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Doctor Visit
Checked in with the doctor yet again today, all signs from the blood test were normal. Will continue to lower my medication dosage weekly and then check in with the doctor again on 24th (this will be the last time if my blood test looks good then). Doctor said I can now carry on my […]
tagged: fellowship, patience, sickness, sports, thankful
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Painting Class
Due to illness and holidays, it had been more than a month since I last joined my weekly oil painting class, felt good to be painting behind the easel again. A few of the classmates asked about my illness and wished me good health, they even saved me the chocolates and cookies they gave out […]
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Studio Cleanup
Spent much of my weekend at the studio. I first dusted off the little illustration/cartooning area and used it to ink and color the illustration for the upcoming fellowship programme card design. I hope to utilize the area more in 2015 and do more illustrations/cartoons on my spare time. I also spent a lot of […]
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Sunday, Sabbath, Rest
For many years, regardless of busy academics or work, I’ve been dedicating my Sundays for rest and to spend time with my family. After being diagnosed with AOSD and having spent 12 days at the hospital, I know even better now the importance of rest. Today was a particularly restful Sunday. After a restful sleep, […]
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Good Recovery Progress
Checked in with the doctor today, all signs were good and my recovery progress is very satisfactory. Will continue to lower my medication dosage weekly and then check in with the doctor again on Jan. 10th…
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Yet More Plantings
Went to the hospital in the morning to take some blood samples for testing, will be reviewing my recovery progress with the doctor at noon tomorrow. Had dim sum with my parents and my sisters’ families afterwards. There was not much to do in the afternoon, I decided to go to the flower market for […]
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Home Sweet Home!
Having spent 12 days at the hospital, it feels especially good to be home again! Thank you again for all your prayers and kind messages. Found a little info about my illness – Adult-onset Still’s Disease (AOSD, http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/adult-onset-stills-disease). The very rare disease is without a known cause nor is it preventable. It’s not infectious either, […]
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A Little Reflection
Doctor said I can go home and continue the medication tomorrow!! =) A little reflection of the 10+ days of hospitalized experience: I believe this is God’s way of telling me to rest and reconnect with Him. When I was suffering from continuous high fever, feeling most vulnerable with the thought of death crossing my […]
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Update of My Illness
Fever has gone for more than 48 hours… Will take some blood samples tomorrow, If everything looks ok, I may go home in a few days and will not need to spend my Christmas in the hospital…
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Adult-onset Still’s Disease (AOSD)
Entered the hospital on Sunday because of prolonged high fever, and I have been staying here since then. This is actually the first time I’ve been hospitalized. After numerous tests, it seems there’s a very high chance that I am suffering from a very rare disease called Adult-onset Still’s Disease (AOSD). There’s short episodic high […]
tagged: faithfulness, family, patience, peace, prayer, self-control, sickness
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