The anxieties of the past weeks have been laid to rest. The low-protein diet, intermittent catheterisation and Destrusitol have arrested the deterioration of my kidneys. While waiting for a blood sample to be taken, Ms. Saw, the dietician, bumped into me and asked how I was and at the same time gave me a few words of advice regarding my diet. Dr. Liong was happy with the results. He did an ultrasound of my kidneys and bladder. The left kidney was slightly swollen but according to him that was nothing to be worried about. Additionally, he recommended a new type of catheter that can be easily stored and kept sterile, especially for travelling. It is called the All Silicone Clean Intermittent Catheterization Set. I may do a short review when I begin using it.

The better than expected results have lifted my spirits. I am not out of the woods yet but any positive news regarding my kidneys is enough to cheer me up. Now I can go to Kuala Lumpur with a light heart. My next scheduled check up is four months away. In the meantime, I will maintain my dietary, catheterisation and medical regiments. It has worked to prevent further damage. I had prayed for divine intervention, so have many who were concerned for my wellbeing. Thank God for answering those prayers. Together with proper medical care and a sensible diet, I hope the condition of my kidneys will stabilise.

Two days ago, I received this letter from the Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Malaysia. It was in reply to my letter to Dato’ Seri Shahrizat, Minister of Family, Women and Community Development, dated May 9, 2005 regarding the systematic evacuation plan for people with disabilities and the mobility impaired from high-rise buildings. All I can say is that I am disappointed with the reply. I shall reserve further comments until I have officially responded to it.

The letter from Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Malaysia:
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For every one person who doubts the heights I can accomplish, I shall inversely impress two others convincingly with what I can still pull off despite the limitations that I have to live with. I have learnt not to brood over the inadequacies of my disabilities. Feeling sorry for myself neither did solve nor make the problems go away. I have learnt to adapt. I have learnt not to give in. I have learnt that the bigger the obstacle that I have to surmount the greater the satisfaction when I triumph over it.

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There will be a bloggers meet at Gurney Plaza tomorrow. Of all the reasons for calling a meet, Ee Yean’s excuse for organising one was because she was bored and has nothing to do at home. Bloggers and blog readers who are in the vicinity and would like to get to know other bloggers, do drop in. Details are as below:

Gurney Plaza Bloggers Meet
Venue: The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Ground Floor
Date: August 21, 2005
Time: 2.00pm