Thank You!

My mother and I arrived home late last night. My bum is still feeling a little sore from the 3-hour ride back home. We felt so groggy from lack of sleep. We spent two nights and three days at the hospital to look after my Aunt.

I can see from my Aunt’s eyes how happy she was when we arrived. Our hearts were torn though everytime she grimaces in pain. She had bronchitis prior to surgery and that made her life so difficult. I can feel the pain everytime she coughs hard enough. I do admire my mother for masking the happiest face the entire time. She tried to be a strong girl. But when the Aunt wasn’t looking, she was crying real hard. She can’t imagine the once strong woman who took care of her is now down, sick and helpless in the hospital bed.

Before we went home, my Aunt’s doctors handed out to my Mom the discharge slip. The bill was then arranged and settled. Windy believed we were ripped off for the huge amount. I have to tell him that this is the Philippines and medical care isn’t given much priority by the government. The only consolation we got was that she had the best doctors around. She had 6 medical doctors who specialized in different fields (2 OBgyne, Urologist, Pathologist, Anesthesiologist and Internist)

I am sorry I wasn’t able to capture a single photo during our trip. I am very much grateful though for all the single prayers offered by concerned hearts and souls.

Thanks to the following who dropped off their comments at my previously published post Prayers for my Aunt:

1. Recel
2. Windy
3. Krislin
4. Sheila Sultani
5. Jerla
6. Mel Cole
7. Star
8. Steve
9. Con Artist Trickster
10. Lady Guinevere
11. Hazelicious
12. Gina Alfani
13. Hyanne

The family is praying for her quick recovery. I hope she can make it to my brother’s wedding as she is one of the Principal Sponsors.