As many of you know, my best friend Mar Kaw Shu Wa's brother, my dear friend Ruben Mathews, recently suffered a stroke. This request is for the family's expenses related to caring for Ruben during his long and difficult recovery. The expenses will be numerous and ongoing, and I hope that with help the financial strain can be alleviated somewhat. Words cannot express how important Mar Kaw Shu Wa and her family are to me, as I am sure they are to many of you. Whether you can give financially or not, know that your love and support are enormously appreciated.