The best birthday gift of all

The last time I contributed to this blog was five months ago. Nine months ago, Pauline was diagnosed with an inoperable pancreatic cancer, words failed me - just quiet tears and silent groans.

Long drawn out days came and went. A sense of helplessness overwhelmed. Daily home chores and the cooking filled the days. Office work filled the rest. Nights were the most difficult times. Seconds seemed like hours. My study became my quiet place for many nights. There were so many people who have been praying for us. And by the grace of God, His strength is sufficient for me to get through each day. It was great for have Sarah home. The silence was often punctuated with trivia quizzes in the day. The night air oftened filled with the aroma of a bakery.

Pauline completed her first treatment in November last year. After her first re-staging, she was prescribed two more chemotherapies. These really knocked her about. After two more courses and restagings later, her cancer protein markers dropped significantly. A good sign albeit they were still rogue cells.

Last Sunday was my birthday and I did not feel like celebrating. My wish was for healing for Pauline. On the 5th Feb, Pauline went for a PET scan (Positron emission tomography - a type of nuclear medicine imaging scan).

Today 8th Feb, a day after our 28th Anniversary, Pauline's oncologist contacted me and said Pauline is in remission - the cancer is gone. I could not have ask for anything more. We thank God for his grace and healing.

It feels like I have been on a long journey along a narrow path lined with thorn bushes. But I also felt that I have been guided our of these tough times. Today I praise and thank God for this wonderful gift of my soul mate, best friend and partner - Pauline.

Thank you family and friends for all your thoughts and prayers. May our God of love and peace bless you all richly.