Tomorrow is Day Zero - the stem cell transplant day! So far, thank God David is still coping quite well with the chemotheraphy. He is thankful that he did not vomit nor feel very sick even though he did experience a little nausea, loss of appepitite and was quite drowsy, especially today.
The nurse told us that tomorrow he would be going for the Total Body Radiation at around 8:30 and the process would take about an hour. (Dr Hwang explained during the family conference that the purpose of the radiation is to further lower David's immunity to prevent rejection of the grafted stem cells.) The radiotherapy may cause David to be tired and the drugs for preventing side effects may make him drowsy. Please pray for the desired result to be achieved without other harmful effects. Pray also for good rest and protection from infections. Most importantly, pray against rejection and complications from Graft Versus Host Disease - a condition whereby donated stem cells attack the patients organs.
The stem cells infusion may start late morning or in the afternoon depending on the readiness of Angie's stem cells. Angie has started the stem cells collection 2 days ago. The first day was quite ok except for the bruise sustained during the insertion of the needle into her vein. Today, she felt much discomfort and the process was more painful. Please pray for Angie that the nurse who would be attending to her for the next 2 days be more skillful and that the Lord would shield her from all pain and discomfort. It is possible. In fact, the Lord did shield her from the pain associated with the daily injections she has to take to increase stem cells in her blood flow. She was given lots of panadols but she did not even take any because there wasn't any pain. Praise the Lord! Please pray and let us trust the Lord to continue to work miracles as we ask in faith.
Please also pray for lots of good quality stem cells to be collected so that Angie need not spend extended time on the machine. For last 2 days, the process took up to 6 hours a day (fm 9am to around 3pm) and all the while she could not move her hand. I am so grateful to Angie for the gift of life to David, and really wish and pray that she need not suffer much.
"For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
The Lord will give grace and glory;
No good thing will He withhold
From those who walk uprightly."
Psalm 84:11
God bless,
Whee Ling
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Pain Pain went away!
Dear all,
Thank you all for praying for me. The insertion of the CVC was difficult probably due to the anatomical strutures of my body or fractures due to my myeloma. The senior radiologist could not figure out why. Although he was quite reassuring by telling me that it was not due to a lung puncture,the pain was so unbearable that caused me to cough and become breathless.It was like a pillow covering the face.I thought I was going to meet the Lord very soon! I quickly confessed all unknown sins to the Lord and prayed for my family and loved ones.All I wanted then was to feel Jesus near as I sang with tears in my heart.
After the insertion of the pheresible line was done, with an oxygen mask given I was wheeled for an urgent ChestXRay to confirm that there's no pneumothorax.Thank God there was no puncture to the right lung.
Back to the ward - In order to minimise the pain, I could not and dare not move or breathe too hard. But thank God, He heard the cries of my heart and your intercession. By this afternoon, the pain score has come down to about 3 and that's why I am able to write a short note here to thank you for praying for me.
Indeed, He "does not ignore the cry of the afflicted" Psm 9:12b
Well, the journey for me has been long. The journey is still very long. Honestly,I don't know what's going to happen tommorrow. But the words of a song I learned during my sunday school days years ago reminded me of our Father God who constantly holds my hand.
Thx for all your prayers,
david
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I don't know about tomorrow,
I just live from day to day.
I don't borrow from its sunshine,
For its skies may turn to grey.
I don't worry o'er the future, for I know what Jesus said.
And today I'll walk beside Him,
For He knows what is ahead.
Chorus: Many things about tomorrow,
I don't seem to understand;
But I know Who holds tomorrow,
And I know Who holds my hand.
Every step is getting brighter,
As the golden stairs I climb;
Every burden's getting lighter
Every cloud is silver lined.
There the sun is always shining,
There no tear will dim the eye;
At the ending of the rainbow,
Where the mountains touch the sky.
Romans 8:18
Paul Said: I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Thank you all for praying for me. The insertion of the CVC was difficult probably due to the anatomical strutures of my body or fractures due to my myeloma. The senior radiologist could not figure out why. Although he was quite reassuring by telling me that it was not due to a lung puncture,the pain was so unbearable that caused me to cough and become breathless.It was like a pillow covering the face.I thought I was going to meet the Lord very soon! I quickly confessed all unknown sins to the Lord and prayed for my family and loved ones.All I wanted then was to feel Jesus near as I sang with tears in my heart.
After the insertion of the pheresible line was done, with an oxygen mask given I was wheeled for an urgent ChestXRay to confirm that there's no pneumothorax.Thank God there was no puncture to the right lung.
Back to the ward - In order to minimise the pain, I could not and dare not move or breathe too hard. But thank God, He heard the cries of my heart and your intercession. By this afternoon, the pain score has come down to about 3 and that's why I am able to write a short note here to thank you for praying for me.
Indeed, He "does not ignore the cry of the afflicted" Psm 9:12b
Well, the journey for me has been long. The journey is still very long. Honestly,I don't know what's going to happen tommorrow. But the words of a song I learned during my sunday school days years ago reminded me of our Father God who constantly holds my hand.
Thx for all your prayers,
david
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I don't know about tomorrow,
I just live from day to day.
I don't borrow from its sunshine,
For its skies may turn to grey.
I don't worry o'er the future, for I know what Jesus said.
And today I'll walk beside Him,
For He knows what is ahead.
Chorus: Many things about tomorrow,
I don't seem to understand;
But I know Who holds tomorrow,
And I know Who holds my hand.
Every step is getting brighter,
As the golden stairs I climb;
Every burden's getting lighter
Every cloud is silver lined.
There the sun is always shining,
There no tear will dim the eye;
At the ending of the rainbow,
Where the mountains touch the sky.
Romans 8:18
Paul Said: I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Friday, May 27, 2005
Excruciating pain
It must have been that - excruciating pain. I heard David telling the nurse who enquired about his pain from the result of the CVC insertion that it was about 8 or 9 from the scale of 1 to 10. "Oh Lord, please have mercy and alleviate his pain, if possible completely eradicate the pain in Jesus name!"
The whole CVC insertion process took so long, David was away from the ward from 3pm to almost 7pm. We had expected it to be easier than the last insertion in Apr since it is a smaller tube and done by a senior radiologist with the help of X-ray. Somehow, half way through the procedure, the radiologist had to adopt an alternative route because of unexpected unexplainable obstacle. David also experienced breathlessness and needed breathing aid. He shared he kept singing the song "Lord, You are more precious than silver...." over and over in his mind.
Coincidentally, Josh and I were singing that song while I was preparing him to take a nap in his daddy's room. I think it must be the work of the Holy Spirit, helping us to worship the Lord in the midst of trouble. Truly very thankful that it was successfully done in the end. Praise the Lord! It is His grace and His grace is sufficient. Thanks for your prayers and intercession.
Please pray that the wounds on his chest will not bleed again and that David can breath deeply without pain. The chemotherapy will start tomorrow, pray that he can tolerate the effects - he can do all things through Christ who strenthens him. Pray for no side effects at all. With God, nothing is impossible!
The Lord is doing an interesting work in Joshua's heart too. I was so blessed by what he shared just before bedtime. He told me he had one or two mosquito bites but not as many as daddy (David had quite a few mosquito bites in the afternoon). He wished the mosquito in daddy's ward would bite him instead of daddy and that he did not mind to even take on all the bites so that daddy be spared. He surely is daddy's darling boy. Please pray that Josh be free from any infections and be strong and healthy and that the frequent hospital visits will not tired him out but that he continues to bring cheer to his daddy.
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
The whole CVC insertion process took so long, David was away from the ward from 3pm to almost 7pm. We had expected it to be easier than the last insertion in Apr since it is a smaller tube and done by a senior radiologist with the help of X-ray. Somehow, half way through the procedure, the radiologist had to adopt an alternative route because of unexpected unexplainable obstacle. David also experienced breathlessness and needed breathing aid. He shared he kept singing the song "Lord, You are more precious than silver...." over and over in his mind.
Coincidentally, Josh and I were singing that song while I was preparing him to take a nap in his daddy's room. I think it must be the work of the Holy Spirit, helping us to worship the Lord in the midst of trouble. Truly very thankful that it was successfully done in the end. Praise the Lord! It is His grace and His grace is sufficient. Thanks for your prayers and intercession.
Please pray that the wounds on his chest will not bleed again and that David can breath deeply without pain. The chemotherapy will start tomorrow, pray that he can tolerate the effects - he can do all things through Christ who strenthens him. Pray for no side effects at all. With God, nothing is impossible!
The Lord is doing an interesting work in Joshua's heart too. I was so blessed by what he shared just before bedtime. He told me he had one or two mosquito bites but not as many as daddy (David had quite a few mosquito bites in the afternoon). He wished the mosquito in daddy's ward would bite him instead of daddy and that he did not mind to even take on all the bites so that daddy be spared. He surely is daddy's darling boy. Please pray that Josh be free from any infections and be strong and healthy and that the frequent hospital visits will not tired him out but that he continues to bring cheer to his daddy.
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Stem cell transplant
Dear all,
David will be going for donor stem cell transplant soon. The result of his last BMA done on 10May showed only 2% cancerous cells left. Praise the Lord! We are trusting God to clean up all the myeloma cells and restore David to perfect health. As Joshua (our 4 year old son, who is turning 5 soon) shared with me the other day after we prayed: "Mummy, I felt so good after praying (heaved a sigh of relief), maybe now only 1% left, then 0% and no more." Yes, we are claiming total healing for his daddy by faith in Jesus our Lord.
David will be admitted to SGH tomorrow to begin a series of conditioning preparation for the stem cells. This include 3 days high dose chemo from 28May to 30May, full body radiotherapy on 01Jun morning so he is ready for the stem cell infusion on 01Jun. For details, you may refer to our blog on "Details of BMT".
The estimated hospital stay is at least 23 days. After the transplant, close monitoring of David's condition is required to detect any sign of infections, complications, rejections and what is called GVHD (graft vs host disease) - a condition whereby the grafted stem cell (ie donor cells) attack the patient's cells or organs. The effect of GVHD ranges from skin rashes to life threatening conditions. Something we need to pray against. Lets pray that only remaining cancerous cells will be wiped out and all healthy cells remain unaffected.
After his discharge from the hospital when his condition stablises, regular monitoring about 2 or 3 times medical checkup at the hospital per week will be required for the initial 100 days of the transplant. Thereafter, once a month for the first year after transplant.
We are very thankful that some friends and loved ones even took the initiative to oragnise prayer groups to fast and pray for David. We are also very glad to know that some people were encouraged through our testimonies in our blog of the Lord's goodness and love not just for our family but to all who call upon His name. Let us continue to pray for each other and draw near to God.
As you remember David in your prayers, please pray:
1. that David's mind, soul, body and spirit will be ready for what he will need to go through. That he will be able to focus on our Lord Jesus and find strength to bear all things.
2. for smooth insertion of the CVC on 27May - a hollow silicon tube to be inserted into his vein below his collar bone to facilitate the aministration of chemo treatment, drawing of blood for tests, stem cell infusion etc. Pray that the radiologist will be skillful in doing it and that if possible be painless for David. Pray for protection from risk of punctured lungs and from fever and infections.
3. for Angie, his sister who is the stem cell donor to respond well to the 2 injections of GCSF per day from 27May to 31May. The injections are necessary to facilitate stem cells collection from 30May to 02Jun. Pray that Angie will not experience any pain and discomfort and that the desired amount of quality stem cells can be collected.
4. that the high dose chemo and full body radiotherapy will completely destroy the diseased cells in his body without the usual side effects and no risk of donated stem cells be rejected
5. that when his immunity is low, he will not be infected by any virus, bacteria or any kind of infections etc
6. that after the stem cells infusion, the donated cells will grow and achieve the desired result
7. that in the event if AB+ platelets are needed, the potential donors who had gone for screening will be available to donate the needed platelets. (Really very grateful to each and every one of the 10 potential donors for their kind offer to help)
8. for Joshua to be healthy (he was down with fever yesterday but thank God is well now) and for me too, that I will be a good caregiver.
Thank you very much!
Just want to let you know in case some of you have problem logging onto our blog - every prayer request for David's last hospitalisation from 18Apr to 05May (in my e-mail dated 15Apr) was answered. Praise be to our awesome God! Thanks for praying. Your prayers mean so much to us!
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
P/S: I will still check my e-mail from time to time and David may also have access to his e-mail and our blog (if he is not too tired to read). We love to hear from you - so do encourage us if you have a message, a verse, a prayer or just a note to say hello.
David will be going for donor stem cell transplant soon. The result of his last BMA done on 10May showed only 2% cancerous cells left. Praise the Lord! We are trusting God to clean up all the myeloma cells and restore David to perfect health. As Joshua (our 4 year old son, who is turning 5 soon) shared with me the other day after we prayed: "Mummy, I felt so good after praying (heaved a sigh of relief), maybe now only 1% left, then 0% and no more." Yes, we are claiming total healing for his daddy by faith in Jesus our Lord.
David will be admitted to SGH tomorrow to begin a series of conditioning preparation for the stem cells. This include 3 days high dose chemo from 28May to 30May, full body radiotherapy on 01Jun morning so he is ready for the stem cell infusion on 01Jun. For details, you may refer to our blog on "Details of BMT".
The estimated hospital stay is at least 23 days. After the transplant, close monitoring of David's condition is required to detect any sign of infections, complications, rejections and what is called GVHD (graft vs host disease) - a condition whereby the grafted stem cell (ie donor cells) attack the patient's cells or organs. The effect of GVHD ranges from skin rashes to life threatening conditions. Something we need to pray against. Lets pray that only remaining cancerous cells will be wiped out and all healthy cells remain unaffected.
After his discharge from the hospital when his condition stablises, regular monitoring about 2 or 3 times medical checkup at the hospital per week will be required for the initial 100 days of the transplant. Thereafter, once a month for the first year after transplant.
We are very thankful that some friends and loved ones even took the initiative to oragnise prayer groups to fast and pray for David. We are also very glad to know that some people were encouraged through our testimonies in our blog of the Lord's goodness and love not just for our family but to all who call upon His name. Let us continue to pray for each other and draw near to God.
As you remember David in your prayers, please pray:
1. that David's mind, soul, body and spirit will be ready for what he will need to go through. That he will be able to focus on our Lord Jesus and find strength to bear all things.
2. for smooth insertion of the CVC on 27May - a hollow silicon tube to be inserted into his vein below his collar bone to facilitate the aministration of chemo treatment, drawing of blood for tests, stem cell infusion etc. Pray that the radiologist will be skillful in doing it and that if possible be painless for David. Pray for protection from risk of punctured lungs and from fever and infections.
3. for Angie, his sister who is the stem cell donor to respond well to the 2 injections of GCSF per day from 27May to 31May. The injections are necessary to facilitate stem cells collection from 30May to 02Jun. Pray that Angie will not experience any pain and discomfort and that the desired amount of quality stem cells can be collected.
4. that the high dose chemo and full body radiotherapy will completely destroy the diseased cells in his body without the usual side effects and no risk of donated stem cells be rejected
5. that when his immunity is low, he will not be infected by any virus, bacteria or any kind of infections etc
6. that after the stem cells infusion, the donated cells will grow and achieve the desired result
7. that in the event if AB+ platelets are needed, the potential donors who had gone for screening will be available to donate the needed platelets. (Really very grateful to each and every one of the 10 potential donors for their kind offer to help)
8. for Joshua to be healthy (he was down with fever yesterday but thank God is well now) and for me too, that I will be a good caregiver.
Thank you very much!
Just want to let you know in case some of you have problem logging onto our blog - every prayer request for David's last hospitalisation from 18Apr to 05May (in my e-mail dated 15Apr) was answered. Praise be to our awesome God! Thanks for praying. Your prayers mean so much to us!
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
P/S: I will still check my e-mail from time to time and David may also have access to his e-mail and our blog (if he is not too tired to read). We love to hear from you - so do encourage us if you have a message, a verse, a prayer or just a note to say hello.
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Faith is the assurance of things hoped for...
"Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen...
By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. " Hebrews 11:1-3
Can I have the assurance that David will survive the BMT and not just survive, but will be completely cured of multiple myeloma? Yes, I believe it can happen because our faith is in the Lord Jesus, who said "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it..." John 14:12-14.
The Lord has so kindly allayed my anxiety by reminding me through His word "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6. Yes, let us continually present our requests to the Lord.
I want to share with you how the Lord has renewed my faith in Him again through His word:
As far back as the time when David was first hospitalised at TTSH last Sep, even before the diagnosis, the Lord has through a dear sister-in-Christ told me to be prepared for "things to get worse before they get better". When it was confirmed to be multiple myeloma, I was crying to the Lord for mercy and assurance that all would be well eventually. The comforting message from the Lord (in the form of thoughts from bible passage) came from Daniel 3 (attached below for reference). I felt the Lord assuring me that He would be with us as He had when Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego were in the fiery furnace. Just as the 3 of them emerged from the fire unharmed, we (David, Joshua and I) would too. However, what impressed upon me besides the miraculous deliverance but rather the attitude of the 3 when they said "If it be so our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; and He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up." The ulimate purpose is that His name be glorified! Yes, that is our desire too - that the mighty name of Jesus be glorified!
One thing I can testify is so far we have never felt alone - His presence has been with us.
"As sure as God puts His children in the furnace he will be in the furnace with them." -- Charles H Spurgeon
Thanks for praying. Hope you will also find strength, comfort and peace in Christ if you are also facing difficulties or trials in your life.
Rejoice in the Lord always!
Whee Ling
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Daniel 3
The King's Golden Image
1Nebuchadnezzar the king made an (A)image of gold, the height of which was sixty cubits and its width six cubits; he set it up on the plain of Dura in the (B)province of Babylon.
2Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent word to assemble the (C)satraps, the prefects and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates and all the rulers of the provinces to come to the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.
3Then the satraps, the prefects and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates and all the rulers of the provinces were assembled for the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
4Then the herald loudly proclaimed: "To you the command is given, (D)O peoples, nations and men of every language,
5that at the moment you (E)hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe and all kinds of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up.
6"But whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be (F)cast into the midst of a (G)furnace of blazing fire."
7Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations and men of every language fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.
Worship of the Image Refused
8For this reason at that time certain (H)Chaldeans came forward and (I)brought charges against the Jews.
9They responded and said to Nebuchadnezzar the king: "(J)O king, live forever!
10"You, O king, have (K)made a decree that every man who hears the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, and bagpipe and all kinds of music, is to (L)fall down and worship the golden image.
11"But whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire.
12"There are certain Jews whom you have (M)appointed over the administration of the province of Babylon, namely Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego. These men, O king, have disregarded you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have set up."
13Then Nebuchadnezzar in (N)rage and anger gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego; then these men were brought before the king.
14Nebuchadnezzar responded and said to them, "Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, that you do not serve (O)my gods or worship the golden image that I have set up?
15"Now if you are ready, (P)at the moment you hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery and bagpipe and all kinds of music, to fall down and worship the image that I have made, very well But if you do not worship, you will immediately be (Q)cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire; and (R)what god is there who can deliver you out of my hands?"
16(S)Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter.
17"If it be so, our (T)God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; and (U)He will deliver us out of your hand, O king.
18"(V)But even if He does not, (W)let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up."
Daniel's Friends Protected
19Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with (X)wrath, and his facial expression was altered toward Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego. He answered by giving orders to heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated.
20He commanded certain valiant warriors who were in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego in order to cast them into the furnace of blazing fire.
21Then these men were tied up in their (Y)trousers, their coats, their caps and their other clothes, and were cast into the midst of the furnace of blazing fire.
22For this reason, because the king's command was (Z)urgent and the furnace had been made extremely hot, the flame of the fire slew those men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego.
23But these three men, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, (AA)fell into the midst of the furnace of blazing fire still tied up.
24Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astounded and stood up in haste; he said to his high officials, "Was it not three men we cast bound into the midst of the fire?" They replied to the king, "Certainly, O king."
25He said, "Look! I see four men loosed and (AB)walking about in the midst of the fire without harm, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the (AC)gods!"
26Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he responded and said, "Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, come out, you servants of the (AD)Most High God, and come here!" Then Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego (AE)came out of the midst of the fire.
27The (AF)satraps, the prefects, the governors and the king's high officials gathered around and saw in regard to these men that the (AG)fire had no effect on the bodies of these men nor was the hair of their head singed, nor were their (AH)trousers damaged, nor had the smell of fire even come upon them.
28Nebuchadnezzar responded and said, "Blessed be the (AI)God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, who has (AJ)sent His angel and delivered His servants who put their (AK)trust in Him, violating the king's command, and yielded up their bodies so as (AL)not to serve or worship any god except their own God.
29"Therefore I (AM)make a decree that any people, nation or tongue that speaks anything offensive against the God of (AN)Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego shall be torn limb from limb and their (AO)houses reduced to a rubbish heap, inasmuch as there is (AP)no other god who is able to deliver in this way."
30Then the king (AQ)caused Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego to prosper in the province of Babylon.
By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. " Hebrews 11:1-3
Can I have the assurance that David will survive the BMT and not just survive, but will be completely cured of multiple myeloma? Yes, I believe it can happen because our faith is in the Lord Jesus, who said "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it..." John 14:12-14.
The Lord has so kindly allayed my anxiety by reminding me through His word "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6. Yes, let us continually present our requests to the Lord.
I want to share with you how the Lord has renewed my faith in Him again through His word:
As far back as the time when David was first hospitalised at TTSH last Sep, even before the diagnosis, the Lord has through a dear sister-in-Christ told me to be prepared for "things to get worse before they get better". When it was confirmed to be multiple myeloma, I was crying to the Lord for mercy and assurance that all would be well eventually. The comforting message from the Lord (in the form of thoughts from bible passage) came from Daniel 3 (attached below for reference). I felt the Lord assuring me that He would be with us as He had when Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego were in the fiery furnace. Just as the 3 of them emerged from the fire unharmed, we (David, Joshua and I) would too. However, what impressed upon me besides the miraculous deliverance but rather the attitude of the 3 when they said "If it be so our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; and He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up." The ulimate purpose is that His name be glorified! Yes, that is our desire too - that the mighty name of Jesus be glorified!
One thing I can testify is so far we have never felt alone - His presence has been with us.
"As sure as God puts His children in the furnace he will be in the furnace with them." -- Charles H Spurgeon
Thanks for praying. Hope you will also find strength, comfort and peace in Christ if you are also facing difficulties or trials in your life.
Rejoice in the Lord always!
Whee Ling
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Daniel 3
The King's Golden Image
1Nebuchadnezzar the king made an (A)image of gold, the height of which was sixty cubits and its width six cubits; he set it up on the plain of Dura in the (B)province of Babylon.
2Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent word to assemble the (C)satraps, the prefects and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates and all the rulers of the provinces to come to the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.
3Then the satraps, the prefects and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates and all the rulers of the provinces were assembled for the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
4Then the herald loudly proclaimed: "To you the command is given, (D)O peoples, nations and men of every language,
5that at the moment you (E)hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe and all kinds of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up.
6"But whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be (F)cast into the midst of a (G)furnace of blazing fire."
7Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations and men of every language fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.
Worship of the Image Refused
8For this reason at that time certain (H)Chaldeans came forward and (I)brought charges against the Jews.
9They responded and said to Nebuchadnezzar the king: "(J)O king, live forever!
10"You, O king, have (K)made a decree that every man who hears the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, and bagpipe and all kinds of music, is to (L)fall down and worship the golden image.
11"But whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire.
12"There are certain Jews whom you have (M)appointed over the administration of the province of Babylon, namely Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego. These men, O king, have disregarded you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have set up."
13Then Nebuchadnezzar in (N)rage and anger gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego; then these men were brought before the king.
14Nebuchadnezzar responded and said to them, "Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, that you do not serve (O)my gods or worship the golden image that I have set up?
15"Now if you are ready, (P)at the moment you hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery and bagpipe and all kinds of music, to fall down and worship the image that I have made, very well But if you do not worship, you will immediately be (Q)cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire; and (R)what god is there who can deliver you out of my hands?"
16(S)Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter.
17"If it be so, our (T)God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; and (U)He will deliver us out of your hand, O king.
18"(V)But even if He does not, (W)let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up."
Daniel's Friends Protected
19Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with (X)wrath, and his facial expression was altered toward Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego. He answered by giving orders to heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated.
20He commanded certain valiant warriors who were in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego in order to cast them into the furnace of blazing fire.
21Then these men were tied up in their (Y)trousers, their coats, their caps and their other clothes, and were cast into the midst of the furnace of blazing fire.
22For this reason, because the king's command was (Z)urgent and the furnace had been made extremely hot, the flame of the fire slew those men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego.
23But these three men, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, (AA)fell into the midst of the furnace of blazing fire still tied up.
24Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astounded and stood up in haste; he said to his high officials, "Was it not three men we cast bound into the midst of the fire?" They replied to the king, "Certainly, O king."
25He said, "Look! I see four men loosed and (AB)walking about in the midst of the fire without harm, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the (AC)gods!"
26Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he responded and said, "Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, come out, you servants of the (AD)Most High God, and come here!" Then Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego (AE)came out of the midst of the fire.
27The (AF)satraps, the prefects, the governors and the king's high officials gathered around and saw in regard to these men that the (AG)fire had no effect on the bodies of these men nor was the hair of their head singed, nor were their (AH)trousers damaged, nor had the smell of fire even come upon them.
28Nebuchadnezzar responded and said, "Blessed be the (AI)God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, who has (AJ)sent His angel and delivered His servants who put their (AK)trust in Him, violating the king's command, and yielded up their bodies so as (AL)not to serve or worship any god except their own God.
29"Therefore I (AM)make a decree that any people, nation or tongue that speaks anything offensive against the God of (AN)Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego shall be torn limb from limb and their (AO)houses reduced to a rubbish heap, inasmuch as there is (AP)no other god who is able to deliver in this way."
30Then the king (AQ)caused Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego to prosper in the province of Babylon.
Friday, May 20, 2005
Today is Day -12
Today is Day -12, the start of the count down to David's BMT transplant date on 01Jun05. Also the start of the conditioning regimen.
I am beginning to feel a little anxious. Cannot explain, kind of a mixed feeling. On one hand, it should be an event deserving celebration - David is given a 2nd chance in an otherwise hopeless situation (hopeless in the context of medical science because donor transplant is the only curative method for multiple myeloma). On the other hand, there are risks involved. Things could go wrong - oh Lord Jesus, please prohibit it!
Well, all the more I need to focus on the Lord and draw strength from Him. "Lord Jesus, we need You!"
May the peace of the Lord rest upon us.
Whee Ling
I am beginning to feel a little anxious. Cannot explain, kind of a mixed feeling. On one hand, it should be an event deserving celebration - David is given a 2nd chance in an otherwise hopeless situation (hopeless in the context of medical science because donor transplant is the only curative method for multiple myeloma). On the other hand, there are risks involved. Things could go wrong - oh Lord Jesus, please prohibit it!
Well, all the more I need to focus on the Lord and draw strength from Him. "Lord Jesus, we need You!"
May the peace of the Lord rest upon us.
Whee Ling
Monday, May 16, 2005
Details of BMT
David's Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) in the form of Stem Cell Infusion is to be done on 01Jun05. This day is the transplantation day, often referred to as "Day Zero". This is the day that marks a significant event in every transplant patient's life, a special occasion sort of like a second "birth", the first day of a new lease of life. For David's case, his second birth is the spirtual birth when he was "born again" into the kingdom of God when he received the gift of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. So, this would be his third "birth" after being "refined by fire in the furnace".
Before the actual transplant, the conditioning regimen begins. David will need to prepare for the transplant as follows:
1. start taking Oral Bactrium on 20May (Day -12)
2. Admission to SGH after family conference with Dr Hwang on 26May (Day -6)
3. CVC insertion at X-ray dept on 27May (Day -5) (CVC is a hollow silicon tube to be inserted into his vein to facilitate administration of treatment.)
4. High dose chemotherapy (IV Fludarabine) for 3 days from 28May to 30May with total body radiation (TBI 200 rad) on 01Jun (Day 0) before the transplant
The conditioning treatment is necessary to destroy the diseased cells in his body, to suppress his immune so as to reduce the risk that the donated marrow will be rejected and to make space for the transplanted cells.
In the meantime, he has been advised to build up his body with good nutrition and exercise to be ready for the BMT.
As for his sister, Angie, who will be the donor, she has to start taking 2 injections a day for 5 days starting from 27May to 31May. The injection of GCSF (Granulocyte colony stimulating factor) which stimulates recruitment of bone marrow stem cells into the circulating blood is necessary to facilitate collection of stem cells. The dates for stem cell collection are from 30May to 02Jun.
Please pray that the process will be as painless as possible for Angie and good amount and quality stem cells can be collected so the collection days may even be shorten.
Having a donor BMT is the only curative method in medical science today but along with it comes the risk of rejection and complications. I believe God can heal David miraculously simply by His word but if He has chosen this path that David has to take - the suffering, the waiting, the whole package - I totally surrender to His divine design. May the whole process bring glory to our Heavenly Father, our God, our Lord, our Maker and Provider, our all in all.
Thanks once again for praying. As a dear friend reminded me, the actual battle is in prayers, please press on in prayers with us.
Blessings and love,
Whee Ling
Before the actual transplant, the conditioning regimen begins. David will need to prepare for the transplant as follows:
1. start taking Oral Bactrium on 20May (Day -12)
2. Admission to SGH after family conference with Dr Hwang on 26May (Day -6)
3. CVC insertion at X-ray dept on 27May (Day -5) (CVC is a hollow silicon tube to be inserted into his vein to facilitate administration of treatment.)
4. High dose chemotherapy (IV Fludarabine) for 3 days from 28May to 30May with total body radiation (TBI 200 rad) on 01Jun (Day 0) before the transplant
The conditioning treatment is necessary to destroy the diseased cells in his body, to suppress his immune so as to reduce the risk that the donated marrow will be rejected and to make space for the transplanted cells.
In the meantime, he has been advised to build up his body with good nutrition and exercise to be ready for the BMT.
As for his sister, Angie, who will be the donor, she has to start taking 2 injections a day for 5 days starting from 27May to 31May. The injection of GCSF (Granulocyte colony stimulating factor) which stimulates recruitment of bone marrow stem cells into the circulating blood is necessary to facilitate collection of stem cells. The dates for stem cell collection are from 30May to 02Jun.
Please pray that the process will be as painless as possible for Angie and good amount and quality stem cells can be collected so the collection days may even be shorten.
Having a donor BMT is the only curative method in medical science today but along with it comes the risk of rejection and complications. I believe God can heal David miraculously simply by His word but if He has chosen this path that David has to take - the suffering, the waiting, the whole package - I totally surrender to His divine design. May the whole process bring glory to our Heavenly Father, our God, our Lord, our Maker and Provider, our all in all.
Thanks once again for praying. As a dear friend reminded me, the actual battle is in prayers, please press on in prayers with us.
Blessings and love,
Whee Ling
Result of BMA
Praise the wonderful name of our Lord Jesus Christ! He is worthy of praise, honour and adoration. God is good. His ways are excellent and His mercies know no bound.
The result of the last BMA showed there are still 2 to 3 percent plasma cells in the bone marrow. However, the doctors of the transplant team have decided they would go ahead with doing allogenic transplant (i.e. donor stem cell transplant) for David scheduled from 27May05. We will be able to get more details from Monday's medical appointment. In a way, it is a relief to know that David need not go through 2 transplants. Though, I truly wished the result was better - showing 0%, no more, total remission...I am thankful for all that the Lord has done, His healing touch, His blessings of moving people to pray and walk alongside with us in this journey and His steadfast love, His unchanging and everlasting love. God knows what is best and He is in control.
Another answered prayer is the approval of the medical subsidy. "Thank You Lord! Praise be to You always! "Halleluyah!" He is a God who provides!
Our heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to everyone who prayed with us. Words cannot express our gratitude and appreciation of your continual prayer support.
Please continue to pray for strength to go through the next phase - it may be more trying, a more difficult test perhaps. Physically, the high dose chemotherapy and radiotherapy would be more unbearable. Please also pray that the Lord will free David from emotional stress and burdens (ministry related burden.)
Thank you once again and may the joy of the Lord be our strength always!
Whee Ling
The result of the last BMA showed there are still 2 to 3 percent plasma cells in the bone marrow. However, the doctors of the transplant team have decided they would go ahead with doing allogenic transplant (i.e. donor stem cell transplant) for David scheduled from 27May05. We will be able to get more details from Monday's medical appointment. In a way, it is a relief to know that David need not go through 2 transplants. Though, I truly wished the result was better - showing 0%, no more, total remission...I am thankful for all that the Lord has done, His healing touch, His blessings of moving people to pray and walk alongside with us in this journey and His steadfast love, His unchanging and everlasting love. God knows what is best and He is in control.
Another answered prayer is the approval of the medical subsidy. "Thank You Lord! Praise be to You always! "Halleluyah!" He is a God who provides!
Our heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to everyone who prayed with us. Words cannot express our gratitude and appreciation of your continual prayer support.
Please continue to pray for strength to go through the next phase - it may be more trying, a more difficult test perhaps. Physically, the high dose chemotherapy and radiotherapy would be more unbearable. Please also pray that the Lord will free David from emotional stress and burdens (ministry related burden.)
Thank you once again and may the joy of the Lord be our strength always!
Whee Ling
Friday, May 13, 2005
Still no news on BMA result
In case you are wondering why there are no news on David's last BMA result - me too. Well, I guess we may have to wait till Monday, his next medical appointment, to know the result.
In any case, we are at peace knowing God's hand is upon David and He is in control of every circumstance.
Have a blessed weekend!
Whee Ling
In any case, we are at peace knowing God's hand is upon David and He is in control of every circumstance.
Have a blessed weekend!
Whee Ling
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Best BMA done!
Hi all,
Praise the Lord for the best BMA (compared to the previous three) done so far! Thank You, Jesus for answered prayer!!!
David's BMA done yesterday was so well done it could only be because of your prayers and God's favour. Dr Hwang, his consultant, did it for him personally and because he was so skillful and gentle, David experienced minimal pain. He said it was a heaven and earth difference compared to the previous BMAs done by other doctors. Now we await the result which may be out sometime today. Will keep all posted.
Gratefully His,
Whee Ling and family
Praise the Lord for the best BMA (compared to the previous three) done so far! Thank You, Jesus for answered prayer!!!
David's BMA done yesterday was so well done it could only be because of your prayers and God's favour. Dr Hwang, his consultant, did it for him personally and because he was so skillful and gentle, David experienced minimal pain. He said it was a heaven and earth difference compared to the previous BMAs done by other doctors. Now we await the result which may be out sometime today. Will keep all posted.
Gratefully His,
Whee Ling and family
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Monday, May 09, 2005
Tomorrow will be the next BMA
Hi all,
David will be going for his next medical appointment to see Dr Hwang tomorrow. He will be having the Bone Marrow Aspiration (BMA) tomorrow. BMA is a procedure whereby the doctor will extract bone marrow from his pelvic bone by drilling 3 holes (I think). It is quite a painful process. Tests will then be done on the bone marrow to see if there are still any myeloma cells in his bone marrow. Please please pray that:
1. the BMA will be less painful and that David will continue to have the strength to endure it
2. good report of 0%, absolutely no myeloma cells anymore in his bone marrow or any part at all.
Please join us in making our plea to our Almighty God to have mercy and let His supernatural healing be upon David. Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all for praying.
Pressing on in faith,
Whee Ling
P/S: You may wish to look up our blog http://prayfordavid.blogspot.com/ for details on why it is important that there are no more myeloma cells in the next BMA - blog posted on 24Apr.
David will be going for his next medical appointment to see Dr Hwang tomorrow. He will be having the Bone Marrow Aspiration (BMA) tomorrow. BMA is a procedure whereby the doctor will extract bone marrow from his pelvic bone by drilling 3 holes (I think). It is quite a painful process. Tests will then be done on the bone marrow to see if there are still any myeloma cells in his bone marrow. Please please pray that:
1. the BMA will be less painful and that David will continue to have the strength to endure it
2. good report of 0%, absolutely no myeloma cells anymore in his bone marrow or any part at all.
Please join us in making our plea to our Almighty God to have mercy and let His supernatural healing be upon David. Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all for praying.
Pressing on in faith,
Whee Ling
P/S: You may wish to look up our blog http://prayfordavid.blogspot.com/ for details on why it is important that there are no more myeloma cells in the next BMA - blog posted on 24Apr.
Appreciating Mothers
Though Mother's Day is over, we can never thank our mothers enough for the selfless love and sacrifice they make for their children.
Just want to pay tribute to our dear Mothers (David's and mine) for their love and prayers. One of the greatest gifts from them were their constant prayers and intercession. During the whole of David's hospital stay from 18Apr to 04May, they even arranged a synchronised prayer time between themselves from 10:30am every morning to stand in the gap for David before the throne of our Father God seeking mercy, help, protection, healing and restoration.
They were rewarded with not just answered prayers but also experiencing God's faithfulness, the Holy Spirit's guidance, the building up of their faith and our heartfelt deep appreciation to them and praises to God from whom all blessings flow.
To all the Mothers who are reading this, we can do so much for our children but I sincerely believe the most important among which has to be prayers. Let us keep praying and interceding for our beloved children whom God has so graciously entrusted in our hands.
A very blessed Mom (having Josh is one of the greatest blessings in my life),
Whee Ling
Just want to pay tribute to our dear Mothers (David's and mine) for their love and prayers. One of the greatest gifts from them were their constant prayers and intercession. During the whole of David's hospital stay from 18Apr to 04May, they even arranged a synchronised prayer time between themselves from 10:30am every morning to stand in the gap for David before the throne of our Father God seeking mercy, help, protection, healing and restoration.
They were rewarded with not just answered prayers but also experiencing God's faithfulness, the Holy Spirit's guidance, the building up of their faith and our heartfelt deep appreciation to them and praises to God from whom all blessings flow.
To all the Mothers who are reading this, we can do so much for our children but I sincerely believe the most important among which has to be prayers. Let us keep praying and interceding for our beloved children whom God has so graciously entrusted in our hands.
A very blessed Mom (having Josh is one of the greatest blessings in my life),
Whee Ling
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Discharged fm SGH finally...
Thank God David is finally home after 2 and a half weeks at SGH.
Praise the Lord everything went smoothly in all the tests conducted before he was allowed to go home. X-rays of heart, lungs etc showed chemo did not harm any of those vital organs. The Lord has been sustaining him and protecting him from all harm and infections. Your prayers have great impact because God is faithful!
Through the whole course of the chemo, he only vomited once, experienced transient nausea and loss of appetite. He is now losing his hair. So far, by God's grace, he is still coping quite well. But do pray that he will get better and feel better soon.
Among the first things he did when he was discharged from the hospital was to have his head shaved completely bald. It was a good move instead of waiting for the hair loss to slowly take place revealing unsightly patches of remaining hair on his head. Josh was actually quite intrigued he could easily pull off his Daddy's hair without him feeling any pain. David is in good
Josh and I think he looks good with his new "hairdo".
His next doctor appointment is next Tue 20May. Not sure if BMA would be done then.
I have gotten permission from a dear Sister-in-Christ to publish her e-mail prayers for us below. I believe as the bible says in Matthew 18:19 "if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that you ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven." Do pray in agreement with us if you felt led.
God bless!
Whee Ling
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To David Ong
Oh Lord Jesus ! We rejoice that all authority has been given to You in heaven and on earth (Matt28:18) No principality or power, no human institution or invention. no infirmity or illness can prevail against You. (Eph1>21) We also rejoice that You have given Your disciples power and authority over all demons and to cure diseses (Luke 91:21) Therefore in the name of Jesus, We rebuke the spirit of infirmity myeloma cells and forbid it from prevailing over David. (Luke 13:11) From the common cold to terminal cancer, Lord , strengthen David's immune system . We stand on the promise of God's Word that because David has made the Lord his refuge, no evil shall befall on David, nor shall any plague come near David's dwelling (Ps 91:9-11). Lord,dispatch Your angels to encamp around David dwelling and protect him from any harm (Ps.34:7)
Your Word declares
If david diligently heed the voice of the Lord our God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to Your commandments and keep all Your statues, You will put none of the diseases on him which You have brought on the Egyptian,. For You are the Lord who heal David (Ex15:26) Because David have the righteousness of God in Christ and David belong to You, we ask that no disease would come near David. For You are the Lord who heal David.
May the magnitude of Your presence around David be so great that nothing will be able to touch him except that which comes from You.
"For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous;With favour You will surround David with a sheild"(Ps 5.:12) Because David's body is a temple of the Holy spirit. (1Cor 3:16-17) May the hedge of protection (Job1:10) You have placed around David serve as a testimony to those of Your power. Your Protection and Your Love We pray in the name of Jesus . Amen !
Whee Ling,
Oh Lord ! when whee ling feel enveloped in darkness and depair. Who do she turn to ? where she she go from here? So in the dark hour , when Wheeling hold fast to You. She will not let go of the hope she have in You because You are her only hope (Ps39:7) Wheeling will rest herself completely in Your goodness , faithfullness and love.
When wheeling in distress, Lord you will answer her. You promise to walk with her in the middle of her trouble, preserving her from harm, and surround her with songs of assurance and deliverance. Lord God, You are her hiding place (Ps 32.7) She has found You be a strong tower where she can run and be safe (Prov 8:10) But most of all, Wheeling know she have nothing to fear because of Your great love for her. If you know the number of hairs on her head and You care for her than the sparrow that falls to the ground (Matt 10:29-31) why should wheeling afraid ?
Thank you for covering Wheeling,David and Joshua with your love and Your protection In the name of Jesus we pray Amen
Love from lotusphua
Praise the Lord everything went smoothly in all the tests conducted before he was allowed to go home. X-rays of heart, lungs etc showed chemo did not harm any of those vital organs. The Lord has been sustaining him and protecting him from all harm and infections. Your prayers have great impact because God is faithful!
Through the whole course of the chemo, he only vomited once, experienced transient nausea and loss of appetite. He is now losing his hair. So far, by God's grace, he is still coping quite well. But do pray that he will get better and feel better soon.
Among the first things he did when he was discharged from the hospital was to have his head shaved completely bald. It was a good move instead of waiting for the hair loss to slowly take place revealing unsightly patches of remaining hair on his head. Josh was actually quite intrigued he could easily pull off his Daddy's hair without him feeling any pain. David is in good
Josh and I think he looks good with his new "hairdo".
His next doctor appointment is next Tue 20May. Not sure if BMA would be done then.
I have gotten permission from a dear Sister-in-Christ to publish her e-mail prayers for us below. I believe as the bible says in Matthew 18:19 "if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that you ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven." Do pray in agreement with us if you felt led.
God bless!
Whee Ling
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To David Ong
Oh Lord Jesus ! We rejoice that all authority has been given to You in heaven and on earth (Matt28:18) No principality or power, no human institution or invention. no infirmity or illness can prevail against You. (Eph1>21) We also rejoice that You have given Your disciples power and authority over all demons and to cure diseses (Luke 91:21) Therefore in the name of Jesus, We rebuke the spirit of infirmity myeloma cells and forbid it from prevailing over David. (Luke 13:11) From the common cold to terminal cancer, Lord , strengthen David's immune system . We stand on the promise of God's Word that because David has made the Lord his refuge, no evil shall befall on David, nor shall any plague come near David's dwelling (Ps 91:9-11). Lord,dispatch Your angels to encamp around David dwelling and protect him from any harm (Ps.34:7)
Your Word declares
If david diligently heed the voice of the Lord our God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to Your commandments and keep all Your statues, You will put none of the diseases on him which You have brought on the Egyptian,. For You are the Lord who heal David (Ex15:26) Because David have the righteousness of God in Christ and David belong to You, we ask that no disease would come near David. For You are the Lord who heal David.
May the magnitude of Your presence around David be so great that nothing will be able to touch him except that which comes from You.
"For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous;With favour You will surround David with a sheild"(Ps 5.:12) Because David's body is a temple of the Holy spirit. (1Cor 3:16-17) May the hedge of protection (Job1:10) You have placed around David serve as a testimony to those of Your power. Your Protection and Your Love We pray in the name of Jesus . Amen !
Whee Ling,
Oh Lord ! when whee ling feel enveloped in darkness and depair. Who do she turn to ? where she she go from here? So in the dark hour , when Wheeling hold fast to You. She will not let go of the hope she have in You because You are her only hope (Ps39:7) Wheeling will rest herself completely in Your goodness , faithfullness and love.
When wheeling in distress, Lord you will answer her. You promise to walk with her in the middle of her trouble, preserving her from harm, and surround her with songs of assurance and deliverance. Lord God, You are her hiding place (Ps 32.7) She has found You be a strong tower where she can run and be safe (Prov 8:10) But most of all, Wheeling know she have nothing to fear because of Your great love for her. If you know the number of hairs on her head and You care for her than the sparrow that falls to the ground (Matt 10:29-31) why should wheeling afraid ?
Thank you for covering Wheeling,David and Joshua with your love and Your protection In the name of Jesus we pray Amen
Love from lotusphua
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Another answered prayer - more to give thanks for!
Hi,
Glad to report that David's collection of stem cells over last weekend, 3 days from last Sat (half day) to Mon was an impressive 6mil. We were told the the collection of the required quantity range from 3 to 5mil from which good quality stem cells would be selected and stored. The collection process usually takes 3 to 4 days or even a week depending on the presence of stem cells in the blood. Praise the Lord! Another answered prayer - "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." Ephesian 3:20,21.
Today, David had to go thru one last round of stem cells collection. Not sure why he needed to do so even though more than required amount were collected. Probably to increase the chance of good quality stem cells selection. Anyway, looks like he may be discharged tomorrow. Oh thank you God! We really look forward having him home.
Thanks for your love and prayers. I want to thank God for my boss too. Really appreciate his concern and understanding esp in making it possible for me to work from home at such times when my family needs me around.
Please continue to pray. We do not know when will be the next BMA yet. Will keep you posted.
God bless!
Whee Ling
Glad to report that David's collection of stem cells over last weekend, 3 days from last Sat (half day) to Mon was an impressive 6mil. We were told the the collection of the required quantity range from 3 to 5mil from which good quality stem cells would be selected and stored. The collection process usually takes 3 to 4 days or even a week depending on the presence of stem cells in the blood. Praise the Lord! Another answered prayer - "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." Ephesian 3:20,21.
Today, David had to go thru one last round of stem cells collection. Not sure why he needed to do so even though more than required amount were collected. Probably to increase the chance of good quality stem cells selection. Anyway, looks like he may be discharged tomorrow. Oh thank you God! We really look forward having him home.
Thanks for your love and prayers. I want to thank God for my boss too. Really appreciate his concern and understanding esp in making it possible for me to work from home at such times when my family needs me around.
Please continue to pray. We do not know when will be the next BMA yet. Will keep you posted.
God bless!
Whee Ling
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