Hi,
David started his Velcade yesterday. These last 2 or ? cycles of Velcade treatment is for consolidation - which I suppose was kind of tail end of the chemotherapy to wipe out all remaining myeloma cells. He is likely to be hospitalized for about 2 weeks or so. So far his blood count has been good, Praise the Lord! His did not cough much now. Thank you for praying for him all these while even though I have not been updating the blog more regularly than I ought to. I felt apologetic to those who have been faithfully checking our blog but found no new entries for quite a while - thanks for not giving up on checking to know what is going on in our lives.
As we come before our Lord, our Maker, with thanksgiving and petitions, please do remember to pray for:
1. David's blood count be good - it is an indicator that his bone marrow is healthy and well.
2. the Lord's protection over David as his immunity may be compromised by the increase intake of numerous drugs and steriods.
3. good desired outcome from the Velcade treatment, that no myeloma cells will reside in his body anymore in the name of Jesus our Lord and no side effects.
4. good sleep and rest and good nutrition from food he eats
5. close intimacy with the Lord and the ability to discern what His Holy Spirit is doing in him and others around him
6. him to be instrumental to bring hope, strength, peace,the gift of salvation (to those who have yet to belong to the Kingdom of Christ) and love of God to all.
7. grateful hearts and steadfast faith in us who are recipients of His grace.
8. Josh to be in good health and be able to experience the Lord's presence even as we cannot spend much time with him.
Thanks too for praying for me. My recent Jakarta trip was fine, and I am very thankful for the blessed time with my dear "old" friend - we have not seen each other for more than 10 years! It was wonderful to remember the good old days and count our blessings as we look back at our journey in life. Friendship is one of life's wonderful blessings and how much more wonderful it is to be a friend of God!
Thanks & God bless,
Whee Ling
