Friday, January 28, 2005

white symbol of purity...

on saturday, the 22nd of january, my beloved uncle Michael Alberto passed away... he had undergone a bypass a week before and had gone in for an operation to restitch part of his leg from which the artery was removed. then when the recovery was underway, uncle takes a turn for the worst. will always remember uncle mike for being a simply, always-smiling man... i remember how he once said that his sister's grandchildren are like his very own... and the promise i made to treat him when i pass out... i guess we can only take comfort in that Uncle is with Jesus and Mama and i hope they're beaming down... all i can do now is make them proud... Love u, Uncle Mike! Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him... may his soul rest in peace, Amen.

on wednesday the 26th, rcsi organised a memorial service for the souls and family and friends of the kind ppl who donated their bodies for research and education in the medical field, i.e. the very souls whose bodies now serve as our first patients and cadavers in the Anatomy Room. it was a multi-religion service in the Unitarian church... and all the readings took on more meaning and the songs sung moved everyone. i esp found one bagpipe-piano piece to be particularly melancholy and moving.. and when everyone chanted 'we remember them' for the litany, the glory of God's love and protecting hand around these souls was obvious. it was great to see medical students taking time away from studies and activities to indulge in something spiritual...

today, we tied and pinned white ribbons in an effort to raise funds for the tsunami victims.. we had a target of 50000 ribbons and after much effort, we pulled it off! ehhe after staring at so many white ribbons, white actually really appeals to me.. it's immaculate, majestic, royal... which reminds me, mass for doctors in the Catholic Church is called the White Mass.. cant wait to truly deserve to attend one...

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