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
