Barely less than 24 hours of feeling better, David is down with running nose. The flu like symptoms started this morning. Right after dinner, he vomited all his dinner cum medicine. Not sure how he got the flu bug, suspect it could be at the hospital yesterday while waiting for his X-ray to be done. Please pray that he recover soon.
Many thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Monday, June 27, 2005
Excellent blood test result!
Praise the Lord! We have much to give thanks for. Today's blood test showed:
1. Total white blood cells at 3.7 (normal range 4 to 10)
2. HB level is at 9.1 (normal range 14 to 16)
3. Platelets level at 199 (normal range 140 to 300)
The engraftment of stem cells was at 75%, i.e. grafted stem cells are growing.
Other than some poor appetite, nausea, retching and abdominal discomfort caused by the medicine, David is feeling much much better than before. Every good result is possible becaue of God's amazing grace.
"Man is born broken. He lives by mending. The grace of God is glue. - Eugene O'Nell"
David's next medical appointment is on Wed 29Jun whereby he would need to do another BMA (Bone Marrow Aspiration) and full myeloma test to assess his condition after the transplant. Let us continue to pray for full complete healing.
Thanks for your prayers and concern. We are happy to share David's journey with you through this blog, may you also take comfort in this promise:
"The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and save them."
God bless!
Whee Ling
Note: If you prefer to e-mail David, his e-mail address is daveongke@pacific.net.sg.
1. Total white blood cells at 3.7 (normal range 4 to 10)
2. HB level is at 9.1 (normal range 14 to 16)
3. Platelets level at 199 (normal range 140 to 300)
The engraftment of stem cells was at 75%, i.e. grafted stem cells are growing.
Other than some poor appetite, nausea, retching and abdominal discomfort caused by the medicine, David is feeling much much better than before. Every good result is possible becaue of God's amazing grace.
"Man is born broken. He lives by mending. The grace of God is glue. - Eugene O'Nell"
David's next medical appointment is on Wed 29Jun whereby he would need to do another BMA (Bone Marrow Aspiration) and full myeloma test to assess his condition after the transplant. Let us continue to pray for full complete healing.
Thanks for your prayers and concern. We are happy to share David's journey with you through this blog, may you also take comfort in this promise:
"The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and save them."
God bless!
Whee Ling
Note: If you prefer to e-mail David, his e-mail address is daveongke@pacific.net.sg.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Rashes are gone!
Praise the Lord! David's rashes are hardly visible - believe it is gone because the Lord has heard our prayers.
David's blood test today showed his total white blood count has gone up to 1.8 (noraml range fm 4 to 10), HB at 8.9 (normal range fm 14 to 18) and platelet level is within the normal range. Dr Koh who saw him today was quite happy with his progress. David's diarrhoea has also improved. Even though the result of the skin biopsy would only be out next week, all indicators are looking good. Next appointment is scheduled on Monday 27Jun.
"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." Psalm 118:1.
It is our prayers and desire too that many who are afflicted or in need will find solace, strength and deliverance in our Lord Jesus - He who is our refuge and strength. To Him be the glory for every victory and blessing!
God bless,
Whee Ling
David's blood test today showed his total white blood count has gone up to 1.8 (noraml range fm 4 to 10), HB at 8.9 (normal range fm 14 to 18) and platelet level is within the normal range. Dr Koh who saw him today was quite happy with his progress. David's diarrhoea has also improved. Even though the result of the skin biopsy would only be out next week, all indicators are looking good. Next appointment is scheduled on Monday 27Jun.
"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." Psalm 118:1.
It is our prayers and desire too that many who are afflicted or in need will find solace, strength and deliverance in our Lord Jesus - He who is our refuge and strength. To Him be the glory for every victory and blessing!
God bless,
Whee Ling
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
He is our help and our shield
"Our soul waits for the Lord;
He is our help and our shield.
For our heart shall rejoice in Him,
Because we have trusted in His holy name.
Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us,
Just as we hope in You."
Psalm 33:20-22
"The Lord is our help and our shield" - that was what I was proclaiming in the early morning (around 5am) after David was woken up by bad dreams of the deceased and indian spirits. Moments before he woke up to tell me about the "attack", I heard him praying in tongues. Praise the Lord for God has given us spiritual weapons for spiritual battle - to pull down strongholds, cast down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. I also recalled Joshua being afraid as he was trying very hard to go to sleep last night. I prayed with him to allay his fears. Praise the Lord, relief always comes when we call upon the name of our Lord Jesus. Once again, was reminded to:
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen." - 1 Peter 5:8-11
David will be going for another medical checkup tomorrow. He had a skin biopsy done yesterday to check if the rashes on his back was caused by GVHD. Really hope and pray that he does not need to be given steriods which may trigger another round of hiccups. Thank God, his diarrhoea has stopped but he still has some abdominal discomfort, periodic nausea and poor appetite due to the drugs he is required to take daily. Pray that he be free from all discomfort and that he is able to have good night sleep.
Praying with hope in Christ,
Whee Ling
He is our help and our shield.
For our heart shall rejoice in Him,
Because we have trusted in His holy name.
Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us,
Just as we hope in You."
Psalm 33:20-22
"The Lord is our help and our shield" - that was what I was proclaiming in the early morning (around 5am) after David was woken up by bad dreams of the deceased and indian spirits. Moments before he woke up to tell me about the "attack", I heard him praying in tongues. Praise the Lord for God has given us spiritual weapons for spiritual battle - to pull down strongholds, cast down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. I also recalled Joshua being afraid as he was trying very hard to go to sleep last night. I prayed with him to allay his fears. Praise the Lord, relief always comes when we call upon the name of our Lord Jesus. Once again, was reminded to:
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen." - 1 Peter 5:8-11
David will be going for another medical checkup tomorrow. He had a skin biopsy done yesterday to check if the rashes on his back was caused by GVHD. Really hope and pray that he does not need to be given steriods which may trigger another round of hiccups. Thank God, his diarrhoea has stopped but he still has some abdominal discomfort, periodic nausea and poor appetite due to the drugs he is required to take daily. Pray that he be free from all discomfort and that he is able to have good night sleep.
Praying with hope in Christ,
Whee Ling
Monday, June 20, 2005
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!!! Praise be to the Most High God, our Lord Jesus, who alone is worthy to be praised and adored! He is the King of kings and the Lord of Lords. He is awesome!
Have been praising the Lord and just want to continue to praise the Lord for all He has done, is doing and will continue to do. We can trust Him because He is a loving and faithful God!
Often I am really amazed by His lovingkindness - He is the great Almighty yet He listens to us when we pray. And often bless us exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. To Him be the glory throughout all the ages, world without end!!!
We are really glad to have David back home and spend Father's Day together and to celebrate Joshua's 5th birthday. We couldn't thank all of you enough for praying unceasingly for and with us.
Ever since David's discharge last Thur evening on 16Jun, he has been generally well other than a bit of diarrhoea. Today (Day 19 after the transplant) is the first of the follow up checkups after the transplant. Dr William noticed some rashes on David's back and suggested he be back tomorrow for another test as rashes could be an indication of some GVHD (Graft vs Host Disease). Please pray that if it is GVHD, it would be gone, that the Lord's divine healing touch be sufficient instead of having need for more medicine/steriods. May the Lord sustains us according to His glorious might in this long, ongoing battle.
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
Have been praising the Lord and just want to continue to praise the Lord for all He has done, is doing and will continue to do. We can trust Him because He is a loving and faithful God!
Often I am really amazed by His lovingkindness - He is the great Almighty yet He listens to us when we pray. And often bless us exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. To Him be the glory throughout all the ages, world without end!!!
We are really glad to have David back home and spend Father's Day together and to celebrate Joshua's 5th birthday. We couldn't thank all of you enough for praying unceasingly for and with us.
Ever since David's discharge last Thur evening on 16Jun, he has been generally well other than a bit of diarrhoea. Today (Day 19 after the transplant) is the first of the follow up checkups after the transplant. Dr William noticed some rashes on David's back and suggested he be back tomorrow for another test as rashes could be an indication of some GVHD (Graft vs Host Disease). Please pray that if it is GVHD, it would be gone, that the Lord's divine healing touch be sufficient instead of having need for more medicine/steriods. May the Lord sustains us according to His glorious might in this long, ongoing battle.
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
Friday, June 17, 2005
Glad to be home! 16 June 2005
Dear all,
By the time you read this, I will be discharged today. Praise the Lord! Exactly 3 wks of suffering here. Wouldn’t have made it the prayers of many concerned people and the love of dear friends like you really. Am also very thankful for the doctors (Especially Dr.William Hwang, my transplant physician provided by the Lord); wonderful nurses and staff of Ward 72, SGH who took such good care of me in their very special ways when I was going so much anguish during the BMT (Bone marrow transplant). Above all, for my younger sister, Angie who had to go through so much in order to give me her stem cells. Glad to tell you that the latest blood test has shown some engraftment taking place in my marrow.
“For you are with me” – The Chief Shepherd
Above all, the Lord has been with me in those darkest moments – it is so easy during those moments of agony and anguish to lose all perspective in those dark days while in pain and sorrow when I said, “It’s no use, I can’t go on. Please take me home”.
But Psalm 23 has given me so much new insights. Just like His presence was David’s comfort in the desert while tendering the sheep, His presence is the same for this little david. In the midst of my deep struggle in loneliness, I saw a vision of the shepherd in glittering white. Indeed, the Lord is great shepherd, even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. Now I realized that no valley goes on forever – God knows what we can endure…….though the deliverance may be delayed, it will come. Even sorrow has its time to be when you are suffering, but those who mourn will be comforted by His rod and staff.
Prayer items:
Now that I am going home, the main concern is food. Everything needs to be high steamed in order to prevent any potential infection especially fungal spores that are harder to treat. No outside food for at least 6 mths. So no roti prata, wanton mee, loh-mee whatever mee etc. Therefore, one of the challenges is to carefully plan some simple, interesting meals everyday now. If you have good recipes let Whee Ling know –she collects recipes all her life though she doesn’t cook!
There is also a long ‘central line’ on my right chest, a long catheter inserted into a vein that runs into the heart. It will not be taken out for the next 100 days for the purpose of drawing blood and administration of drugs etc. Therefore it needs to keep it sterile with weekly dressings and flushing to keep it clean and unblocked. Whee Ling will have to learn to do it though I can do it myself as well except it is harder to do on myself. But no worries, Dr.Melvyn Tan who has been a dear doctor friend has volunteered to do it for me too. God is so good.
Most importantly, that the new stem cells that are settling in my bone marrow will not face rejection (GVHD-Graft verses host disease).
Suffering Successfully
Honestly, the journey is still quite long. At least for the first 100 days, I will be in SGH for follow up at least twice a week for regular blood checks and consultation with Dr. William Hwang. Pray that there will be no complications in regard to infections and GVHD (graft verses host disease). But Whee Ling, Josh and I are entrusting our lives to the Shepherd of our hearts to bring us thru each valley. There were many valleys mentioned in the Bible where God’s people went through. But there will be an end no matter how many valleys we have to go through. The dark valleys make God more real to us than ever before. God becomes a reality.
Thank you for journeying with us. By standing with us, you helped us experience His reality in the community of Christ in the Church of God at large.
In all my years of Christian living, this is the year I am reconnected with friends from all over Singapore and Russia in different churches, even pre-believing friends. May God’s name be glorified thru this part of my pilgrimage.
Glad to be home ,
(Especially to celebrate birthday of Josh on 20/6 and earthly & Heavenly Father’s day!)
Dave – His beloved.
Email: daveongke@pacific.net.sg
By the time you read this, I will be discharged today. Praise the Lord! Exactly 3 wks of suffering here. Wouldn’t have made it the prayers of many concerned people and the love of dear friends like you really. Am also very thankful for the doctors (Especially Dr.William Hwang, my transplant physician provided by the Lord); wonderful nurses and staff of Ward 72, SGH who took such good care of me in their very special ways when I was going so much anguish during the BMT (Bone marrow transplant). Above all, for my younger sister, Angie who had to go through so much in order to give me her stem cells. Glad to tell you that the latest blood test has shown some engraftment taking place in my marrow.
“For you are with me” – The Chief Shepherd
Above all, the Lord has been with me in those darkest moments – it is so easy during those moments of agony and anguish to lose all perspective in those dark days while in pain and sorrow when I said, “It’s no use, I can’t go on. Please take me home”.
But Psalm 23 has given me so much new insights. Just like His presence was David’s comfort in the desert while tendering the sheep, His presence is the same for this little david. In the midst of my deep struggle in loneliness, I saw a vision of the shepherd in glittering white. Indeed, the Lord is great shepherd, even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. Now I realized that no valley goes on forever – God knows what we can endure…….though the deliverance may be delayed, it will come. Even sorrow has its time to be when you are suffering, but those who mourn will be comforted by His rod and staff.
Prayer items:
Now that I am going home, the main concern is food. Everything needs to be high steamed in order to prevent any potential infection especially fungal spores that are harder to treat. No outside food for at least 6 mths. So no roti prata, wanton mee, loh-mee whatever mee etc. Therefore, one of the challenges is to carefully plan some simple, interesting meals everyday now. If you have good recipes let Whee Ling know –she collects recipes all her life though she doesn’t cook!
There is also a long ‘central line’ on my right chest, a long catheter inserted into a vein that runs into the heart. It will not be taken out for the next 100 days for the purpose of drawing blood and administration of drugs etc. Therefore it needs to keep it sterile with weekly dressings and flushing to keep it clean and unblocked. Whee Ling will have to learn to do it though I can do it myself as well except it is harder to do on myself. But no worries, Dr.Melvyn Tan who has been a dear doctor friend has volunteered to do it for me too. God is so good.
Most importantly, that the new stem cells that are settling in my bone marrow will not face rejection (GVHD-Graft verses host disease).
Suffering Successfully
Honestly, the journey is still quite long. At least for the first 100 days, I will be in SGH for follow up at least twice a week for regular blood checks and consultation with Dr. William Hwang. Pray that there will be no complications in regard to infections and GVHD (graft verses host disease). But Whee Ling, Josh and I are entrusting our lives to the Shepherd of our hearts to bring us thru each valley. There were many valleys mentioned in the Bible where God’s people went through. But there will be an end no matter how many valleys we have to go through. The dark valleys make God more real to us than ever before. God becomes a reality.
Thank you for journeying with us. By standing with us, you helped us experience His reality in the community of Christ in the Church of God at large.
In all my years of Christian living, this is the year I am reconnected with friends from all over Singapore and Russia in different churches, even pre-believing friends. May God’s name be glorified thru this part of my pilgrimage.
Glad to be home ,
(Especially to celebrate birthday of Josh on 20/6 and earthly & Heavenly Father’s day!)
Dave – His beloved.
Email: daveongke@pacific.net.sg
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
David is so much better now
Praise the Lord for answering our cries for help! David is so much better now. His hiccups are gone finally. He is also having better appetite even though he still has some diarrhoea. It is such a relief to see him up and about. Thank You Lord for Your grace and mercy!!! Thanks to all of you for praying.
Depending on the next blood test, if everything goes well, he may even be able to be discharged by end of this week! It is really wonderful news because we could then celebrate Joshua's birthday together next week. This is one of Josh's prayers.
Gratefully His,
Whee Ling
Depending on the next blood test, if everything goes well, he may even be able to be discharged by end of this week! It is really wonderful news because we could then celebrate Joshua's birthday together next week. This is one of Josh's prayers.
Gratefully His,
Whee Ling
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Awakened by demonic presence in room
Dear each and all,
Am very privileged to have so many of you interceding for me. And for sending your blessings and words of encouragement to see me thru especially thru your prayers in the name of our Chief Shepherd.
The past week has been most difficult, apart from all those times of pain thru the insertion of the central venouus catheter or BMA or even steroids in the past months. This time, with all the chemotherapy and total body irradiation, plus all the many different kinds of medications administered into my body, I felt all the side effects that sometimes were just unbearable. It was kind of hard to explain. So much going on inside the body.I could only try to bear whatever I could while desperately asking and calling a few nearest ones for a listening ear and prayer especially on one late night when I was like 'walking thru the shadow of death."
There was no immediate relief. There was times in reality I asked why God did not answer my prayer for deliverance instantly. Not only did I feel greatly discouraged, I felt such anguish in my great affliction. I could identify with the Psalmist in 6:6-7 when he desperately said, "I am worn out from groaning; all night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. My eyes grow weak with sorrow; they fail because of the all my foes." Yet in my heart the Lord did not leave me alone and "from the Lord comes deliverance" Psalm 3:8. He heard my cry for mercy and accepted my prayer.(6:8-9)
At the very instant, a nurse stepped into my room to check on me that night and saw my pathetic state. She inmmmediately called for the doctor on call to examine me. To me, it was a way God delivered me although not every side effect like the hiccups, vomitting, diarrhoea, sore throat and restlessness was gone. But at least, my cries had been heart and "I could lie down and sleep in peace, for He alone makes me dwell in safety" Psalm 4:8
Vision of the Chief Shepherd
Thru all these, The Lord gave me a vision of Him as a shepherd. Whenever I close my eyes to dwell upon Him , that vision would appear in clear glittering form with Jesus in white holding the staff and the rod. Interesting, a very dear friend, Joseph Ling gave me a book on Psm 23 that I brought along to read. And it has given me a greater understanding of my shepherd.
A dream - Men coming towards me with fire
2 days ago, I had an interesting dream in the daytime when I was resting. A group of men were all holding torches and charred furniture moving towards me. As each drew near to me, I calmly declared that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. And soon after that, one by one the crowd disappeared. Thank God for the power of His word - indeed, He is the word and He holds the word of life!
Awakened by demonic presence
I have shared quite a bit, but I am writing at this hour because I was just awaken by a very strong demonic presence in my room.
It was about 2 plus earlier when I was slepping. I was awaken now and then due to strange encounters. Each time as I got up, I was wondering where I was - sometimes in a strange land or even in a room where I don't even recognise or remember that I am actually in SGH as the colours of the walls were of different colours. Halluciating you may think. But after I realized after I got up, I then realized that I am still in the hospital.Honestly, in my mind, I could hear people talking and at one time, I saw many people - young and old; ladies and other people floating around me. At one time, I could sense a woman on my left that I had to say,"hey you go away in Jesus name. Straight away, I sensed in my spirit that it was not a dream but a demonic presence around me.Unlike the last round in the open ward, I did not shout in the name of Jesus for them to get out. Recognising that I was being disturbed in the spirit, I quietly commanded each of them to go in the mighty name of Jesus, the Kings of kings and Lords of lords! When I did that, all of a sudden, I could feel a gush of wind leaving my bed. Really! Never felt that before, but I realized the spirit of death in the hospital is so strong when many many have been very sick and have gone.
As it was quite late, I decided not to call anyone, but just sent a few sms to some for prayer in case some 'night birds' may still be awake.
Whee Ling called, and said she was still awake praying for me using a book on praying for deliverance. Here are some of the scriptures she shared:
Psm 50: 15
15 and call upon me in the day of trouble;
I will deliver you, and you will honor me."
Psm 31:2; 15
2 Turn your ear to me,
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
a strong fortress to save me.
15 My times are in your hands;
deliver me from my enemies
and from those who pursue me.
Psm 18: 2-3; 16-19
2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.
He is my shield and the horn [a] of my salvation, my stronghold.
3 I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise,
and I am saved from my enemies.
16 He reached down from on high and took hold of me;
he drew me out of deep waters.
17 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
18 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the LORD was my support.
19 He brought me out into a spacious place;
he rescued me because he delighted in me.
Psm 91:14
14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
Psm 56:13
13 For you have delivered me [c] from death
and my feet from stumbling,
that I may walk before God
in the light of life. [d]
Once again, thx for standing with us during this trying period. Your prayer and constant intercession for us have strengthened us to face the harsh realities of the whole battle with Cancer and the trials that the Lord has allowed us to go through. The journey ahead is still very long, but we are trusting God for every step of the way in order that His name may be glorified.
I specially want to thank many of you who called or sms. And for my immediate family members who cared so much for me and close friends who had visited me. It made my stay here more bearable though I could not talk much during this time of physical suffering.
Appreciate each one and all of you,
david
Am very privileged to have so many of you interceding for me. And for sending your blessings and words of encouragement to see me thru especially thru your prayers in the name of our Chief Shepherd.
The past week has been most difficult, apart from all those times of pain thru the insertion of the central venouus catheter or BMA or even steroids in the past months. This time, with all the chemotherapy and total body irradiation, plus all the many different kinds of medications administered into my body, I felt all the side effects that sometimes were just unbearable. It was kind of hard to explain. So much going on inside the body.I could only try to bear whatever I could while desperately asking and calling a few nearest ones for a listening ear and prayer especially on one late night when I was like 'walking thru the shadow of death."
There was no immediate relief. There was times in reality I asked why God did not answer my prayer for deliverance instantly. Not only did I feel greatly discouraged, I felt such anguish in my great affliction. I could identify with the Psalmist in 6:6-7 when he desperately said, "I am worn out from groaning; all night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. My eyes grow weak with sorrow; they fail because of the all my foes." Yet in my heart the Lord did not leave me alone and "from the Lord comes deliverance" Psalm 3:8. He heard my cry for mercy and accepted my prayer.(6:8-9)
At the very instant, a nurse stepped into my room to check on me that night and saw my pathetic state. She inmmmediately called for the doctor on call to examine me. To me, it was a way God delivered me although not every side effect like the hiccups, vomitting, diarrhoea, sore throat and restlessness was gone. But at least, my cries had been heart and "I could lie down and sleep in peace, for He alone makes me dwell in safety" Psalm 4:8
Vision of the Chief Shepherd
Thru all these, The Lord gave me a vision of Him as a shepherd. Whenever I close my eyes to dwell upon Him , that vision would appear in clear glittering form with Jesus in white holding the staff and the rod. Interesting, a very dear friend, Joseph Ling gave me a book on Psm 23 that I brought along to read. And it has given me a greater understanding of my shepherd.
A dream - Men coming towards me with fire
2 days ago, I had an interesting dream in the daytime when I was resting. A group of men were all holding torches and charred furniture moving towards me. As each drew near to me, I calmly declared that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. And soon after that, one by one the crowd disappeared. Thank God for the power of His word - indeed, He is the word and He holds the word of life!
Awakened by demonic presence
I have shared quite a bit, but I am writing at this hour because I was just awaken by a very strong demonic presence in my room.
It was about 2 plus earlier when I was slepping. I was awaken now and then due to strange encounters. Each time as I got up, I was wondering where I was - sometimes in a strange land or even in a room where I don't even recognise or remember that I am actually in SGH as the colours of the walls were of different colours. Halluciating you may think. But after I realized after I got up, I then realized that I am still in the hospital.Honestly, in my mind, I could hear people talking and at one time, I saw many people - young and old; ladies and other people floating around me. At one time, I could sense a woman on my left that I had to say,"hey you go away in Jesus name. Straight away, I sensed in my spirit that it was not a dream but a demonic presence around me.Unlike the last round in the open ward, I did not shout in the name of Jesus for them to get out. Recognising that I was being disturbed in the spirit, I quietly commanded each of them to go in the mighty name of Jesus, the Kings of kings and Lords of lords! When I did that, all of a sudden, I could feel a gush of wind leaving my bed. Really! Never felt that before, but I realized the spirit of death in the hospital is so strong when many many have been very sick and have gone.
As it was quite late, I decided not to call anyone, but just sent a few sms to some for prayer in case some 'night birds' may still be awake.
Whee Ling called, and said she was still awake praying for me using a book on praying for deliverance. Here are some of the scriptures she shared:
Psm 50: 15
15 and call upon me in the day of trouble;
I will deliver you, and you will honor me."
Psm 31:2; 15
2 Turn your ear to me,
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
a strong fortress to save me.
15 My times are in your hands;
deliver me from my enemies
and from those who pursue me.
Psm 18: 2-3; 16-19
2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.
He is my shield and the horn [a] of my salvation, my stronghold.
3 I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise,
and I am saved from my enemies.
16 He reached down from on high and took hold of me;
he drew me out of deep waters.
17 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
18 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the LORD was my support.
19 He brought me out into a spacious place;
he rescued me because he delighted in me.
Psm 91:14
14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
Psm 56:13
13 For you have delivered me [c] from death
and my feet from stumbling,
that I may walk before God
in the light of life. [d]
Once again, thx for standing with us during this trying period. Your prayer and constant intercession for us have strengthened us to face the harsh realities of the whole battle with Cancer and the trials that the Lord has allowed us to go through. The journey ahead is still very long, but we are trusting God for every step of the way in order that His name may be glorified.
I specially want to thank many of you who called or sms. And for my immediate family members who cared so much for me and close friends who had visited me. It made my stay here more bearable though I could not talk much during this time of physical suffering.
Appreciate each one and all of you,
david
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Feeling slightly better
David is feeling slightly better today but still has diarrhoea and hiccups. He had another dose of chemo yesterday to further lower his immunity. The last chemo is scheduled on 12Jun. He has been sleeping most of the time and I suppose it is easier for him to cope that way. His blood count has not really dropped to the expected low yet. We are waiting for his count to drop and then pick up to a healthy level before he can be discharged - estimated around 2 weeks. Please pray that the whole process be more tolerable.
In Christ we have the victory over every circumstance!
God bless,
Whee Ling
In Christ we have the victory over every circumstance!
God bless,
Whee Ling
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Updates on David's condition
David vomited again this morning after 3 vomit-free days. His throat is also a bit sore (maybe due to the radiation). He had an chest x-ray done yesterday and thank God the result is good. He also has mild jaundice, likely due to the medicine. Hiccups did not improve much. Nonetheless, we are thankful that the Lord is watching over him and believe things will get better for him soon.
In His mercy and grace,
Whee Ling
In His mercy and grace,
Whee Ling
Sunday, June 05, 2005
A time of waiting...
Thanks for your continual prayers for David. He is feeling slightly better.
"Wait upon the Lord" and "Take heart and be strong". These are the 2 messages from the Lord that help David during the difficult moments of coping with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, hiccups and poor appetite. Please continue to pray against the side effects from the many drugs he needs to take. Also pray against possible infection due to low immunity. May the Lord grant him strength, peace and joy.
God is good all the time!
Whee Ling
"Wait upon the Lord" and "Take heart and be strong". These are the 2 messages from the Lord that help David during the difficult moments of coping with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, hiccups and poor appetite. Please continue to pray against the side effects from the many drugs he needs to take. Also pray against possible infection due to low immunity. May the Lord grant him strength, peace and joy.
God is good all the time!
Whee Ling
Friday, June 03, 2005
Day 2 - Through the valley of darkness
What David is going through must be like walking through the valley of darkness. Wonder how long this valley of darkness will be... the only comfort is the Lord is with him in this valley.
This morning he vomited again and had diarrhea. While having his lunch, after just a few spoonful of porridge, he vomited almost all the supplement drink he had earlier before lunch. Yet, he tried to finish his porridge after the vomiting. (Dietitian advised him to try to eat more because he needed the calories and protein.) It really pained me to see him like that - having to go through so much suffering.
Pray that the medicine given will be effective to stop the vomiting and hiccups, that he will have enough nutrition and also to be able to rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
"Because he loves me," says the Lord, " I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation." - Psalm 91:14-16
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Whee Ling
This morning he vomited again and had diarrhea. While having his lunch, after just a few spoonful of porridge, he vomited almost all the supplement drink he had earlier before lunch. Yet, he tried to finish his porridge after the vomiting. (Dietitian advised him to try to eat more because he needed the calories and protein.) It really pained me to see him like that - having to go through so much suffering.
Pray that the medicine given will be effective to stop the vomiting and hiccups, that he will have enough nutrition and also to be able to rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
"Because he loves me," says the Lord, " I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation." - Psalm 91:14-16
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Whee Ling
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Day 1 - Much discomfort
"Very uncomfortable today. Miserable. Hiccups and terrible feeling all over body. Just vomited. Given lasix to expel water. Pray for peace and strength to endure." reads David's sms at 8:40pm today.
After the BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant), David has been given lots of medicine to prevent GVHD (Graft Vs Host Disease) and to curb possible side effects of chemo and radiotherapy. He has not been eating well even before the BMT. Please pray that his body be filled with supernatural strength from the Lord. Ask the Lord to deliver him from all discomfort and pain and to bring about miraculous healing.
"Lord Jesus, please strengthen David with all might, according to Your glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; giving thanks to You who have qualified him to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light (Colossians 1:11-12).
Thank You Lord for Your grace is sufficient for us, for Your strength is made perfect in weakness(12 Corinthians 12:9), in Jesus name we pray. Amen!"
Pray also for Joshua who has a little cough and running nose and so for the first time since his daddy was hospitalised, did not visit him. Josh missed his daddy. Pray that he could get well soon so he could be with daddy again.
God bless,
Whee Ling
After the BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant), David has been given lots of medicine to prevent GVHD (Graft Vs Host Disease) and to curb possible side effects of chemo and radiotherapy. He has not been eating well even before the BMT. Please pray that his body be filled with supernatural strength from the Lord. Ask the Lord to deliver him from all discomfort and pain and to bring about miraculous healing.
"Lord Jesus, please strengthen David with all might, according to Your glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; giving thanks to You who have qualified him to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light (Colossians 1:11-12).
Thank You Lord for Your grace is sufficient for us, for Your strength is made perfect in weakness(12 Corinthians 12:9), in Jesus name we pray. Amen!"
Pray also for Joshua who has a little cough and running nose and so for the first time since his daddy was hospitalised, did not visit him. Josh missed his daddy. Pray that he could get well soon so he could be with daddy again.
God bless,
Whee Ling
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Infusion of Stem cells - New life begins
Praise the Lord concerning the stem cell collection! Yesterday's collection was very good - total for 2 days was 4.2m (target 5m). Angie is likely to finish with today's collection anytime now and so the stem cell infusion would likely be 2pm today. Wherever you are, join us to whisper a prayer of thankgiving and shout praises to our Almighty King, the Lord of Lords for this very significant moment in David's life.
Possible reaction of the infusion for some patients is high blood pressure. Let us pray that the peace of the Lord be upon David and God's love so overwhelm him that he could only feel the Lord's pressence and not any discomfort whatsoever!
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
Possible reaction of the infusion for some patients is high blood pressure. Let us pray that the peace of the Lord be upon David and God's love so overwhelm him that he could only feel the Lord's pressence and not any discomfort whatsoever!
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
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