When The Sun Rises

It is a blessing if one is in good health.

Many people think that health is related to age. Young people are healthy, while the older ones should have more illnesses. This is deemed natural.

This is definitely not true, because I know people who have serious health issues, such as brain tumor or cancer, at young ages. They have to undergo operations and take drugs to cure their sickness. They then suffer from the effects of the drugs that many may not understand. How ironical can the curing process be?

I had a friend, XS, who was very close to me when we were studying in primary school. We would play together, draw comics together and bully other kids together. When we graduated from primary school, we exchanged our autographs and contact numbers, wishing each other well in our future endeavors.

About less than a year after we graduated, XS passed away. At a young age of 13, he had brain tumor. The doctor was unable to save him. My first encounter with death, I guess. His leaving was so sudden that it seemed like a bluff. At a tender age of 13, my peers and I were speculating if it was true. In retrospect, who would play such a stupid prank? I hope XS will be my first and last friend that I lose from brain tumor or any other illnesses. Everyone deserves to live till a ripe old age!

I wish all those who are healthy to stay healthy, while the rest, may you be at your prettiest health as soon as the sun rises.