JADIA’S OUT OF HOSPITAL AND WALKING, WITH ZERO PAIN!

The past week was a gloomy one for me. I lost two close relatives in the “valley” of death. Both were young, able-bodied persons with a potentially bright future ahead of them.

JADIA JN PIERRE

I was also very worried about Jadia, especially in the context of the rumours of death doing the rounds. I knew her father Mr Francisco Jn pierre had flown to Martinique to attend to his daughter; and I knew - based on the feedback from his close associates - that Jadia was thought to be “critical” because of the excruciating - and perhaps near deadly - pain she endured. That might have given currency to the rumours.

However, I found comfort in the belief that this young and brilliant intellectual was not going anywhere yet! She had work to do! And indeed, my prayers were answered!

GENERAL SECRETARY- LEO CLARKE

This morning I got an email from General Secretary Leo Clarke captioned “JADIA IS HEALED” and that immediately brightened my day.  The email read:

“Brothers/Sisters:

 For all of you who continue to be concerned about Sis. Jadia's health, I wish to share her most recent message to me (received at 7.51 p.m. - Sept 5): "Out of Hospital...Walking...Zero pain". Our prayers have been answered. The Press Secretary should be home soon.”

GS

Bravo JADIA! I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!

Jadia’s rapid recovery is first of all a tribute to medical science and specifically to the quality of health care available in Martinique. I look forward to the day when we can compare favourably with our neighbor -  hopefully, this day will come upon the completion of our new national hospital and the full implementation of universal health care. I hope they both will come sooner than later – at least before the end of this current “quinquennium”.

JADIA'S DAD: FRANCISCO JN PIERRE

Finally, a word to Jadia’s Dad: Francisco, you have proven that are a great father! I know Jadia’s illness represented a second instance of a potentially grave family illness in your family; and you rose to the occasion each time, ensuring the survival of your kids. May God bless you, Francisco!