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(I wrote this last week, but was unsure about posting it. However, I've changed my mind; I've decided to post this.)
March 13, 2013
So, I'm back in the hospital, again, this time due to a fever. This was a very unusual fever. The temperature on the thermometer showed 38s and 39s,, but felt completely normal when touched. Eventually, the temperature matched what it felt like. Additionally, I couldn't even stand on my own; I needed help just to get to the living room. Now, all everyday tasks have become very difficult to do.
Last Friday, we met with Dr. Rosenthal about the results of the bone marrow aspirate. The results were not very favorable; most of the marrow has been taken over by leukemia. Not only that, Dr. Rosenthal says that statistically, I should not be feeling this well for so long with such a low immune system. It truly is by God's grace that I have not come up with a serious infection.
The situation looks really dire right now. There does not seem to be much hope for us right now, but we will continue to trust in God.
They have started me on a new medication called bran-toxima, which will target certain proteins in my body which contain the CD–30 protein, which is a cancer cell.
Today, I am dealing with severe constipation that goes all the way up to my chest, which is really uncomfortable. Apparently, the chest pains I've been having are caused by all the poop that have not yet left my body. This might sound disgusting first, but even more so when in reality.
But no matter, we will trust in the Lord always. He is sovereign; he is in control of all. No matter how dire the circumstances may be, I will put my faith in Him. I will declare the victory, because it has been promised to me in His Word.
March 19, 2013
Okay, so it's been about a week since all that happened. After several days of fighting fevers in the hospital, the doctors felt comfortable enough to let me come home. I'd like to just spend a moment to update everyone on how I'm doing right now.
The good news is, I no longer have constipation; well, it isn't as severe as it was then. My chest pains have also subsided; they were initially caused by too much fluid in my body that I needed to pee out. My legs are still swollen which makes it difficult for me to walk. However, my dad says that me legs seem to be getting stronger day by day.
It has also been difficult for me to go to sleep at night because my body feels sore and weak all over. I feel tired during the day no matter how much I've been sleeping. Moreover, my oxygen saturation has depleted over the past week so I've been needing an oxygen tank wherever I go.
Despite these circumstances, I still trust in God. Whenever I can't fall asleep at night, I pray for him to give me the ability to sleep. Soon after, I found myself aboard the Dreamland Express. I still wake up every so often. When that happens, I repeat the process of turning to God for help; I pray until I could fall asleep again.
On a positive note, I thank God for every waking day. I thank Him for every single blessing He has bestowed upon me. I am grateful for my family and friends who love and care for me. I'm also grateful for those who have been praying for me, especially those who I don't know personally. Without the prayer warriors, I don't think I could have it this far. Thank you all for your prayers and support to me and my family. God be with us all, Amen.
March 13, 2013
So, I'm back in the hospital, again, this time due to a fever. This was a very unusual fever. The temperature on the thermometer showed 38s and 39s,, but felt completely normal when touched. Eventually, the temperature matched what it felt like. Additionally, I couldn't even stand on my own; I needed help just to get to the living room. Now, all everyday tasks have become very difficult to do.
Last Friday, we met with Dr. Rosenthal about the results of the bone marrow aspirate. The results were not very favorable; most of the marrow has been taken over by leukemia. Not only that, Dr. Rosenthal says that statistically, I should not be feeling this well for so long with such a low immune system. It truly is by God's grace that I have not come up with a serious infection.
The situation looks really dire right now. There does not seem to be much hope for us right now, but we will continue to trust in God.
They have started me on a new medication called bran-toxima, which will target certain proteins in my body which contain the CD–30 protein, which is a cancer cell.
Today, I am dealing with severe constipation that goes all the way up to my chest, which is really uncomfortable. Apparently, the chest pains I've been having are caused by all the poop that have not yet left my body. This might sound disgusting first, but even more so when in reality.
But no matter, we will trust in the Lord always. He is sovereign; he is in control of all. No matter how dire the circumstances may be, I will put my faith in Him. I will declare the victory, because it has been promised to me in His Word.
March 19, 2013
Okay, so it's been about a week since all that happened. After several days of fighting fevers in the hospital, the doctors felt comfortable enough to let me come home. I'd like to just spend a moment to update everyone on how I'm doing right now.
The good news is, I no longer have constipation; well, it isn't as severe as it was then. My chest pains have also subsided; they were initially caused by too much fluid in my body that I needed to pee out. My legs are still swollen which makes it difficult for me to walk. However, my dad says that me legs seem to be getting stronger day by day.
It has also been difficult for me to go to sleep at night because my body feels sore and weak all over. I feel tired during the day no matter how much I've been sleeping. Moreover, my oxygen saturation has depleted over the past week so I've been needing an oxygen tank wherever I go.
Despite these circumstances, I still trust in God. Whenever I can't fall asleep at night, I pray for him to give me the ability to sleep. Soon after, I found myself aboard the Dreamland Express. I still wake up every so often. When that happens, I repeat the process of turning to God for help; I pray until I could fall asleep again.
On a positive note, I thank God for every waking day. I thank Him for every single blessing He has bestowed upon me. I am grateful for my family and friends who love and care for me. I'm also grateful for those who have been praying for me, especially those who I don't know personally. Without the prayer warriors, I don't think I could have it this far. Thank you all for your prayers and support to me and my family. God be with us all, Amen.
March 24, 2013
I feel like I haven't been updating this as much recently. Pretty much, my legs are still about the same, not enough strength to stand, but they seem to be improving, day by day.
I feel very hot at night, so it's very hard for me to sleep. My parents think it's very cold, but for some reason, I wake up in the middle the night several times, covered with sweat. Just this afternoon I found a way to sleep comfortably, so hopefully tonight I can get a better rest. I didn't wake up during the three hours that I was napping.
Tomorrow we will go back to the hospital to discuss the next step in my treatment. They will be trying a new drug to keep the leukemia cells down. If this is successful, and I am free from infection for three months, then I can go to transplant.
To be honest, I am very tired of fighting this battle. Sometimes, I just want to give up and let leukemia take over me so that I don't have to fight anymore. But this is not... the way of one of God's soldiers. I cannot give up. That is not an option. I have to fight this battle out to the very end.
The Lord is my shepherd. With him, I have nothing to fear, not leukemia, not even death. Even when I cannot feel his presence, he is omnipresent; he is always there. When I am scared, he is there to comfort me. The Lord will not forsake me, therefore I will not forsake him. I will continue to trust in Him, even in the toughest times.
I thank God for all the friends who love and care for me. You are the encouragement that keeps me going. thank you all for your prayers and support. I won't let you down. I will fight this battle to the very end, with the help and support of all of you, by God's grace.
Please continue to pray for the faith and strength of our family to fight this battle to the the very end. We will come out of this victorious.
Hallelujah and Amen!See More
— with Michelle Lee and Bernice Chou.I feel like I haven't been updating this as much recently. Pretty much, my legs are still about the same, not enough strength to stand, but they seem to be improving, day by day.
I feel very hot at night, so it's very hard for me to sleep. My parents think it's very cold, but for some reason, I wake up in the middle the night several times, covered with sweat. Just this afternoon I found a way to sleep comfortably, so hopefully tonight I can get a better rest. I didn't wake up during the three hours that I was napping.
Tomorrow we will go back to the hospital to discuss the next step in my treatment. They will be trying a new drug to keep the leukemia cells down. If this is successful, and I am free from infection for three months, then I can go to transplant.
To be honest, I am very tired of fighting this battle. Sometimes, I just want to give up and let leukemia take over me so that I don't have to fight anymore. But this is not... the way of one of God's soldiers. I cannot give up. That is not an option. I have to fight this battle out to the very end.
The Lord is my shepherd. With him, I have nothing to fear, not leukemia, not even death. Even when I cannot feel his presence, he is omnipresent; he is always there. When I am scared, he is there to comfort me. The Lord will not forsake me, therefore I will not forsake him. I will continue to trust in Him, even in the toughest times.
I thank God for all the friends who love and care for me. You are the encouragement that keeps me going. thank you all for your prayers and support. I won't let you down. I will fight this battle to the very end, with the help and support of all of you, by God's grace.
Please continue to pray for the faith and strength of our family to fight this battle to the the very end. We will come out of this victorious.
Hallelujah and Amen!See More
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