Dear praying and caring friends; and especially my family of origin,
Thx God for the grace to see me thru each phase of my journey in this new world of cancer as HE was with me in the past 15 years of ministry in FCBC.(1 Tim 1:12)
It’s all about His amazing grace, that allowed a man like the privilege to go thru all the challenges in the ministry and now in my physical mortal body – in order that I may be ‘transformed into His likeness from glory to glory’(2Cor 3:18)
I am home now as Whee Ling has updated you.
Yesterday was a very tough day for me. I vomited once only though the whole night was rather hard to pass, with sweating, headache and great discomfort in my whole body. I think it's probably due to the chemo/velcade that I was given. Usually my whole body feels ‘funny’ and uneasy' after each dose but had been bearable though there were minor side effects except On one occasion when I had fever for many days and was totally knocked out. One thing I remembered quite vividly then (though I was very drowsy and saw them for few moments and I knocked out again), were the faces of my sister, Angie; john - my dear brother and close friend and Melvin -doctor friend. in my tired and weary state physically and emotionally, they came and sat there quitely praying as they looked after me. I am deeply touched by their presence; prayers and even such provisions by the Lord just to see me thru each phase of my cancer journey. Indeed, He gives more grace whenever the road gets longer and tough along the 'valley of BACA'(Psm 84:6)- a place of weeping.
well, Thank God I am feeling so much better today. I had a great time at home with Whee Ling and Josh today after resting the whole night and part of the day.the greatest joy today was also to hear Josh beginning to pray more now using the word of God.
Above all, thank you for your prayers. Same phrase again and again, but am eternally grateful and sincere. For I know that your prayers uttered for us have touched heaven and cuased our Heavenly Father to give me more grace to endure and persevere.
Frankly, there were times, I entertained the thought of asking God to just take me home as much as I know THERE IS A PURPOSE for me to go thru this valley experience.
Whee Ling mentioned that there were signs of depression. Guess I was surrounded by many very sick patients in the ward who were coughing very,very badly and were agonising day and night. Perhaps I was not well rested and I could not sleep in the daytime. Trying to read weren't very helpful as my eyes are turning more blur'.And I do struggle at times with the process though I have complete confidence in my good and great God.
But thank God He always loves to speak to us, His children. In my sorrow and struggles, He comforted me:
Whenever I think about my pain, I would hear words like "I am not an evil God. And I am not against you. And it is not a curse upon you'.
Whenever I felt a little lonely at times in the hospital,I would hear him say,"though you feel forsaken, I will never leave nor forsake you. I have not abandoned you like a fatherless child. Instead, I have been here all along, even when I am silent'.
and,whenever I see my physical body turning ugly and changing, I learn to draw close to Him by trusting and pouring my heart to Him(Psm 62:8), and I would hear Him tell me affectinately,"Son, I see your pain and feel your sorrow.I had been there remember.For I've walked the road of Calvary'.
Whee Ling 'caught' me with my eyes red several times in the hospital and when I was on home leave. I didn't know how best to explain what the Lord was doing in me. Yes,I was quite depressed, but I also had tears of knowing God is so good to me by speaking so much to me as I behold his face.He gave me new manna each day though I lost appetite physically.Besides, not only did He remind me of allllllllllllllllll the wonderful words released to me in the last admission, it was also a wonderful retreat at the mountain of the Lord.(too many details to share- imagine 3 weeks of words released daily).but i would just share one and it was powerful and life changing to me.
At 4am one night, the Lord woke me up and immedistely He gave me this word. By the way, 4 am is very interesting time where God often wakes me up and would release a word to me regarding certains situations in my life or others that need attention or action. It was in 1989 when I first spoke in tongues in my sleep and got up at 4am. Since then, I have journalled many words He has given me near this time of the night.
So, that night 19 April 2006, God said,"Unless you are ready to die, you are not really ready to live."
When I heard this, I thought God was preparing me to die. Indeed He was. Especially, in my spirit. as I pondered upon these words, He spoke to me," Do you not believe that I love your parents, Whee Ling and even Josh enough? Do you think you can do a better job in caring for them than I do? For I love them much, much more than you do for I made them and I made you too.Can you not entrust them in my very hands?".
What happened was I began to surrender all of me to the Lord. My parents (whom I worry a lot as they've lost my eldest brother who died many years ago)- can you imagine if I were to go to the lord before they do? And my family - Whee Ling and Josh - I finally felt so set free in my spirit and soul that I can totally entrust them to the care of the Lord, having full confidence that the maker of our lives will watch over them day and night when I die. As I surender, not only do I feel ready to die, I sense a new surge of energy in wanting to live.Finally, I understood His words to me - unless I am ready to die, I am not really ready to live. In my heart,I suddenly found the strength to want to live on - regardless of how long the Lord ordains my days, as it was more important for me to number the days of my life and live the abundant life meaningfully and purposefully for His glory.
The recent admission were full of tears - tears of sorrow as well as strength. He has turned my mourning into joy (Psm 30:5;11). Thru the valley of weeping/BACA, my dearest Father in heaven has helped me 'make it a place of spring', where I made the choice to trust, believe and place all my confidence again in Him for every area of my life, including my mortal body. Like Paul said in 2 Cor. 4: 16-18
"So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There's far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can't see now will last forever."
Psm 84:7 says this when one makes a deliberate choice to make the valley of BACA a place of springs, "They go from strength to strength till each appears before God in Zion."
You know, I've never felt so close and so intimate with the Lord than this time of my life.As I write with tears in my eyes, these tears are tears of joy and strength because His words are words of life. god's word brings new life. Even tough sometimes I think my body seems to be wasting away, yet in my spirit, I am regenerated. Even tough I feel ugly as I see all the changes in my body, in my spirit I see the beautiful, tranforming grace of God that's allowed me to go into this pit of darkness that has drawn me deeper into His love and faithfulness. And I realized, life is not even about pleasing Him, especially in ministry, because it is all about intimacy with Him - for as we grow closer to understanding and going after our Father's heart,we would naturally do the things that please Him.
As I continue to trust God for His healing, I want to thank you for being there for my family and me. Each of you has been there for us in so many different ways. This is one of God's greatest provision in our lives.
I pray and ask God to bless you with new strength for this day in all that you do. And that He will cause you to draw near to Him every moment of what you do.
Let's long after God's heart together,
david
"Unless you are ready to die, you are not really ready to live."
- God's word to me on 19 April 2006
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Monday, May 29, 2006
Surprise discharge
David was supposed to stay in the hospital this week after his Velcade today to have a surgery to correct his piles problem, but was allowed to be discharged today. Reason being his platelets count has reduced so it may not be wise to do any surgery. Though his platelet count has gone down from 70+ to 60+, the doctors think it is not necessary for him to stay in the hospital but he is required to be back for another blood test on Thur. Anyway, I am glad he can be home. However, just before dinner, he felt a little nauseated and vomited a little. His blood pressure was at 140/80 and he felt cold and tired and does not have much appeptite. He is sleeping now and please pray that he will be able to rest well and be strengthen in body, soul and spirit.
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
Friday, May 26, 2006
Signs of depression
Only the Lord knows the tears, the pain, the discouragement, the downcast feeling and not just medication induced physical tiredness but also emotional fatigue that David is experiencing. He shared with me that he felt so despondant this morning that he cried and was even enteratining thoughts of giving up but thankfully was reminded by the Holy Spirit about the timing of God. He tried to renew his mind by listening to worship songs.
Not sure if this is one of the side effects of Velcade. Apparently, some other patient on Velcade also felt tired and depressed. His appetite is also quite poor and had mild abdominal discomfort.
Please pray that in moments like these, the Lord will fill his heart with His tender lovingkindness, renew his mind with His promises and "bestow on him a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." (Isaiah 61:3)
Claiming God's promise that "weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." (Psalm 30:5). We can rejoice in the Lord always even though "a night" sometimes drags into years because His promises never fail.
God bless,
Whee Ling
Not sure if this is one of the side effects of Velcade. Apparently, some other patient on Velcade also felt tired and depressed. His appetite is also quite poor and had mild abdominal discomfort.
Please pray that in moments like these, the Lord will fill his heart with His tender lovingkindness, renew his mind with His promises and "bestow on him a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." (Isaiah 61:3)
Claiming God's promise that "weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." (Psalm 30:5). We can rejoice in the Lord always even though "a night" sometimes drags into years because His promises never fail.
God bless,
Whee Ling
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Need to stay till next week
David needs to stay in the hospital till next week.... :(
Guess it has to do with the unpredictable outcome of Velcade. So, the doctor thought it would be better to make sure he is fine after the last dose of Velcade is given on Monday before discharge.
Though his blood result is so far quite good, he has been feeling very tired in the last 2 to 3 days - a far cry from the 2 weeks during last hospitalization when he was up and about, writing down thoughts, insights and impressions he had received from the Lord and finding opportunities to minister to other patients and nurses. Not sure if this has to do with the effects of Velcade. He also experienced slight tingling sensation in his legs, some abdominal discomfort and just a sense of restlessness which bothers him a little. Please continue to pray for wellness.
The doctor has seen him regarding his piles and suggested surgery next wek when his condition stablizes after the last Velcade injection. Please pray that this will be a safe process and will effectively treat his problem of possible prolapse piles. Will continue to keep all updated. Thanks for your support and prayers.
God bless,
Whee Ling
Guess it has to do with the unpredictable outcome of Velcade. So, the doctor thought it would be better to make sure he is fine after the last dose of Velcade is given on Monday before discharge.
Though his blood result is so far quite good, he has been feeling very tired in the last 2 to 3 days - a far cry from the 2 weeks during last hospitalization when he was up and about, writing down thoughts, insights and impressions he had received from the Lord and finding opportunities to minister to other patients and nurses. Not sure if this has to do with the effects of Velcade. He also experienced slight tingling sensation in his legs, some abdominal discomfort and just a sense of restlessness which bothers him a little. Please continue to pray for wellness.
The doctor has seen him regarding his piles and suggested surgery next wek when his condition stablizes after the last Velcade injection. Please pray that this will be a safe process and will effectively treat his problem of possible prolapse piles. Will continue to keep all updated. Thanks for your support and prayers.
God bless,
Whee Ling
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Doing well after 2nd Velcade injection
So far David is doing very well after his 2nd Velcade injection yesterday. His blood count result today is good (TW 9, Hb 11.4, Plt 144). Praise the Lord for the good result. Praise the Lord for no side effects. Priase the Lord for His grace and mercy upon David. Praise the name of Jesus forevermore!
As I ponder on these blessings, I marveled why our prayers are answered. I know nothing we have done to deserve His love and mercy - not our righteousness, not our faithfulness, not our strength, much less our goodness, not even the fasting and prayers. I acknowledged it is all because of the love of Jesus in accordance to the will of the Father.
If the outcome to our prayers is in accordance to His will, is it then necessary to pray? Yes, because the Lord has said to do so. "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak."- Mark 14:38.
Yes, we should pray. We should pray unceasingly (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Sometimes, the Lord requires that we Pray Until Something Happens (P.U.S.H.). "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." - Hebrews 4:16.
As you bring your various prayers and petitions before hte throne of grace, do remember to continue to pray for David:
1. to sleep well. He has not been able to sleep very well in the hospital. Woke up every 2 hours or so.
2. to not experience the sensation of numbness and Rheumatism kind of aching in his legs. He was having the same kind of sensation in his legs this evening. He suspects it may not be withdrawal from the morphine after all but the effect of thailidomide - a drug he is required to take to treat the myeloma cells. May the Lord not let his go through this agony again.
3. to be treated for his bleeding piles. Pray that the Dr seeing him for this problem will be able to effectively treat it and bring complete healing.
4. that his wisdom tooth that is beginning to surface will not cause any secondary problem. He is seeing the dentist tomorrow. May it not cause him any pain or discomfort.
Thanks for your bringing our needs before our Heavenly Father whose grace is sufficient for us. Do feel free to share your needs if you need prayers too. It is kind of "lonely" to be the only one who is making most of the entries in this blog. Do join me to give thanks, praise and glory to our Almighty God, our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ!
God bless,
Whee Ling
As I ponder on these blessings, I marveled why our prayers are answered. I know nothing we have done to deserve His love and mercy - not our righteousness, not our faithfulness, not our strength, much less our goodness, not even the fasting and prayers. I acknowledged it is all because of the love of Jesus in accordance to the will of the Father.
If the outcome to our prayers is in accordance to His will, is it then necessary to pray? Yes, because the Lord has said to do so. "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak."- Mark 14:38.
Yes, we should pray. We should pray unceasingly (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Sometimes, the Lord requires that we Pray Until Something Happens (P.U.S.H.). "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." - Hebrews 4:16.
As you bring your various prayers and petitions before hte throne of grace, do remember to continue to pray for David:
1. to sleep well. He has not been able to sleep very well in the hospital. Woke up every 2 hours or so.
2. to not experience the sensation of numbness and Rheumatism kind of aching in his legs. He was having the same kind of sensation in his legs this evening. He suspects it may not be withdrawal from the morphine after all but the effect of thailidomide - a drug he is required to take to treat the myeloma cells. May the Lord not let his go through this agony again.
3. to be treated for his bleeding piles. Pray that the Dr seeing him for this problem will be able to effectively treat it and bring complete healing.
4. that his wisdom tooth that is beginning to surface will not cause any secondary problem. He is seeing the dentist tomorrow. May it not cause him any pain or discomfort.
Thanks for your bringing our needs before our Heavenly Father whose grace is sufficient for us. Do feel free to share your needs if you need prayers too. It is kind of "lonely" to be the only one who is making most of the entries in this blog. Do join me to give thanks, praise and glory to our Almighty God, our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ!
God bless,
Whee Ling
Friday, May 19, 2006
God's timing
David has started on Velcade and he said he felt somewhat weaker physically. He is still taking the steriods to suppress his immunity to guard against GVHD. Please pray for protection from all infections so prevalent in the hospital and that he will be able to sleep well and will not have those painful ulcers again.
He has been reading and pondering on God's timing lately. The message seems to be wait upon the Lord. He is asking for a little more grace to bear with all things while he waits. Taking comfort in the Lord's promise that His grace is sufficient for us.
The Lord has used him to minister to his next bed patient who was diagnosed to have lymphoma just about a month ago. Please also pray that the Lord will use David mightily to dispense His grace and bring hope and comfort to those who are also suffering.
May the Shalom peace of God be with us all.
Whee Ling
He has been reading and pondering on God's timing lately. The message seems to be wait upon the Lord. He is asking for a little more grace to bear with all things while he waits. Taking comfort in the Lord's promise that His grace is sufficient for us.
The Lord has used him to minister to his next bed patient who was diagnosed to have lymphoma just about a month ago. Please also pray that the Lord will use David mightily to dispense His grace and bring hope and comfort to those who are also suffering.
May the Shalom peace of God be with us all.
Whee Ling
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Starting on Velcade tomorrow
Hi,
Thanks for praying for David to get better so his treatment need not be further delayed. Praise the Lord he is indeed much better already. He is warded today in preparation for the 2nd and hopefuly last round of chemotherapy - Velcade. The purpose of this chemo is to completely wipe out any remnants of the myeloma cells which may still be lurking somewhere. Lets pray that the Lord will use this drug to thoroughly eradicate any myeloma cells which may still be in David's body. Every cell that does not promote life and health in his body is cut off from its source. His immune system will not allow any cancerous growth to live in his body in Jesus' name. (Luke 17:6 ; Mark 11:23)
Please also pray against possible side effects of Velcade and that he need not suffer much pain.
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
Thanks for praying for David to get better so his treatment need not be further delayed. Praise the Lord he is indeed much better already. He is warded today in preparation for the 2nd and hopefuly last round of chemotherapy - Velcade. The purpose of this chemo is to completely wipe out any remnants of the myeloma cells which may still be lurking somewhere. Lets pray that the Lord will use this drug to thoroughly eradicate any myeloma cells which may still be in David's body. Every cell that does not promote life and health in his body is cut off from its source. His immune system will not allow any cancerous growth to live in his body in Jesus' name. (Luke 17:6 ; Mark 11:23)
Please also pray against possible side effects of Velcade and that he need not suffer much pain.
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
Monday, May 15, 2006
Hospital admission deferred till Thur 18May06
David was supposed to be admitted today for next round of Velcade if his blood test result was good. His platelet count was 72 (normal range is 140-440). He is also having cough, phlegm and flu like symptoms and is on anitbiotics. Other than the above symptoms, David gets tired easily too. Due to these less than ideal conditions, Dr William suggested he defer his Velcade treatment to this Thur.
Please pray that David will recover from his flu and cough soon so that he will be ready when the Velcade treatment starts on Thur.
Now for some thanksgiving items. One of the thanksgiving items is that David's ulcers seemed to be gone. Praise the Lord for the healing of those painful ulcers in his throat and mouth. Also, it has been 2 days after his morphine effect should have worn off and so far he has not experienced the dreadful withdrawal he had experienced before. However, Dr William cautioned him not to stop totally but gradually. Thanks to all for your prayers and intercession.
We are thankful that we could celebrate Mothers' Day yesterday at Angie's place with my mother-in-law and David's siblings. Though tired, I could tell he was so glad to be in their company. Thank God for families, thank God especially for mothers. I am thankful for our wonderful mothers (David's and mine) - for their love and prayers. May the Lord bless them with health and joy and the liberty that comes in entrusting their children to the Lord. (In my opinion, mothers tend to worry too much - myself included... when we should just be simply praying, trusting and rejoicing - may the Holy Spirit help us!)
Mothers' Day may be over but it is my prayer that the Lord brings constant joy and strength to all mothers whose deep love for their children is but a mere reflection of the wondrous love of the Almighty God. God is love, we love because He first loved us. May we always be aware and rejoice in the love of Jesus, the greatest love of all.
God bless,
Whee Ling
God does not waste suffering; if he ploughs it is because He purposes a crop.
-- J.O.Sanders
Please pray that David will recover from his flu and cough soon so that he will be ready when the Velcade treatment starts on Thur.
Now for some thanksgiving items. One of the thanksgiving items is that David's ulcers seemed to be gone. Praise the Lord for the healing of those painful ulcers in his throat and mouth. Also, it has been 2 days after his morphine effect should have worn off and so far he has not experienced the dreadful withdrawal he had experienced before. However, Dr William cautioned him not to stop totally but gradually. Thanks to all for your prayers and intercession.
We are thankful that we could celebrate Mothers' Day yesterday at Angie's place with my mother-in-law and David's siblings. Though tired, I could tell he was so glad to be in their company. Thank God for families, thank God especially for mothers. I am thankful for our wonderful mothers (David's and mine) - for their love and prayers. May the Lord bless them with health and joy and the liberty that comes in entrusting their children to the Lord. (In my opinion, mothers tend to worry too much - myself included... when we should just be simply praying, trusting and rejoicing - may the Holy Spirit help us!)
Mothers' Day may be over but it is my prayer that the Lord brings constant joy and strength to all mothers whose deep love for their children is but a mere reflection of the wondrous love of the Almighty God. God is love, we love because He first loved us. May we always be aware and rejoice in the love of Jesus, the greatest love of all.
God bless,
Whee Ling
God does not waste suffering; if he ploughs it is because He purposes a crop.
-- J.O.Sanders
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Thank God his agony is over for now
Praise the Lord! David is not in agony now. He said it was like hell, felt like dying. Thank God for Dr William who explained it could be withdrawal syndrome when he did not take the morphine after being dependent on it for a while. When he resumed the morphine, he was able to rest and felt better. Please pray that the next time when he is off it (effect could last for 3 days), his body could handle it and that the Lord will spare him the suffering and agony again.
Next step is to do a blood test on Monday and if ok, will resume the chemo Velcade. Please continue to pray against side effects and that the Lord will continue to bring forth renewal of spirit, body, soul and mind, in Jesus name. Amen!
David's stem cell transplant experience was captured on Channel News Asia program called "Stems of Life" today at 8:30pm. There will be a repeat telecast later at 11:30pm and again tomorrow at 10:30am. Joshua was excited to see himself on national TV. David's testimony about God's goodness may have been under-emphasized (certain comments were censored), we hope people who watched could somehow get the message that it was "God who helped him" for all glory be to our Lord Jesus, for even the breakthrough in modern medicine is a miracle from the Lord. May His name be highly lifted up!
"As for me and my house, we wil serve the Lord!"- Joshua 24:15.
God bless,
Whee Ling
Next step is to do a blood test on Monday and if ok, will resume the chemo Velcade. Please continue to pray against side effects and that the Lord will continue to bring forth renewal of spirit, body, soul and mind, in Jesus name. Amen!
David's stem cell transplant experience was captured on Channel News Asia program called "Stems of Life" today at 8:30pm. There will be a repeat telecast later at 11:30pm and again tomorrow at 10:30am. Joshua was excited to see himself on national TV. David's testimony about God's goodness may have been under-emphasized (certain comments were censored), we hope people who watched could somehow get the message that it was "God who helped him" for all glory be to our Lord Jesus, for even the breakthrough in modern medicine is a miracle from the Lord. May His name be highly lifted up!
"As for me and my house, we wil serve the Lord!"- Joshua 24:15.
God bless,
Whee Ling
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
David is in agony again
David's blood test result from yesterday's medical appointment was good. Platelets count is up and if the count is good during next Monday's appointment, he would be ready for his next cycle of Velcade (Chemo). He would then need to stay in the hospital for a week or so to monitor the effects of the chemo.
However, after feeling good for 2 days, David started coughing last night and he was feeling quite unwell today. He experienced numbness in his legs which worsen in the late afternoon. He described it as being like Rheumatism kind of aching. By late evening, he was feeling quite miserable, started having running nose and his temperature was 37.4. He took panadol and tried to sleep but the body aches was tormenting him, causing him to be in agony. Please pray that the Lord will bring comfort and healing, that David's spirit be lifted up and that he will experience a sense of well-being.
As I typed this prayer request, I remembered last night David had a fitful sleep. I heard him speaking in his dream - the kind of warfare prayer which I heard before. While I am careful not to associate every pain or discomfort to spiritual attacks, I just pray that the Holy Spirit will lead us to pray and if it is really some spiritual battle, that the Lord would give us victory in every spiritual warefare. We have triumph in Christ!
"Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Chrsit, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place." - 2 Corinthians 2:14
Please also pray for me to have the wisdom and discernment to do what is necessary besides praying. I need to monitor his condition, and if fever gets higher, will need to send him to A&E. Covet your prayers!
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
However, after feeling good for 2 days, David started coughing last night and he was feeling quite unwell today. He experienced numbness in his legs which worsen in the late afternoon. He described it as being like Rheumatism kind of aching. By late evening, he was feeling quite miserable, started having running nose and his temperature was 37.4. He took panadol and tried to sleep but the body aches was tormenting him, causing him to be in agony. Please pray that the Lord will bring comfort and healing, that David's spirit be lifted up and that he will experience a sense of well-being.
As I typed this prayer request, I remembered last night David had a fitful sleep. I heard him speaking in his dream - the kind of warfare prayer which I heard before. While I am careful not to associate every pain or discomfort to spiritual attacks, I just pray that the Holy Spirit will lead us to pray and if it is really some spiritual battle, that the Lord would give us victory in every spiritual warefare. We have triumph in Christ!
"Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Chrsit, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place." - 2 Corinthians 2:14
Please also pray for me to have the wisdom and discernment to do what is necessary besides praying. I need to monitor his condition, and if fever gets higher, will need to send him to A&E. Covet your prayers!
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Thankful to have David home with us
Praise the Lord! David is finally home after 3 weeks and 3 days at the hospital. He was discharged yesterday when his blood count was considered quite good. His platelets count went up instead of down - Doctor pleasantly surprised because it was expected to go down further - Thanks be to God for answering our prayers! Praise the Lord for his tender mercies and lovingkindness. Thanks to all for praying.
Josh wasted no time to get Daddy and Mummy to play with him last evening. :)
Today, David was not feeling too well. He did not sleep well, probably due to the steriods and even vomited after his breakfast. We measured his temperature and blood pressue and is monitoring his condition. Please continue to pray that he can rest well and feel well.
Its polling day and we plan to go to the polling station later in the evening when he feels better. May the Lord continue to bless our families, friends and our nation.
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
Josh wasted no time to get Daddy and Mummy to play with him last evening. :)
Today, David was not feeling too well. He did not sleep well, probably due to the steriods and even vomited after his breakfast. We measured his temperature and blood pressue and is monitoring his condition. Please continue to pray that he can rest well and feel well.
Its polling day and we plan to go to the polling station later in the evening when he feels better. May the Lord continue to bless our families, friends and our nation.
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
Thursday, May 04, 2006
David's platelets count has dropped
David cannot be discharged from the hospital yet because after the 1st round of his chemo treatment(Velcade), his platelets count has dropped. This is an expected outcome and the Doctor wanted him to stay in the hospital for one more day in case he needs platelets transfusion. If all goes well tomorrow, i.e. his blood count is good, he should be able to be home for the weekend and hopefully have his next round of Velcade (which is next Mon) as outpatient treatment. It has been 3 weeks and 2 days now since he has been admitted and we really looked forward to him coming home. Please do pray that his blood count is good and stays good from now on in Jesus name.
I am so glad when he shared with me a couple of days ago that he believes he is healed already. He is standing on the promise of God's word in Romans:
"And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you." Romans 8:10-11 "
Praise the Lord!!!
May the Holy Spirit reveals this wonderful truth and unlock the great blessings from it unto all who have yet to know or believe.
God bless,
Whee Ling
I am so glad when he shared with me a couple of days ago that he believes he is healed already. He is standing on the promise of God's word in Romans:
"And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you." Romans 8:10-11 "
Praise the Lord!!!
May the Holy Spirit reveals this wonderful truth and unlock the great blessings from it unto all who have yet to know or believe.
God bless,
Whee Ling
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Great news...salvation!
"Great news...Lin Fei's mother just received the Lord by faith." - David's sms at 3:24pm today. Praise the Lord!!! David shared the gospel in Mandarin (special anointing - those who know David will know that he is not so good in Chinese Lang) with the mother of the Chinese patient in the same ward, whose bed was next to his. He has the privilege together with her son to lead her in prayer to receive our Lord Jesus as her personal Savior and Lord. What joy! When one sinner repents, the angels in heaven rejoice. We rejoice too with this wonderful news.
The Lord is using David to touch lives in the hospital. Pray that he continues to shine for Jesus. Pray also for the seed planted Mrs Lin's heart to grow in faith.
Please pray for healing of David's ulcers and that he has a blessed rest.
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
The Lord is using David to touch lives in the hospital. Pray that he continues to shine for Jesus. Pray also for the seed planted Mrs Lin's heart to grow in faith.
Please pray for healing of David's ulcers and that he has a blessed rest.
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
Monday, May 01, 2006
On hind sight - so little faith...
I realised I had so little faith. If I had a little more, I would worry a little less. Those past 5 days when I could not visit David and when I received updates about his condition - sides effects and discomfort, I was anxious when he was not doing so well, I was glad and thankful he was better and then upset again when the fever came back and so it went depending on the outcome. (side track a bit - want thank Angie, John and Sean for their visits and updates on David's condition which brought much relief to me.) Well, I guess the situation of me being worried would not be any different if I were there at the hospital with him. Underlying problem is I was not looking through eyes of faith - seeing before it happens.
The good news is "If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself."-2Timothy 2:13. And because He, our Lord Jesus, is faithful, I am glad to share that many of our prayers are answered by His grace and mercy. Praise the Lord!!!
Thanks to you for praying for us. Praise the Lord for being so merciful and loving to us. Josh and I are completely well now, well enough to visit David at the hospital today without worrying about infecting him with other strain of bacteria or virus. We were both looking forward to it so much. We had a wonderful time together at the hospital ward. Wonderful contentment.
David no longer has any fever. He had occasional hiccups, headache, nausea, painful ulcers which caused much difficulty in eating though his appetite was improving. Blood count seems ok and no diarrhea which is a good sign because Dr suspected GVHD if there were. He tried to rest but probably due to the drugs, his mind was so active that he often see lost of images when he closed his eyes. Please pray that every thought to be held captive in Jesus and that he will be able to rest well. He will have another chemo-Velcade tomorrow. Pray that he need not suffer from side effects but if need be, be minimal. Thanks!
Despite his physical suffering, he told me in his sms yesterday:
"no worries. Am in good hands. Just need to bear the suffering tho its so torturing. God is not far. Always here like he is w Samuel standing next to his bed speaking 2him. Just do the same. Talk to Jesus w Josh n teach him 2behold Him."
David was still able to share and encourage those who visited him about his communion with the Lord dspite being weak and down physically. All glory to the Lord for His goodness to those who love him.
I did as he requested, spent time with Josh seeking the Lord. We worshipped the Lord together singing some songs we both know and then prayed and read God's word. Josh was distracted (guess it is not uncommon for a 5 year old to be easily distracted and not totally focused with praying) and in my anguish and frustration, while praying, I started crying. Josh was very concern and came to hug me wanting to know why I cried. I told him we need to pray, we are in a warfare whereby satan wanted to harm daddy and we need to use the weapon of God - His word, to defeat the enemy. He understood. Later I encourage him to pray and ask the Lord for a word to encourage daddy. He turn a page from his little Promises book of bible verses and said ok this is it. I asked if he prayed about which verse, he said yes and so we sent David this:
"Jesus said: "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."-John 16:33
The Lord is surely in our midst. May we be more aware of it.
God bless,
Whee Ling
The good news is "If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself."-2Timothy 2:13. And because He, our Lord Jesus, is faithful, I am glad to share that many of our prayers are answered by His grace and mercy. Praise the Lord!!!
Thanks to you for praying for us. Praise the Lord for being so merciful and loving to us. Josh and I are completely well now, well enough to visit David at the hospital today without worrying about infecting him with other strain of bacteria or virus. We were both looking forward to it so much. We had a wonderful time together at the hospital ward. Wonderful contentment.
David no longer has any fever. He had occasional hiccups, headache, nausea, painful ulcers which caused much difficulty in eating though his appetite was improving. Blood count seems ok and no diarrhea which is a good sign because Dr suspected GVHD if there were. He tried to rest but probably due to the drugs, his mind was so active that he often see lost of images when he closed his eyes. Please pray that every thought to be held captive in Jesus and that he will be able to rest well. He will have another chemo-Velcade tomorrow. Pray that he need not suffer from side effects but if need be, be minimal. Thanks!
Despite his physical suffering, he told me in his sms yesterday:
"no worries. Am in good hands. Just need to bear the suffering tho its so torturing. God is not far. Always here like he is w Samuel standing next to his bed speaking 2him. Just do the same. Talk to Jesus w Josh n teach him 2behold Him."
David was still able to share and encourage those who visited him about his communion with the Lord dspite being weak and down physically. All glory to the Lord for His goodness to those who love him.
I did as he requested, spent time with Josh seeking the Lord. We worshipped the Lord together singing some songs we both know and then prayed and read God's word. Josh was distracted (guess it is not uncommon for a 5 year old to be easily distracted and not totally focused with praying) and in my anguish and frustration, while praying, I started crying. Josh was very concern and came to hug me wanting to know why I cried. I told him we need to pray, we are in a warfare whereby satan wanted to harm daddy and we need to use the weapon of God - His word, to defeat the enemy. He understood. Later I encourage him to pray and ask the Lord for a word to encourage daddy. He turn a page from his little Promises book of bible verses and said ok this is it. I asked if he prayed about which verse, he said yes and so we sent David this:
"Jesus said: "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."-John 16:33
The Lord is surely in our midst. May we be more aware of it.
God bless,
Whee Ling
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