Jo had hardly been eating since Monday.
She's been nauseas, wretching, bloated and tired.
Her tail bone is hurting.
She vomited bile yesterday.
She now sleeps in bed in a near upright position,
over layers of pillow and relieve cushions.
She can't lie flat in any way for she'll become breathless.
Early just this morning, she was nauseas again and vomited blood.
My heart cringed and I went into semi-panic mode.
I prayed and prayed and prayed,
I cried and cried and cried.
We were listening to Pastor Benny's "Armour of God" (Ephesians 6)
He said that us Christians should not live a defeated life.
And then Jo said she was at Peace.
Peace with God.
For hours we poured our hearts out,
We reminised the past -
Of how we first met,
The happiest times we've had,
and of what was to come.
It seemed so surreal,
Like a really bad dream.
I told myself over and over again.
This can't be happening.
And then God spoke to me,
"He said all that which I have given and provided for you,
Is but entrusted to Your care.
You are the guardian, but I am the owner.
So take good care of what I have entrusted you,
For there will be a time I will come to claim it."
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Alex I think of Jo and you everyday, you know I am the "mad" one, but I do pray and have been saying prayers for both of you. Take care my friend and call, sms me if you need any help......
Hi Alex/Jo!
Greetings from HK. Some news from the old Edelman crew. Marn's just moved to HK. We haven't heard from her in years. Mel Wong's coming tomorrow for a biz trip so am hoping to catch them both on Friday for dinner. Verdayne's husband, Mark Laudi, is also coming to HK tomorrow for biz. Wonder why they are all coming? It's so HOT!
Take care and I'll catch you soon,
Julie
Dear Jo/Alex,
Thanks to Janet & Gerald for the lovely hymn, Rejoice In The Lord, it's like a beacon in the dark.
I can't quote bible verses or show u inspirational songs, but I speak from my heart. Both of you are in good hands, do not falter. God is so un-understandable to us at times but just hold fast to our faith and pray for His peace.
Take care,
Julie
Jo, I know this is an extrememly difficult time for you. I love you and will pray for you and Alex everyday. Call me if you every need anything, anytime.
Hi Alex, it's a strange feeling when I heard from your brother this morning about Jo's condition. I felt an overwhelming sense of sadness and compassion for what both of you are going through right now...
On the other hand, I feel that you're so blessed to have shared so much love between you, and the strength you now draw from God's love will certainly pull you through.
Difficult as it is, to look on the bright side of things, you have been given time to make peace with each other and God, and to cherish each other for whatever time you have left, and especially to have beautiful memories to smile on, for always.
You have been given time to prepare and not be suddenly taken away without that chance to say all you've always wanted to, to each other.
Alex, you have been an inspiration to everyone who knows you and who knows about you. Your love and resilience, patience and strength in such heartbreaking moments makes me ashamed of the trivial things I sometimes grumble about.
May you know that you can always count on the love and support from everyone, including me :-)
I've got me-self a little car (thanks to my insurance claim for cancer) and am pretty mobile now. So, you now have one more person you can mobilise for any errands OK? You probably don't have it, so here's my tel: 9450 8690.
My colleague showed me pictures of the universe:
picture 1) the earth vs the immediate planets (like mercury, jupiter, pluto)
then
picture 2) the earth vs the planets beyond
picture 3) the earth vs the planets & stars beyond beyond.
Then I realised how small the earth is compared to the planets & starts beyond beyond (the earth was a only the size of a speck in the last picture).
And tho we are smaller than a speck in relation to the whole universe, the Lord of all creation lives inside each one of us & calls us His friend.
And so it is with Jo & you.
Both of you are in might great hands.
Over the mountains & the seas
Your river runs with love for me
And I will open up my heart & let the healer set me free
I'm HAPPY to be in the truth
And I will daily lift my hands
For I will always sing of when Your love came down..
Liz@Elim
Hi Jo and Alex,
It was good to see you both tonight. I was happy to see the smiles on you both despite the challenges.
You truly are blessed to have each other and have your lives anchored in God. Whatever path you may be led to take, be at Peace and trust Him.
As Jo mentioned to me tonight, she will not be defeated. Saturn will have no luck with her.
I will continue with prayers for the two of you. I am just a stone's throw away, ya.
Sharolyn
Hi Alex,
I'd like to recommend a Dr Yap-Whang from Mt Elizabeth. She did wonders for my gf (also NPC) who was 3 months away from God, but has seen been diagnosed healthy for a year now.
Dun give up. Miracles do happen. God Bless and take more broccolis...
Michael
Dear Jo & Alex,
It's Michelle here (old Edelman colleague). I just heard about the latest progress from Sook Chin and Jeanette.
Just wanted you both to know that you are both in my heart and prayers.
Both your strength and resilence is a testimony and beacon! Jo, I am especially proud of you, esp. when we joined Edelman on the same day!
I hope to catch you both soon. If possible, I'd like to visit.
Will sms you.....
Love,
Michelle
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