I (Amy) wanted to quickly share a small...or maybe big...blessing that happened today.
If you remember, we have found a great doctor through the Missionary Health Institute here in Toronto. Missionary Health Institute helps missionaries through the many things that come their way. They have medical doctors and counselors to help with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Today I went back to the doctor's office today as the tingling had spread to my leg. I was a bit concerned and didn't want to spend the weekend wondering if it was something more serious. After making sure health-wise I was reasonably ok, she said, "I'm going to stop and pray for you. I've been a missionary and a pastor's wife, I know some of what you're going through." How many times have you had that happen? I hope you've experienced it before! To have a doctor pray to the God who heals for your healing, to pray that the only thing that the neurologist finds is health, it was good and needed.
So we continue to trust God. We stop and make ourselves stick to His promises. We focus on the God who never gives us more than we can handle. And we wait, knowing that He's got it all under control.
One last note, I have an MRI scheduled for August 18th at 1:30AM!! Crazy! Apparently they run MRI's 24/7 - who knew! BUT praise God for this MRI in one month's time. I can hear Dr. Edwards, "That's miraculous!" :)
Friday, July 18, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Amy's turn!
It seems we never fully appreciate our health until we get sick! Then we realize how much we take for granted the ease of feeling well.
This past week has been a little bit stressful for the Chung family. I (Amy) had an infection in my finger travel up my arm and somehow works its way into my spine. That's the theory at this point. When I went to the doctor's office Monday my left arm and left side of my face were "tingly" (which by the way is a very interesting experience - imagine one nostril tingly and the other not). I was prescribed antibiotics and sent home with strict instructions to come back if my condition at all changed - tingling spread anywhere else, tingles went away came back, etc. Tuesday morning I awoke to no tingly's! Lovely! Only to have them return in my left hand in the afternoon. Back to the doctor's office. This time I decided that I should probably mention my family medical history.
Some of you may know my Dad, some not. He is an amazing man who I have the deepest respect for. Yet for most of my life he has had health problems. Starting first with a degenerative joint disease that has spread to all the joints in his body leaving him in much pain, and then being diagnosed with a neurological disease in his mid-40's. I shall have to tell you all more about him in a future post - he really is incredible!
When I mentioned that my Dad had a neurological disease that they haven't been able to put a nice name to but think it is this and/or this and/or this, the doctor got a slight bit nervous. So I am off to see a neurologist on August 7th and they are hoping to squeeze in an MRI sometime before that. Usually there is quite a wait for MRI's but like I said, I made the doctor a bit nervous...oops!
While I say this week has been stressful, I mean that it is stressful in the uncertainty of it all. Yet I can say that we are not living every moment of the day worried about what may possibly be wrong with me. I think that deserves some praise don't you?
But yes, you could definitely pray for us!
-Pray for healing in my body, that this really will be "nothing."
-Praise Jesus for sending us to a great clinic that takes wonderful care of missionaries. They are even able to get us a discounted rate for the MRI as I do not have OHIP (government health care). They have been so genuinely caring and thoughtful, truly blessing us.
-Pray for our family to not feel stressed by the unknown, but instead continue to trust God in all things.
This past week has been a little bit stressful for the Chung family. I (Amy) had an infection in my finger travel up my arm and somehow works its way into my spine. That's the theory at this point. When I went to the doctor's office Monday my left arm and left side of my face were "tingly" (which by the way is a very interesting experience - imagine one nostril tingly and the other not). I was prescribed antibiotics and sent home with strict instructions to come back if my condition at all changed - tingling spread anywhere else, tingles went away came back, etc. Tuesday morning I awoke to no tingly's! Lovely! Only to have them return in my left hand in the afternoon. Back to the doctor's office. This time I decided that I should probably mention my family medical history.
Some of you may know my Dad, some not. He is an amazing man who I have the deepest respect for. Yet for most of my life he has had health problems. Starting first with a degenerative joint disease that has spread to all the joints in his body leaving him in much pain, and then being diagnosed with a neurological disease in his mid-40's. I shall have to tell you all more about him in a future post - he really is incredible!
When I mentioned that my Dad had a neurological disease that they haven't been able to put a nice name to but think it is this and/or this and/or this, the doctor got a slight bit nervous. So I am off to see a neurologist on August 7th and they are hoping to squeeze in an MRI sometime before that. Usually there is quite a wait for MRI's but like I said, I made the doctor a bit nervous...oops!
While I say this week has been stressful, I mean that it is stressful in the uncertainty of it all. Yet I can say that we are not living every moment of the day worried about what may possibly be wrong with me. I think that deserves some praise don't you?
But yes, you could definitely pray for us!
-Pray for healing in my body, that this really will be "nothing."
-Praise Jesus for sending us to a great clinic that takes wonderful care of missionaries. They are even able to get us a discounted rate for the MRI as I do not have OHIP (government health care). They have been so genuinely caring and thoughtful, truly blessing us.
-Pray for our family to not feel stressed by the unknown, but instead continue to trust God in all things.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Mommy Job Requirement: a generous tendancy to WORRY!
We were finally able to get our girls in to the doctor's office here in Toronto. As we have been traveling a lot in the past 8 months (can you believe we've lived 4 different places in the last 8 months?!), we haven't been able to bring the girls in for their normal "well child" appointments. We were able to find a doctor through Missionary Health Institute which is great. Our doctor has doctored overseas for a good while and understands all that is involved with being in different cultures/settings.
Emily is doing fine, we have never been too concerned for her developmentally. The only thing we really found out is that she's a giraffe - 90th percentile for height. (I think that means that if there were 100 kids, she would be near the top of the tallest). No wonder her Sunday School teachers always think she's in the wrong class! She is also on the skinny side for her height - no wonder I can't keep pants on her!
Katie we have been concerned about. Henry always tells me not to worry, and so I try not to, but...all you with a Mom's heart know what I'm talking about! Katie is almost 18 months old and still does not talk. I like to think she says "mama" but I'm not even entirely sure on that. She signs and communicates through head nods and shakes. She enjoys making people laugh. She seems to be able to hear as she follows instructions we ask her to do. Emily is quite a talker so it is possible that Katie simply can't get a word in edgewise! As well Katie's personality is more of an observer. All of these perfectly logical reasons for nothing to be seriously wrong. The doctor was still a little concerned and so we will be going for a hearing test for Katie soon (we're waiting to hear for an appointment).
All of that to say - I am not worried! Yeah right. How about, I am trying not to worry! That's more believable!
Please pray for us as a family as we be more intentional with speaking to Katie. As well pray that the tests would go well. I am thankful for being able to turn to this community for prayer.
I should close with a praise! Katie is also a bundle of complete love. She really does take great joy in making others happy and is crushed when she gets in trouble. She is a snuggler :). She is also right on or ahead on other areas of development...another reason not to worry Amy!
Emily is doing fine, we have never been too concerned for her developmentally. The only thing we really found out is that she's a giraffe - 90th percentile for height. (I think that means that if there were 100 kids, she would be near the top of the tallest). No wonder her Sunday School teachers always think she's in the wrong class! She is also on the skinny side for her height - no wonder I can't keep pants on her!
Katie we have been concerned about. Henry always tells me not to worry, and so I try not to, but...all you with a Mom's heart know what I'm talking about! Katie is almost 18 months old and still does not talk. I like to think she says "mama" but I'm not even entirely sure on that. She signs and communicates through head nods and shakes. She enjoys making people laugh. She seems to be able to hear as she follows instructions we ask her to do. Emily is quite a talker so it is possible that Katie simply can't get a word in edgewise! As well Katie's personality is more of an observer. All of these perfectly logical reasons for nothing to be seriously wrong. The doctor was still a little concerned and so we will be going for a hearing test for Katie soon (we're waiting to hear for an appointment).
All of that to say - I am not worried! Yeah right. How about, I am trying not to worry! That's more believable!
Please pray for us as a family as we be more intentional with speaking to Katie. As well pray that the tests would go well. I am thankful for being able to turn to this community for prayer.
I should close with a praise! Katie is also a bundle of complete love. She really does take great joy in making others happy and is crushed when she gets in trouble. She is a snuggler :). She is also right on or ahead on other areas of development...another reason not to worry Amy!
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