A new car and a busted ankle...

Hey all,

        Before I begin, I wanna wish my dad a very Happy Birthday! Thanks for being the great dad that u are! May God continue to shower His grace and blessings over your life :)

        Sorry I haven't been updating my blog lately. You see, lotsa things have been happening lately. Well, for one, I bought a new car!!! Woot! I bought a 2004 Toyota Camry Altise Sport on the 23rd of September. It has a 3.0L V6 engine and is pretty huge. Best part is...it's black. I love the car so much but it gets dirty pretty easily since it's black. keke...It's a really handsome car and I'll post up a picture soon.

        That brings us to the 2nd part of my post. The reason I don't have a picture of my car up yet is because a few days after getting it, I busted my ankle. lol! So I can't be bothered to go out and take pictures. So how did it happen?? Lemme guess...the 1st thing that comes to mind must be capoeira! Well, guess again...it was kinda like this....

        That morning, I was rushing to go for my community placement and initially wanted to wear my brand new leather shoes. But I was late, so I just used my old pair of leather shoes which I've been using for the past century (soles have all worn out!). Later that day, I finished my class at uni, and it was raining. So, I was running to a friend's car. Seconds before reaching the car, I took a wrong step and entered a world of pain! hahaha....I know a lot of people think I'm crazy, but through this event I learned that I really AM crazy. You see...most people would have been either crying or cursing, but I found the whole situation hilarious for some insane reason. So I was laughing all the way. Yups....all the way to the medical centre.

        And this is the even more hilarious bit...Warning to anyone who lives on the Coast! DO NOT go to the medical centre at Market Square, Varsity Lakes! A friend drove me there and I entered hopping on one foot. After waiting for a while, a man walked by mumbling something and then walked away, not even looking me in the eyes. So I just ignored him. Moments later, he came around again, looked at me irritated, and said in a harsh voice, "Come in!" Only then did I realise he was the doctor. So anyway, I picked up my shoe and hopped over (without any help from him!). When I entered he told me to lie down. He examined my foot and after causing me more pain, he said, "I dunno what's wrong. I don't think u broke a bone though. U need an x-ray". I then asked an innocent question that he seemed to be offended by, "In that case shouldn't I get a CT scan or MRI?". Glaring at me like I was a total idiot, he simply replied, "U need an x-ray". Okay....So I just sat there as he bandaged my foot (btw, his bandaging was terrible. No technique at all!), then quoted to me RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). He asked me to elevate my foot with a pillow whilst sleeping. Since the air seemed a little tense, in the midst of my pain, I cracked a joke and said "Oh, haha...even if I tried that, I prolly move too much in my sleep to keep my leg up". His reply was shocking...he rebuked me and said " I'm just telling u what's best for u. If u don't want to follow it, that's up to u!" I was stunned beyond words. The worst part was when he said, "Don't bring your x-ray to me. I close in 5 mins". I mean....what the???? haha...But thinking back, it was pretty funny :)

        So what is wrong with my ankle?? Well, I sprained it. No bone fractures, but I think there's ligament damage and I had to be on crutches for the past 2 weeks. But during this time, I've just seen the best come out of some of my friends in the Gold Coast, and of course my beloved parents who came up to visit me. They've been really really sweet helping me in any way possible :) I feel so blessed! *Happiness* Anyway, a giant thanks to everyone who gave me a hand when I needed it and those who showed their concern. Muchas gracias!!

Comments

[KEnt]

hi dear Andrew, i just don't know how painful the inccident caused to your ankle, but i do have a friend admited to Hospital University recently due to bone fracture and he couldn't walk for at least a month. Now he still rest at home. So, how about your case, can walk? jump unto the LORD?i will pray, let God know your case..btw, i enjoy reading your story.

[Angeline]

oh my.. busted an ankle?? *gosh* pls take care ah!! or.. u cld ask someone to take care of u. hehehehe. :)

new car?? ah! u r blessed!

[YueLi]

Oh my gosh, it looks bad!!
U'll be healed real soon k
hang in there...
i want to see pictures of ur new car!! and of coz pics at ur dad's dinner :)

Exam timetable out already ah?
email me ok?

[hOw eE]

Hi brother in Christ!! I hope to meet you soon. When you coming back. Got so much to tell you. I sent you a few emails. Kindly take time to read coz it doesn't take that long. =D Love you heaps Bro. God is with you today! "The joy of the Lord is my strength" (Nehemiah 8:10).

Can I call you soon? hehhee or u bz ahem.....gtg now la. Met your sis and parents last Sun! Ps. Bobbie was awesome with the preaching on Essential Christianity/ Convictions. You're in my prayers! By His stripes, you're HEALED! AMEN! =D Have a blessed sem.

[Aaron]

Yo yo!
Took me 8 days to realise you updated your blog?
This has got to be a joke!

Anyhow, hope your leg is better. I'm pretty sure you are okay since I heard you are back to driving. kekeke...

Do rest that leg a bit more though.
^_^
Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Adios Ariba!