Thursday, September 08, 2005
Body and Spirit
"I will praise Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are Thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well." Psalm 139:14
It is amazing to see the change in Malcom over the last 2 days! He went as an outpatient to the hospital for IV fluids 3 days in a row. By yesterday he was beginning to revive and gain strength and today he is even stronger. Praise God! Even the mouth sores and yeast infection (Thrush) is not as painful today, so he was able to eat several good meals. The Creator did an awesome and wonderful job of intricately designing the human body. What a difference it makes to have the proper balance of fluid and nutrients.
Another thing that surely has contributed to Malcom's progress, reviving his spirits, is the arrival of Willy and Karen Yee, a young couple from Taiwan. Karen is like a daughter to us and we are so happy to see her. It's a joy to have them here and hear the news of our church family and friends back in Taiwan. Good news from a far country is just what the doctor ordered! (Proverbs 25:25)
In the days to follow hopefully Malcom will continue to gain strength. I'll be working hard to make sure he gets good nutrition to build up the good cells again. There will be follow up blood work in the next week and then a third chemo treatment is scheduled for Sept. 19. We are encouraged. Thanks for your prayers!
It is amazing to see the change in Malcom over the last 2 days! He went as an outpatient to the hospital for IV fluids 3 days in a row. By yesterday he was beginning to revive and gain strength and today he is even stronger. Praise God! Even the mouth sores and yeast infection (Thrush) is not as painful today, so he was able to eat several good meals. The Creator did an awesome and wonderful job of intricately designing the human body. What a difference it makes to have the proper balance of fluid and nutrients.
Another thing that surely has contributed to Malcom's progress, reviving his spirits, is the arrival of Willy and Karen Yee, a young couple from Taiwan. Karen is like a daughter to us and we are so happy to see her. It's a joy to have them here and hear the news of our church family and friends back in Taiwan. Good news from a far country is just what the doctor ordered! (Proverbs 25:25)
In the days to follow hopefully Malcom will continue to gain strength. I'll be working hard to make sure he gets good nutrition to build up the good cells again. There will be follow up blood work in the next week and then a third chemo treatment is scheduled for Sept. 19. We are encouraged. Thanks for your prayers!
5 Comments:
What a joy to hear of the blessings of today. Our prayers for strength and healing continue.
Sue M
It's good to know that Willy and Karen's visit consoled you. They did a great job in the summer school of the church. Angie and Analis likes them very much! Our prayers for strength and healing continue.
Suzanne
I am so thrilled to read this message today! It is such an encouragement to me as well. Our prayers in New Hamshire and Massachusetts continue with you both as well. You are an inspiration to all as you allow us to share in your JOYS and CARES and watch a great and loving God (father, pappa, daddy) minister to you (and us through you).
God bless you both with strength and His peace.
Carol, this is such wonderful news. We are praying that each new day will mean new strength for Malcom's physical being and rest for your tired body. We love you both.
M
Carol and Malcom,
As I write this I have just finished a tea party with my granddaughter and niece. We used the China Malcom brought me as a gift 33 years ago from Guam. While we sipped our tea, I told the girls stories of the 3 of us and our families. Thank you for helping me make a memory with them. We prayed for you both. You will continue to be in my prayers daily.
Love to you both,
Jo (Joanne Petty)
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