Day 2439 Seattle Dec 26, 2010 - 9.39 hrs

We had a great Christmas with Nicolas and family, Bert and Greg. Nicole is enjoying the grand daughters. With the snow storm in New York, we are staying until Monday Dec 27 as our flights are cancelled. Another extra day with Nicolas and family. Great. Praise the Lord and let us be thankful.

Day 2425 New York Dec 12, 2010 - 17.11Hrs

We are in New York since Nov 16. Nicole is feeling well and we are both enjoying the stay with Bertrand. Gregory joined on Nov 30.
We shall be go to Seattle tomorrow to spend some time with Nicolas's family and see our second grand daughter.

Day 2367 Singapore 15 Oct, 2010 - 22.53 hrs

Nicole is getting better and better. Doctors removed all intravenous feeds, which means she can move around freely. She is now on liquid food. Pain management is now with tablet painkillers instead of intravenous drips. To strengthen her lungs, Nicole sang a little. Great to hear her sing.
I am reading the book: Buddha's Brain - the practical neuroscience of happiness, love and wisdom by Rick Hanson with Richard Mendius. Very good book that tells about the benfit of contemplative practice. It gives a series of contemplative practices and mindfulness. A must read if you want to " learn how to activate the brain states of calm, joy and compassion".
Another day ends. Praise to God.

Day 2365 Singapore Oct 14, 2010 23.10 hrs

Another day for Nicole in the hospital. She is getting better but she is also getting tired being in a hospital room. She started walking, which was a good sign. She got a phone call from two of her sisters from Mauritius.
We are so grateful for the good medical care, support from relatives and friends. We know we can count on their prayers. We have the feeling of contentment.
Time to call it a day. Praise God.

Day 2365 Singapore Oct 13, 2010 - 17.56 hrs

Nicole underwent emergency surgery last Saturday evening. According to Dr Ngoi, she had her small intestines entangled and he had to remove part of it. The surgery was timely . Any delay could have been fatal.
Lesson learned: be careful to chew well any food and if feeling acute abdominal pain, consult a doctor immediately. For Nicole: call Dr Ngoi. We thank God for this positive outcome. There was no panic. I brought Nicole to A&E of Gleneagles after talking to Dr Ngoi. And the rest is history.
Nicole is recovering well.

Day 2311 Singapore August 20, 2010 - 21.03 hrs

It has been one month and 2 days since Nicole had surgery. She is recovering well. Last Wednesday, she had a follow up of the surgery and a last post surgery procedure. The last blood test results show that all tumor markers are within normal range. She will now undergo further chemo therapy, another three cycles, starting on Monday August 23. Slowly Nicole is getting back into Dr Gonzalez protocol.

We thank you all for your prayers and support during these last 32 days. Praise God. Another day ends.

Day 2293 Singapore Aug 2, 2010 - 20.32 hrs

Nicole saw the surgeon today. Dr Ngoi is satisfied with the progress of Nicole. Nicole is having a blood test on Saturday and we shall see Dr Karmen Wong on Aug 11 to see if Nicole will need chemo. Dr Ngoi is strongly recommending that Nicole starts a chemo treatment as early as possible.

Well we are happy of the progress so far and we are so grateful.

We thank God and all of you who are praying for us.

Another day ends.