Peter, Lawrence and myself went to visit Kelly at the hospital after work.
It was a tiny room, shared with another patient which the two beds were divided only by a piece of blue cloth hanging from the ceiling. There was a little bedside table, covered with flowers from friends, and colleagues. Her parents, and sister were also there accompanying her.
Kelly looked tired, a little pale, but her spirit seemed high.
We talked briefly, and she seemed to feel a lot of pain every time she worked her stomach, such as when she started to laugh, or cough.
Her parents said even though the operation was not common, but the wound was not small. I mean, having a fifteen centimeter long tumor removed, it could not have been a small operation. Thank God the tumor turned out benign, and not malignant. It was a real relief, especially for her parents, as they both looked exhausted, probably from a lack of sleep and constantly worrying what could have been, something, a lot worse.
After the visit, it is just so difficult not to remind ourselves again that we should really take better care of our own health. Also, the support, strength and courage your family and friends can provide in order to carry you through this difficult time, is priceless.
We all look forward to see Kelly back in office soon!