11-28-2014 Happy Thanksgiving

In sharing her battle with illness, Jamie said she felt very blessed to have strong support from family and friends. 

From Jamie:

Happy Thanksgiving! I thank God to have friends and families like you to support me thru this battle!  Jamie's medical update: With an introduction, I saw a lung cancer specialist at UCLA Medical Center, the doctor mentioned in addition to chemo, there are two additional treatments in the works proved to be effective, however, there's a processing time of at least 3-4 weeks. I noticed that my coughing has increased, so timing is of essence.  I will be getting CT Scan and MRI of my brain (it's related to lung cancer) next week.  Please help me to PRAY that 1) I remain strong and healthy 2) speedy processing time into these experimental treatments, 3) wisdom in bringing our foster daughter, Dena from China to visit me. I feel so blessed during this Thanksgiving season! 

God bless,   
Jamie  

         Jamie's best friends from elementary school came to visit her from Taiwan. This beautiful family of five, Pastor Ben and his wife Hope were our special guests last night. Pastor Ben and Hope who had just traveled back from Europe joined us on this special occasion. He reminded us that everything we have comes from God. The only thing we can give back to God is our gratitude--a grateful heart. 

Jamie and Kathy

                                          Priscilla and Sam

11-24-2014 Detox Boot Camp

From Jamie: 

David and I just finished a week-long "Detox Boot Camp" in San Diego run by Optimum Health Institute. It's all about raw food, get your mind ready and in touch with your spirit! We learned new terms such as "health opportunity" (no more "c", word, illness, sickness), raw food, vegan, colonic, Alpha, wheatgrass, enemas & implants, cancel-cancel, alpha moment, intake timing, verbal toning....

Today, I am having my 3rd opinion by a top lung oncologist and specialist from UCLA for latest treatment, waiting for my second CT Scan and MRI at Kaiser next week. I would have to deal with whatever it comes once the results are back! Even though this is a roller coaster ride both emotionally and physically, but I know I have a team of prayer warriors keeping me at peace and joyful! Thanks for the blessings!

 

 

Both Jamie and David lost weight from the Detox Camp. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-15-2014 Please Pray!

Jamie's medical update:

Thanks for your continuing support and prayers. I have been doing well both emotionally and physically: exercising, devotions, eat well and sleep soundly. However, this morning I coughed out something unusual. I mentioned it to my oncologist Dr. Hu. It raised concern that it may be an indication of fast growing tumors.....I need chemo quickly. At this time, David and I are still going to the San Diego's Healing Institution starting tomorrow for a week. 

Please PRAY and lift me up to the LORD that I would have a steadfast FAITH in HIM.

I love you all, 
Jamie 

11-14-2014 Renewed Like the Eagle

Jamie's morning devotion

" Praise The Lord, O my soul ! All that is within me, praise His Holy name ! Praise The Lord, O my soul. 

Don't forget all his benefits, who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies,

who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's!

(Psalm 103:1-5)

11-12-2014 Perseverance

From Lynn:

My morning devotion took me to this passage of James. I thought as we prayed for Jamie, we shall also pray for David while he is taking on multiple tasks and under lots of pressure. "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."(James 1:12) Let's be reminded that whenever we pray for someone, we are aligning his life with God's amazing power. 
 

各 1:2  我的弟兄們，你們落在百般試煉中，都要以為大喜樂；

各 1:3  因為知道你們的信心經過試驗，就生忍耐。 

各 1:4  但忍耐也當成功，使你們成全、完備，毫無缺欠。 

各 1:5  你們中間若有缺少智慧的，應當求那厚賜與眾人、也不斥責人的神，主就必賜給他。 

各 1:6  只要憑著信心求，一點不疑惑；因為那疑惑的人，就像海中的波浪，被風吹動翻騰。 

各 1:7  這樣的人不要想從主那裡得什麼。 

各 1:8  心懷二意的人，在他一切所行的路上都沒有定見。 

各 1:9  卑微的弟兄升高，就該喜樂； 

各 1:10  富足的降卑，也該如此；因為他必要過去，如同草上的花一樣。 

各 1:11  太陽出來，熱風颳起，草就枯乾，花也凋謝，美容就消沒了；那富足的人，在他所行的事上也要這樣衰殘。 

各 1:12  忍受試探的人是有福的，因為他經過試驗以後，必得生命的冠冕，這是主應許給那些愛他之人的。 

親愛的主耶穌：

我們感謝祢，因為你是我們落入百般試煉，仍能喜樂的理由。

是祢，讓David 在各種患難中，總能抬頭望見祢應許的曙光，在前頭一步步地引導他，指教他; 

是祢，讓David 在每天奔波往返于Temple City 事奉年老父母與Claremont 照顧愛妻的高速公路上，能夠享受與祢對話的甜蜜時光;   

是祢，賜給David 每一份禁得起考驗的信心。這份信心讓他在年輕醫師宣布此刻Jamie 的病情別無他法，只有化療可行時，敢大聲宣布，「我有信心，我們的信心在神！」

賞智慧的主啊！我們為David 向祢求智慧，讓他在這段時間內，不僅幫助Jamie 尋求最合適的治療管道，更成為她生命的屬靈摯友。

聖靈啊！求祢提醒David 天天帶著Jamie 張口，大聲向祢呼求，把阿爸父願意厚賜的心意向他們倆夫妻彰顯，每日支取從上而來的供應。

父神，當David 對祢的至愛有信心時，求祢用更多的愛，充滿David 的熱情，並持續地燃燒這份熱情，幫助他迎接人生戰場上每一道關卡，特別是眼前的這一關。

主啊！當David 謙卑地來到你面前時，他一無所有; 但是你定意要使他升高、使他富足、使他強壯，因為你是David 的主，祢是他的產業，他的福份，他的盼望。

父神，因著祢的應許，我們知道經過這場試煉，David 必得生命的冠冕，求你堅固他對祢的愛，讓這份愛乘著歌聲的翅膀，飛到高山地極海洋深處。

奉耶穌基督的名，我們從遠處見到祢的話大大成就在我們面前。阿們！

11-10-2014 Faith Gives Us a Soft Landing

       

       We gave Jamie a ride back to Claremont today after her visit with a missionary couple from Oregon. We decided to make it a part of our weekend activities--every week after we drop off Bridgette at her orchestra rehearsal, we would go back to the Claremont house to spend time with mom, dad, Jamie and Pepper(my mother-in-law's new poppy who a couple of months ago was only allowed to roam around downstairs but now has earned his spot in the master suite upstairs right by my mother-in-law's bed) 

     I  have to say Jamie has never looked healthier. She runs 10 laps each morning, does Chinese hand-shake motion 50-100 times, does her steam sauna 30 minutes, and follows a strict organic, healthy diet. With the assistance and care from her cousin Christine and a pastor's wife,   Jamie is in good hands. 

    Most importantly, this lady is in good spirits knowing that God has her best interests in mind and already summoning all the help and forces she requires to fight this fight. 

    After our supper, Jamie and I sat outside by the lovely swimming pool. The weather was a bit chilly. Finally it felt like winter. Jamie told me she is doing all she can to keep herself healthy and strong before going through the chemo treatment, David is planning to to Taiwan to seek second opinions. He has some friends that are cancer survivors who had success stories after receiving treatment from Taiwan. 

    Being a doctor himself, David wants to get a feel whether the person who is going to treat Jamie is a good fit for her or not. 

    We talked about faith.  

    I shared a book that I've been reading. It's written by a pastor named 楊牧谷. In the book, the pastor wrote about his experience about battling cancer and his observations in the chemo/radiation room. The message I came away with is that our faith is not to explain our life, but to make us strong bearers of life. It broadens our mind and capacity to live our lives in the way that God intended. The uncommitted don't have this hope when faced with difficulties, but as Christ followers, we do have a great priest whom we can always turn to and rely on. God is able to keep us from falling. 

     "Our faith provides us with a soft landing, "Jamie said.

    She once asked the Chinese doctor who she sees regularly a question. "What do you think is my strength that's different from other cancer patients that you see?" 

      Without hesitation, the doctor replied, "It's your inner peace that arises from faith. Other patients don't have that. So run with it! " the doctor encouraged her. 

     Lately Jamie said she's been doing a lot of meditation while walking or jogging in the yard, having continuous one-on-one talks with God. She wants to figure out what to do next with her life? She is more than eager to find out God's plans for her. Is it a good idea to travel to Asia to seek other medical advises and also visiting Dean in China? Lots of questions remain unanswered. 

11-06-2014 Settled in Claremont

Jamie getting IV Vitamin C drip from her star-looking doctor in Santa Monica. 

As I finished my weekly Vitamin C IV injection in Santa Monica area, David and I walked to a neighborhood cafe nearby the hotel for dinner. I looked the around room, young and old, lively conversations, delicious food that I could not enjoy. I became so jealous of them...they are so lucky to live, whereas I am fighting to live and unsure of what's tomorrow to come...I wished I could turn back the clock, what would I do differently?priorities, time managent, not trying to please people. LIVE, Jamie LIVE!
 

Updates from David:

It has been an up and down week. Yesterday, we had IV Vitamin C drip for about one hour in Santa Monica area and decided to stay on that side overnight. It was very relaxing and refreshing. Initially, after IV, she felt sleepy but the next day she was fine. we continue to have 2-3 time a week of seeing TCM doctor. Jamie's cough seems to be less and less sputum. Today, THU, we finally got to see Kaiser, physician in charge Dr H Lee, MD. near Claremont.

Jamie is now living in Claremont overnight now. She preferred Claremont, so that she can be around her family and treatment site. We have a helper now - Christine, her long lost cousin is returning from Taiwan to help out the house in Claremont and be her personal assistant.

We still contemplating visiting Taiwan. We will see after today's appointment with Kaiser.
I am traveling between Temple City and Claremont. but, after she decided to start Chemo, then I will move back to Claremont ! So, at this time, we are holding to go back to Taiwan.

We are heading to San Diego for a week retreat of Mind, body, and spirit renewals. This was recommended by Andrew and Hannada.

Thanks everyone for pitching out to help out that including Phoebe who deliver food and clothes to my Mom and Dad and Lynn, our media coordinator.

Please continue to uplifting us.
Thanks
David

請代禱：

1, 是否回台灣尋求當地處理過許多案例的醫師咨詢？

2,  求神保守這段期間David 往返Temple City & Claremont之間的行車安全，出入平安。

11-08-2014 Certainties and Uncertainties

Updates from David:

Jamie desires to live for Him and for Dena. It has been very discouraging for Jamie. Since we unofficial adopted Dena and fostered in our home since 2010, Jamie has been stricken with two cancers. She talked to Dena in Beijing almost everyday. We try to get her to come to LA to visit Jamie. However, due to her racial and under-age, It will take another miracle ! 

It has been difficult to make decisions in our situation.

Here are the certainties

1. Jamie is going through Chinese traditional herbal treatment while waiting for more divine wisdom and medical advises as when to start her chemo. ( if ever to be treated with chemo)

2. Next week, we will be going to optimum health institute for one week of body, mind spirit retreat in San Diego! It's whole week  from 16-23 without wifi, cell connection. We missed the one in Florida. And it's not cheap either. My cousin and his wife recommended . They did it few years ago. 

3. She is finally got into Kaiser Permenante healthcare system last week. US health insurance is complicated and take LONG time... and one more appt with KP oncologist, then we are set! ( meaning, if we want to start chemo, then she will be covered ) 

Uncertainties :

1. When to start chemo or just totally Holistic treatment?

2 . To visit experts in Taiwan, where several of our pastor, churches members were treated there successfully for lung cancer stage 3 and 4. 

3. To wait for new drug PDF-1 which is experimental now but will be on market end of this year ?

Jamie is on healthy, alkaline diet everyday now ! She enjoys Claremont's setting and her cousin Christine arrived from Taiwan is the helper around the house. She has less cough now and her long term constipation in controlled under herbs as well. Her routine is gradually established ! I lay hand over her lung every night and ask God to get rid of those tumors one by one. (13 of them visibly from PET -CT )

Thanks for your prayer support! Never give up ! 

David ( and Jamie )

請代禱：

1, 求神顯明心意是否進行化療，或者透過其他方式醫治？

2, 是否回台灣咨詢其他醫師意見？幾位過去有類似病例（肺癌三四期）的 朋 友，

      回台灣治療後，目前身體狀況良好。

3,   美國十二月將有一種新藥物PDF-1 上市。它有強化癌症病患免疫系統的功能。

     求神使用此藥物，幫助Jamie 強化身體免疫能力。
4,  願幫助以色列人跨紅海的神開路，讓Jamie ＆David 的女兒Dena 能夠到美國來探親。