Home calling of David Jonathan Yue

David Yue was admitted into hospital on 7th September 2013. Our loving Lord took him home on 13th September 2013, 5:46am.

For 14 months since his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, David Yue fought a good fight and kept the faith, inspiring many.

As David said in his blog :"I would like to draw your attention of my faith. I declare that even if God does not heal, I will still worship Him and declare His sovereignty over my life."

David Yue left behind his beloved wife Josie and son Nathan. He is dearly missed and fondly remembered by family members and loved ones.

In God we trust and in Christ alone our hope is found. Glory be to God!

Below is a love note from wife Josie to his beloved late husband, David:

A love note to David

My love, if only I can wake you up just by calling your name...

So many nights when I looked at your faith and your love for Jesus, I am so touched. Moved by your tenacity, your strength and your courage. I did not see affliction but instead I saw wholeness and a complete trust in the Lord.

I love you very much. I love you for all the moments I spent with you.

From the times when we first met, you have already won m y heart with your integrity and your ever-preparedness to help and serve. Your gentlemanly love for me;  for all the times that you open the car door for me without fail! Your gentle and affectionate love; for the deep kisses we shared as one!

Your godly principles and convictions in life; you have taught me what true loyalty is all about! Your amazing love for Jesus; many times we shed tears together in the presence of God while worshipping Him!

My dear, I love you also for leading my mum to Christ. What a priceless gift you have given to me; when no one thought it was possible, God was able to use you to touch my mother's heart. 

Thank you too for being a great father to Nathan. Your love and legacy will always continue in his life.

But above all, thank you David, for showing me how to love Jesus more.

I remember fondly that each time when i ask you, "Who do you love the most?" Your answer to me will always be the same, "You are the second love in my life; Jesus is always the first love...therefore don't ask me again, love! The answer will never change." And you will say it ever so seriously.

You are my hero!

I can't thank you enough in this lifetime...

I guess I can only do it in heaven as I bid farewell to you for a while...

Till I see you again.

I still have a lot of things to share you. Wait for me.

My love...now and forever.

Post-Radiotherapy: Chemotherapy Cycle #02 Treatment #02 / Follow-Up with Pallative Care Specialist

Last week was kind of a week that was difficult to get through. After the 2^nd Cycle’s 1^st treatment (Post-Radiotherapy), I had swelling (water-retention) is both legs for about 2 days. My whole constitution was quite messy as well. There was general pain in the abdominal area and it did not go away despite the Fentanyl patch and morphine. One of the side effects of the Fentanyl and morphine is constipation and it finally started to happen. I was not able to eat well and sleep well despite the lethargy.

On Thursdays (29^th August), I went for my blood test and the nurses also notice that I am generally not myself and they notice my tiredness too. This is in consideration that I am generally stoic and normally jovial whenever I go to the clinic.

That same day, I had an appointment with my Palliative Care Specialist and we reviewed my condition, my medication, dosages, etc. This was when I found out that part of the contributing factor towards the pain was probably the constipation and that I would need to start on my constipation medication and also to go back to the medication regime previously prescribed as on my part, I had try to reduce the dosage as much as possible. Out of a “no choice” situation, I had to stick with the original prescriptions/regime and also start on the laxative for the constipation.

As the blood test result was positive, the platelet count was 120+ and thus we proceeded with the chemotherapy on Friday (30^th August). God is good to me. Following the prescription and some precautionary steps, the water retention was really quite minimal (almost none). I was very tired for the first 2 days but today was kind of good and I was able to move about and spend some time with Josie and Nathan. I will have to monitor myself for the next few days and see how my constitution will be like and hopefully continue to be well enough for my 2^nd Cycle’s 3^rd treatment.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow,

Praise Him, all creatures here below,

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Amen.

In God We Trust and in Christ alone my hope is found.

Hebrews 11:10