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09.11.2009

Well, what an ordeal I have been through!

The craziest thing that could have happened, really, I book my flight to the UK and take time off work. I get everything planned to perfection, all the things I will do, all the friends I will see, all the hugs I will give upon my return...and then I get a rather nasty bout of food poisoning when celebrating my departure with my friends here!

Still, the irony is not lost! Life is crazy. Even when the things that happen to me are not down to my own crazy, intense ways my life has a habit of keeping me on my toes. Dear Lord, what exactly were you doing on Friday night? I do wonder! You didn't want me back in Blighty quite obviously, but I do wonder why! Still, I trust. I had the strangest peace in hospital, that was only pierced when I was pierced (quite literally) with yet another blood test or drip tube. It was an incredible experience from another perspective too. My friends here rallied round me in a way I would never have expected or guessed. They kept constant vigil over me, and made sure I was never alone, and never lacked anything I need, be it toilet roll (the hospital toilets lacked it), soap (they lacked that also) or a toothbrush and change of clothes, the list goes on...I think you don't realise what amazing friends you have until something awful like this happens.

Not to say that my emotions have been completely stable throughout. I am disappointed about this...really, I have had a few days in a noisy, crowded Chinese hospital (not such a great experience-even with great mates around) and have missed my trip home...I was so looking forward to seeing my friends and family...getting lots of hugs from the people in Church and having my lovely dog lick my feet (assuming that he would have forgiven me for going away for so long!)...I have, at times, felt a bit like crying. But my faith is strong, even when my body is not. I haven't doubted God's Will in this once...just His reasons haha...I trust they will become clear in time though. I often find it takes time for the pieces of the puzzle to fit into place, but they do eventually! (Maybe it's just that He is telling me to S-L-O-W--D-O-W-N for once...I never stop lol!)

I would like to say some thank yous though-I will not name names, but I will name actions. Someone is teaching me the value of actions over words...I should perhaps learn from them. Perhaps I focus too much on words in life...(but I still feel they are necessary at times to avoid misunderstandings!)

Thanks to...

The two guys who checked me in to the hospital and saw me through the first agonising hours there. I wouldn't have made it without you guys!

The one who stayed with me there all night, even though they were so very tired...

The one who took over from the previous, even though they had been ill also...

To the one who helped me cancel my flights before 6am...you are amazing...!!!

All the guys who came to see me during the day on Saturday, bringing me congee, flowers, clothing, loo roll, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, and helping me to deal with all the receipts, payments, nurses faffing around and translating! You guys watched over me, and fanned me even while I got a few precious half-hours of sleep...

The ones who helped me get back to the hospital after the night away, and sat with me while I had yet more drips, patiently bearing with me...

The one who went back with me today to sort out the sick note extension, so I didn't have to go back into work tomorrow...

And last, but by no means least, to the one who has been right by my side through almost the whole ordeal, and looked after me so well...your loyalty will never be forgotten. You have shown me the depth of your friendship love with your actions, even though you are often impatient, you were patient with me and made sure I never needed anything. Even though I was emotional, and you often don't know what to say to me when I am like that, you did what you thought was right. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I think few would sacrifice like that for me. You went far and beyond the call of duty. That's love!

I am also grateful to all those around the world (haha...feels funny to say that but it's true!) who have supported me in prayer. To my family-Mum-you have been wonderful in telling my friends for me while I was unable to get online (and didn't have their numbers with me!), Sean-WOW-you actually spoke to me! Lol... and Dad, for wishing me the best.

I guess there is a note I'd like to finish on here...a song that has come to mind through this...

My life flows on in endless song:

Above earth's lamentation,

I catch the sweet, tho' far-off hymn

That hails a new creation.

Through all the tumult and the strife

I hear the music ringing;

It finds an echo in my soul--

How can I keep from singing?

What tho' my joys and comfort die?

The Lord my Saviour liveth;

What tho' the darkness gather round?

Songs in the night he giveth.

No storm can shake my inmost calm,

While to that refuge clinging;

Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,

How can I keep from singing?

I lift my eyes; the cloud grows thin;

I see the blue above it;

And day by day this pathway smooths,

Since first I learned to love it.

The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,

A fountain ever springing;

All things are mine since I am his--

How can I keep from singing?

Like Anastacia also sings-"Life's like music, I won't turn it down-gotta live it loud! Love's the groove that keeps us spinning round, in this beautiful, messed up world!"

Let it never be said that I do not appreciate those who love me...

M@ Smile

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	Matthew Loffmanschrieb: Haha...just rude to yourself. Study harder and improve your English! :-P 11 Nov.
	papa chenschrieb: long...the mean is too hard to understand ,my english is awful. dont be misunderstanding again~i am not rude. 10 Nov.
	gimi Guanschrieb: What aaaaaaaaaaaa Pity！！！Vomiting and diarrhoea...........Just your luck! 你真系唔好彩啊！If you bought the lottery, you would get a lot of money. :) Take care! Food poisoning is horrible~~~~ 9 Nov.
	Matthew Loffmanschrieb: Lol...how rude!!! If you had been through that kind of ordeal-your goodbye birthday meal becomes a disaster of vomiting and diarrhoea (not only for you, but your friends too!) AND as a result you are forced to cancel your flights home, spend all weekend on drips in a Chinese hospital and then had to sort out the sick note or face going back to work the next day while still feeling poorly, you might have something to say too!!!! :-P 9 Nov.
	papa chenschrieb: long~~~~~ 9 Nov.

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