The Final Scan Results

After many months of uncertainties, medical procedures, chemo, rashes and many other inconveniences, the day finally came for my PET/CT scan results. I got to the onco clinic slightly early but the appointment before mine was overrunning. I decided to look through the Facebook posts of my recent holiday to the UK to distract myself. Always good to be reminded of the good times in moments like this. And thankfully I had posted quite a few photos of the holiday to last me through the waiting time. 

The earlier appointment finally ended and I could hear the doctor speaking to the patient as they were walking towards the reception. I said to myself "oh here we go", bracing myself. If I were on a plane I ought to be adopting the brace position. Turns out the young couple waiting at the reception were next. So I went back to the Facebook posts and then later to my Instagram account to hashtag some of my posts. If I didn't have a good use for social media apps before, I had it now. Hashtag away...

Finally my turn came. The doctor looked through the blood test results and mentioned that my white blood count was still relatively low despite having completed the last cycle of chemo 2 months ago. I will have to be mindful to stay away from the raw fish now that we are in the Chinese New Year Yee Sang season. Then he realised that he needed my scans so he left me in his office for about 5 minutes as he searched for them. I went back to my Instagram account. When he returned, he said that the scans show that I need to visit the dentist as I have an infected tooth. Part of the gums at the back of my mouth were swollen when I was in the UK recently and I am still recovering from it. Other than that, all the hot spots have disappeared and I am in full remission. Thanks God for the good outcome.

We did a farmstay in Devon 2 weeks ago when we were in the UK. On the last day we visited the beautiful beaches in Woolacombe and Croyde. After a wonderful lunch at The Thatch in Croyde, recommended by 2 friends, we went back to Woolacombe because the 2 younger kids wanted to play at the beach a little more. They had a lot of fun trying to get as close as possible to the water without getting their shoes wet. They would run back screaming in excitement when there was a big wave. By 4pm, the sun was setting and it was getting colder. I called out to them "Come on kids, it's time to go". And as I did that, I suddenly felt a bit emotional; after a wonderful day, it is time to go. 

I thank God, that there is still time for me to enjoy all that He has given me. The sun is still up and my Father is happy to see me play. There comes a time when God calls us back to be by His side. Until then, we give thanks for this most wonderful and mysterious gift of life.

I also would like to thank everyone who has been journeying with me. I truly appreciate your thoughts, prayers and friendship. Do continue to uphold me in prayers.

In almost everything that touches our everyday life on earth, God is pleased when we’re pleased. He wills that we be as free as birds to soar and sing our maker’s praise without anxiety. ~ A.W. Tozer