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{5/2 signing off!} Created at 4:58:00 PM
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| Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Owl city - Fireflies
You would not believe your eyes, If ten million fireflies. Lit up the world as I fell asleep. 'Cause they fill the open air, And leave teardrops everywhere. You think me rude, But I would just stand and stare.
I'd like to make myself believe, That Planet Earth turns slowly. It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep, 'Cause everything is never as it seems.
'Cause I get a thousand hugs, From ten thousand lightning bugs. As they try to teach me how to dance, A foxtrot above my head, A sockhop beneath my bed. The disco ball is just hanging by a thread (thread, thread).
I'd like to make myself believe, That Planet Earth turns slowly. It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep, 'Cause everything is never as it seems. Leave my door open just a crack (please take me away from here), 'Cause I feel like such an insomniac (please take me away from here). Why do I tire of counting sheep? (please take me away from here) When I'm far too tired to fall asleep.
To ten million fireflies, I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes. I got misty eyes as they said farewell (said farewell), But I know where several are. If my dreams get real bizarre, 'Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar.
I'd like to make myself believe, That Planet Earth turns slowly. It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep, 'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep).
I'd like to make myself believe, That Planet Earth turns slowly. It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep, 'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep).
I'd like to make myself believe, That Planet Earth turns slowly. It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep, Because my dreams are bursting at the seams.
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{5/2 signing off!} Created at 9:32:00 AM
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| Tuesday, May 26, 2009
You know profounders, It's been so long since I type something in here. I did not even know of a title to give this post as this is... just... truely touching.
Back in 24th July 2008, when this blog is still in lame black design (Hey,I chose it!) I still remember Joseph sitted beside me in front of the computer. We had this look on our face like, is this going to work out? We hesitated but we did it anyway. Little did we know the impact it has made. We had the behind the scences Etc... hah ha!
Looking back, I did not regret the risky decision we made and that really is life! Life is truely risky, none can ever play safe if you wanna do great things.
The admins had long hours working into the wee hours of the night, but it's all worth it! (Not in any order) Thank you Joseph for your timeless dedication you have invested here! Thank you Valarie for your devotedness in doing up the designs and songs! Thank you Alvin for your ever-happy pressence which lit up even the darkest of days! Thank you Syafiqah for your kind and motherly love for the class!
Guys, you have made this 5/2 dream possible. It is now the main hq where we can bond and share our lastest woes or joy! This is where memories are kept, encouragement are released and joys shared. The photos kept in those entries are beautiful!
I hope that this will be the true connecting system for us, profounders!
Of course, Thank You everyone for making this impossible, possible! Now, make it big out there!
Lovingly, Clarence.
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Journal | Thursday, April 23, 2009
Here's a short journal on the happenings during the crisis.
Short of a miracle
Valarie ‘s crisis in March Day 1 ---- 26.3.09 ( Thursday)
At about 6.30 in the evening, I received a call from Alvin. He broke the news that Valarie might not be able to pull through the night. Doctors had informed the parents to gather relatives and friends to the hospital to prepare for the worst. I was overwhelmed. It was too sudden as I had just spoken to the father on 13.2.09 and he mentioned that the doctor had commented that she had an 80% chance of recovery . Everyone had been upbeat about it.
After the call, my immediate response was; I needed to bring the anointing oil and rush down to SGH to pray for her before it was too late. I quickly called my husband (JC) to send me to the hospital. Subsequently, I received more phone calls, from Qiu Jin and Syafiqah informing me about Valarie. They were all on their way to SGH.
At ward 45, three quarters of the pupils from 2008 5/2 class were there. There was also a big group from 2008 5/1 class. The waiting area and the corridor just outside the ward leading to the ICU were milling with anxious faces. Later in the night, more turned up.
Ee Hwa, Emily, Qui Jin,Xiang Ning, Harveen, Jacintha, Jazreel, Sally, Wendy, Julia , Fadzilla, Amalina, Sakinah, Syafiqah, Amy, Ting Ting, Alvin, Zheng Yi, Ignatious, Clarence, Joseph, Peng Hong, Yong Kang, Jie Xiang, Khairul, Wei Xian, Shawn, Boon Kai, Jershon …. Those from 5/1 were Felicia, Amelia, Dennis, Jolene… Many more were present.
The relatives were allowed to go in 2 at a time. Valarie‘s mother told us that the ICU doctor was not hopeful about Valarie but the oncologist was still trying ... She was given a very high dosage of antibiotics to fight the extremely strong viral attack.
Standing outside the glass screen door of the ICU , I could see Valarie lying very still with tubes from the arms, the mouth, the nose all hooked up to the support system. I told the mother that JC and I were Christians and asked her for permission to pray for Valarie. She replied that it was ok as Valarie had been prayed for in the ward before. She stood outside the glass door as JC and I stepped into ICU donning gloves, overalls, and face masks.
Valarie was bloated. She needed nothing short of a miracle and the healing power of God. When I spoke to her, she tried to communicate by scribbling on the clip board, but her hands were so weak that twice, what appeared were just scrawny lines, something like SK…. (When she is well, I would like to find out what she wanted to say at that moment). I told her, Jesus loves her and the resurrection power of Jesus shall flow through her and she shall live to testify the goodness of God. I rubbed the anointing oil on her left palm. After praying and commanding the angel of death to leave her, we left the room.
Just outside the ICU, the boys and girls immediately gathered around to find out more about the situation. I repeated what the mother told me about her condition and I told them that Valarie needed a miracle. As there was nothing much that we could do, Emily, Jershon, Jie Xiang, Clarence, Qiu Jin, Alvin and the others , together we all adjourned to the canteen to have dinner.
Day 2 -- 27.3.09 ( Friday) In school, I informed the principal about Valarie‘s condition. She made an announcement during staff contact time about Valarie and she said she would probably visit her . In the night at about 8.30, at ward 45, Mr. Lau, Mr. Leong and Mr .Loy came and we could only watch her behind the glass screen door at the ICU. She was hooked onto a dialysis machine. No one was allowed to go into the ICU. A big group of students turned up too. Dhanaram, Mei Yan,….. Outside the glass door, JC and I prayed. Valarie‘s mother, holding the Buddhist praying beads was also praying. On the way out of the ward, Valarie ‘s mother told us the father would want to sustain her life at any cost as the doctor hinted that she might not last through the night. I held her hands and replied that we should continue to pray.
Day 3----28.3.09 ( Saturday) At about 10 plus in the morning, received sms from Alvin and Syafiqah about Valarie‘s condition. Spoke to the father and was confirmed that Valarie’s situation had improved. The white blood count was normal. 9 pm--- It was very quiet at ward 45 compared to the previous 2 nights as most visitors including students had come either in the morning or the afternoon. The mother was seen sleeping on the sofa at the waiting area, overcame with fatigue. We spoke to the father. He was visibly relieved and smiled as he explained how the white blood count has hit 1000 and Valarie would now need to fight on using her own immune system. Valarie‘s swelling on both hands had subsided. She was also given a blood transfusion by the aunty in the morning. The effects would be known in one or two day’s time. Standing outside the glass screen door, the father was cautious in letting us into the ICU as he was concerned about Valarie ‘s low immune system. Anyway, I went into the ICU and prayed for healing. Doctors, the human spirit, will and youth can only do so much, we need miracles.
Day 4 --- 29.3.09 ( Sunday) Spoke the father on the phone. According to him, the swelling had come down and Valarie was able to pass a little urine. However, she was running a temperature of 39⁰ C. But the doctor said her condition was stable.
Day 7 --- 2.4.09 (Thursday ) Spoke to the father on the phone at around 3.00 pm. He said that Valarie had just been transferred from ICU to a single normal ward in the afternoon. However, he preferred not to have any visitors as Valarie needed to rest and cannot risk catching an infection. I told him to tell Valarie: “Jesus loves you.” The father responded with a laugh. I hope the message got through to her. J I believe Valarie’s recovery is nothing short of a miracle.
