August 11, 2020
My sharing was on hold for two weeks due to the Bible Camp and the Discipleship Training Camp. Coworkers were very busy with these two camps held at the CWC campground in person. Thanks be to the Lord! Brothers and sisters have carried out the spirit of Christian soldiers. Among the attendees, about half of them needed to drive one or two days to attend the camps. Some of their families, friends, and even church leaders advised them not to come, but they set their hearts to pursue the Lord! Their faith and courage are a good example, and the Lord rewarded them by blessing them abundantly. Although I was physically unable to be at the meeting, our co-workers arranged a live broadcast for me. Whenever I was physically OK, I took the opportunity to attend the training and prayer meetings. In this pandemic as always, the Lord through His Word not only encourages brothers and sisters to be good soldiers and walk with Him, but also to go beyond hindrances to witness for Him and to seize the opportunity to proclaim the Gospel in the new semester. The Lord also encouraged me by His Word to continue to put my trust in Him, to pursue Him, and to witness for Him during my illness. I thank and praise the Lord for granting me good health in the past two weeks. I enjoyed the sweetness of His Word and His presence.
Yesterday (August 10) I went to the hospital for MRI. This morning I will go to the hospital again for a blood test, to see the chemotherapist, and to undergo my fifth chemotherapy. Looking toward the surgery, the doctor said it would be better and easier
with the cancer cells shrunk as smaller as possible. A decision will be made after he has read the MRI report and discussed with his team. It looks like mid-September will be the earliest time for the surgery. The good thing is that all the discipleship training and short-term missions will be over by then. No matter what the arrangement will be, the Lord’s timing is always the best! I have committed myself in His hands, and I will enjoy His presence, and have the assurance that He will cover all difficulties with His grace, so that His love, greatness, and glory can be revealed! Blessed are those who put their trust in Him.
It has been tough for Mrs. Ko taking me to the hospital almost every day for all kinds of tests and treatment in the past months. She was not feeling well these days because of her hyperthyroidism. She flew back to California on Sunday to see her doctor and will take a break for three weeks before coming back, and my daughter will fly back on Monday for three weeks to take care of me during her absence. Thank the Lord for His arrangement. Please pray for Mrs. Ko, for her full recovery and quick recuperation.
Thank you all for your love and prayers!