A Normal Day?

It was a quiet evening in Paeds ward.

Most kiddos were in the room, on their bed, eating, entertaining themselves or chit-chatting with parents.

Some children were in front of the tv, watching upin and ipin while laughing.

Nurses were filling in the charts while doctors were resting.

The 4 medical students were sitting around the desk, waiting for dr to come.

Then there was a slight commotion at the corridor. I turned to look, parents were crying with relatives around them. A pale child was just diagnosed with ALL.

This reminded me of my favourite book, Tuesday with Morrie.

When Morrie was told that he has ALS, he and his wife were in shocked. "When they left the hospital, the sun was shining and people were going about their business. Morrie was stunned by the normalcy of the day around him." I remember the lines very well: "Shouldn't the world stop? Don't they know what has happened to me?" "But the world did not stop, it took no notice at all."

Sometimes, it just strikes that the world does not evolve around you alone. No matter how happy or sad you are, the world still goes on. The earth does not stop spinning for you. Sometimes, it is best to stop your footsteps for a while and look around you. One will notice many things, good or bad and keep a grateful heart.

Will keep this child in my prayer.

PS: Saw a child who was diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism during neonatal screening and was given thyroxine subsequently. He is now 3 years old, active and bright and as normal as other child. Don't know why but I can't stop smiling and being grateful for him :) A simple test and medication helps this child and prevent him from suffering from learning difficulties. Hope you will have a bright future :)