Pick Yourself Up, Dust Yourself OffSource: Article and photo of TODAY (June 5, 2009) As Mdm Rahmah Anes fought breast cancer, her husband left her for another woman. Left with medical bills, no income and three children of school age, she felt as if her world crumbled down.At first, I felt very down and couldnt stop mourn after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. But I knew I had to live for my children, "said Mdm Rahmah, who underwent a mastectomy in 2005 to eliminate your right breast.As result of the transformation of the family, her youngest daughter, who was in primary school, became severely depressed. Shuffling and treatment of cancer and psychiatric appointments daughters, wasn't not much time for selfpity.During these difficult times, the breath of one of the nurses at the Hospital SingaporeGeneral gave him great comfort while was under treatment there. Sister Rahmah Mdm Nagalingam Saraswathi who affectionately called Sister Sara offered soothing stimulation that her absent husband was unable to give her.I focused on my treatment, and became a fighter for my children, he said. And he did, struggling to rebuild his life on track. Soon after, he joined a support group for breast cancer and took classes in reflexology and massage so I could find a job. Despite his stoic attitude, life wasn't smooth sailing. In 2006 and 2007, MDM Rahmah developed a blood clot in his throat and cervical fibroids, respectively. Both conditions surgery.But his poor health did not prevent him advice and help other cancer patients. Occasionally, she would accompany she counseled patients to their chemotherapy sessions. I didn't want to suffer the kind of loneliness that had happened, she said.Mdm Rahmahs infectious optimism and lust for life made her the perfect candidate Forthe SGH Inspirational Patient Award. Launched by the hospital last year, the award recognizes patients who have a positive attitude towards their illness and recovery, and are an inspiration to other patients and health professionals. Ten patients presented with the award. Three of them were winners of the Outstanding Award and was one of MDM them.Today Rahmah, things have begun to look up to Mdm Rahmah, who now works as a therapist timemassage. Her husband, who works as a cleaner, has returned and their relationship is back to normal for the sake of children.Im happy that everything seems better. I just take one day a step at a time, she said. Whichever it is, will Mr . . Krupuk # 39; s Thoughts: Actually, life is full of problems and that often comes in all shapes and definitely when we least expect. And the worst may even fall on good people! But some things we can take heart and draws on the testimony of how life's adversities grits.1 real bore. Resilience in the often developed and brought forward is contagious when there is strong support and encouragement of friends and loved ones around.Practical application: In the state of life lucky we are, how can we be a blessing and encouragement to those who are less fortunate or people who are going through trials and challenges 2. The way forward in life despite setbacks and adversity is not really to stop. As Mdm Rahman, she turned over to help cancer patients. Besides being an encouragement to others, I am sure this also helped him move forward with purpose knowing that despite the disease, it may be down, but not out.Practical application: At any challenge and crisis we face in life, we must all learn to take a step back and take the bigger picture. Instead of players in the defeat and feel with worms in our problems, why not see what we can learn from it Or even give and help those around him who are going through similar troubles Let me conclude by quoting one what all young people who SMSed mentor told me one day during training BMT ... quot; PSE C, I may be physically, but I will not be PSE C in my mind! quot; br br
