a special space in my heart goes to granny, Friday, March 24, 2006
i accompanied granny to Mount Alvernia Hospital today to remover her stitches on her knee cap down to her lower limb. she went through an operation 2 weeks ago for varicose veins.
just in case you do not know what is varicose veins, they are enlarged veins that can be flesh colored, dark purple or blue. they often look like cords and appear twisted and bulging. they are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. they can be treated either through sclerotherapy, normal surgery or even laser, provided your condition isn't that complexed.
in the case of my granny, she had to go through normal surgery as her veins were all knotted in a 'ball'. it is that bad if you ask me...well, this surgery has eased or more like remove the pain totally from her right leg and she can sit, squat and stand without difficulties.
i was out at the back yard helping to fold the dry clothes when my neighbour came out to do the same. she made a comment: "how fast time flies isn't it? when Avril was small, she used to take the brolly with her and follow behind you as you keep the clothes!"
my granny replied: "yes, we even laughed at her! indeed she has grown. she is even a head taller than me now!"
and the both of them laughed and went on and on about me on the things i did when i was young. sometimes, i find it funny too. i loved to take the brolly and sit at the back yard in a corner when it is rainning. i'd pretend i was in a tent and protecting myself from the rain. just blogging about this made me pause and smile. no doubt i may have been a lonely kid (being the only child), i loved the games i played on my own.
there are many other things that i've done that are equally amusing. i just love the times i spent with granny : )
Avril, 10:12 PM