the fact that certain past events in my life do have a great bearing on how my life has turned out to be today. It's disheartening to note that it hasn't turned out to be a really fabulous one at all. I won't go into detail on each one of the events. Suffice it to say, that they occurred after 1975, that is after the demise of my beloved parents. The significant years in question, when the events occurred, are 1976, 2001, 2002 and 2010. It's sad really, to be an individual who has no friends, no relatives and above all, an individual, who has lost the respect, care and concern of  her remaining siblings. This sad state of affairs, may be due to the fact that others may think that I haven't done sufficient good in my life at all! Sigh! My life is certainly an emotionally tainted one.....

       I MUST HAVE DONE NOTHING GOOD!

.....Looking Back.....

HSI, JB

 

 Female Surgical Ward



Post WLE Surgery

 

Almost three years ago,  that is on 16.7.13, I underwent the WLE procedure. This memorable date also fell during the fasting month then, that is, Ramadan 1434H. The prognosis was good, Syukur Alhamdulillah. To some people, constantly looking back, and journeying into our past is an unhealthy pastime, but to me, it's a-okay, especially if the events concerned, revolve around  'life and death' issues, so to speak. Those particular events serve as reminders to us, of the blessings that have been bestowed upon us by The Almighty.

 

 

Anyway, I honestly feel truly, truly blessed. Just for the record, come 26th June, 2016, I will be 'turning seven'. Go figure. I was given a new lease of life by The Almighty. I reckon those who are in the same boat as I am, will truly understand what I am talking about. 

 

 

 

Ya Allah Ya Tuhanku, thank you for all Your blessings.....Ameen.....

.....A Journey Down Memory Lane.....

 

 

The International Book Fair 2016 

 

My Princess and I made a trip down memory lane from the 29th of April 2016 till the 1st of May 2016. The main purpose of this trip was to check out the KL International Book Fair 2016 which was held at MAEPS, Serdang. We had decided to stay in nearby Kajang, which holds a special place in our hearts. Our secondary purpose of making this trip was to walk down memory lane in this town, after a lapse of sixteen years.

 

Our accommodation

 

 

 

We had stayed in Kajang aka the 'Satay Town', from January 2000 till May 2001. That was when I was posted at the Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Malaysia, in Wisma Shen, in KL.

 

Our home was in this housing estate

 We had rented a terrace house in Taman Jasmin, Kajang and I took the KTM Commuter train to work daily. Those were good and very memorable days, indeed, for me.  

 

 It really felt good tracing back our 'footsteps', so to speak. Kajang has not changed much. From what we could see, the traffic situation is still a-okay, but there have been new buildings built in the town proper. And of course, the food which the town is renowned for is still very much around.....satay, but of course!

 

 The following are some of the photographs which we captured during our trip.

 

  The Jalan Bukit junction

One of the many eateries in Kajang

 

 

 Having lunch

 

 

 Satay

 

 

 Taking the Commuter train to KL



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.....Our Rescue Felines.....



 

 

 

 Princess feeding Nottie

 

 

 Nottie, safe in his Mummy's lap

The second day of October 2015, saw the No. 33 Household owning a pet after a break of  more than ten years. On that rainy morning, my Princess rescued an abandoned kitten from a nearby drain in the neighbourhood. The poor kitten was cold, wet, hungry and helpless. It desperately needed a mother's tender loving care and that was exactly what he got from his foster Mom, aka Princess. He was nursed, toilet-trained and fed accordingly, and before long, he grew up to be a lovable little dude, loved by everyone at home. He was given the name Nottie, due to his extremely mischievous character.

 

Yate 

 

As if things weren't enough, a couple of weeks later, we adopted another feline, which practically surrendered itself at our doorstep. This feline was named Yate and he, and Nottie have become bosom buddies ever since. They really get along like wildfire.

 

 Nottie and Yate

 

 

Yate and Nottie

 

 Now, these two felines have become an integral part of the No. 33 Household. All of us chip in to look into their needs. Looking after rescued pets can really get very tiring, at times.....honestly!