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Creatinine is a liquid waste. It causes slow blood circulation, making even breathing difficult. While the normal amount of creatinine in our body is 1.5%, he had 23.3% of it.
He had assured us it was only a frustrating duo of ulcer and bronchitis so no one thought it was a kidney problem, which I only used to hear about from other people's sob stories but never thought would happen to my own flesh and blood- my father.
A tube was inserted into my father's body to start the perritonial dialysis. The nurse had warned it would be painful because the anesthesia would not reach the innermost part of his body. Still, I was shaken to hear his tortured scream as the nurse punctured his abdomen.
For days my father struggled with a tremble to move a muscle or to eat without vomiting the food out. He couldn't seem to swallow anything down his throat. My father…whom I neglected while others longed for a paternal presence in their homes…oh, how I had wronged him!
For the first time, my siblings and I showed how we truly felt, even humbling down to our knees to pray and beg God, in the midst of weeping and yes…running noses, to show us mercy. It was quite a scene…sure beats "Maalaala Mo Kaya".
Friends became out of reach, or perhaps it was me who was withdrawing from them. In their absence, strangers and people I hadn't heard for years came pouring in to help.
It took great effort to focus at work but like a puppet I moved on, not daring to disturb normalcy. Somehow I had kept myself from bawling for moping could not help my father.
Our prayers and (this will sound corny as hell) love have done wonders to my father although he still has to undergo hemodialysis. Now he could even make faces at us. Funny how he tries to make us smile in the face of grief.
My siblings and I have become closer than ever. And the realization that our parents had raised us well dawned in. In this hell we are going through, we've found a little heaven. Indeed I had a lot to thank God for. He had allowed us the pain that has shaken us to the core. But a pain meant to heal us spiritually and emotionally, a pain that has brought with it people we could count on. Sigh, God's mysterious ways!
Only now have I heeded to the good ol' saying romantics often chided to me: Always take the chance of showing that you care, for you never know when that chance would be taken away from you.
Thank God, I still have that chance.
You may be an outdoor enthusiasts but reading this article will make you more obsessed about the outdoor. Not much on traveling but you will be full of ideas on how to turn the outdoor area of your own home into your own private paradise. You will also learn a few tips on how to achieve comfort and be fully relaxed. Reading this article will get you acquainted with patio umbrellas, outdoor heaters and furniture.
Outdoor patio furniture are a must haves if you plan on making your outdoor area comfortable and relaxing. Choose materials like teak that are known for its durability and are able to withstand the tough outdoor environment. Apart from teak, there are many other types of materials for outdoor furniture that you can choose from and they are available in shops that specialize in selling outdoor furniture. If you don't have the luxury of large outdoor area, you can opt for simple and garden table with a few chairs. You can also go for the foldable ones so as to save more spaces when they are not in use. If you plan to spend your lazy afternoons dozing off into the afternoon sun, you must have a reclining chair to allow you to do just that.
After having chosen the types of patio or teak furniture that you are to have in your private outdoor space, you may decide to have patio umbrellas as well. You can have patio umbrellas erected over your patio furniture to keep away the midday heat and the harmful rays of the sun. This method is also good to give you a proper shade if you intend to spend long hours outside. Patio umbrellas will not only keep you out of reach of being exposed directly to the sun, it will also keep you dry if it happens to rain unexpectedly. In addition to that, having them can add colors to your outdoor too since they come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes depending on the individual preferences and likes. They will definitely make your patio, garden or yard a happy family place to be.
To top it all, you may even consider getting outdoor heaters for your lovely compound. These can generate heat and provide you and your loved ones with adequate warmth should the weather turn cold or when it is dark and you still want to spend a few more moments out in the chilly night air gazing at the stars. There are two kinds of outdoor heaters that you can choose from. One of them runs on gas while the other runs directly on electricity. The electricity one is of course more convenient than the former one. However, it may be more expensive than the other not only in terms of the product itself but also in the process of using it as electricity rates are higher compare to just using gas. But if you have young children who are always running around your house compound, it would be advisable that you get an electric outdoor heater as it is easier to operate around children.
So there you have it, some valuable acquisitions that you can make to turn your outdoor area into a place you and your family will fully utilize and enjoy. A recap of it is furnishing your garden, backyard or terrace with some outdoor furniture be it teak or any material of your choice; provide shelter from the rain and sun with patio umbrellas and outdoor heaters to keep allow the outdoor area to be utilize no matter the season. After having your outdoor area fully equipped, you will soon see that there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't always be enjoying the great outdoor!