Twenty-eight days into the New Year and I think I have had enough news to last me the whole year, both good and bad.
The good news is, I am embarking into a very challenging and exciting territory as we speak (or rather, as I type). In a pleasant twist of events, we have secured a place in a village in Setiu where we would be working from. The past week had been spent cleaning the place and making it up so that it feels more like “home”. We will be putting some finishing touches to the place this weekend, and after that, HOUSEWARMING! :)
Another good news is, Chinese New Year is approaching! Yay! It is one of my favourite festivals and I celebrate it with much enthusiasm because that’s when I get to meet and spend time with my grandparents, relatives, cousins and nephews/nieces in Ipoh. And this year, I will be seeing my girlfriends in Melaka during Chinese New Year for the first time! It’s gong to be so much fun!
Chinese New Year also means that J will be coming back to Malaysia, for a whole month, though I will only be able to see him for 8 days (beggars can’t be choosers, heh).
More good news — My sister successfully secured a place to do her Master’s degree in the University of Queensland, and she will be leaving for Brisbane on the 6th day of Chinese New Year. Also, for the first time, I will be seeing her off, instead of the other way round :)
Now, the bad news.
One of my maternal aunts was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 endometrium cancer AND Stage 3 ovarian cancer. She will be starting her first chemotherapy session today. Please say a little prayer for her before you go to bed today, would you? Mum will be her sole care provider and my uncle (her husband) will travel from Johor to Melaka every weekend to visit her. Please pray that she will be strong enough to pull through this difficult time in her life, and that she will not only survive this but kick the cancers in the butt, OK? Thanks.
Oh no, I hope your aunt pulls through and can find her health again. My prayers and thoughts will be with her.
And congrats on getting the place in Setiu! Here’s hoping the rest of the new year will be a lot better for you.
Sounds like your year has been quite eventful even though its only a few days in! Hope your aunt makes it through this trying time and I’ll definitely keep her in my prayers.
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Feel sad to hear that. I pray for her and hope she will be strong to go through this difficult moment.
I am glad that the new year has started well for you and I wish you all the best. I am saddened to hear about your Aunt and I join you in your prayers that she beats this beast.
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I wish the best for your aunt during the times ahead. I know how rough it can be when someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, but it is essential to stay strong and positive, as this can play a big role in recovery.
As Rinnah points out, it has certainly been a pretty eventful 28 days and it sounds like even though it will be challenging, the move to Setiu is a good thing. Try not to get in too much trouble with your girlfriends on New Years ;)
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Prayers for your aunt’s health and for her to go through this with ease, as this is difficult for any human being to deal with.
Much healing energy to your aunt. My she find the strength she needs from within and support from her loved ones to help her through this most difficult of times.
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prayers for your aunt and better luck for ur sister in future.
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