The world of Tzu Chi Nov-Dec 2021 (Vol.138)
TZU CHI 138 35 Note: The Malaysian Government announced the four-phase national recovery plan on June 15, where the transition from one phase to the next will be based on the key threshold indicators, namely, the number of daily Covid-19 cases, utilization of ICU beds and vaccination rate. long-term smoking. I must quit smoking,” said Sargon, after learning from the doctor the cause of his condition. Two days later, Sargon’s festered toes were surgically removed, and he was discharged after five days of observation at the hospital. The volunteers helped him apply for Tzu Chi’s subsidies, not only for weekly follow- up visits and transportation costs, but also medication for wound cleaning and dressing. Turning inspiration into actions When volunteers Teck Ngie, Shew Fun, Lian Hun and Justin Jok Asa visited Sargon again on October 3, they were delighted to find that his wound had started to heal. Sargon said smilingly, “Whenever my relatives and friends asked about it, I would tell them that if it was not for Tzu Chi, I would not be able to get treated at the hospital,” and added that, “Thank God that I met Tzu Chi. Had it not been for Tzu Chi’s help, I might have left this world. My wound has shown great improvement, and it does not hurt that much anymore. I will join the ranks of volunteers when my wound has fully recovered.” To express their gratitude, Sargon and his mother became Tzu Chi donors. They also donated recyclables they have collected to Tzu Chi. Love is much needed amidst the merciless pandemic. It is hoped that the blessed ones can reach out to those disadvantaged and help them to overcome their difficulties hand in hand. daughter, while their older children stay with their own families. He recalled, “My right toes started to turn black and ached in February last year. I went to the doctor, but there was no improvement even after I applied the medication prescribed by the doctor. Instead, it got worse.” Sargon used to be a construction worker with an unstable income. He informed, “I continued working until I could no longer bear the pain. I have not seen a doctor for half a year now, as I had lost my income and depleted my savings. I could only apply some over-the- counter medication. The dull pain has seriously affected my quality of sleep, and my right fingers have begun to turn black too.” Shew Fun told Sargon that they would help him apply for medical assistance from Tzu Chi, and advised him to get examined at the hospital. However, Sargon declined their kindness, for fear that his right foot would be amputated, and he would end up having limited mobility. Unexpectedly, on August 5, Teck Ngie received a call from Sargon, saying that he had changed his mind and was willing to receive treatment. Hence, Teck Ngie immediately arranged for his admission to the Hospital of Duchess of Kent. On August 12, Teck Ngie and volunteer Tingai Wilson Simon accompanied Sargon to the hospital for treatment. Upon examination, the doctor informed that there was no need to amputate the entire foot, but only three festered toes needed to be removed. “This turned out to be a side effect of
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