Two months ago, we have decided to file our Permanent Residency here in SG. I did the research, E (my hubby) made queries at work. But somehow delays...a few things that needed our attention came first. Work and/or a much needed holiday? hehehe...More delays....
Funny how things really work out (or don't), arriving from our short vacation, E received an email from NZ stating that we are considered for a Work to Residence status. Finally! After waiting for more than two years. Great news! We were delirious...so happy!

Then came the 7:00 pm news.....

"10,000 March for Violence Against Asians in NZ". E sits with his computer, instantly viewing the latest on NZ. Will this news keep us from moving? Will it make us so afraid that our plans are more likely to change? Our first plan of action (SANA) was to sette in Auckland and try finding jobs there. See how the lifestyle would suit us.

I guess, every where there can be racism, xenophobia (that is, phobia of foreigners) even violence. And it is the Lord who holds us, his children safely in His hands. Wherever we are, in Manila...SG...at work or at home...anything can happen. Moreso, the Lord will give us the wisdom to keep ourselves safe and practise the fruits of the Spirit in dealing with others. Love, peace, joy, long-suffering/patience etc.

Don't you check yourself at times when you come across a person then pass a comment like "nakakainis itong mga ....(the race) na ito...masusungit." or "ang itim nila"... o "feeling-superior ito a.." Isn't it a form of discrimination? That is, generalising only in reference to one or two not-so-good experience? O baka naman comment lang...I'm not sure. Well...this is only my observation...(you are free to give your views on this..) That's me, being human...hehehe.

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR A WILLING HEART. Sinabi ko na nga ba, there is a reason why this phrase strikes a heartstring as we turn to the July page of our table calendar (next to our computer). We are willing. Soon we will be packing our bags...but for now, we are praying that our last few months here will still be fruitful as they have been with our friends and the churchmates. Getting ready for the next adventure. At heto pa rin ako, wishing for more time with our family and friends back home. Possible? Well...Nothing is impossible with God.

Glory to God. ;-)

Last year, we had a series of tests done for some application. Unfortunately, I had to do a repeat test for the Liver Function. Liver function tests (LFTs or LFs), which include "liver enzymes", are groups of clinical biochemistry laboratory blood assays designed to give information about the state of a patient's liver. Then on the day of pick up (for the result) I also had a "review" appointment with a doctor and he tried to explain to us the relevance of my elevated GGT, SGPT and Alk Phosphatase.

Naku, ano bang malay ko sa mga abbreviations na yan. Masyadong SCIENTIFIC! Buti na lang at may internet dahil kahit papano ay nagkaron ako ng idea at natutunan tungkol sa mga standard liver panel na ito. Itong GGT,SGPT at Alk Phosphatase ay ilan sa mga items ng LFT. O kay LuFeT!!!!

A friend of mine, who is going through some liver problems of her own encouraged me, "Madali lang yan! Ingat ka lang sa kinakain mo". Kumain daw ako ng veggies and fish. Control sa pagkain sa madaling sabi. It's easier said than done. Lalo na sa mga adik sa chicken (na tulad ko), o kaya mga porkchop and liempo lover.

Kahapon dumaan ako sa supermarket after paying off some bills. Dampot ako ng fruits, a pack of crabsticks, 2 kinds of leafy-green vegetables, snob ko ang chicken at kinawayan ko na lang ang mga pork...(hello, ms. piggy!) diretso sa seafood area. Timbang ng lapu-lapu at 12 pirasong hipon. Aba...mahal din.

Panay-panay din ang offline ko sa bro-in-law kong doctor,asking about this stuffs GGT, SGPT at Alk. phosphatase achuchuchu. He's given us a backgrounder that once I have my gallbladder taken out, my liver enzymes will normalise. Kasabay nito ang aming dalangin for the right schedule, the best doctor to operate, and the Lord's provision for the financial side of the surgery/ hospitalisation. He (the bro.) has also advised me to do a little walking (as per advise ng obgyne) ewan ko lang kung me restrictions sa MALL...hahaha. I know the important thing is to keep on moving.