Hairy Bum Problem

As some of you may know, I recently had to undergo an operation around my butt area. I had a pilonidal sinus. (You can read more about it here, but be warned that the photos are not for the faint hearted / stomached).

It started of on a thursday, with a slight discomfort while sitting down. I thought I had injured my tail bone but I do not remember bumping it anywhere! The discomfort grew, till on saturday, it was a reall challenge to sit if I was standing, and to stand if I was sitting. I was still involved in service as part of the band as so I carried on. By the time I had finished dinner, the only thing on my mind was to get home ASAP and to get into bed. Getting in and out of the taxi was pure torture (as Alvin and Cindy can testify). The taxi ride was no better. Lying prone in bed was the only position where the pain was bearable.

On Sunday morning, I felt somewhat better. I went to church and co-led the songs with John Suan. As soon as service was over, I grabbed a bite from the refreshment counter and got a cab straight to Causeway Point. Alfred met me at the doctor's. The doctor took one look and told me what the problem was. He told me that the only possble treatement was surgery and it was possible to get the surgery done immediately. I was excited about getting rid of the pain in my butt. When I Asked if it was possible to prevent this problem, he looked me in the eye and with a dead pan voice said, "Shave". I laughed.

I shuffled off to Raffles Hospital in town while Alfred helped me to pack some clothes and toiletries. I got the hospital at about 1530 and by 1600, the surgeon had given me a pre-op and told me that though the operation was simple, the heling process was going to take at least a month, two weeks of which I was not going to be able to work. This led to a whole set of problems with my practicum but I went on with the surgery.

Alfred arrived at my little hotel room at 1705 and I was wheeled to the OT at 1720. The op went well and I was out, back in my room by 1930. Alfred was a real blessing and he helped to call all the relevant people. Mummy and Daddy even made the trip down from KL.

I was discharged on Tues morning but have to go back to the hospital everyday to get the dressing changed.

All this basically coz I have a hairy bum!

Dear Daddy God, Give Me Rest

On Saturday, at Praise Fellowship, I went up to the front during altar call and asked Mark to pray fro rest. I was physically and spiritually tired and I was looking for some rest.

Amazingly, God answered almost immediately. The next day I was warded and underwent surgery. This resulted in me basically getting a confirmed 2 week leave from school. I was really concerned that this was going to affect my practicum.

My supervisor has since informed me that as long as I can get my 10 observations done within the stipulated time, then it should not be a problem. I also would not be able to calim any more medical leave for the duration of my practicum. This, I think, can be arranged as my Covering Teachers are in class everyday. I may not get an excellent result, but I can definitely clear my practicum.

Also, the rest time in the hospital was great. I was in Raffles Hospital and the room was basically a hotel room. I thank God for medical insurance. It meant that the operation and the room cast and all the related cost was covered by my insurance.

I am now resting at my uncle's place. Mum is down from KL and is basically taking care of me. I get to manja a little bit nowadays. My unlce even drives me from home to the hospital to get my dressing changed.

God is good. When His children ask, He gives. And when He gives, He never short changes. What a wonderful God I have.