Around 6:30am last Tuesday, I woke up to the sound of my mom and dad’s voices telling me that we need to bring my dad to the hospital. The moment my sleeping brain had processed their words, I got up immediately to check on my dad who was sitting on his bed, stricken with fear . The sight of him having a hard time breathing scared the shit out of me. Then I rushed to change my clothes, wash my face, find the key, and started the car — all in under 2 minutes. Moments later, we were traversing the long C5 road to Medical City.
Because it was rush hour we got stuck in a horrific traffic in Ortigas Avenue. Considering that was the only road going to Medical City, I don’t know how an ambulance could speed up through that kind of traffic to get the patient to the hospital on time! I pity the employees who are on their way to their Ortigas offices too. Made me kinda glad that my way to my office isn’t as bad as that one. Fortunately, my dad got his breathing back to normal right after we stepped out of the house. Even so, I still brought him to the hospital to find out what was wrong.
The doctor’s findings were nothing new. My dad has been a smoker and drinker for years which is why we were no longer shocked to hear the doctor’s news. His breathing trouble was caused by the boxes of cigarettes he had smoked, and his diabetes (and that slight liver problem) was caused by the gallons of alcohol he had drank for years since before I was born. Well, gallons is an understatement. It’s a miracle he hasn’t gotten either of the two big “C’s” yet. Thank you, Jesus.
He and my mom stayed in the hospital for two days, where he was given a bunch of medicines, tests, and insulin shots that I could no longer count. His doctor wanted him to stay for another 5 days but my dad insisted on leaving yesterday so he could help prepare for my brother’s wedding this Sunday. He’s not in a critical condition or anything like that, so the doctor just let him sign a waiver. My dad’s probably the most stubborn person I know.
I’m glad he’s hanging on. He says he’s not gonna drink again and that he will try to phase out the smoking. Like I haven’t heard him say that many times before. I hope he’s serious this time, though.
In other news, I got my Macbook Pro this week too. I’m still trying to find my way around it — it’s like stepping into a whole new world, groping in the dark, and trying to learn everything from scratch. I can’t say I’m enjoying it yet because, really, as opposed to “enthusiasm”, this is close to how I look when I’m in front of the thing:
LOLZ. My brother’s wedding is 2 days away! And some of our friends are arriving here from Bacolod City tomorrow! Next week should be FUN. :)
How was your week?
‘grats!! (with the bro’s wedding and on the MBP) :p Im waiting until before Christmas I guess; i keep gettin a bugging feeling that the next MBPs will get a design overhaul & I’ll no less than kill myself if I regret getting one now. Hahaha. There’s always Boot Camp if Vista’s calling you back home :-P
Reading about the scare with your dad scares me. ‘Cause my dad’s like that, too. He doesn’t drink as much anymore, but he drank a lot back in his college days (apparently, that was all he did, along with instigating frat fights in UP, lol), and he still smokes at least a pack of cigs a day. T___T He even told us that he didn’t even expect to live until 50. So he doesn’t really particularly care about his health anymore. :/
Wah, congrats on the MBP! :D I should be getting one in 3 months when school starts, hopefully. I’ll bother you if I have questions. ;) Jk.
Aw, your brother’s getting married, that’s awesomeee. :)
Wow, I really hope your dad’s fine and he stops those vice. Health is our number one asset right? Hope he gets well soon!
Preparing for a wedding which you play a big part in is so fun and ‘nervous-y’ at the same time. Congrats on that! Lastly, YAY for the MBP. Mucho love. :D
Hope your dad is ok na, Joni :)
Enjoy your brother’s special day!
I had a crazy week. :))
I hope your dad’s okay na? My dad stopped smoking when I was young, and he’s probably the healthiest one in the family now. Hehe.
AAAAND congrats on the Macbook Pro! :) Haha we should have a Mac party one time. :))
Have fun on your brother’s wedding! I’m gonna be in the same position (kuya getting married) in 2 years. hehehe.
Anu ba joniiii! You don’t blog on the same post two extreme news like that! I’m confused if I should should be worried about your dad or if i should be jumping up and down for your CONVERSION!! :)
I hope Tito’s okay na. :)
About the Mac, Tina’s right, let’s party. :P
Keng: I know what you mean! I tell my dad sometimes that if he goes on like that he might not live long enough to see his grandkids. hehe. And he tells me that when he does get really sick that we shouldn’t bother bringing him to the hospital to get him better. He doesn’t care anymore! Haay.
anube joni hahaha! Natawa ako dun sa image! Anyway, I’m still not a Mac convert.. so scared of tech anxiety to overwhelm me… I hope your dad’s okay. Bo Sanchez has this book for getting over addictions. Something about achieveing real freedom… Hope that helps out.
Best wishes to your brother :)
Hey Joni, we’re in the same boat! The church assigned me a Macbook Pro too, and I’ve got that exact same look on my face! LOL
(Girl, please SMS me your bank details so I can deposit for my hosting.)
I hope your dad’s doing well now. My dad is a diabetic and a smoker too so each day is a blessing.
On another note – I envy you having a Macbook Pro! Im wishing that on myself!
oo nga joni, I agree with Rhiz, pag malungkot malungkot lang! LOL
Hope your father’s ok na and congrats on the MBP! :D weeee
WOW ang yaman talaga! oks lang yan joni, medyo nakakalito lang sa simula pero after a week, sarap buhay na sa osx, walang problema sa virus virus na yan! mweheheheh
pagaling dad mo kamo :/
Van and Jepoy: Ang mayayaman ay yung may mga sobrang malaking budget para sa HK trip nila. Sama nyo naman kami nek time…. hekhek!! :)
Unti-unti ko ng nagugustuhan ang mac.. yay! :)
Yeah, ganun din tatay ko. If ever may mangyari sa kanya (in light of some of his close brads dying in the past 12 mos), sabi niya ok lang kasi nga he’s already lived past the age he expected for himself. Masaya na siya dun. -___-;;
Joni, congratulations on your MBP! Mac Convert ka na! :)
Good to hear that your dad isn’t in a critical condition.