婆婆 is sick

婆婆 suffered a major stroke on 19/4/2007 which left her bed ridden and half paralysed. In the first few hours, tension and guesswork were unavoidable as no one (including the inexperienced doctors at Alexandra Hospital) knew the exact condition which the stroke had left the grand old dame in.

But as the days passed, everyone is more relaxed when we can see that she is still able to laugh at our jokes, cheat at a mahong game during a physio-therapy session, and play peek-a-boo with Lucas. However, her right side is still only slightly mobile, and as at 3 May 2007, she is still unable to speak. We expect 婆婆 to be discharged soon, and pray for her to react well to future therapy sessions.

Lucas brings a huge smile to her face. It is unfortunate to rely on such events, but this episode really makes us recognise that the connection between the eldest and the youngest in the family, with two generations in-between them, is such a sight to witness.