Uncle

It seems as though I have not been updating you guys about my uncle's condition....

Well, at first, which was like 2 months ago, he seemed to be on a steady recovery. However, on this fateful day, his condition relapsed, just that this time it was worse. He was already weak but it made him even weaker. What made matters worse was, his heart and breathng stopped for 10 whole minutes. Twice... Usually, anyone who goes without oxygen for 3 minutes would be brain-dead. But yet, my uncle proved death wrong. He was strong. We thought he would be in a coma forever as he relapsed in 3rd May and only started to wake a little in 6th June. We were afraid that he would just lie in coma for years and then just pass away. But he proved us wrong.

From around 6th to 8th, he was mainly just lazing around and his eyes only opened a teeny-weeny little bit which was still considered coma. But, from the 9th, things became better. His eyes started opening bigger, and now, he seems to understand everything we say. However, he is unable to speak and move, though today, we thought we saw him move his head a little. This showed that his condition has improved.

Therefore, I would like to give my opinion on this matter. I believe that there are 2 reasons why he has pulled through until now. Number 1, a healthy body and number 2, perseverance and determination.

Firstly, this shows how important a healthy body is. My uncle was in the commando course in NS and has always been very fit. Well, he can easily lift me up, turn me around, treat me like a piece of cardboard. He has always been very healthy and seldom falls sick. And why is he healthy??? Because he eats a wide variety of food. This is what I want to focus on. Many children now do not like to eat vegetables, but let me advise you. Veggies are good for health!!! 2 servings of veggies a day, keeps the doctor away!! Besides that, traditional chinese medicine are also good for health. Although they may be a litle bitter at times, but it is still better to eat it as it is for your own good and you would appreciate it in future. You would also be asking your children to take their chinese medicine!! Furthermore, another keyword to good health---EXERCISE!!!

Next, besides good health, perseverance is also one of the mian reasons why my uncle can pull through so many times and fight a strong battle with death. He does not wish to pass away that easy as he believes he still has a lot of stuff uncompleted. Therefore, he has a strong wish to stand up and show others that he is not weak. He also is very determined to stand up and work again! If he did not have such determination, he would most likely not have woken up from his coma!!

Thus, the conclusion is, in order to have a healthy body, lead a good life, eat well, exercise and have determination!!

Finally, may all of you bless my uncle and hope that he will survive through this ordeal! May God bless him. Amen.
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