The Conqueror

It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves. ~Edmund Hillary

September 25th, 2010 : My mother was so kind to look after me (post-transplant) for three months. At the end of her stay, my dad came over to Japan to accompany my mom to return to Malaysia together. During the last week of their stay, we offered to bring them to Mount Fuji, since this was their first visit to Japan. Thus, visiting Japan's highest peak sounded appropriate. Besides it was doable because it was the end of summer and people were still allowed to hike the mountain. It was a memorable day. Moreover, our visit was blessed with a perfect weather. Neither was it raining nor cloudy, therefore the peak was clearly visible :)

It was an important day for me because my operation was over; just two months back and here I am almost conquering the highest peak of Japan(we didn't hike to the top). It meant a lot to me in many ways. I am now able to do things I wouldn't be able to do before due to my sickness and dialysis. I have gone through obstacles and sufferings in life; but now I feel normal and happy again. I hope to be as strong as today and continue to appreciate life and the given opportunity to live my life the fullest.