My dearest Mother

Recently my mum has fallen sick due to Bile-duct blockage and infection caused by stones in the biliary tract. We only found out the reason why she was so sick when we sent her to the hospital. She went through a few diagnostic tests that include the Computed tomography (CT) scan, blood test and Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). ERCP is used to locate and remove stones in the ducts.

Thank goodness, we managed to send her to the hospital in time for the removal of stones and abscess. After spending a few days in the hospital, she was finally discharged yesterday evening. We were all thinking at that time when she was so sick, that she was going through some old age sickness. It caused us so much distress and pain to see her suffering and even at one point she was saying that she doesn't want to live anymore.

All my siblings from Australia and US rushed back because she was not showing any sign of recovering despite visitation to the clinic and medication prescribed by the doctor. We were even preparing for the worst. In my mother's case, thank God we acted fast enough as with prompt diagnosis and treatment, it is curable. She is recuperating at my brother's home now and my prayer is that she will recover soon. She still needs to have another round of ERCP once she is stronger to have all the remaining stones remove.

Roasted Macadamias

Sooo...gooood... my all time favourite...the macadamias..mmm...

Time really flies

Time really flies ! Just received a call from my aunty inviting me to her son's wedding dinner which is going to be held on 27th December. It made me realise that before you know it another year has gone by and we will usher in a new year. So far I am happy about life now and hopefully more good things are to come for my loved ones and me.