Sewing Project: Custom Pouch for Dialysis (CCPD/CAPD) Patients

Day 1

Last week was training week for Ah ma, Niely, Da Gou (my Aunt) and I at SGH. My grandma has kidney failure and after 3 years of dialysis and its different complications, we finally get to surgically change the dialysis method to CAPD as known as Water Dialysis to most people. Eventhough I didn't manage to go for all 5 days of training, it was enjoyable while it lasted. Other patients and their familes were also there to learn. I had so much fun and laughter even when the nurse was nagging alot. :) hehe.

Day 1 - Waiting for training to begin

Day 3 - Time for Lunch!

The tube from the body which connects the Ultra Bags is usually stored/kept with tape and cotton pads. There is also another way of keeping the tubes, which is in custom made waist pouches as shown below.

Top: The Nurse's sample
Bottom: My piece for Ah Ma.

After making one for my grandma, I had orders coming in from the other patients that where there. It was quite an experience doing the pouch for them. I have a sense of satisfaction, like I've done something good. :)

Midnight sewing :)

Orders from patients I met at the training center.
Some like their velcro at the front as seen on the top most pouch

To insert tubings and hold Transfer Set

Velcro for maximum comfort even throughout the night

Below is an image of how the tubings look like.

I am just really happy that I am involve in this whole process of dialysis for my Ah Ma. I always wonder how else can I show my love and affection to her especially since I am a very socially awkward person, expressing my love and care is generally very awkward and difficult for me. Yay me, now I am responsible when Niely isn't around :) I am not complaining. Anything for Grams <3

If you need a pouch, contact me for more details! :)

Xoxo,

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Quick Update!

Its been a month since Miko is gone, and yes things are different at home now.. the sounds are different, the habits are changing and even the smell is different. There are too many things going on this past few months.
Weddings, Sales, Coaching etc.. Nothing special, just plain busy! Next week I will be on course for 2 months, hopefully I won't be missing out on anything during this busy period.

Honestly, year No.22nd of my life is like my worst year ever. People around me are settling down for a normal (with a boss) job, and here I am risking it all to seek for freedom while being judged and criticised by people of all age range. At the same time trying to feed myself as I continue to go on course for my future path and of course being questioned about it from people who don't even know what is going on in my life. I don't expect anyone to understand because this is a road less walked on, but this also shows how much people believe in me -- or not.

"Those that matter, won't mind. Those that mind, don't matter."

So not forgetting my crafts! I have created some new Ring Pillows and Bowties which I am extremely excited about! BECAUSE THEY LOOK AMAZING (to me!). If you'd like to find out more about it you can always drop a comment or visit http://blessingapparel.blogspot.sg

Good news is that I will be going BKK next friday! Woohoo! its been a long long time since I went for a real shopping trip.. Not even to Orchard road. Booo~

Till then...

Xoxo,

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Baby Tricia's 1st Month Party - This is how the 'CHNGS' does it.

 

Last Sunday was by beloved baby niece's 1st month baby shower. We all come together (once again) to share Lives, Love and Laughter. Did I mention how much I love my Family? We are known as the bunch who always find any reason we can just to meet up and have fun. I never once feel dreadful about it, there is nothing more I can ever ask for..

So these are the usual things we do:

EAT

LAUGH

JOKE

POKE FUN

EAT 

LAUGH

JOKE

SKYPE MY CANADA JIE JIE

LAUGH

POKE FUN

LAUGH

AWESOME..

   

 

 

Everyone took their turn to carry this precious lil Gem

Grandma & I!

 

 

Tricia's eyes are perpectually like this

 

Skyping Da Jie Jie & Coralie over at Canada

Feel the bond and the love.

 

Welcome to the most amazing family dear little one.

 Xoxo,

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[Testimony, Jesus Spoke again] - Faith Hope Joy Love Peace.

 

During this prep camp, I held back when it was testimony time. Part of me is saying "let other people have the chance to share" and another part is saying, "C'mon, let people know the beautiful things Jesus said to you!"  Yes, of course, those who were there will know I did not share in the end. 

This is why I am here today.

This is what this post is about.

I am known as the "cryer" when the holy spirit takes over. It is my way of expressing myself in the super natural way. Everytime I get prayed over, I will be obedient to surrender my all to the Lord, which leads me to rest in the spirit (also as known as slain)

IT WAS DIFFERENT THIS TIME

I would usually have a whole list of things to demand, be thankful for or be sorry for during healing. but No, not this time.. everyone was praising God, waiting for their turn to pray over and the next one was me.. It went like this:

Me: "Jia lat Jia lat(die la die la), I have nothing to pray about already, what I needed to pray about was already done just now, and I know healing is taking place. What if the adult ask me what I want to pray for? I wouldn't know what to say! Jia lat..Jia...

As when I was blabbering to myself. A lady reached out her hands and say, "Come Girl, your turn". 

Me: *Shocks face* "er... er.. ohh.. ok.." *walked over to the healing team*

Lady: "close your eyes, and I will pray for you... Lord grant her the spirit of Peace and the spirit of Joy..." (And that hit bulls eye into my heart)

Me:  "I always rest in the spirit because I surrender.. but I think I have control over my own body.. maybe this time I should test the Lord! I HAVE CONTROL OVER MY BODY.. NO I WILL NOT FALL..No I will not fall! No i will not.....*and I rested*" #Jesuswinsagain

As I was resting I felt extreme peace and joy in my heart. As I let the holy spirit over take me, Jesus appeared to me.. It was good to see him again.

Jesus sat beside me and laughed at my determination to not rest... 

 Me: "Can you not always sit beside me?"

Jesus: "huh, why? where do you want me to be?"

Me: "be inside of me!"

Jesus stood up and begin to sat on me and try to position himself the way I was laying down (like how you see it in the ghost movies). He lay down and sat up, turned around and said: "like this?" I answered in delight, "Yep! like this!" 

And he begin doing something to me.. I saw my hands, eyes, ears and mouth glow.. I heard my laughter and I saw many hands of mine..

Jesus: "I am anointing your hands to do things you will never imagine. You are capable because I made you to be.. Your eyes to read people, ears to listen and smile and laughter to made someone's day."

Me: *lay down in awe of him"

Jesus looked at me and say, "you can't remember right? your purpose of this?"

Me: "heh heh..."

Jesus: "Remember you primary school classes? Faith, Hope, Joy, Love, Peace? I bless you, with the Faith that you have, you will touch & comfort people which will give them Hope. 

Laughter and smile which will bring them Joy, 

which will all come out of Love. 

And there shall be Peace in your heart."

Me: *over whelmed and loved* "I can lay here all day......."

Jesus: "No dear, go and spread the love and gifts I have given to you!"

Me: "A little while more please............."

Jesus: *held my hands* No.. now..

Me: -.-" Alright.

Our God is a God who saves. 

A God who loves and

A God who gave.

He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. ~Job 8:21

Xoxo,

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SUNDAY EDEN BRUNCH @ Cali Cafe

Had a wonderful Sunday Brunch with my lovely Eden (Amplify's Cafe Team) people at Evan's restaurant! The food was simply DELICOUS and I loved the company!!

I finally get to spend some bonding time with these crazy fellas I love quite dearly. I have been so busy teaching swimming, training as well as with Blessings, I hardly have anytime for anything. The rest of the time I have left, I'd reserve it for the boy - which is not much either. :(

So anyway!!! Enough of whining, check out the good food I had with my fav group of monsters!

 

Winston pigging away!

  

 

My Eden Monsters <3

Food prepared with love by: Chef Evan Po 

Review: 5 stars.

Venue:  

Cali Cafe

31 Rochester Drive

#01-01 hotel park avenue rochester
Singapore 138637
Nearest MRT: Buona Vista Station

My extremely colour coordinated friend: Clayton

Our chilling spot after Brunch - Starbucks.
Love the concept of a vintage starbucks!

 After which, I went to spend the rest of my sunday with John in town for some retail therapy, good dinner to celebrate my CPR certification as well as have some good ice cream! Its been months since we had the luxury of time and money to do this.

 

 

 

 

As you can see, you can't go wrong with Garlic Prawn Pasta!

Ending off with Coffee ice cream + Chocolate shavings & Marshmallows!

To end off, this is just for laughs.
Check out another of John's talent: STONING.

Go visit Cali Cafe when you can, you will not regret it. :)

Have a good week ahead!

So Laban brought together all the people of the place and gave a feast. ~Genesis 29:22

Xoxo,

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