My husband called me while I was on my way to work to read an email from a friend I met almost 3 years ago. He was a good friend of my hubby who was visiting Hong Kong when we first started dating. Good looking guy, pretty decent and nice chap! Haven't seen him since them, although my hubby communicates with him via Skype sometimes.
I was already feeling melancholic because first, I was sleepy, second, it was rainy but my mood just dropped when he told me the bad news. His friend just had a baby (his second daughter) but came with down syndrome and a ventricular defect that requires a heart operation. Poor fellow!
How can such a tiny baby go through such difficult times at a very young age? I just thought about returning the pair of shorts I bought for my daughter because I couldn't bear seeing her legs get scratched, what more go through an operation of the heart? When trying times like these come, there's not much to do but be strong and keep the faith. This is when support from friends and family play such an important role.
I asked my hubby how I can help and he asked me to send a note to him too which I did right away. I felt like sending his family a card and maybe a present, but at this moment, I think presents do not mean much. Here I am mumbling about not having the latest Prada bag, counting the shoes of my daughter (I just bought her a new pair of Crocs today--- I plead guilty!) or indulging in a massage, Brut Rose or salmon roll and then I hear this story. Really makes me think what life is all about, and what true happiness means.
What's more touching about the email is the picture of his first daughter holding the small baby, both of them smiling at the camera. My hubby tells me the kids don't know much. All they know is they have got each other. Which I think is more important than any bag, shoe or diamond in this world.
After hearing this story, I am thinking of coming up with a campaign or charity for babies with heart problems. For those who would like to donate cash or baby stuff, please email me at karriebit@hotmail.com and perhaps we can start something in our own little way. I'm sure the money we spend on Louboutins is nothing compared to a book, milk or diaper for a broken hearted child. Think about it!
it is indeed a wake up call. when J was a baby the Grrr*****"###@@@ peadia we almost sued said he has congenital heart disease, without first consulting a specialist. we were angry with her already for so many other things, and she had to scare us with this one. of course after being anxious and scared for a whole day we decide to call a specialist who says he doesn't have it. but the heartache was there, esp since J was still in the NICU for 3 weeks spitting blood. i for one would be happy to support your campaign Kars, kaso lang I'd like sana to help Pinoy babies more, just because I know our gov't won't do it. But I know logistics wise it would be easier to help HK based ones. Let me know what you ahve planned.
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