Liver Biopsy & Discharged From Hospital

I called up my hubby after the doctor gave me the CT Scan result. I broke the sad news to my hubby and my sons. I also informed them that the doctor wanted to see them the next morning.

Sunrise at 7:50am, taken on the 24th February, 2023.

The dark cloud was partially blocking the beautiful sunrise.

My hubby and sons came early before the doctor. I had some time to talk to my love ones and comforted them that everyone has his or her timing, telling them that we have to be strong and united as a family as we weather through this storm. And we are not alone, for Jesus promised that He will be with us.

Later that day, I had an ultrasound to mark the sites for the liver biopsy. I remember asking the doctor whether I will be sedated and he replied that there is no need. I asked, "Is it painful?" He said it will be a fast one but it was only later I realized he didn't mention about the pain. I suppose different people has different pain tolerance level.

Before the biopsy, I was given a pain relief injection. Maybe it did help but I was caught off guard. The doctor needed to take 4 samples. I could hear the cutting sound "tuck" 4 times. It was very painful procedure and very traumatic for me. After the 4th one (which was the most painful) was done, I was left breathless and in pain. I took a while to get my breathing back to normal. While they left me to rest in the room, these words came to my mind, "I kena tipu" without any ill feeling towards the doctor. Well, "kena tipu" is something like being deceived. 

After the biopsy, I couldn't sleep well because of pain and the discomfort of getting on and off the bed whenever I need to go to the washroom. On 4 March, I was discharged and went home to wait for the biopsy result before meeting the oncologist.

Jesus your love has lifted me

Open my eyes and now I see

Your gentle power will come to me

Jesus your love has set me free

I'll lift my hands to worship you

God of my soul you made me whole

Father I give my thanks to you Lord joy and peace are now with me

We'll sing hallelujah (hallelujah) (2x) glory and praise

We'll give glory and praise

We'll will sing hallelujah (hallelujah)

We'll sing hallelujah

Jesus your love has lifted me

Open my eyes and now I see

Your gentle power will come to me

Jesus your love has set me free

Worship the Lord, in His presence we stand,

He cares for us and He understands.

Come Holy Spirit, reaching us now.

Grace, joy and peace, love abound.

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord. (2x)

Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lamb.

Worship the Lord, in His presence we stand.

He cares for us and He understands.

Come Holy Spirit, reaching us now.

Grace, joy and peace, love abound.

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord.

Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lamb.

Faithful, faithful, faithful is the Lord.

Mighty, mighty, mighty is the Lord. (2x)

Worship the Lord, in His presence we stand.

He cares for us and He understands.

Come Holy Spirit, reaching us now.

Grace, joy and peace, love abound.

Linking to Wordless Wednesday & My Corner of the World.

Sing a new song to the Lord!

Sing it everywhere around the world!

Sing out his praises! Bless his name.

Each day tell someone that he saves.

(Psalm 96:1-2, The Living Bible-TLB)

Great is the Lord!

He is most worthy of praise!

No one can measure his greatness.

(Psalm 145:3, New Living Translation-NLT)

Caught In An Unexpected Storm

I got admitted to the hospital at about noon on the 1st March, 2023. A CT Scan was done on me in the afternoon. In the evening while waiting for the doctor to relay the result of the CT Scan to me, I was given a form to sign for my insurance claim. I saw the words "metastatic liver". I googled and it mentioned something about malignant liver cancer that originated usually from the colon. The thing was I was not taken by shock probably because I expected something bad after seeing the ultrasound image shown to me that morning itself.

Sunrise shot.

The doctor visited me later in the evening and delivered the result to me. The cancer tumour started from my right colon, spread to the liver and have traces in my lungs too. I was diagnosed with 4th stage cancer. The doctor then requested to see my hubby the next morning to give him the bad news.

Sunrise shot.

Different people received these type of news differently. As a Christian, who puts my trust and faith in my God, I didn't go into denial. All I said to my God was, "If it is time for you to take me home, I am willing. But if this is not from you, God, I know you are able to do a miracle and heal me for your own glory. I know my God can do all things and He is The God of impossibilities. I will only have to trust and have faith in Him no matter what happens."

That night I was at peace and was able to sleep well. I appreciate your prayer for me and my family as we go through this great storm. 

The next morning, a brother in Christ send me a word after he received the news. "Remember Jesus is IN THE BOAT with you while you are in the storm."

From a young Christian, Isaiah 41:10 has always brought comfort to me.

Don't be afraid, for I am with you.

Don't be discouraged, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you.

I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

My story will continue.........

I can't remember where I saw this mural.

Linking to Monday Mural.

One day about that time, as he and his disciples were out in a boat,

he suggested that they cross to the other side of the lake.

On the way across he lay down for a nap,

and while he was sleeping the wind began to rise.

A fierce storm develop that threatened to swamp them,

and they were in real danger.

They rushed over and woke him up.

"Master, Master, we are sinking!" they screamed.

So he spoke to the storm: "Quite down," he said,

and the wind and waves subsided and all was calm!

Then he asked them, "Where is your faith?"