| Fibula Moments |
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| Picture of the Fibula, the thinner bone,where I got a "spiral-shape" fracture. |
| Life is much slower, but it doesn't suck. I feel loved and cared for. It's like all of a sudden, God put so many wonderful friends together to help me, care for me and love me. God loves me all the time. But this time, He really shows it clearly and say, "Do you see it now? Do you feel that I love you very much now?" Here, I really try to remember each of the favours my friends, my sisters and brothers in Christ have done for me. It might be such an easy action for you to make. But I want to let you know how much it means to me, how much you have helped me. |
| Accident (Aug 24, 2002) - Sept 2, 2002 Sue answered my call for help, and drove me to the hospital. She and Shirley her sister was there at the hospital with me. James ran to buy the pack of ice. He ran back and forth his house and the hospital to grab the t-shirt, to exchange a better icepack and to bring me the crutches. He wheelchaired me in the hospital and took care of the little details. Davin came and see how I was doing, taught me how to use the crutches and gave me a piggy ride to the car. My parents responded gently to me when they found out; they didn't get nervous at me but sounded very sympathetic. My sister was also very sympathetic with me, and offered her advice from experience. And she continues to listen to how I am doing everytime I talk to her. Priscilla and Ariadne helped me move my linens, clothes, towels, and books back and forth Wilson and Wetmore Hall. My list was long and the locations were tedious to look for. Yet they patiently found them for me. Priscilla got up so early at 7:30 in the morning to come with me to the hospital appointment, stayed with me for the whole four hours wait. She went here and there checking my rooms and other things for me. I really appreciate all her efforts and time. Ariadne put flowers in my new room to brighten up my place. Steve came visit me and see how I am doing. He bought dinner for me and brought it all the way to my residence. Isabel sent me an e-card, reminding me that God is the Great Physician Who's gonna heal me! Thank you Isabel! Jacqueline came to visit me, chatted with me. And she sacrificed her time, rushed to Dominions to pick up my subway sandwich and my whole list of groceries for me (bread, drinks, deli meat, etc.). I knew that she was late for the train. It's been a long day for her. Yet she did it for me. Amelia came visit me, cared for how I am doing. She cleaned up my room, helped me sort the clothes into the drawer to that the suitcase in the middle of my room is removed and give me a much better and safer place to move around. Both of them, so kind and so smiley. They made me feel very happy and loved. Kitty called me and talked with me one evening. That was on the day when I was disappointed from not being able to find a place for my dad to stay downtown. Yet Kitty was so wonderful a person to talked to. She really cheered me up that night. Several hours before the accident, Wilson helped me move everything from Wetmore Hall to Wilson Hall. That was very revolutionary because I never moved everything over within one day. Yet it was that very day I got into an accident. So that afterwards, I didn't really have to worry about moving and stuff. Davin helped me to move a lot of things over too that morning! Thank you Wilson and Davin, you've done me such a huge favour! Thursday James, Davin, Gabriel came to my place early at 10am to have a committee meeting. They let me stay in my room so I didn't have to travel far or walking around with my cast. James helped me take the speakers down so we could use them for the Frosh Barbecue. I couldn't have reached it in my current condition no matter how I hard I try. Gabriel went to get a lot of apetizing and delicious YEE HONG dishes and a loaf of bread for me the next day. Hm... yummy! They taste so good, especially the Japanese Style Unagi Rice! Thank you Gabriel! Fenton drove me to Village by the Grange to get lunch and to a salon to get a wash and a cut for my hair. Before that day, I had been so grossed out by my hair, with the sweat and stuff, unwashed for almost a full week. I couldn't sleep because it was to irritating at night. But Fenton took time out of his hectic week of changes and moving to give me a ride. I really appreciated it! Then I slept so well after 'cause my hair is all light and cleaned! Nicole came to visit me. There is this caring gentleness that comes out from her. When I am with her, I just feel so comforted. She used her creative mind to thoughtfully find solutions for me to take a good shower. She tried this and that, thought about my needs and really wanted to figure out the best solutions. And she carried all my dirty laundry to the cleaning room and did all of them for me! Smells good! I am so loved and blessed! While we were waiting for the laundry, she shared so much with me. I was encouraged by her sharing. I was reflecting so much on our conversation. It's just so wonderful to have her as my sister and my friend. On the same Thursday night still, Yeelee and Jasmine Ng came, bringing her delicious Mango Chicken and Cashew Chicken with the side salad for me. That was my delicious dinner! Thank you Yeelee! You're turning into an iron chef! While Yeelee and Jasmine were here, we had so much fun. Jasmine always laughs at me. She says that I make her laugh, but I think , she makes me so happy! Then I slept so sweetly and thankfully that night. On Friday, Bonnie came visit me with a bag of Twix and Snickers! She knows that I love Chocolate and wants to bring me a bag of sweetness. How thoughtful and observant! I really love it. And Bonnie needed a camera to take pictures. I wanted to lend mine to her, but I couldn't even go around my room to look for it for her. And she ends up coming to my place early on Sunday again jus to help me find my camera. And it was found at the most weirdest place! (guess where?!) She stayed with me for a bit. We were having so much fun talking. I really liked that conversation. Bonnie, thank you! On the same Friday, Helen also came to visit me. I knew that I was quite not cheerful that day because I was trying to look up a place for my father to say for the whole morning and afternoon. She knew I was worried and a bit stubborn about it, yet she tolerated me. She stayed with me. Helen brought me her deliciously cooked dishes too. Pork Chop with Tomatoes and Cream Corn Chicken... Yummy Yummy! And she went with Bonnie to look at this place for my dad for me. Thank you girls! I really couldn't have done it without you guys! To the Frosh BBQ, James came to help me carry my backpack. People were so nice to ask me about my injury. And Fiona stayed with me while I sat at the Info and Ticket Booth so that I won't be lonely. Sue did the same. Big Jon taught me how to use my crutches with more balance and efficiency, and gave me a ride home. He's a cool problem solver! Fiona helped me carry my backpack and escorted me to my room. Auntie Doris (Loretta's Mom) continued to call me and see how I am doing. She worries about me. But she prayed for me so consistently and ask the Lord to help me. Yes, prayer. I think that's what I need the most. And today, Monday with Lok, she came to visit me. Helped me around and really tried to comfort me. Big Jasmine asked me how I was doing. And knowing that I probably wouldn't be able to make it to Natalie's girls' dinner, Jas asked if I wanted take out. I just feel so taken care of. I know that I won't be left out even if I can't go with them. Shirley H., upon hearing about my injury today, called me immediately jus to see how I am doing. She's always so consistent in her emails, her notes of care, and her way of keeping up a genuine and caring friendship. She always takes care and remembers her friends. Just hearing her voice over the phone is so comforting and warm. I can't wait to see her this Friday when she comes to stay over at my place! Jacqueline moved back into residence. Now she's my next door roommate. She'll probably be the one getting most trouble from me from now on! Last night, she washed all my dishes for me. And she helped me open the door. She's there when I say I needed something. I just call out her name and she'd be over. If not, I can call her extension or I can ICQ her, and she'd be right in. What a friend! And we are now back in rez. We can pray together at night and listen to one another's concerns. Lord, thank you! Serena would help me bring stuff from the porter's lodge. And she drops by to see how I am doing once in a while. Today, Loretta came to visit me. She even wanted to come to be with me at my doctor's appointment tomorrow. It's just that she can't. But she came into day, jus seeing how I am. It is such a blessing to know a friend who has a caring and nurturing heart to be a nurse. Originally, I thought I would ask her to carry the chair into the washroom for me so I could wash my hair at the sink. But no, Loretta thought it out, and she set up the chair and everything, and she washed my hair for me! Hm... it was a good massage on my hair. I felt so clean after. I didn't even need to wash my hair myself. Thank you Lok. What sisterly service is that! so loving and gentle. Lord, I really thank you for a sister's giving hand and heart. I must have missed out many other favours people and friends have done for me in between. But I appreciate them in my heart when I was receiving them. Each of these moments meant so much to me I wanted to write them down and share them with others. I want to Thank the Lord for His love and provision. I thank Him for giving me all of my loving and caring friends and family. Each of these things couldn't have been done without their helping hands. Thank you Lord! And I know that this list will continue on in my heart in the coming 5-6 weeks. And most importantly, on and on in my life even after I have recovered from my injury. In my life, there are gonna be some things that I lack. There are gonna be some things that I can't do. But the Lord provide helping hands and praying friends. Yet, when I am healthy, they will be much more subtle. But this time, I'll learn to look out for them, note them, write them down, and be sure to be grateful and thankful for them. And that's why this list will continue no matter how broken or healthy I think I am. C.T. September 2, 2002. |