Carol's Update 06/08/14

Dear friend,
How do you enjoy your summer? Last month, all members in my family had a reunion for my mum's 77th birthday. Attached the memorable photo, including my mum, her four daughters, my brother-in-law, my niece and my nephew. Moreover, in addition to exercise walking nearby, I still go hiking to relax my body and mind. The beauty and prosperity of nature is absolutely one of the most marvelous gifts from God.

Yep, you might have guessed that the treatment for my cancer reoccurrence was finished. My check-up report is good. Although cancer cells are still in my bones, their condition is quite stable. So I don't need to have further treatment for the next 6 months except for a monthly injection to protect my bones. Thank God for leading me to escape from the darkest valley.

This week, the youth in my church is having an overseas short-term mission again. We had intensive training and practice for about two months. It's joyful to see their hearts touched by God's words, their progress in knowledge, and the growing intimacy among the group. Though I won't go with them this year, I'm very blessed to have these lovely children. Hallelujah!

In my previous email, I mentioned the Dutch missionary Koert who founded my current church was diagnosed with rectal cancer. Thanks for your kind prayer. I'm happy to tell you that the radiotherapy and chemos before his surgery reduced his tumor hugely. Its size became one-tenth. Now he has recovered well. Sadly, my friend Jessica passed away on 4th June morning. Her family said she was taken up to the heaven without much pain. We believe she has rested in God's arm and enjoyed her new life.

Finally, there are many disasters in the world recently. Please kindly pray for the sufferers of aviation accidents (Taiwan's TramsAsia Flight GE222 & Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17/MH370), deadly Ebola virus in West Africa, Israel–Gaza conflict, the earthquake in Yunnan, China, and the explosions caused by gas leaking from underground pipelines in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Thank you!

With love and prayer,
Carol