Japan Tsunami 2011

I am writing this on 16.3.11. In fact I am still in a daze over what happened to Japan. At 2:46pm on a normal afternoon on 11.3.11, a strong earthquake of a 9.0-magnitude struck at the ocean floor near Japan and within the next 30 minutes, a huge tsunami of 10m high waves swept the coast of East Japan. The entire villages and towns were flattened and swallowed by the sea. Tens of thousand people were missing. I have been following the news on CNN, BBC and NHK up to this day and it is so terrifying. Life suddenly become extremely fragile and the wrath of nature is simply unbelievable. The catastrophe got worsen and it has since then turned into an atomic crisis where radioactive substances leaks from Fukushima Nuclear Plant. The disaster knocked down the cooling system in the plant, hence causing tremendous heat inside which subsequently resulted in a meltdown of the nuclear rods. Radioactive substances poses serious health problem to human, it can lead to cancers. It has now becomes an environmental crisis. Today is 18.3.11 and I am continuing penning this exactly a week since the day that stunned the world. There is a belief that the earth is in danger when the almighty moon moves closest to the earth tomorrow. Till now, Japan is still experiencing many aftershocks in that area and many survivors are struggling to live on with limited food, water, electricity, fuel and etc. and the winter has just begin. Heard stories that the Japanese are being punished for their sins during war over a decade ago. I really think it need not be that harsh. In fact, the Japanese gain my high respect and I salute them for the way they handle this disaster. The pictures on TV showed how discipline and strong spirit they are. There are basically no lootings, no fighting and everything seemed to be in ordely. They hold strong belief and faith in their government and they behave like a world class citizen.

JS Bad Accident @ 13.3.2011

My boy was so unlucky on Sunday 13.3.11. He invited his friend Roy to join his for a football session at FRIM that evening when TH went for his routine walk. TH dropped him at the football court where he joined a group of Malay boys for a game. When TH picked him up, he saw JS tried hitting a ball out as he was the goalkeeper but was instead had his right hand injured by that ball. It hurt so much that his face immediately turned pale and TH decided to take him to the traditional doctor but couldnt find any as it was Sunday. Then, I suggested to him to try the Poh Chi Lam in Selayang. He was treated with herbs and was bandaged. Little did we know that it was far more serious than that. We made a terrible mistake of not getting an Xray scan and soon, exactly 10 ten days later on Tuesday, 22.3.11, an Xray scan confirmed that the wrist was badly fractured and dislocated. That day itself, a surgery was done at Gleneagles by surgeon Dr. Chan Kin Yuen at about 8pm and it was a success. A wire was inserted to help support the joint. Dr. Chan explained that due to the 10 days delay, there will be added risk of not getting it fixed well. We felt bad and we learnt our lesson. An xray scan is very important in event of any accident. JS was admitted for a night and he was a tough boy. I was as worried as him and it hurt when I saw the fear in him. TH, JW and myself were with him throughout the operation. We had coffee at Dome while waiting for him. The operation lasted an hour. His wrist was casted and luckily he felt no serious pain. He was discharged the next day with his casted wrist. He rested at home for another five days before resume school on Monday. He started to use his left hand to write and not bad, his writing is good. Now that it has been 3 weeks already, tomorrow is the appointment with doctor to remove the cast and the wire. He was a bit worried about the removing of the wire inside but I assure him that it will be alright. Actually, there are 2 matters of concern. Firstly, his wrist has been injured further by Poh Chi Lam with their herbs that caused serious blisters and infection on the skin. Due to the urgency of surgery, Dr. Chan had to proceed with the surgery on the skin that was filled with blisters and was put in a cast until now. Tomorrow we shall know if the blisters on the skin are gone and the internal joint is in good shape. Secondly, Dr. Chan explained that the fracture was at the wrist joint where there is a delicate growing tissue wrapped around it and the fracture may cause complication in the far future. I hope everything will be alright for him in the future and that the complication will be zero or of the least impact. Hmm.. I had mixed feelings when he still wants to play football and be a goalkeeper. Yes, football is his passion and an accident should not deter him from pursuing his passion but considering his wrist weakened and the possibility of a future complication worries me. I guess I can only pray that he will take good care. He definitely has every rights not to give up the game. GOD bless my son, pls....

My 42nd birthday

Today is 12.4.2011 and it's a Tuesday. I feel blessed and beautiful today. What most married women want is to be loved by husband, have enough money to spend and also time spend with husband. I think I have that. Had a lunch date with TH at Shogun 1U before we picked up the kids at school. Actually we had my birthday dinner together on Sunday at Bonga Korean Restaurant and the food was simply great. After dinner that night, we had a stroll at the Solaris vicinity and with the kids tagging along, laughing their way, I felt so contented with this family of mine. That walk actually made my birthday memorable this year. Well, back to this day, we bought a 2kilo Chocolate Indulgence cake from Secret Recipe @ RM79.45 from Selayang Mall outlet and we enjoyed it very much. I think TH enjoyed this cake the most and JS didnt really like it as much as we did due to the excessive cream and mouse. Initially, JW has been saying that she hasnt the time to do the birthday card though I saw on her calendar that she has written a note to make a birthday card for mom few weeks back. So I told her it was alright but when night falls, she presented me with a birthday card and a little love shaped candle. I felt good and bad at the same time coz I scolded her that afternoon for doing her homework too slow but only realised that she took that afternoon to rush the birthday card for me instead. Wow, was I not guilty:( My kids are so lovely. They were so excited over my birthday and set rule that the family must play a board game together before giving me my birthday cards and presents. So, we played Secret Safe game where we had some fun together. Then, I was again surprised by my boy when he wrote me a note, that I am the greatest mom. I was so guilty yet again coz I have been so strict with him most of the time. I truly thank GOD for this two little soul that shower me with so much love. I have to remind myself that I should not be too tough on them and should control my temper in the future as they deserve a better treatment from their greatest mom. I promise! Not forgotten my dear hubby, he is my guardian. I can trust him and love him for who he is. Love my family so so much......