I went to see the TCM physician again on Tuesday morning.
As usual, there were altogether 3 physicians attending to the tumor patients at the hospital. At the waiting area, all the patients started talking and sharing their experiences. Most of them were at their 60s. Amazingly, almost all of them have very positive attitude towards the disease, accepting the fact, taking it in their strides, never wallowed in self-pity, not complaining.......but just freely their experiences in fighting the cancer, talking about chemo, hair loss, going bald.....There was a lady who had a relapse, however, she remained cheerful and was encouraging another new patient to stay positive and take things easy, what amazing spirit!!
For a cancer patient, probably one of the biggest challenges is to maintain a positive spirit throughout the treatment and post treatment period. As this is usually a long battle, it requires a lot of strength to keep going. I have been very blessed to be able to draw strength from the Almighty One, with many people supporting me in prayer and other positive actions. Mum, my siblings and some friends have always encouraged me to stay optimistic and take things easy. They are right, mental and spiritual well-being are vital in the fight. So, I seldom looked at the negative aspects and choose to focus on getting better. I figured that I could not get things any better by worrying. But rather trusting God in his all wise and well-meaning plan for me. This has certainly help me to get through the tough time......and counting each day as a blessing.
and bring you peace and prosperity. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight
2 因 为 他 必 将 长 久 的 日 子 ， 生 命 的 年 数 与 平 安 ， 加 给 你 。
3 不 可 使 慈 爱 、 诚 实 离 开 你 ， 要 系 在 你 颈 项 上 ， 刻 在 你 心 版 上 。
4 这 样 ， 你 必 在 神 和 世 人 眼 前 蒙 恩 宠 ， 有 聪 明 。
5 你 要 专 心 仰 赖 耶 和 华 ， 不 可 倚 靠 自 己 的 聪 明 ，
6 在 你 一 切 所 行 的 事 上 都 要 认 定 他 ， 他 必 指 引 你 的 路 。
As usual, there were altogether 3 physicians attending to the tumor patients at the hospital. At the waiting area, all the patients started talking and sharing their experiences. Most of them were at their 60s. Amazingly, almost all of them have very positive attitude towards the disease, accepting the fact, taking it in their strides, never wallowed in self-pity, not complaining.......but just freely their experiences in fighting the cancer, talking about chemo, hair loss, going bald.....There was a lady who had a relapse, however, she remained cheerful and was encouraging another new patient to stay positive and take things easy, what amazing spirit!!
For a cancer patient, probably one of the biggest challenges is to maintain a positive spirit throughout the treatment and post treatment period. As this is usually a long battle, it requires a lot of strength to keep going. I have been very blessed to be able to draw strength from the Almighty One, with many people supporting me in prayer and other positive actions. Mum, my siblings and some friends have always encouraged me to stay optimistic and take things easy. They are right, mental and spiritual well-being are vital in the fight. So, I seldom looked at the negative aspects and choose to focus on getting better. I figured that I could not get things any better by worrying. But rather trusting God in his all wise and well-meaning plan for me. This has certainly help me to get through the tough time......and counting each day as a blessing.
Proverbs 3
1 My son, do not forget my teaching,but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many yearsand bring you peace and prosperity. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight
箴 言 3
1 我 儿 ， 不 要 忘 记 我 的 法 则 （ 或 译 ： 指 教 ） ； 你 心 要 谨 守 我 的 诫 命 ；2 因 为 他 必 将 长 久 的 日 子 ， 生 命 的 年 数 与 平 安 ， 加 给 你 。
3 不 可 使 慈 爱 、 诚 实 离 开 你 ， 要 系 在 你 颈 项 上 ， 刻 在 你 心 版 上 。
4 这 样 ， 你 必 在 神 和 世 人 眼 前 蒙 恩 宠 ， 有 聪 明 。
5 你 要 专 心 仰 赖 耶 和 华 ， 不 可 倚 靠 自 己 的 聪 明 ，
6 在 你 一 切 所 行 的 事 上 都 要 认 定 他 ， 他 必 指 引 你 的 路 。
