Some time back in the year 2004, I received a call from London seeking advice as to whether Jeng Xian was fit to fly. His platelet level was very low. The first thing that crossed my mind was dengue infection, as this is the most common cause of thrombocytopaenia in Malaysia. After reviewing the lab report from London, I sensed something more sinister as other cell counts were also low. I was relieved when the most respected haematologist in the country diagnosed this as parvo virus infection, a not too dreadful condition.
Then came the Feb 08 episode of vomiting blood. Investigations revealed the fearful aplastic anaemia. Treatment started, then disaster struck. Within a short period, Jeng Xian lapsed into coma. HOW COULD THAT BE ?
Everyone was stunned, helpless and clueless. The specialists taking care of him tried their very best but gloom and doom were written on their faces. As a friend for more than 10 yrs and as a doctor, I could offer neither help nor advise. Out of desperation, we turned to God. We started a 24 hr prayer chain. All cell members and almost all church members united as God's mighty army and prayed. Within days, the motionless body began to show twitches from the finger progressing to the limbs. Hearing, vision and speech regained slowly but surely. Within weeks, Jeng Xian could stand and now he is walking and running !!
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God." Psa 20:7
Shamefully, I have to confess that, I trusted the chariots and horses, and called on God only when all else failed!
Despite placing God last, He still hears our prayers and answers our request.
"The LORD is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion." num14-18
Out of His abounding love He still delivers us from the crutch of the enemies.
He NEVER forsakes us.
To Frank, Jo, JC, May, JH, your courage, your faith has amazed us. To Jeng Xian, you are God's grace revealed!
Michelle & Liu
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