God's Trick AND Treat...

This is the third time I have this feeling, not a good feeling to experience but God has shown us who's in charge.  On theory, I know there's no point to worry but when it comes to your mother and your family, it's not easy...thanks for all your prayers, God allowed Mom to experience another miracle, with Coke...

20121029 Monday - Super-storm Sandy stopped me from visiting tonight.  So we can only Skype.  Mom's nose is blocked so she has to breathe w her mouth and that's why her mouth is dry all the time.  Maybe that's why the oxygen can't get in from her nose.  Her lungs are, therefore, giving her a hard time.  She can't breathe well, even having trouble talking.  I encouraged her to keep practicing her toy which can strengthen her lungs.  On top of her shortage of breath, she also needs to fast after midnight for another bronchoscopy (fiber camera for her lungs).  Pray that nothing is serious.  We are not sure if they can squeeze her in for bronchoscopy tomorrow, pray that she gets to see the specialist early in the morning so that she doesn't need to fast that long.

Jonah does have the special way to keep Mom up.  Mom we all love you, hang in there!!! Thanks for the soup Auntie Tinnie/Uncle Jonathan.  Thanks for the food Auntie Shirley Poon!  Sorry that I can't deliver it downtown, but don't worry, it won't be wasted.  I'll thank you on our tummies' behalf, hahaha.  

20121030 Tuesday - Thank God, Mom did the check up appointment at 1130 but Dad still didn't have breakfast when I called in the morning.  I'll go get some Chinese bakery for him so he gets to eat in the morning, not just cup noodles...

What a memorable evening!  I called Dad after work as usual to check on them.  He passed the phone to Carly and I almost flipped cuz' she said Dr. Shaheen is showing some concerns on Mom's lungs.  She explained to me in a lot of medical terms which I have no clue.  In short, Mom's  condition went downhill in the afternoon and it's becoming critical.  She is having a hard time breathing with the blood pressure 200+.  Her heart rate is also dangerously high.  They are worried that she may have a lung complication called "Trali" - an lung injury that patients get through transfusion (or basically fatal lung failure).  Carly said the doctors has already informed the ICU from Mt. Sanai to standby.  Just in case if she does have a lung failure, they will transfer her.  The nurse didn't want us to move her cuz' they are afraid that she may faint.  

The bottom-line is, even Carly wanted to stay in the hospital.  She said, the night will be crucial - see if Mom can get better or if she'll keep going downhill.  I tried to stay calm over the phone and when Carly asked if I have any questions, I purposely pushed out something random just wanted to pretend that I'm okay.  I went home and told Gloria.  She was also worried but was calm enough to ask if I have informed Fian and if we should inform Rev. Wong.  She offered me to take care of the boys so I could go visit early.  Thanks B!!!

My heart was heavy on the way down but I could only pray and I could only ask for prayers.  Thanks for all your prayers.  God did take care of her lungs.  Mom was sleeping when I got there.  She knew that I was there.  Her breathing was frequent and heavy.  Carly and Daddy were there.  They told me that her had two pills to bring down her blood pressure (and heart rate) but it may affect her breathing.  It's another balance game and really just up to God.  I brought them soup and some leftovers but surprisingly, they ate.  I know it must be Carly (thanks, or my old man won't eat).  Tyler later then came.  We were talking and eating, and all of a sudden, Mom half opened her eyes.  She saw us eating and asked, "I want Coke...".  Her breathing, we then realized, is getting smoother.  Thank God that I brought Coke down (they love Coke always but somehow I just brought one down when leaving the house).  After her first zip, she stopped and said, "it's not cold enough"...we all paused for about one second, then we all started laughing cuz' it's a very good sign.  So Dad stopped eating and went for ice.  We also got space for her cuz' she's "UP"!  After the cold/icy coke, her heart rate, her blood pressure and her oxygen level ALL WENT BACK NORMAL!!!  She even asked what time it was and wondered why I was there that early.  After another few check up, the on call doctor and the nursing team have confirmed that no ICU was needed at least for the night.  Carly and Tyler finally could breathe and leave.  I knew God has done His trick again, thank you so much!!!

Thank God again for allowing Mom (and all of us) to experience another miracle last night.  Dr. Shaheen actually apologized in the morning that he got all of us worried.  But actually, I really want to thank him cuz' it tells me how much he cares about his patients.  Not only to thank the doctors, but also the nurses.  See, they want to make sure Dad is not having any high blood pressure too!!!

Sandy was powerful, ripped off my patio furniture cover into pieces and it's all over my backyard (good thing it's didn't break my devo tree, thank God) but nothing is more powerful than God.  The electricity was out when Gloria and I were praying on Monday night but we are not worried at all cuz' in the total darkness, there's nothing else but His presence and my family.  What a great feeling and what a great testimony to share.

³ "The seas have lifted up, O Lord,
    the seas have lifted up their voice;
    the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.
⁴ Mightier than the thunder of the great waters,
    mightier than the breakers of the sea—
    the Lord on high is mighty." (Psalm 93:3-4)

She can swallow a lil

Another weekend has passed, in other words, two weeks has gone by in PMH.  Mom's first chemo therapy has completed on Saturday.  Now it becomes more like a waiting game.  Wait to see if there's any more side effects, wait to see how good her body will respond, wait for the next biopsy on Day 28-30, wait patiently for God's plan.  Regardless, time is only our friend, not our enemy.  Treasure everything God is giving us and live without assuming that there's a tomorrow!!!

201210226 Friday - Chemo Day 7 (Last Day): Cuz' of fellowship, I got there late (around 11pm).  I felt kinda bad hoping that Mom is still awake enough for the soup.  Thanks Uncle Ed and Auntie Tiana (Jenny and Derek, too) for visiting and keeping her up!!!  I couldn't help to smile seeing you guys when I opened the door, hehehe.

Dad said she ate a little ice cream and Ensure this afternoon and her platelets are improving after transfusion.  That means she can swallow a little today, YAY!!!  Keep it up Mom.  However, her allergy is bugging her.  The nurse needed to give her Benadryl twice.  I'm sure it's drowsy cuz' she just felt asleep while we were still chatting loud.  Have some sleep Mom, I'll see you tomorrow.

20121027 Saturday - Rainy day.  After meeting up with Angela/Ed's and Shirley's (thanks for your prayers), I wanted the boys to sleep better so decided to go downtown myself.  It took me almost 2 hours!  Well, that includes picking up soup/congee from my parents, reheating, traffic, special McDonald's request by Dad...Zzz...zzz

Mom's mouth is a little better today.  She ate a little congee but too full for soup. She wanted something cold cuz' she was having a fever.  The nurse needed to take blood samples for blood culture from a new spot (another poke).  Thank God for this IV nurse!  She was really nice and good, only took her 2 mins at one shot.  Going back up is also tough, next time I'll tag Gloria and the boys along so that they can keep me up at least...or maybe I can drop them off at the Science Center, hahaha...

Thanks Gloria for sending me this picture just to keep me up.  It worked BIG TIME!!!

20121028 Sunday - With my bad experience on Saturday, I decided to go at night today.  Traffic is much better but the rainy condition was making the drive challenging at night.  Thank God for the picture, hahaha...

I know Mom's mouth is healing cuz' she had a craving for tuna sandwich.  So I went buy her two cans of tuna.  Glo helped prepared the dressing, can opener, bread, etc.  Yes, I made her fresh sandwich in front of her!   She managed to finish half, even though she was saying that it feels like its stuck in the middle.  I'm happy to see her eat.  Pray that nothing is blocking her inside.  The doctors will check her out tomorrow.  She also finished a cup of soup.  The other issue is her allergic reaction.  I noticed rash all over her body.  It must be itchy.  The nurse offered her ice packs to reduce the itchiness and Dad will probably need to stay up late.  Pray that Mom can sleep tight (so Dad also can).

Thanks Uncle Ken for his painting and when I pay more attention, I found a lot of other gifts and greeting cards in the room.  I know she is filled with love, thanks everyone!

The big storm Sandy is approaching, I'm not sure if I can visit her Monday evening.  Pray for minimal damage so I can still see them every night.  Pray that God can ease off Mom's itchiness on her skin and that she can rest well.  Pray for Dad's health as he asked me to bring him all these sore throat medications.  His health is as important as Mom's.  But no worries, if Grandpa is not feeling well, I'll send these two Super Grandsons to help out Grandma.

"Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord" (Leviticus 19:32)

Mom can't eat...

God must have pressed the fast forward button this week, today is already her last day of having induction chemo therapy.  And it must be our prayers, she has be tolerating the medications better than expected.  Thanks for listening God!!!

20121024 Wednesday - Chemo Day 5:  Uncle Simon Tam and family sent us (yes, including us) a big basket with lots of fruits and sweets, even crafty toys for the boys.  Mom and Dad took all they wanted, thanks!!!  (Thanks Danielle and Catherine for dropping it to me, it's heavy!!!)  Mom was still very tired but she's more awake when I got there.  Dad kept saying no to things I brought them but Mom saying the opposite, hahaha.  When I asked why, he said, "I'm just scared that I'll need to peel off the skins of each of the grapes for mommy.", hahaha.  He must be exhausted.  Thanks Daddy - I know the focus is on Mom most of the time but we all know that you are the biggest angel God sent to Mom.  Hang in there you big boy!!!  

Mom's platelets are still very low, she will continue to get transfusion but due to the low platelets, she has a little hematuria (blood in her pee).  She was able to finished a big cup of soup but was sweating a little afterwards cuz' the soup was nice and hot.  The room is actually very warm.  I'll bring them a folding fan next time I visit.  I also brought them some sweet buns (雞尾包) mom was craving, pineapple bread (菠蘿包) dad was craving and the cup noodles just in case.  Plus, a mooncake, hahaha.  Mom is getting weaker and weaker everyday I visit cuz' of the induction chemo but according to Carly, even the good cells are attacked.  That's why she'll be lack of breathe, with low energy, tired and with some other side effects like bleeding, etc.  But those are all expected.

20121025 Thursday - Chemo Day 6: today she's suffering a lot I know, especially in the afternoon when her whole mouth is hurt and bleeding.  She's so in pain that she can't even swallow a thing down and that's why she didn't eat at all today.  The nurse gave her a suction tube, similar to those we use in the dentist, to suck out all her fluids blocking her air way.  It's bloody!  My heart sinks when I see her suffer.  God, please keep it to the minimal.  Dad told me that she's already much better when I arrived at night.  At least she can talk and rest.  It must be hard for Dad I'm sure.  She still tried Auntie Connie's soup even though it was so hard for her to swallow.  She's thinking if we should ask the soup team to stop preparing soup/congee for her until she's better.  I'll confirm with her later today.  Dietitian will access her tomorrow.  Gloria says it can become critical if this lasts for 5 days or more.  She recommended "Ensure" and I'm sure Mom will get the same recommendations.

Her skin is showing some allergic reactions too.  This keeps her from falling asleep.  When Mom is trying to scratch, Dad, the no. 4, automatically sat by her and started touching her gently until she falls asleep.  I don't want to be anyone else's son, only you two!!!  

Look forward to our next Fam Jam

Here are some other facts/updates by Carly, FYI:

• Low hemoglobin - on top of killing the cancer cells, the drugs are strong enough to kill the normal bone marrow. The blood counts will continue to be VERY low but this will be treated by transfusion and it's an expected side effect.  
• Lung issue part 1 - tests came back all negative, which means no fungal pneumonia, thank God!
• Lung issue part 2 - more tests will be done to check her blood vessels connecting the lungs to make sure that she does not have pulmonary hypertension (increased blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs).  Please add this to your prayer items.
• Kidney issues - her kidney is not behaving very well due to the drugs and/or from her not having enough fluid.  We don't want fluids in her lung but at the same time we want to have fluids in her kidney/body.  God, please give Mom's body the right balance.
• AML treatment plan - after this round of chemo, another bone marrow biopsy will be done on Day 28-30.  If she responded well, she'll likely to move ahead with a transplant.  If not, she'll require more chemo.  

Fian will help looking for more information from the doctors in HK for the transplant.  Pray that God will give her a perfect match.  Pray that Mom's suffer is minimal.  Pray that her blood pressure in the lung arteries are normal.  Pray that God gives Mom's body the right balance and she'll respond well to this round of chemo.  

Pray also that God can use us through this little hurdle to show His love to ppl around us.

I'm so proud of Dad when I was a little boy cuz' he always donate blood regularly.  One leukemia patient actually needs a lot.  Thanks if you are one of the donors!!!

The second Motto Mom gives me in my life...

施比受更為有福

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35)

Tired with lots of pee

Gloria is right, everything is a blessing (now that we look back)...

God let Mom be healthy enough to come back to Canada, enjoyed two full weeks for fun times seeing all her family and friends, brothers and sisters before making her stay home and get treatments here last minute.  Not right at the beginning but at the end when things are still not too too late...when they still have enough time to cancel things like their tickets, car return, terminating their cell phone plans, freezing the cables service, etc.  He lays healing hands on her with the best cancer care team in Ontario, or maybe in Canada with the top notched doctors and nurses.  He also showed me how sweet 404/DVP are at night.  Sending tons of angels around us including all Auntie/Uncles and MCBC!!!

God also allowed us to take the family photo shoot that morning before Mom needed to go to the hospital.  Thanks Chris for working so hard just to get the photos ready for us.  

Just found out from the nurses, NO FLOWERS is recommended for cancer patients please.  I can still show her but it cannot stay in the room.  So, they'll all be with me if you send her flowers, hahaha.  Thanks for the sweet thoughts still.

20121022 Monday - Chemo Day 3: Mom didn't feel very good today when I first saw her but started feeling better and better while talking to her and updating her about what's going on.  She still needs to pee a lot but that's normal.  It's good.  Mom said she has craving for cup noodles, hahaha.  I'll get her some later.  She has finished her Daunorvbicin today and will only need CRC-A slow drip from now on.  The doctors gave her platelets and antibiotics today.  

She managed to draft up a email her own to most of you, thanks to Steve Job (and Fian).  Watching Mom and Dad having little fights over little things like attaching the older contents or not could be very annoying but I was actually enjoying everything single bit of it.  Thank God always.  

20121023 Tuesday - Chemo Day 4: from now on, only CRC-A slow drip will be injected.  Pray that the side effects will be minimal.  The bone marrow biopsy result is still not ready.  We wonder if they want to wait until after this round of chemo cuz' another round of biopsy will be done after.  Maybe they only want to compare the before and after, no rush I guess.  We trust that the medical team will do what they need to.  Everything is in God's hands regardless.  

I got there earlier this evening (thanks B, J1 and J2).  She didn't eat much today with no appetite, didn't even want the cup noodles I brought her.  I bought Dad some raisin bread for breakfast too.  Mom was so tired and didn't even want to get up for the soup/congee.  Good thing I have my secret weapon (our photo shoot pictures), she was able to see all the pictures, had some soup and talked to us until we left.  Yea, Uncle Ed came visit too.  Thanks Tyler for your thoughtfulness, leaving the keys to Dad and preparing dinner for him - that's sweet brother!!!  

The next step is to see if the bone marrows of my two uncles match Mom's.  Pray that God will provide a perfect match for Mom and she is well rested with better appetite.  Dad was whining a little about his stomach, maybe he doesn't have enough to eat, maybe it's the unstable meal schedule, maybe it's the stress, maybe it's just the muscle getting up and down helping mom to pee.  Please pray for him too.  I Skyped with them this morning and Mom was actually having Dad's raisin bread, hahaha.  

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)

Chemo Started...

The first week in Princess Margaret Hospital has passed.   Mom's condition has gone from critical to a bit more stable.  My trust in God has also gone from "super worried" low to totally faithful.  I guess it's normal to know how weak we are as human beings...

20121019 Friday - The heart ultrasound shows that Mom has a strong heart according to the doctors.  That means chemo can start as soon as Saturday.  I didn't visit Mom this night (first time).  After fellowship, it was a bit late and she wanted to save us a trip and rest up.  So, we just Skyped with her.  Mom was tired but not bad in general.  She had some really good sleep these days, Dad too.  I think she's getting used to the environment already.  

20121020 Saturday - Chemo Day 1: after Chinese School (Jake), we headed downtown after a quick bite.  We wanted to visit her with the boys before her chemo starts, as per Carly's recommendation.  We bought her some Chinese desserts from China Town but they weren't good at all, hahaha.  The boys had fun crashing the whole floor as expected.  God has planned to have us all there when Mom started her chemo.  Yes, even Fian was watching the whole time inside the iPad.  This is a 3+7 chemo therapy which means she'll have this red bag injected for 10-15mins the first three days while the other transparent bag slowly dripped in for 24 hours for seven days. 

Day 1-3: DAUNORVBICIN

Day 1-7: ARA-C

The nurses offered Dad a sofa bed.  So, he won't have any excuses not being able to get up anymore, hahaha.

20121021 Sunday - Chemo Day 2: Mom had fever and cold sweat at night after the chemo.  Dad helped her to ease it off by putting cold towels on her hands and legs.  She felt good enough to fall asleep before midnight.  Thank God.  Her body may react to the treatment more later though.  We trust that God will keep holding her hands all the way.  I found the best time for me to visit her on Sundays are at night, just like weeknights.

Thanks for the flowers, card and the little cross.  Besides the daily soup/congee, Auntie Constance was fantastic enough to borrow her MP3 player loaded with tons of songs and sermons for Mom, so she can be well fed spiritually on top of her always filled tummy.  She loved the hard copy pictures btw Auntie Esther and Uncle Alex.  Thanks Ng's+!!!  Dad had fun eating out with you guys. 

Pray that this chemo therapy will keep her blast cells under control.  Even though Mom is a strong (and stubborn) woman, please pray that Mom's side effect is bearable.  Pray also that Grandma in HK won't be worried too much about her daughter's condition.  

1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ² “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— ³ “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” (Ephesians 6:1-3)

Posted on 20121019 Friday

(Look up Dad, the date is already shown right above, hahaha)

Thought I can do this everyday but I guess I won't stress myself out, will do my best to keep this updated, whenever...feel free to share this to ppl who love and care about my Mom. Or Irene's Update (http://havenlaw.blogspot.ca/)

The first week at PMH is almost gone, so far I am able to visit her everyday.  Love the free parking with no traffic, I think I'm starting to like downtown again...nurses and doctors are so very nice too, God has put mom in different sets of good hands (lots of appreciations to all Doctors and team back in HK) - Dr. Ma and Dr. Leung are for sure the doctors with the fastest response!!!  Thank you...

20121017 Wednesday - Gloria has made her soup...Auntie Irene also made her soup with some home made Cha Siu (thank you)...I'm sure we all gonna be "moisturized" with these soups cuz' whenever Mom can't finish, we'll, hahaha...Dad actually gained some weight (by looking at his tummy)...for sure, God is really trying to "moisturize" me by showing me that everything is a blessing even when things may not look as good as it is from our eyes...thanks B for showing me your faith

Mom had ultrasound done on her abdominal organs and it looks like only her lung and heart will need closer monitoring, thank God.  Bye bye sausage lips too!  Since she needs lots of injections like IV, antibiotics and transfusions, she has developed pleural effusion (water in the lungs, 胸積水)...so she's on lasix (a medication that makes her pee a lot!)...she's also encouraged to walk more and exercise her lung with a new toy blue in color (Jake's favorite) that can help strengthening her lungs and push excessive fluids out...with Dad around, I'm sure she can exercise her lungs, hahaha...

My cousin Carly (thanks Dr. Ng, hehe) visited and talked to the doctor in charge, Dr. Marwan Shaheen...they will page each other for all updates and information...what a nice doctor...please pray for him!  Thanks Carly for all the explanations, nice and clear (a lot of information here is actually from Carly).  Uncle Ed and Auntie Tiana were still there when I deliver the soups, thanks for visiting!

Mom had to finish all the soup/water/etc. before midnight cuz' she had an 1030 appointment the next day...tried Skype, hope it'll work so she can see the boys anytime...she also said no pictures is allowed unless she has her hat on, hahaha...Mom, you will always be the prettiest in my eyes

Oops, sorry Mom...see, Daddy is drinking soup

20121018 Thursday - Mom did two small procedures that needed anesthesia (麻醉), so she was tired and sleepy when Gloria and I visited her last night...poor her didn't get to eat until 1530...she still looks good and was able to finish more soup (and dessert/fruit) from Auntie Constance (thank you)...without an umbrella, the heavy rain stopped Dad from getting a shower at TC last night (same as Jonah, hahaha)...we left him one

The two procedures: Hickman Line (CVC) basically, it's a tube attached to her chest area for all IN/OUT to her circulation system...and bronchoscopy, which is a small camera to check her lungs to see what kinda of infection she has.  If it's fungal related, she'll need months of anti-fungal medications.  We'll see...and leave it to God.  One good news is that she is MRSA negative, which means we don't need to wear gowns/masks/gloves seeing her...it's actually a disease from her spreading to us (I thought the isolation was to protect her but in fact, it's the other way around), thank God again.

Today, she'll need to have an ultrasound to her heart, and make sure that she's ready for chemo therapy...according to Carly, this one will be more aggressive...pray that Mom won't need to suffer much but regardless, she'll have all our supports!!!  If everything goes well, it'll start soon (3+7)...her platelets and hemoglobin are still low though...

Need to give special thanks to Gloria and Cheryl for the support, to the Caring Team for all the soups especially thanks to Auntie Constance, and thanks for all the emails, texts, blogger comments, Facebook and Whatsapp, messages (you know who you are) and thanks for all the prayers and love always - we still need lots, so please don't stop, hehehe

She has craving for double skin milk last night, hahaha...see if I can get her some later, hehehe...

A Noble Woman...
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. (Proverbs 31:28-31)

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Hello Blogger...

God is good all the time...

I'm going to start this so everyone can see her updates...this will save me from repeating to friends and family who love us and care so much for us...but it doesn't mean that I mind repeating...

• Last Thursday: didn't feel well and thought she needed blood transfusion before flying back on Sunday so we went to North York General ER
• Last Friday: Blood test came back not good (her leukemia came back), doctors not recommended her to fly so they cancelled the tickets
• Last Saturday: Will need to be transferred to Princess Margaret but will need to wait til Monday, Mom is in pain and shortage of breath, the room was dry so needed to drink lots of water and therefore, needed to go washroom almost every hour, can't sleep well
• Sunday: Fian and Grandma both left to HK as planned, now it's my turn to take care of them (Thanks Fian for everything in the 11 months).  Her WBC are getting lower but platelets and hemoglobin are still low.
• Monday: Mom got admitted to Princess Margaret evening, thank God.  Did blood tests, CT scans and bone marrow biopsy.  She feels better, joints pain are less severe but her lips are bleeding.  WBC is now in control, not the platelets and hemoglobin though.
• Tuesday: Met the doctors Tuesday, CT scan came back positive which means she has Pneumonia (lung infection).  Did more transfusions and antibiotics.

Princess Margaret Hospital will be my second home from now on, I know...Mom is now on 15th floor (isolated room) with a nice view but facing west, so Dad was complaining that it's hot in the late afternoon...they even have free wifi there, so she gets to check emails and stuff...Glo and I dropped off some soups from Yau auntie and uncle and Yuen Poon Monday night...the pick up was not on the way but I'll do what I can do...thanks for the soups!!!  DVP was so smooth, took us only 20mins up...parking on the street side was free after 9pm, so everything is good...brought some necessities for them, especially Dad as he plans to stay with Mom 24/7...what an example of a husband 

Mom felt a lot better yesterday, slept well (so did Dad)...her joints pain is much better but her lips were bleeding and was bugging her...so she needed to keep using ice to ease off the pain...only I went down last night cuz' Cheryl has a meeting on Tuesday, so Glo needed to stay home...the doctors here said treatments she received so far from HK are mild with less side effects...they will try something more aggressive when her body is ready...back in HK, 60s are too old for blood transplant but doctors here said 60s are still young enough, so now blood transplant is back as an option, thank God for the two Uncles of mine, pray that their bone marrow will match if we are to go that way...Dad had a break last night with Carly (my cousin who's also a doctor and has some connections in PM) who lives 5mins walk from PM...they had Korean dinner together...and Dad got to go up for a shower (thanks Carly and Tyler)...I dropped off Yuen Poon's soup again...it was good (yea, I had some too, hahaha)...

God has His plan, now Mom gets to spend more time here in Canada, with her son, daughter in law, two grandsons, her mom and lots of friends who love her and care so so much for her...I know Auntie Constance is even trying to set up a soup team!

Pray that God will give wisdom to the Doctors and team so Mom can be healed, pray that her blast cells are in control and that Mom will not suffer...pray also that Dad will be able to stay healthy to take care of Mom and his blood pressure will stay low...

Romans 8:38-39, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."