Considering To Have A Chemo Port Insertion Procedure

It is Monday here again. It is now 1:45am here. I just got up to take some biscuits and warm milk. Since I am fully awake now, I might as well put up my post at this time in the early morning. Sitting here in the afternoon is a bit warm even with the fan blowing.

Sunrise at 7am.

The weather is warm but with some rain on certain days.

Cranberry Hibiscus which is no longer in my garden due to neglect.

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I was discharged from the hospital on Saturday, 8th July morning. My next pre-chemo blood test will be on Friday, 21st July and my next chemo treatment (7th) in the hospital will be on Monday, 24th July.

While in hospital, I was told that even after I finished my 9 doses of chemo treatment, I will probably need to further continue on my chemo treatment on and off depending on the CTScan results. And looking at both my hands, the blood veins may not be able to take all the branula needle insertions for the chemo treatment. Earlier I was worried about the risks but now after much consideration, I have agreed for the chemo port insertion and pray that there will be no complication. The process for the insertion will take some time and an appointment date will have to be secured.

Thank God my back pain has lessen and I can get up and out from bed, stand and walk with less struggle and pain. Thank God for all your prayers and thoughts for me.

This photo was taken in July, 2022 when I was still active in my garden.

It is a black bird but I do not know its name. Is it a black crow?

This mural was found painted behind a row of shop houses along Jalan Sultan Iskandar (formerly named Hugh Low Street), Ipoh.

I Trust In Jesus

Lord for what now do I wait, Christ the hope that shall not fade Take my heart this flesh these bones, Trust I place in You alone Light the path on darkest day, Guide my feet if I would stray Grant me strength if I should roam, Ever homeward to Your throne I trust in Jesus and only Jesus, He is the name above all names My strength and refuge, My firm foundation And I will worship Him forevermore Mountains of the earth may fade, Yet the love of God remains Storms will rage and oceans rise, Christ alone will turn the tide Resting in His loving arms, This I know with all my heart Death can never take its hold, Grace will never let me go

I trust in Jesus and only Jesus, He is the name above all names My strength and refuge, My firm foundation And I will worship Him forevermore

Come all sons and daughters rise, Lift your praise beyond the skies Every nation now proclaim, Glory to our risen King Bow before His righteousness, Christ is Lord our tongues confess Justified the sinner saved, Glorify His holy name

I trust in Jesus and only Jesus He is the name above all names My strength and refuge, My firm foundation And I will worship Him forevermore O I will worship You I will worship You with all my heart And all my soul

Linking to Skywatch Friday, Saturday's Critters & Monday Mural.

1st Cycle Of New Chemo Drug

Two days after our dining room roof was blown off, I was admitted to the hospital for my chemo treatment. This was supposed to be the 3rd chemo cycle but this round the doctors decided to change to new chemo drugs. For this new chemo treatment, I will have to go through 9 cycles, once in every 2 weeks. I will be on chemo drip continuously for about 48 hours, so I will have to be warded in the hospital for 3 days and 2 nights.

Early morning sky at 6:45am.

For the past 2 weeks and more, the first half of the days were hot and sunny. By 3 to 4 pm, the sky will go dark. Then there will be strong wind and heavy downpour, scary thunderstorm. When I was admitted into the hospital for my 1st of 9 cycles chemo treatment, our roof was not fixed yet. It was a stressful whole week for us until the roof was fixed and our dining room was fully covered.

A plant that looks like a strawberry plant.

My stay in the hospital for my chemo treatment was pleasant and comfortable. I had to be admitted by 7am on the 1st day and by the time the chemo drip was over, I was discharged from hospital about 11pm plus, reached home and by the time I took my bath and went to bed was about 2am plus. I slept most of the next morning because I was feeling tired. By afternoon, I was feeling good and active. That was 5 days after the roof was blown off and our roof was not covered yet. Every time it rains, we couldn't sleep until the rain stops because hubby has to keep watch. 

After 8 stressful days and nights, we breathed a sigh of relief when the roof was finally fixed. We can start to shift back our dining furniture back to the dining room. There was much cleaning to do for hubby and I helped in small ways that I can managed.

The above photo credited to Aislynn.

This wounded little bird was brought back to my friend by her son.

The above video credited to Aislynn.

With loving care, my friend nursed this little bird back to health and about a month later, it took its first bath.

Linking to Skywatch Friday and Saturday's Critters.

Not one sparrow (What do they cost? Two for a penny?)

can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it.

And the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

So don't worry! You are more valuable to him than many sparrows.

(Matthew 10:29-31, The Living Bible-TLB)

Fish Balls & Fried Noodles For Dinner

Today is Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone.

Right time to share the Sunset Bells from my garden.

These were taken before the rainy season.

Beautiful blooms, just nice for Christmas & New Year 2023.

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For dinner, we went to Pusat Makanan MXII,

#9, Jalan Dato Tahwil Azhar, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh.

We ordered 8 fish balls (sai toh yu tan or yellow tail snapper).

Flat rice noodle or koay teow with egg gravy.

Doesn't look nice but tastes good.

Fried flat rice noodle (koay teow) + rice vermicelli (beehoon).

This was our dinner for 4 people which costs less than RM50.

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Photos credited to Shirley T for sharing the following photos with me.

Beautiful bird with bright yellow and black feathers.

Linking to Saturday's Critters.

"Christmas gift suggestions:

To your enemy, forgiveness.

To an opponent, tolerance.

To a friend, your heart.

To a customer, service.

To all, charity.

To every child, a good example.

To yourself, respect."

- Oren Arnold.

Claypot Chicken Rice & Dried Vegetable Soup For Dinner

We had another nice morning with no rain. We went for our morning walk.

Morning sky at 6:50am.

I had pan mee which is noodle with wood fungus strips, fried anchovies, minced meat and veggie.

My breakfast with a cup of hot milo.

Hubby ordered claypot noodles.

Coleus from my garden.

They have grown tall and leggy, so I will need to replant them again.

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I was lazy to cook so we went out for dinner.

We ordered claypot chicken rice from our favourite place, which is WK Claypot House at 101, Lengkok Rishah 3, Taman Silibin Ria, Ipoh.

Ordered dried vegetable soup which we call "choy kon" soup.

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A friend shared this photo with me. She saw this bird perched on a concreter pillar near her house.

Can anyone help to identify this bird?

Linking to Saturday's Critters.

Then God said,

"Let bright lights appear in the sky to give light to the earth

and to identify the day and the night;

they shall bring about the seasons on the earth,

and mark the days and years." And so it was.

(Genesis 1:14-15, The Living Bible-TLB)

Animal Murals Part 1, Prawn Village, Tanjung Tualang

There are many wall murals in the Prawn Village, Tanjung Tualang. I have divided them into 2 parts.  Part 1 includes the following wall murals with panda bears, birds, dragonfly, and butterflies.

#1 - Panda Bears

#2 - These look like house sparrows.

#3 - Birds and butterflies

#4

#5 - Glass reflection

#6

I don't know whether this is a hawk or an eagle.

Reflection of 2 busy photographers.

#7

#8

#9

This is the whole mural consisting of #2 to #9.

Linking to Monday Mural.

The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God

and is useful to teach us what is true and

to make us realize what is wrong in our lives;

it straightens us out and helps us do what is right.

(2 Timothy 3:16, The Living Bible-TLB)

White Curry Noodle At Hot Bowl Nyonya Delights, Penang

As usual whenever I am travelling, I will have interrupted sleep and will wake up a few times throughout the night.

Morning view in Penang at 7:05am.

 Since our friends were still sleeping, we went down for a walk.

9:05am

We were back in our hotel room resting when the heavy downpour started.

It was still raining when we were preparing to go out for breakfast.

By the time we reached our destination, there was only a light drizzle.

White curry noodle for breakfast at Hot Bowl Nyonya Delights, Jalan Rangoon, Penang.

Menu.

Paintings on the walls.

Newspaper cuttings about their white curry noodles.

Our drinks: Warm barley (RM2), Chinese tea (RM1.20) and Penang white coffee (RM3.50 x 2).

Not as kaw (thick) as Ipoh white coffee but the taste is good.

4 bowls of white curry noodles + 2 sides orders.

2 pieces Teochew Guang - RM2.80

Spiced Loh Bak - RM6.

2 white curry noodles with tofu puff and squid - RM13.

White curry noodle with tofu puffs & cockles - RM13.

I think it is the milk or creamer that gives the white colour.

Curry paste or curry oil.

I took a spoonful of curry oil and added it to the noodle and mixed. Without the curry oil, the white broth tastes bland.

Personally, I still prefer the normal red curry noodle which has the extra omph!

2 crows facing the sea.

Crows are black birds and can be identified by their loud "caw-caw" calls.

Linking to Saturday's Critters.

I tell you, love your enemies.

Help and give without expecting a return.

You'll never - I promise - regret it.

Live out this God-created identity the way our Father lives toward us,

generously and graciously, even when we're at our worst.

Our Father is kind; you be kind.

(Luke 6:35-36, The Message-MSG)