214

Definitely not the Rivermaya song. And neither does it stand for February 14. 214 is Markie's room number. Markie was confined in Bacolod Sanitarium Hospital. For what? DENGUE.

Dengue has been one of the most deadliest disease in the country. According to statistics it killed 31 Cebuanos from January to October. Bad Mosquitos!

Aedes Aegypti: the Dengue Hemmorhagic Fever Carrier

So anyway, let me tell you more about Markie. Markie is my friend and classmate when I was still in the College of Nursing. He has always been happy and gay. And dont forget, very amiable. We haven't seen each other for almost three years. It was only until Nov. 3 that he texted me o break the news that he is in the hospital. And with that news about decreasing platelet count, I was worried. He needed blood donors. I wanted to donate but unfortunately, we are not from the same blood type. I texted him instead, and promised to visit him and help him with the donor.

On the gloomy day of Nov. 4, Jane Mae and I visited Markie in the hospital. He doesnt look well, but he can still manage to smile. He was lean 3 years ago but now he was leaner. He shared with us about what he feels, about his disease, the hospital, and our classmates who visited him. We ended up having a little reunion because one of our classmate, Renaiza, was a trainee nurse there. And of course, with me around, no moments were left unrecorded on my little click-snap-camera. :)

Sexy Markie

Markie and Renaiza

Markie and Jane Mae

Its really good to see old friends taking care of each other. Most of all, it's good to see Markie smile. We left the hospital by 8 pm. We left with a prayer and hope that Markie will do fine again. And we left with a promise that we'll keep in touch more often.

Ahhh, its good to rekindle old friendship. It's good to have friends who really care for each other. and its good to be healthy. So Markie.....

Get Well Soon, Markova!!!!


Love ya!