.....In Loving Memory - Allahyarham Abdul Rahim Bin Narat (18.07.1928 - 25.01.1974).....

My beloved late Dad, Allahyarham Abdul Rahim Bin Narat, succumbed to a massive heart attack, forty years ago, today. The events that occurred on 25.01.1974, are still fresh in my mind. May Allah SWT bless his soul always. Al-Fatihah.....Ameen.....

.....Remembering 14.11.2013 today, 14.01.2014.....

Two months have lapsed since I underwent the unforgettable traumatic experience. But the events which transpired, are still fresh in my mind. AND, sad to say, till today, I'm still experiencing the side-effects of this dreaded malady. These, coupled with the fact that I've been diagnosed with another chronic ailment, plus my on-going ailment, which have been with me since June 2009, have made my daily life quite miserable.....AND this is just putting it mildly. 

Honestly speaking, having the 'down feeling' is a common occurrence these days and silent tears are so easy to come by, especially when I have to fulfill my medical appointments, either at HSI or the Kelinik Kesihatan Taman Seri Okid in Skudai.

BUT, no matter what, I keep telling myself that I should feel blessed to be the 'chosen one' from among my nine siblings, to inherit the 'legacies' of my beloved elders (my late Dad, my late Mom and my late Uncle) and also my late one and only younger Brother.

Despite everything, I've resolved to remain positive and hopeful, that things would work out for me somehow. InsyaAllah.....Ameen..... 

                        

.....Of surviving my very own TYPHOON HAIYAN.....

         

          On Wednesday night, 14.11.2013 (as related to me later), I suddenly collapsed and slipped into a coma in the house. With the help of our neighbours, the Hamid Family, who called for an ambulance, I was rushed to HSA (Zon Kritikal). The doctors there, were clueless as to what was afflicting me. They even suggested that I be brought home to expire. But the Head of the Household was firm and adamant and demanded that I be examined thoroughly and treated accordingly. Thus began my own personal battle, akin to fighting the vicious and strong Typhoon Haiyan which was leaving a trail of havoc in the Philippines at that same time. A multitude of tests were done on my poor body, including Intubation, the Lumbar Puncture and the MRI. Initially, they diagnosed that I was afflicted with meningitis, but later after doing countless blood tests, they concluded that I was afflicted with the highly dangerous "E-COLI SEPSIS".

          I spent one week (14.11.2013 - 21.11.2013) in hospital (various wards),including the ICU, the ward in Block Cempaka, and  the last place I landed myself in was at Bed 8, PPI, HSA, JB beginning from 16.11 2013 till the day I was discharged. I can only recall events that occurred from 16.11.2013 onwards. I recalled being fed intravenously with milk and on three of those days, I was down with high fever. My Princess was on hand to look into my needs. On a couple of days, the Physiotherapist taught me several exercises that I should do to regain the strength in my legs. I really couldn't walk unaided then and had to use the 'walker' to move about. Anyhow, on Thursday, 21.11.2013, the Specialists and doctors concluded that I was fit enough to be discharged. So, at 6 PM, that day, my Princess brought me  home. I was given a big bunch of medicines, which were to taken religiously, according to prescription, and I was instructed to go for periodical reviews at the Klinik Kesihatan Taman Seri Orkid in Skudai.

       My REAL problems started when I was at home. I really had to learn to be independent, lest I 'll get too much on peoples' nerves. Thus far, I have managed very well. I can almost do anything by myself now.

  

 

 

                                          

                

.....Of Tolerating Perennial Excruciating Pain.....

          Since 09.10.2013, according to my records, I have been relatively pain free, save for the 'Tarik-tarik Syndrome' which occurred on 19.10.2013. Needless to say, a whole lot of Wutongku patches were applied on the affected areas.

         BUT, this good state of affairs was not long-lasting. On the evening of 08.11.2013, after exactly a month, I started to feel hopelessly under the weather. I had a very bad tummy ache and my body was 'paining all over'. This was followed by disturbed sleep with lots of  of urine being issued that night. My sleep was highly disturbed.....I am repeating myself, I know. But that was the true situation which I had to endure.

          On Saturday, 09.11.2013, I went to get the relevant medications for my condition, from my Doctor. By that time, I was already running a high fever (39 degrees C) and the body pain was intolerable. I was also feeling nauseous. The reduced intake of food and fluids, resulted in me being extremely bloated up and I was also constipated. Oh God! I really felt awful on 10.11.2013 and 11.11.2013. My Doctor had warned me that my body temperature would be fluctuating, and it certainly did. Yesterday, I practically slept the whole day through. I also consumed several bananas to help with my constipation problem.

          By this morning, I feel that the aches and pain, the bloated up feeling and the fever are slowly easing off. Syukur Alhamdulillah. Actually, I had undergone almost the same irritating condition in early October 2013. Are all these discomforts related to my 'primary condition'? Oh, I don't know! SIGH!

          BUT the worst part of it all, is that there's absolutely NO ONE around to take really good care of me.....SAD.....Beginilah nasib, diriku yang malang, Oh, Tuhan!......Boo Hoo Hoo!

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

1st November 2013 - His 69th special day. Many Happy Returns Of The Day.

3rd November 2013 - My late Mom's (Allahyarhamah Aisah Bte Abdullah) 38th death anniversary. Al-Fatihah.....Ameen.

 

11th November 2013 - One year ago, today, Along and Angah were released into the lake at Hutan Bandar, Mutiara Rini, Skudai.

21st November 2013 - My beloved sibling, Allahyarhamah Roseana Binti Abdul Rahim (21.11.1951 - 21.09.2010), would have turned 62 years old on this date. Alfatihah.....Ameen.

.....More Reminiscing.....

Nostalgia  seems to have overwhelmed me, of late.....Hmmmmm.....

TOWER TALL

"I gave my love a diamond, whisper slow
I made my love a promise, tower tall
I said, one day just wait
I'll buy the world for you
One day you'll see, 
my promise will come true.

She looked down at the diamond, whisper slow
and said it sparkles brighter than them all
She said I'll need no more
as long as I may live
You gave me love
What greater gift can anyone give?

And so I made a promise, in reply
A promise that I will honour, till I die
The love I have for you, maybe the whisper slow
My love will be forever 
TOWER TALL...."

(Gene Pitney)


WITHOUT YOU

"No, I can't forget this evening
On your face as you were leaving
But I guess that's just the way the story goes..
You always smile, but in your eyes your sorrow shows..
Yes, it shows...

No, I can't forget tomorrow
When I think of all my sorrow
When I had you there, but then I let you go..
And now, it's only fair that I should let you know..
What you should know...

I can't live if living is without you
I can't live, I can't give anymore
I can't live if living is without you
I can't give, I can't give anymore....."

(Harry Nilsson)

.....Reminiscing.....

Remembering my campus 'sweetheart', Mochtar SA. Thank you for the bitter sweet memories, Sham.....

ALL OVER THE WORLD

"All over the world, people must meet and part,

There's someone like me, feeling a pain in their hearts...

Some may meet again, under the same bright star,

It may be some night, you'll come back from afar,

Who cares if tonight, I don't know where you are...

Are you thinking of me now?

Missing having me around..

If you have forgotten me, my world will come tumbling down...

All over the world, others are sad tonight,

There's someone like me, watching the sun's fading light...

All over the sky, there is the same warm glow,

Here under that sky I'm wanting you to know,

Wherever you are that I still love you so....."

(Francoise Hardy)