The beginning of the Spiritual Battle
28/9/06: Kin Wah says he felt blotted and that he could feel his liver. He asked me if I felt what he felt, I did and asked him to go for check-up right away.
30/9: Lab report showed raised liver enzyme (300 units). Physical examination by doctor revealed a greatly enlarged liver. Immediately transferred to Prince of Wales Hospital Emergency Room and was admitted. Chest X-ray: Normal. Blood taken for further investigation. However, nothing could be done because the lab was closed for the long weekend – Saturday afternoon, Sunday and Monday that was a public holiday.
1/10: Discharged by doctor. However, Pastor wanted to stay in hospital until 9pm because he didn’t want visitors to miss him.
2/10: Emailed brothers and sisters in the Lord:
“Shalom! We heard of your concern for Pastor’s wellbeing. We give the Lord thanksgiving and praise for the love and affection we felt in the Body of Christ.
Pastor Li’s liver has grown 4-5cm and he looked as though he’s pregnant. Because of pressure on the stomach, Pastor cannot eat much. He also vomits occasionally, resulting in a loss of weight of a few pounds. Also because of allergic airway, he cannot speak with ease. However he still prayed and helped the patients in the other beds nearby. Even though we still do not know the diagnosis, Pastor is peaceful and humbly learning to lean on the Lord. Even though he’s on home-leave, Pastor still wanted to go outside for a stroll, but his children preferred that he rested at home.
Doctors believe that the dramatic increase in size of the liver only happened in the recent two or three months, this time correlates with the time he was liaising with the Hong Kong Government Lands Department about the leasing of the Village School. We believe that this sickness is a spiritual battle. Come what be, please pray for our family; pray that we will be able to stand firm.
3/10: Back to the Hospital. Because the wait-list for CT Scan is very long and since the doctor felt that it’s urgent, he suggested Pastor should go to the Baptist Hospital for CT Scan if finance is not a problem. For the past few days, many concerned pastors and friends visited and would meet in the canteen and talk about trusting the Lord. Pastor says he’s in hospital to major in the theology of suffering. He believes that the Lord is his fortress, his high tower and would lead him into victory’s side. Rejoicing in the Lord…
4/10: Both lab report and CT scan confirmed one liver cancer mass about 12x14cm and two enlarged lymph nodes of 1 cm. Many friends and pastors called or came to pray for him. We are so moved by this expression of love and concern by the body of Christ.
5/10: Doctor met up with family and explained the situation and the prognosis. He said the tumour is too large and has to use chemotherapy to shrink it. The chemotherapy will start at 11am the next day and he can be discharged after lunch only to return in 10 days for the next chemotherapy. From the sound of the doctor, it seemed he was not too sure how to proceed. Our only trust is in the miracle–working God.
Praise the Lord! Family members know to be steadfast in the Lord. However, my mother often cries and Kin Wah has to comfort her. Our daughter felt pressured with the many incoming calls and enquiries. She said she needed some space and so did not visit Daddy in the hospital today. Our son was very cool and did not show much response. He would wait for me to pray with him at home. As for me, I’m encouraged by many brothers and sisters.
30/9: Lab report showed raised liver enzyme (300 units). Physical examination by doctor revealed a greatly enlarged liver. Immediately transferred to Prince of Wales Hospital Emergency Room and was admitted. Chest X-ray: Normal. Blood taken for further investigation. However, nothing could be done because the lab was closed for the long weekend – Saturday afternoon, Sunday and Monday that was a public holiday.
1/10: Discharged by doctor. However, Pastor wanted to stay in hospital until 9pm because he didn’t want visitors to miss him.
2/10: Emailed brothers and sisters in the Lord:
“Shalom! We heard of your concern for Pastor’s wellbeing. We give the Lord thanksgiving and praise for the love and affection we felt in the Body of Christ.
Pastor Li’s liver has grown 4-5cm and he looked as though he’s pregnant. Because of pressure on the stomach, Pastor cannot eat much. He also vomits occasionally, resulting in a loss of weight of a few pounds. Also because of allergic airway, he cannot speak with ease. However he still prayed and helped the patients in the other beds nearby. Even though we still do not know the diagnosis, Pastor is peaceful and humbly learning to lean on the Lord. Even though he’s on home-leave, Pastor still wanted to go outside for a stroll, but his children preferred that he rested at home.
Doctors believe that the dramatic increase in size of the liver only happened in the recent two or three months, this time correlates with the time he was liaising with the Hong Kong Government Lands Department about the leasing of the Village School. We believe that this sickness is a spiritual battle. Come what be, please pray for our family; pray that we will be able to stand firm.
3/10: Back to the Hospital. Because the wait-list for CT Scan is very long and since the doctor felt that it’s urgent, he suggested Pastor should go to the Baptist Hospital for CT Scan if finance is not a problem. For the past few days, many concerned pastors and friends visited and would meet in the canteen and talk about trusting the Lord. Pastor says he’s in hospital to major in the theology of suffering. He believes that the Lord is his fortress, his high tower and would lead him into victory’s side. Rejoicing in the Lord…
4/10: Both lab report and CT scan confirmed one liver cancer mass about 12x14cm and two enlarged lymph nodes of 1 cm. Many friends and pastors called or came to pray for him. We are so moved by this expression of love and concern by the body of Christ.
5/10: Doctor met up with family and explained the situation and the prognosis. He said the tumour is too large and has to use chemotherapy to shrink it. The chemotherapy will start at 11am the next day and he can be discharged after lunch only to return in 10 days for the next chemotherapy. From the sound of the doctor, it seemed he was not too sure how to proceed. Our only trust is in the miracle–working God.
Praise the Lord! Family members know to be steadfast in the Lord. However, my mother often cries and Kin Wah has to comfort her. Our daughter felt pressured with the many incoming calls and enquiries. She said she needed some space and so did not visit Daddy in the hospital today. Our son was very cool and did not show much response. He would wait for me to pray with him at home. As for me, I’m encouraged by many brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Li
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