May
Wow. For me, I personally won't like if the 1st thing that the maid asks is $$$, butr then again, their main purpose in coming to Singapore to work is $$$. But maids having hps are quite common, especially when they have finished their loan repayment and start getting full pay. But you might want to indicate to her your T & C about hps, etc.
Mashy
If you're keen, I'll PM you with the process with maid agency? The process of waiting for a new maid takes about 2 - 3 weeks? So might give her some time to adjust to life in your home when she comes.
I can understand your feelings about seeing our sons being sick perpectually almost everyday in IFC. They will recover and 2 weeks later, sick again. I switched to another PD in Bt. Merah when Daren was still in IFC, and they seem much more experienced and becoz he's susceptible to cough and phlegm, they prescribed this "Bu Fei" (build up the lungs) medicine called ZADITEN to be taken over a span of 6 months, so that he'll be less susceptible to cough and phelgm and even if he falls sick again, he'll recover much faster.
Wenyl
Oh dear, I'm really sorry for your loss. Do take time to build yourself up with lots of nourishing food. I'm sure the Lord will make up for the loss a 100-fold when the time comes where you're ready again =)
Chicken Little
Haha. You want the Bak Kut Teh recipe? Can give it to you. Very easy to make.