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I was considered a very reserved and proud person, who never got friendly with people as if I do not need them.  How wrong I was, it was realized when I got admitted to the hospital for open heart surgery.  There I was lying on the bed helplessly. All pride was gone.  Every medical student was visiting as I was one of the interesting chapters from their medical books.  I had to respond to their every question in spite they were giving me the awkward feeling that I was a guinea pig. 

After when it was over (the operation) I was lying on the bed thinking and praying to get healthy once again.  There I saw another patient much in the critical condition then I was considered before being operated. He was a millionaire but feeling very bad because of the pain he had.  I am not a rich man, even could not bear the expenses of my operation without the help of my brother and sister.  But I was getting health.  I compared myself with the millionaire guy, who was not in good condition.  Of what value was/is the wealth against the health which the guy had but lying on the bed waiting for the fate which was uncertain and the health I or anybody else have.

Wealth is not a bad thing.  In fact, it is also necessary in life.  However, with wealth health is also necessary.  Health is a greater treasure and it must be guarded with care and concern.  Compare to a rich sick man a healthy man is richer though he does not have monetary wealth.

Should we not give value to health before it is lost?