Still on track

The result of the previous BMT was out: 3% plasma cell in bone marrow. 95% donor still on track cut down neoral to 75bd.

When I received the sms from David last few days ago in my office, I quickly called to ask how he felt about the result. He simply replied "I am ok. My life is in the Lord's hand. I am not worried." Really glad he is so peaceful and calm and trusting in the Lord. I was hoping that the result would indicate complete healing has taken place, 0% and total remission. Naturally I was disappointed but hearing David helped me to just accept that it is the Lord's timing after all...

Nonetheless, still want to give thanks to our merciful Heavenly Father! Among the thanksgiving items, other than the good news that his condition is still on track (improving), David discovered the mild infection in the CVC area and was given antibotics. Thank God it was addressed early and did not result in fever or more serious infection. Thank God today is day 88!

Thank God and Praise the Lord for His word which brings comfort. I was reminded about Psalm 94:19 - Joshua's this week memory verse:
"When doubts filled my mind, Your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer." Psalm 94:19 (version from the "Promises for little hearts" - his birthday present from Dr Hwang).

Be blessed by the other version of Psalm 94:19
"In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul." (NKJ)

"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul." (NIV)

"When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul." (NASB)

"When I was upset and beside myself, You calmed me down and cheered me up." (The Message)

Peace and Grace be unto you from Jesus our Lord!
God bless,
Whee Ling

SMS message fm David after his checkup yesterday

"BMA just done by Dr William himself. Thx God its over. Min pain. Bearable. He is good and gentle. Encouraging ....Shared with me Psalm 118 v8." Thank God for answering our prayer that the BMA be bearable. Now, let us continue to pray and trust the Lord for the outcome.

Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling

Monday 22Aug is the next BMA

Dear friends, family and all who cares for David,

Coming Monday will be David's next Bone Marrow Aspiration. Please pray that it will be painless if possible but if not that he will find strength in the Lord to withstand the test. Also, please please pray that the result will show 0% myeloma cells in his bone barrow or anywhere in his body as we believe the Lord would heal him completely and eradicate all malignant cells. May all glory and honour be unto Jesus our Lord, our Healer!

Trusting in Him,
Whee Ling

This is where Daddy has his daily walk 

Photos taken by Joshua during his walk with Daddy 

Day 78 after transplant

Hi all,

As we can see from the recent photos posted, our family is fine now after being hit by the recent bout of flu. (BTW, David's Mee Goreng (fried noodle) was yummy). Praise the Lord for his grace and mercy! We are grateful for His healing grace. I do not remember the last time when I had been so sick - fever, running nose, muscle ache...etc and needed 2 rounds of antibotics before I got better. Thank God it wasn't so bad for both David and Josh. They recovered in a couple of days whereas I was feeling sick for almost 2 weeks.

I now really appreciate the blessing of divine healing and realise the importance of staying healthy. At least I need not be taking any more medicine now and to think that David has to continue to take his daily dosage of medicine, I reckon his trial is really not easy. Pray that he will continue to draw strength from the Lord and to take comfort in the Lord's love and blessings upon him.

We found the Lord's blessings in many simple things in life and are grateful for evey one of them, just to name a few:
* Dr William's care and advice, also the books given by him
* The approved medical subsidy, resulting in weekly medical exps not being too much of a burden
* love gifts from friends and family
* friends who faithfully checked our blog though it has not been updated much lately :P
* prayers offered for our family even though we may not be aware of
* David's reflective and intimate moments with the Lord as he goes about his daily morning walks
* time spent as a family watching fireworks in less crowded places such as in the car and some quiet corner of Marina South Park
* David's parenting insights with regards to fathering Josh
* wonderful porridge from David's friend Seng Chor
* delicious chicken soup from cell member Karen
* nutritious vegetable soup from cell member Chye Hee and Aik Kor
(always good to count our blessings)

God is good all the time! May you also count your blessings and be blessed by the sheer fact that God loves you so much!

Grace and Peace from our Lord!
Whee Ling

Day 73 on 13Aug - David cooking Mee Goreng 

Down with flu

I was down with a nasty flu since last Sunday and is still nursing it, was given another 2 days MC yesterday. Josh had mild gastric flu last Wed but thank God recovered quickly this round. The bad news is David seems to have caught the flu bug. Since this morning he vomitted twice already.... Please pray that the Lord shield him from all infections and keep him well.

Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling