Dear family and friends:
TJ had chemotherapy on Tuesday (June 9th) of this week. On Monday, per the doctor’s request, she also had the PET and CT scans. Needless to say, we were a bit nervous and on the edge waiting for the results. When we met with Dr. Moreno, he told us that this chemo combination has positively impacted the existing cancer cells. After comparing the recent scans with the ones she took a few months ago, the size of the cancer cells have reduced. The doctors’ were “cautiously optimistic” that this chemo combination can continually provide positive effect to TJ’s overall treatments. Therefore, we all agreed to stick with it for another three-week cycle before performing the scans again.
TJ, Nancy, and I were elated with this results…it has been a long time since we’ve received good news. Although we are thankful to our doctors and nurses, and all the medicines that are available for TJ, our hope still lies within our Lord, who knows and understands TJ’s needs better than anyone else. We will continually pray for the elimination of all the cancer cells; we will rely on Him for all of our needs; we will stand firm in His providence; ultimately, His name will be gloried.
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength” (Phil. 4:13).
TJ and I are grateful to your prayers and love for us. We simply don’t have the words to express our deep indebtedness….
In Christ,
Kwang
Friday, June 12, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Trip to Bahamas
Hello Everyone!
We’ve just returned from a week of sun, beach, and lots of fun. We thank the Gerlach family and their generosity that had taken us to Nassau, Bahamas (Atlantis) for the past seven days: our time with Nancy and Chris was precious, special, and memorable. Also, Matthew and Hannah enjoyed every single second of the day with Ashley, Adam, and Aaron. The whole week went so fast, that by the time we got hang of the Bahamians’ (Hey Maaan!) lifestyle, we had to pack-up and return home.
Matthew and Hannah spent all day at the pool or riding water slides. Both looked so dark I started wondering if these SPF 70 sun blocks are really effective. It was interesting to see Matthew, who is cautious in nature, jumped into water slides without a concern although some slides looked pretty scary, I think…. He followed Adam and Aaron (Atlantis Pros) and did everything together fearlessly. They slid down on the “Leap of Faith” and tube down on the “Power Tower”. They competed on the “Racer” that I could never seem to beat them. While the boys were doing boys things, Hannah and TJ were spending precious times in the water, as TJ cherished mommy/daughter moments. I also had fun with TJ, tubing together on the “Lazy River Ride” – a man-made river that travels a mile or so – without falling off or being pushed off by TJ. We valued and enjoyed every moment that God allowed us to spend with our loved ones. Moreover, it’s amazing how our loving God protected and guided us throughout the week. After returning home, however, we needed another few days to fully recover from this overseas trip. :)
TJ will be back on chemotherapy treatments Tuesday of this week and for the next two straight weeks. Please pray that these treatments would not bring much pain but rid of all unwanted cells from her body. Our God is All powerful and is All good!!!
In Christ,
Kwang
We’ve just returned from a week of sun, beach, and lots of fun. We thank the Gerlach family and their generosity that had taken us to Nassau, Bahamas (Atlantis) for the past seven days: our time with Nancy and Chris was precious, special, and memorable. Also, Matthew and Hannah enjoyed every single second of the day with Ashley, Adam, and Aaron. The whole week went so fast, that by the time we got hang of the Bahamians’ (Hey Maaan!) lifestyle, we had to pack-up and return home.
Matthew and Hannah spent all day at the pool or riding water slides. Both looked so dark I started wondering if these SPF 70 sun blocks are really effective. It was interesting to see Matthew, who is cautious in nature, jumped into water slides without a concern although some slides looked pretty scary, I think…. He followed Adam and Aaron (Atlantis Pros) and did everything together fearlessly. They slid down on the “Leap of Faith” and tube down on the “Power Tower”. They competed on the “Racer” that I could never seem to beat them. While the boys were doing boys things, Hannah and TJ were spending precious times in the water, as TJ cherished mommy/daughter moments. I also had fun with TJ, tubing together on the “Lazy River Ride” – a man-made river that travels a mile or so – without falling off or being pushed off by TJ. We valued and enjoyed every moment that God allowed us to spend with our loved ones. Moreover, it’s amazing how our loving God protected and guided us throughout the week. After returning home, however, we needed another few days to fully recover from this overseas trip. :)
TJ will be back on chemotherapy treatments Tuesday of this week and for the next two straight weeks. Please pray that these treatments would not bring much pain but rid of all unwanted cells from her body. Our God is All powerful and is All good!!!
In Christ,
Kwang
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