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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Life after death

           What's life after death? Looking at the body of one of my patient today that i had been nursing for the past few days,the first thought i had was where is the soul of this man now? Is he on the way to the bridge or still waiting patiently beside the bedside waiting to see his family the last time before following the angels to register death certificate in heaven. My heart was aching badly at that moment. How could someone death be so sudden? And yes! I have done my first last office today for him. :(
       
           10.20am. Relative came to visit him. His daughter-in-law was still questioning me on why am I forbidding him from drinking water. After explaining the whole anatomy of how water can harm him according to his health condition at this status,his daughter-in-law still gave him a few sips of water. While, that's not within my control.11.45pm. Serve Lunch. Fed him though as he seem to unable to focus his spoon on the rice. Approach him to help and he refused his lunch. The only request from him was," I want to drink water!" Kinda argue with him that his condition now don't allow him to do so. And I actually removed the cup which he is reaching for. He kinda throw tantrum. Next minute,lots of fluid regurgitation heard. He seems to have choke from the water that he has been forcing to drink down. I quickly done a immediate "chest physio" for him. After 2 mins,he say he is fine. Went to attend the next patient beside him. And there his face turns greenish sleeping with his mouth open. Looking carefully, it seem not right. No chest rise,no breathing. Approach him frightening,and my six sense confirm the truth. Feels pulse,there still is. Yell at him loudly,unresponsive. Oh dear! Went to confirm with my colleagues. True enough,he is gone. My heart stop,stoning takes place. What am I going to do now? Knowing nothing, I just follow Mary and Hui Min. Thanks God for their presence and help.

             While preparing to clean the body,overheard the son and daughter conversation outside which really make me ponder. Brother told sister," Too bad,Dad didn't accept Christ. I didn't know what to do. I mean,life is gone means gone. He can't go heaven now." From the tone of his voice,i guess the son is a christian and the daughter is not. Cos the daughter seem to be can't really bother about his brother. Ignoring in progress. Oh well, after all "DAD" is gone. Is it important in discussing this kind of issue at this moment? After a few minutes,more and more relatives came. Crying all over. All my patients in the room seem to know something and kept quiet looking at them crying. Sadness and sorrow filled. Reinforcement takes place: Treasure all U have now in Life. Nothing going to be forever.

            I prayed for him while cleaning him up. I prayed to God that even he is not a son of him,I hope Father in heaven still forgive him graciously of all his sin. Bless him to be peaceful in heaven and guide him to the right paths after death. Seriously,death is not frightening at all. Throughout the progress I pray and pray and pray. Miracle,God took out the fear in me. Thanks the holy spirit for embracing me the courage.

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