During the course of our lives we have many experiences, both good and bad. Sometimes they are caused by someone else's actions (行动), sometimes they come from our own actions. Sometimes something happens that we can never forget. As a human being who lives within the world, I have also had experiences that I'll never forget. One experience involved a woman who worked as a nurse at a public hospital in this town.
In late l982 I was in a traffic (交通) accident on Jalan Veteran. My leg was broken in the accident, and I had to stay for a few months in the hospital. Here, in the hospital, was the first time we met.
As I woke up one morning, a woman wearing a white dress was standing beside my bed. She greeted me with a friendly "good morning". Becoming aware of the sound of her greeting, I looked up at her. Her name was "Nellimurni", and she was 20 years old and l60 centimetres (公分) tall. She had a beautiful round face and wore glasses. Her white and even teeth made her even more beautiful when she smiled. She gave a strong impression of being kind and friendly.
For the whole time I stayed at the hospital, she was always helping me, both in the morning and in the afternoon. Even on days when she didn't work, she visited me in my room. Sometimes she brought me fruit, bread, milk, or other things to eat.
When I praised her, she did even more than what I expected, asking me whether or not I wanted to bathe or wash my face. After thinking about it, I made up my mind to wash just my face. She quickly prepared everything needed for the job. After she finished, she also made my bed. Before she left my room I asked her if she was going to continue to help me. She replied that she was ready to help me as long as I stayed in the hospital. I felt happy that there was a nurse like her who was so willing to help, even though I knew that it was her job as nurse to take care of patients. But, for me, her help was far beyond the usual amount of attention patients get at a public hospital. It was rare to find a nurse who wanted to take such good care of her patients, unless they were rich and staying in a special room.
She did have her weaknesses, however. Once, I refused a gift she had brought me, and she became angry. After that, she didn't talk to me for a few days. Then, I explained my reasons for refusing her gift, and she began to understand, and forgave me.
Unfortunately, it has now been a year since I left the hospital. I heard from her friends that she moved to Bandung to continue her studies. I felt disappointed that she didn't tell me that she was moving. I feel I have lost an unforgettable friend, a person with special qualities.
My time with her is something I'll never forget. I'll always remember her kindness and caring.
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