Monthly Archives: April 2009

He did not look like he was one.

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

When Marina blogged about me two weeks back, a guy who called himself Steven sent some money through PayPal. I wrote to thank him who asked if he could pay me a visit. From the chirpy tone of his emails, … Continue reading →

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House Ear Institute 2009 Family Camp

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

This year, the House Ear Institute annual family camp will be held from 5th to 7th June, in Malibu, California. The cost including room and board is US$75 per person. Check out the camp information page here. I really,really, really, … Continue reading →

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How best to send patients a gift at St. Vincent Medical Center

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

Seeing that I will be undergoing brain surgery on May 6th, 2009, Cordy asked what my room number would be. No prizes for guessing, she’s going to send me a gift. But she asked a hard question. Here is why: … Continue reading →

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The mysterious MHub

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

Mom and I took a drive to Subang Airport and collected some documents. Our application to MAS has been approved. They are sponsoring our air travel to L.A. again. This is need-based sponsorship. Anyone with a genuine case can apply. … Continue reading →

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My story in Chinese at City Harvest Church

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

I made three speeches at City Harvest Church in February 2009. After each of those speeches, Ps. Kevin Loo went on stage and told the congregation of my need for surgery funds. They collected special offerings that amounted to RM25,000. … Continue reading →

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Gifts from Japan.

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

On my flight back from surgery last March, I got to know the cabin supervisor, Mr. Chan Hong Tuck. As passengers boarded the plane, ground crews at LAX informed him of my individual need, why I went to the U.S. … Continue reading →

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A perfect, imperfect watch

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Yvonne Foong

When Her World magazine awarded me as Young Woman Achiever of the Year, Corum gave me a watch. It is worth so much money that only my Auditory Brainstem Implant can beat it’s price. I had never been a watch … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Matters of the Heart | 5 Comments