I had the pre-chemo blood test done on Friday, 21st July and will be admitted to hospital for chemo treatment this morning (Monday, 24th July).
A friend took this shot with the rainbow on the way to Bercham, Ipoh.
Hubby went to join them for dinner while I was in hospital.
A version of Crown of Thorns without the thorns from my front garden.
This is how we queue up for the blood test using our belonging while waiting for the counter to open at 7am. The gold bag is mine. After placing my bag, I went to get a seat. I got #10.
We reached just before 6am and we managed to get a parking space just next to the blood lab which allows hubby to support me while I walked. Praise the Lord, my back pain is much lessen and more tolerable.
These are all waiting for the counter to open at 7am. They will only start to take the blood about 8am. So there is long wait of about 2 hours plus before we could go home.
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The photos of the dog on the car are old photos taken in 2021 while I was still healthy and active with our morning walk.
Doggie on his owner's car keeping watch.
When he heard us passing by, he sat up on the car.
And watched us passed by, sometimes barking, sometimes he just keep quiet.
Praise The Lord! My back pain is lessening now. 21st July (Friday) is my pre-chemo blood test. I will start my 7th chemo treatment on the 24th July (Monday). Will discharge on the 27th July and my CTScan appointment is on the 28th July. Thank God and thank you to all who have been faithfully praying for me.
Sunset sky from my friend's brother's condominium.
City view and river view from the condominium.
View with evening lights.
My last remaining red coleus.
Fishes in aquarium in a seafood restaurant in Tg. Tualang, Perak.
It is Monday here again. It is now 1:45am here. I just got up to take some biscuits and warm milk. Since I am fully awake now, I might as well put up my post at this time in the early morning. Sitting here in the afternoon is a bit warm even with the fan blowing.
Sunrise at 7am.
The weather is warm but with some rain on certain days.
Cranberry Hibiscus which is no longer in my garden due to neglect.
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I was discharged from the hospital on Saturday, 8th July morning. My next pre-chemo blood test will be on Friday, 21st July and my next chemo treatment (7th) in the hospital will be on Monday, 24th July.
While in hospital, I was told that even after I finished my 9 doses of chemo treatment, I will probably need to further continue on my chemo treatment on and off depending on the CTScan results. And looking at both my hands, the blood veins may not be able to take all the branula needle insertions for the chemo treatment. Earlier I was worried about the risks but now after much consideration, I have agreed for the chemo port insertion and pray that there will be no complication. The process for the insertion will take some time and an appointment date will have to be secured.
Thank God my back pain has lessen and I can get up and out from bed, stand and walk with less struggle and pain. Thank God for all your prayers and thoughts for me.
This photo was taken in July, 2022 when I was still active in my garden.
It is a black bird but I do not know its name. Is it a black crow?
This mural was found painted behind a row of shop houses along Jalan Sultan Iskandar (formerly named Hugh Low Street), Ipoh.
I Trust In Jesus
Lord for what now do I wait, Christ the hope that shall not fade
Take my heart this flesh these bones, Trust I place in You alone
Light the path on darkest day, Guide my feet if I would stray
Grant me strength if I should roam, Ever homeward to Your throne
I trust in Jesus and only Jesus, He is the name above all names
My strength and refuge, My firm foundation
And I will worship Him forevermore
Mountains of the earth may fade, Yet the love of God remains
Storms will rage and oceans rise, Christ alone will turn the tide
Resting in His loving arms, This I know with all my heart
Death can never take its hold, Grace will never let me go
I trust in Jesus and only Jesus, He is the name above all names
My strength and refuge, My firm foundation
And I will worship Him forevermore
Come all sons and daughters rise, Lift your praise beyond the skies
Every nation now proclaim, Glory to our risen King
Bow before His righteousness, Christ is Lord our tongues confess
Justified the sinner saved, Glorify His holy name
I trust in Jesus and only Jesus
He is the name above all names
My strength and refuge, My firm foundation
And I will worship Him forevermore
O I will worship You
I will worship You with all my heart
And all my soul
When our dear friends heard about my back pain, both she and her hubby went out to buy a waist support belt and brought it all the way to my house for me. I am now currently using the belt to support my waist and back. It does helps a bit especially whenever I get up from bed. I have to sit awhile and slowly stand up and waited for the pain to subside a bit before I am able to walk upright without much pain. I thank God for every struggle that He helps me overcome in my everyday life, especially when I will in the hospital for the 6th chemo treatment on the 5th July.
Sunrise at 7:25am.
Goodbye to my bigger than palm size single layer petals hibiscus. Due to the dry weather and neglect, it dried up.
The above shot was taken when we were in a shopping mall in 2019 before I got sick. I am sharing this photo of soft toy swans instead of real life critters for this week.
Photo credited to Julie Chong, the artist of the above waterfall mural.
I need Thee every hour, Most Gracious Lord
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford
I need Thee, O I need Thee, every hour I need Thee
O bless me now, my Saviour, I come to Thee
I need thee every hour, stay Thou nearby
Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh
I need Thee, O I need Thee, every hour I need Thee
O bless me now, my Saviour, I come to Thee
I need Thee every hour, Most Holy One
O make me Thine indeed, Thou Blessed Son
I need Thee, O I need Thee, every hour I need Thee
O bless me now, my Saviour, I come to Thee
I need Thee every hour, Most Blessed Son
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford
I need Thee, O I need Thee, every hour I need Thee
