Day 18 Chemo 1. Sun. 08/06/2017 4:10PM
Ahh! What a relaxing Sunday. After the church, I had the luxury of curling back on bed and ended waking up at around 7:30AM enough time to get ready for a date with my 2 staffs in my clinic. I was so animated to be with them since they wanted me to have my cocktail dress done in one of the nice boutique they knew.
While waiting for my other secretary to arrive at the clinic, my other secretary who came early opened up her problem about her husband. Another episode of struggle with the couple which overcame her with perplexity. Knowing that I was separated already from my husband since March 2017, she basically was eager to hear what advice I could give. I of course just mentioned to her that “it would be her last say, up until when she could last on their marriage”.
Around 10:30AM, we proceeded to the Fashion Boutique which I found so pleasant to stay. The attendant was not just accommodating but was so entertaining as well, making all the workflow to go on smoothly, that I almost forgot my stainless water container when we left.
Feeling all the wonderful vibes, I took them for lunch together. We then have selfie pictures which made them so curious with how the way I looked with most of the pictures. They said: "Doki, 'Doctor' you always have that happy smile." Which also made me remember the same comment as the attendant girl from the boutique. Candidly, I told them: "My happiness is when you are happy, and when I am around with my friends who knew me through the years."
Gathering my thoughts on the preparation of that cocktail dress made me reflect my simple philosophy with special occasions. Family gatherings on special occasions are very important to me because I am not really fond of texting or chat messaging or facebook posting. Only Jerome, my Guardian Angel, who had convinced me to communicate through the social media. So attending birthdays, weddings, or funerals are something I am so charmed to be present as much as possible so I could definitely get in touched with my friends and relatives.
I tried to minimize as much as I could accepting friend requests. Communication, though vital, is very personal to me. When I got diagnosed with breast cancer, I did not text or call anyone. But surprise of all surprises, friends you built over the years will always surround you with care. My 2 friends, Dr. Maria Christina Aban and Dr. Cytesse Cambronero, from the previous clinic at PSH (Perpetual Succour Hospital) called me right away in order to meet me and have our monthly breakfast get together to happen early and assuring me of their presence and full support. It was so sweet to behold that I got teary eyed. Cancer had never "taken me aback" with fear as God had shown me His Divine Presence from the loving and caring support of friends that surrounded me with their instantaneous ubiety.
"Lord you are so amazing!!!"
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