Dear family & friends,
Thank you for the love, support, and words of encouragement.
On Sunday, I shared with the congregation of Living Hope Bible Church about my
recent health condition. After experiencing some problems with my vision, I saw
an ophthalmologist who wisely sent me to have an MRI. Their suspicions were
confirmed that I specifically had a pituitary tumor in my head. The good news
is that it was treatable, benign in the vast majority of cases, and there was a
top-notch team at Swedish Hospital that specialized in the treatment of this
tumor. The tumor, however, is large and wrapped around my one of my major
arteries.
I met with the
primary surgeon today and I was very encouraged. It was quickly determined that
I should have surgery and one has been scheduled for this Wednesday around 9
AM. The majority of the tumor can be removed safely in only an hour, but
because of the risk involved with bleeding, the portion around the artery would
not be removed. It should not pose any danger to me and I am encouraged because
the surgery itself is very often successful with only small risks involved.
Medication and monitoring will be a part of my long-term treatment.
Your prayers and love are very much appreciated. Isaiah
26:3-4 has been an encouragement to me and God has given me great peace and joy
over the future: The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because
he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, For in God the Lord, we have an
everlasting Rock." God's grace is and always will be sufficient.
Overall, my family and I are doing well and I am so very
thankful. Scriptures have filled my mind and songs have filled my heart. May
the Word dwell richly in you as well (Colossians 3:16).
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
For His Glory,
Joe Lum
Pastor
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