Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Dear Orange,
I've been thinking through alot of things these past few weeks: about how the year 2008 was different for me, about how i should really start intensive mugging for "A"s, about how i should step out of my comfort zone and try something new...
The year 2008 started fairly well for me; PAE at ACJC, meeting new people, attaining good O lvl results, coming to NJC, making good friends in class as well as cca, having nice and funny teachers like Ahwang, Ms Kavi and Mrs Chee. It had been lots of fun and i took great pleasure in building new friendships and of course not to forget the old ones. My greatest companions of all..my secondary school classmates and cca mates. And towards the year end when i received the most devasting piece of news, it was these people who stood by me.

I want to thank my best friends for lending me a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on, for showing their concerns through phonecalls, by visiting me in the hospital..through whatever means..if it wasnt for you people, i wouldnt have the courage to brave through the 2 operations. The 2 months were torturous and tough but you guys gave me strength to move on. Only you guys wont be deceived by my cheerful appearance because deep inside i do have my fears and you all know it. I truly appreciate for what you all have done for me. Thank you!

Of course not to forget my dearest Prof Pho, Dr Gan, Dr quek, Dr Doshi and the team of doctors. Thank you so much for making the second operation a successful one. Prof Pho, your words of encouragement and comfort is most warmly appreciated. I still remember how i was crying like a baby when you told me i had cancer. Well..i didnt thought that this would ever occur to such a healthy and fit person like me. I wasn't angry at that point of time, but i guess i was very worried and scared because upon hearing the word cancer, i just had a feeling that my future is very bleak. And for a 17 year old girl like me who have gone through an operation only 2 weeks ago, I wasn't prepared for another one. But yes, thank you doctors for giving me assurance and allowing me to have faith in you all.

Last but not least, my family. The biggest, the strongest support who will always be there for me to lean on. What you all have done for me, especially mummy, is more than what words can express. Your love transcends all boundaries; your giving, your care is the greatest I've experienced so far. I still remember the day of operation when i was wheeled into the operating theatre, every single one of you were by my side and every single one of us cried. Even dad. Even bro. I am so touched and glad to know that I do mean a lot to you all and you all mean everything to me too!

The going was extremely tough but with friends, with family, with faith and hope, I managed to overcome all these. Cancer is nothing, really.
Now I can still be the happy girl i used to be. I can dance(only stretch), i can run, i can joke, laugh..and that is of course thanks to advanced medical technology.
Thank you.

P.S. Phew, im finally able to let everything go.no more pondering about these unhappy things from now onwards!

with lotsa love,
cjiam

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jiamin=) out
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