Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Monday, November 14, 2005
More Scans
Jennifer is doing her scans today. Please pray for good clean scans. We feel the spinal cord and neck might be getting worse as she is experiencing numbness in her hands and fingers (she can’t grip a pen to write or use chopsticks to eat very well).
Nevertheless we trust and believe in God’s faithfulness to us.
I will blog the results later (as soon as we know). So feel free to check it out later.
Nevertheless we trust and believe in God’s faithfulness to us.
I will blog the results later (as soon as we know). So feel free to check it out later.
Sunday, November 13, 2005
One Year Later!
It's been a year since our lives were changed forever. Jennifer discovered she had cancer from severe headaches, and has since had three major surgeries, numerous therapies and scans.I thank our God for His wonderful love and blessings on us this last year. We are really blessed because he has journeyed with us every step of the way. His faithfulness to us is remarkable! We are both so thankful for the many wonderful people who have become a part of our lives this last year.Our Doctors have also been the best. Dr. FC Wong, our Neurosurgeon has become a close family friend. Dr Christina Ng, whose mobile number we still don't know, is by far the most gentle, patient and caring Oncologist around.For all who have provided information, leads and testimonies on the various things to try or to eat, we also thank you, Jennifer is now also very well versed (as am I) on the different therapies and alternative treatments out there for cancer.
Why do I feel thankful?
Firstly, God has given me the strength to be there for my wife. Without Him, there could be no smiles or “positive”ness or the deep feeling of peace in my heart. God has also given the same faith to Jennifer. She is a CHAMPION! She takes everything in her stride. Yes, there are times she cries out in pain or in fear, but always, and I mean always, Jesus is right there for her, and for me. Thank you for that God!
Secondly, God has used this cancer to help us get closer to Him. It is so easy to seek the Lord now. For me, it also ensures that I take the time to pray. Thank you Jesus for the relationship we’re having. For without the cancer, I might not feel the need for you in my life as strongly.Thirdly, the community has come together many, many times because of Jennifer and our family. The numerous prayer sessions, Mass, gatherings. I often felt that our house was too big for just the three of us. The Lord has brought many friends and families to fill our space. Thanks for this too God.
Fourthly, God has seen to our financial needs. Cancer is a very expensive illness to treat and fight. Unfortunately a few of our insurance policies lapsed when Jennifer decided to venture on her own. But nevertheless, God in His infinite wisdom and love has seen to it that our needs are met. Friends have donated to a fund that was the initiative of our Kristus Aman chapel brothers and sisters. My bosses at Berjaya have also been generous with a sizeable contribution and loan. All in all, we have nit had to say no to a treatment. God is so good. He will carry us on this as well.
Fifthly, the prognosis was not good to begin with. 4 to 6 months was what they gave us. It's been a year! Need I say more?
Amen!
Why do I feel thankful?
Firstly, God has given me the strength to be there for my wife. Without Him, there could be no smiles or “positive”ness or the deep feeling of peace in my heart. God has also given the same faith to Jennifer. She is a CHAMPION! She takes everything in her stride. Yes, there are times she cries out in pain or in fear, but always, and I mean always, Jesus is right there for her, and for me. Thank you for that God!
Secondly, God has used this cancer to help us get closer to Him. It is so easy to seek the Lord now. For me, it also ensures that I take the time to pray. Thank you Jesus for the relationship we’re having. For without the cancer, I might not feel the need for you in my life as strongly.Thirdly, the community has come together many, many times because of Jennifer and our family. The numerous prayer sessions, Mass, gatherings. I often felt that our house was too big for just the three of us. The Lord has brought many friends and families to fill our space. Thanks for this too God.
Fourthly, God has seen to our financial needs. Cancer is a very expensive illness to treat and fight. Unfortunately a few of our insurance policies lapsed when Jennifer decided to venture on her own. But nevertheless, God in His infinite wisdom and love has seen to it that our needs are met. Friends have donated to a fund that was the initiative of our Kristus Aman chapel brothers and sisters. My bosses at Berjaya have also been generous with a sizeable contribution and loan. All in all, we have nit had to say no to a treatment. God is so good. He will carry us on this as well.
Fifthly, the prognosis was not good to begin with. 4 to 6 months was what they gave us. It's been a year! Need I say more?
Amen!
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