tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post7281598022014395886..comments2023-07-03T22:04:06.620+08:00Comments on RestoringMyPillar: The Road Back?bluknighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18152082968194780856noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-63659114562194193102011-10-17T11:59:12.661+08:002011-10-17T11:59:12.661+08:00Please do email me. My heart and prayers are with ...Please do email me. My heart and prayers are with you. We are all still praying or chanting for both Miranda and for you.Pat Malinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886242776943016623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-79597441385716723762011-10-16T20:56:14.154+08:002011-10-16T20:56:14.154+08:00Thank you Pat, Iorek, Anon and Steven. Pat, in fut...Thank you Pat, Iorek, Anon and Steven. Pat, in future blog like the next one (Starting Over), I have retracted some dark thoughts which is unwise in cyberspace. Someday I will correspond with you by email on them. Iorek, so many young people who visited said that Miranda has given them chances for their careers - at least a dozen were given jobs by her introduction - that's what she is. Steven and Anon, thanks - someone has given her the Baroque music Cd called "Vitamins for the Brain". Probably worked as she is awakening more frequently and for longer times.bluknighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152082968194780856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-70502914558029725272011-10-12T09:23:53.145+08:002011-10-12T09:23:53.145+08:00Kian, Following up on Bill's comment, try play...Kian, Following up on Bill's comment, try playing Rev Dr Bishop Solomon's sermon tapes. The ones she was so anxious to share with WP Small Group! Trust God always.Steven Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12806126034393743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-68614518736118822312011-10-11T17:57:26.822+08:002011-10-11T17:57:26.822+08:00Playing soft beautiful music reminding her of God&...Playing soft beautiful music reminding her of God's love could be cvomforting to both of you.<br />shalom, billAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-50724043069064764682011-10-05T15:50:18.693+08:002011-10-05T15:50:18.693+08:00Dear Kian,
my name is Andrea Camattari and I work...Dear Kian, <br />my name is Andrea Camattari and I worked in BTI almost 4 yrs, until March 2010. I am currently at a conference, and some common acquintance told me about Miranda, roughly 10 minutes ago. It hit me like a lightining bolt. Me and my girlfriend Gloria will always be grateful to Miranda. <br />One day, she summoned me at her office, and gave me a quilt, she bought for us in a shop, out of the blue. This is Miranda, and these little gestures are still deeply rooted in our memory. <br />We will keep on following this blog, we are sure she will be around again, scolding her researchers very soon :) And very soon we will visit Miranda in Singapore. Remember you have many friends around the world, even if I haven´t had the chance to meet you. We hope you can keep on being so brave.<br />Andrea Camattari and Gloria Adduci, <br />Graz, Austriaiorekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01862462827624990839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-46106129671279687802011-10-05T04:09:41.017+08:002011-10-05T04:09:41.017+08:00I know the dark thoughts and I know the heartbreak...I know the dark thoughts and I know the heartbreak. At some point the uncontrollable sobs will come and so will the unbelievable anger for Miranda’s situation. After that the answers come. <br /><br />Please do write down the dark thoughts. You do not have to post them but they are real and express what you are going through. I have also found that writing black thoughts down gives them a certain clarity that helps to dissipate them. That clarity then gives us an understanding of our responsibilities. What my children and I discovered is that the commitment remains but the role based on the commitment changes. My sons realized that they were now fathers and their father was now their son.<br /><br />I shall continue to pray for you and Miranda and will have a 1PM alert reminder on my cell phone until it becomes a part of me.Pat Malinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886242776943016623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-90662613367791710592011-10-03T17:17:11.444+08:002011-10-03T17:17:11.444+08:00Thank you Pat. When I chanced onto writing this jo...Thank you Pat. When I chanced onto writing this journal I determined it never to be a dull moment. But I have been defeated time and again. My darker thoughts are still embargoed on this blog and may see the light of day sometime. Thank you for the reminder that God watches.bluknighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152082968194780856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-2958675325114527302011-10-03T12:56:42.635+08:002011-10-03T12:56:42.635+08:00Your blog writings and postings are heart wrenchin...Your blog writings and postings are heart wrenching. They have an honesty that is meaningful to all those who have had to make painful and life critical medical decisions for a loved one. Thank you. <br /><br />At some point please consider incorporating them into a book for all who have gone through and will go through a similar experience. It will give great solace.<br /><br />My prayers are with youPat Malinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886242776943016623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-88400633171606516432011-09-30T15:03:28.229+08:002011-09-30T15:03:28.229+08:00Dear Kian,
You are quite welcome. Please do remem...Dear Kian,<br /><br />You are quite welcome. Please do remember that wives and husbands have a way of communicating to one another that is both unique and non-verbal. It is similar to the communications between a parent and child. Look into yourself, look into Miranda’s eyes, trust yourself, and be guided by that knowledge. That is what my sons and I did. In a sense I found that it is also God’s way of communicating with us.Pat Malinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886242776943016623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-8602372555329300062011-09-30T09:06:35.520+08:002011-09-30T09:06:35.520+08:00Thank you DDdd and Pat. Really timely. Remember th...Thank you DDdd and Pat. Really timely. Remember there were almost a million things to do? Her bills, her checks, etc. All of a sudden mine. Well I've no children, other than those that bark. Have been busy thinking and planning too. Today I learn to think of others who are still in the tunnel. Thanks.bluknighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152082968194780856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-75844619511884234462011-09-30T06:45:05.431+08:002011-09-30T06:45:05.431+08:00Dear Kian,
We have never met but I know what you ...Dear Kian,<br /><br />We have never met but I know what you are going through with Miranda’s illness since many years ago I went through the same thing with my husband. One minute there is joy and optimism; the next minute there is despair. In talking with my sons, during their father’s illness, a judge told them “Your job is to help make the decisions for your father that if he could, he would make for himself.” That is no easy task. <br /><br />There is no way of knowing what the future will bring but Miranda is very special and I am praying that she will come out of this whole and that you will take care of yourself as well. My prayers are with you.Pat Malinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886242776943016623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-11016032918717778192011-09-30T01:03:13.534+08:002011-09-30T01:03:13.534+08:00Dear Kian,
Just like to add our encouragement to ...Dear Kian,<br /><br />Just like to add our encouragement to you. We've keeping both of you in prayers and following your blog since CLL told us the news soon after.<br /><br />Despite what medical science may say, it's really our Lord who heals. <br /><br />This may appear like a road without a clear sign of where you're heading, what tomorrow will bring. When D had Guillain Barre Syndrome 5 years back, she could not see, swallow, eat, drink, speak, was constantly in pain, and had little physical strength to walk. It was very painful for those around to see her in this state. When we released this condition to the Lord's hand and trusted Him in everything, good and bad that followed, we received His peace.<br /><br />Today, we give God the highest praise and thanks! D is well today, and the Lord blessed us with 2 wonderful children. Our boy is named The Lord is Victorious and our girl is named Jehovah Rophe, The Lord Heals(both in chinese).<br /><br />In the time of trial, we recognise it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Please take heart, He will strengthen both of you and take you to another point in your spiritual journey. Be strong and courageous, He will never leave you nor forsake you.<br /><br />We pray with you and with the many saints, for our Lord to move mercifully to bring complete healing and restoration to Miranda. In Jesus' Name, AMEN.DDddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01255939411401958727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-90943290539589004642011-09-28T21:37:20.444+08:002011-09-28T21:37:20.444+08:00Dear Kian, these little ones look a little forlorn...Dear Kian, these little ones look a little forlorn. They surely miss Miranda and are waiting for her to come home. I believe they will not wait in vain. Cheer up and continue to look up... to our Lord.Evelyn Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696606255127219996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-18070811453600751982011-09-27T16:52:41.959+08:002011-09-27T16:52:41.959+08:00No KP she didn't wake up because of Jackie'...No KP she didn't wake up because of Jackie's official banter. She awoke after physio or after sleeping for some time. She's suppose to rest her brain not work it! However if she can be stimulated, such as a familiar, loving face, or something pleasant, it will certainly help her therapy. I met with the Occupational Therapist and the aftercare official and they are doing a sterling job of returning her to "sanity".bluknighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152082968194780856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-63519764943645544772011-09-27T13:25:19.544+08:002011-09-27T13:25:19.544+08:00Kian,
It was nice to know that Miranda could now ...Kian,<br /><br />It was nice to know that Miranda could now open her eyes. What a relief! Jackie said we should talk about A*STAR and Miranda will wake up. So this is indeed true! I will try to drop by again sometime mid-week with more news and updates of Miranda's baby - BTI and that should wake her up fully. Kong PengAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-55857392674899907772011-09-27T11:41:20.936+08:002011-09-27T11:41:20.936+08:00Kian, Good to hear about Miranda's progress. O...Kian, Good to hear about Miranda's progress. One step at a time. Will continue praying for God's healing for her. Remember to have enough rest yourself.Steven Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12806126034393743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-44281351854169831382011-09-27T08:20:32.823+08:002011-09-27T08:20:32.823+08:00Thanks 11pmPWP, Teck, anon and Jackie. Do not want...Thanks 11pmPWP, Teck, anon and Jackie. Do not want to appear like doubting Thomas, but by Dr. EW's test on Sunday morning, we want to see both eyes coordinated and connected. Maybe it has progressed and we will have to wait for his review prognosis sometime today(?)bluknighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152082968194780856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-66472703539418682882011-09-27T07:56:23.137+08:002011-09-27T07:56:23.137+08:00Dear Kian,
I think all the talk about durian yest...Dear Kian,<br /><br />I think all the talk about durian yesterday noon (and about A*STAR ...) makes Miranda open her eyes :)<br /><br />Take care,<br />JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-76298561461750368062011-09-27T06:35:01.233+08:002011-09-27T06:35:01.233+08:00Dear Kian,
I have been following Miranda's pr...Dear Kian,<br /><br />I have been following Miranda's progress daily and it is very encouraging to know that she could now open her eyes. We all know she is very strong and determined so with God's help she may be back with us soon. I know this may sound ridiculous but Miranda once told me she would wake up to the smell of durians from deep sleep so is this the time to test her?Tecknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-15481623779698696192011-09-26T22:45:31.167+08:002011-09-26T22:45:31.167+08:00It's delighting to hear Miranda could open her...It's delighting to hear Miranda could open her eyes. I believe that she will soon recover her cognition, as she is a very strong person... We are always with you, Miranda!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-47839332579763471092011-09-26T18:13:07.745+08:002011-09-26T18:13:07.745+08:00Melinda, niece from Boston says:"Dear Uncle K...Melinda, niece from Boston says:"Dear Uncle Kian,<br />I have had a third dream about EE that I can remember. As dreams are, they have an element of the nonsense in it. It was some sort of happy social setting...at a dinner party? at someone's house - your house? EE was walking around as if she was completely the same as before. The only thing was her eyes were shut and her mouth closed into a smile. She was greeting people but without words nor sound and with her eyes closed but it was as though she could herself see and communicate. She didn't notice that anything was different - as far as she was concerned she was very happy, content and everything was the same. As far as she is concerned, nothing had changed. This has been the theme of my last two previous dreams."bluknighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152082968194780856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-17071718892070479712011-09-26T14:55:57.791+08:002011-09-26T14:55:57.791+08:00Praying on that as the eyes of her spirit man keep...Praying on that as the eyes of her spirit man keep focused on The Light of Jesus, her physical eyes will have to but open in wholeness! Amen. 11pmPWPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-81943457156858168352011-09-26T13:30:14.273+08:002011-09-26T13:30:14.273+08:00Thanks Jerusha, maybe good time of the day to see ...Thanks Jerusha, maybe good time of the day to see her open her eyes is late afternoon. She's done it twice already - at around 4 pm. But the pupil appears glazed - one can see but not understand.bluknighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152082968194780856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416477145812291210.post-90411047180486803232011-09-26T08:58:56.372+08:002011-09-26T08:58:56.372+08:00Dear Kian
Have been following the blog faithfully ...Dear Kian<br />Have been following the blog faithfully every day and praise God for opening Miranda's eyes albeit involuntarily. Thank you for updating us on her progress and be assured that we will continue to uphold her before the throne of Grace. JerushaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com