There are still reports of the August 8th typhoon aftermass (sp?) every day. Lots of mess and lots of protest to the government officials of their sluggish help and the footage of the disaster. Houses fell to the floor of the river bed. Unbelievable sights. Very sad. The soldiers are out helping to move the tons and tons of mud out of streets in the worst areas.
h1n1 is also in the news every day. It’s a big scare here right now. I noticed the medical station at the custom ready to check people with a fever when I arrived. There are cases of young people that died of it. The vaccines are being produced. People are wearing masks too.
Probably not the best time to visit as far as Taiwan is concerned.
The portal DVD player turned out to be a bad choice. I should have known but was hoping for the impossible. Mom is as stubborn as ever. Actually, I think this is the symptom of all old people. A friend said his mom was hospitalized and wouldn’t eat or take anything from the helper they tried to hire for her and would only eat food given from her children. This placed a big burden on the children who has to be there 24/7 to take care of her every need. Don’t know when and if I get there, would I be like that? I strongly hope not!!!