Been to Medical City twice since I arrived last Saturday from the province. I had my urinalysis last Sunday then had a check-up with my doctor this morning. There is still a slight infection so he gave me five more days to take antibiotics. Saturday night, I had skin allergy, took antihistamine and it was gone.
You realize the importance of family as days pass by and each of you is living his/her life apart. It used to be when we only get to see each other when my brother fetches or accompanies mom when she goes home or when she wants to stay with us here in the city. In between, we just have occasional calls and texts to say hello.
The past week is one of the longest times I stayed with my brother and his family. It was a novelty for me listening to his stories about work, their mission in visiting far flung areas to give donations from the municipality where he used to work, his daily routine at the municipal hall conducting meetings and such. He said it was stressful but a somehow fulfilling job. He and some of his office mates have co-terminus stay with the previous mayor who appointed them so when local election was held last May, they were all dismissed by the present one. Sad really because he got sick when he no longer has a job to speak of.
We spoke of some relatives whose attitude towards their own flesh and blood leave something to be desired. I guess that is quite inevitable specially when they have experienced living abroad and their lives have improved somehow. In Tagalog, we call it a little “mayabang”. But such is life I said.
We spoke of his plan to make an additional room at the house one of these days. The house is old and there are many things that need fixing too. Even our garden there has become wild with overgrown trees and ornamentals that need trimming.
I believe in the goodness of our Saviour but sometimes I think of the “what ifs” and my mind wanders. This morning, while my brother and sister-in-law were accompanied by a nurse in an ambulance going to the provincial hospital for his CT scan, I offered rosary prayers for his health. If and when he gets well, I hope he recovers for good.
GOD works miracles. HE is the GREATEST HEALER of all.
Dreams And Escapes 
In this country, when a mayor changes, or a town council has a different political party elected in control, the staff are not dismissed. The clerical workers continue in their jobs, and only the political staff change. I was sad to hear that your brother lost his job because of a change of mayor.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Other mayors don’t do that Pete. They let their employees continue with their job regardless if they are appointed or not. But the new mayor in our town is somehow vindictive, if I may say. He replaced those appointed by the previous admin with his own team. Never mind if they are experienced or not.
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I think the best prayer is that whatever happens it will be for the best. I hope so
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Yes, Derrick. I agree!
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Oh Arlene, I wish you and your family all the best…. life is not in our hands……
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Thank you so much Ivor. Your words inspire us.
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You are blessed, because you know God watches over you and your family. I’m praying for abundant blessings for you.
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Thank you so much Anne, your words help a lot.
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It is so painful to have a sibling be so ill. I continue to pray for your family.
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Thank you for continuously praying for our family Elizabeth. I am so grateful and thankful for friends like you.
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It is very sad to have someone you love go through a scary hard time. I’m praying for all of you. And yes God works in mysterious ways and he does answer prayers.
My mother had back surgery and she lost alot of blood and died on the operating table but after 5 to minutes her heartbeat came back after she was declared dead, and it’s been seven years as of this year since that happened. So trust me when I say never give up hope even in the darkest moment.
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Thank you More. You’re right, it is really hard to see a family member go through those hardships. What happened to your mother is some sort of miracle don’t you think? God is good and God is great.
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Oh yes very true a miracle indeed. God is very good.
How are you today?
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I’m doing fine, just talked to my brother and they’ll be removing his IV soon, just finishing the last bottle. His sugar is now normal and he has no more fever. Good news indeed.
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Oh that is very good.
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Yes 🙂
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Amen to the last line, Arlene! praying still and hoping all the best for you and your brother.
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Thank you so much Wilma. He is getting better but we don’t have the results of the CT scan yet. Thank you for the prayers.
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