Sunday, November 29, 2009

The following is actually a story of a family (written by the mum) of one of my Sunday School children in my JSS batch this year. Its been a great testament to the Lord for how he has not only brought this JSS student so far forward in his walk and in his faith. How he has changed so much, and how it all fits in within God's great plan for his family.

It wasn't long since we had our JSS Camp 2 years ago and Daniel came to accept Christ. Since then, he has really changed, he has really grown so much; and I am thoroughly impressed of all that he is now.

Back from Coma to Life (Taken from BFEC Frankelite Vol 073/04/2009)
By Daniel's Mum; Kate Chew

On Thursday 30th July 2009, I was informed that my husband was critically ill Lock Sung at Changi General Hospital (CGH) and that I should go there immediately. Frightened, I quickly rushed to the hospital and was told that Lock Sung was in intensive care unit (ICU) in a coma and on life support. The entire cell group one gathered there to support me in whatever way I needed. I was numb but I knew that their silent prayers held me up.

The next day, I contacted Dr Tay Khoon Hean, Sung Lock's best friend and told him what happened. Prof Teo, Head of Medicine in CGH Sung took over Lock's case at Khoon Hean's request. Lock Sung had a seizure before it could cause any damage. After the MRI, the neurologist assessed his brain and said that there was no brain activity. The neurologist said that if Lock Sung could wake up in three days, the chances of recovery were better. If not, it would be bleak. I sent out smes to good friends from our and other churches to pray.

From Saturday, I played and sang some worship songs and read from the Bible. I also asked God to teach me what He wanted me to learn. The Holy Spirit impressed upon me to read the book of Matthew to Sung Lock. When I arrived at ICU, I was informed that Lock Sung did not show any progress. I was confused and upset. I sent a dismal sms to friends who were praying for us. They encourage me not to lose hope. I then Decided to read the book of Matthew to Sung Lock as Prompted by the Holy Spirit the night before. I read aloud till I came to Matthew 7:11 Which says: "If you, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven will give good gifts to those who ask Him ! "I then cried before the Lord" Sung Lock is a good gift to me, a very good gift to me. "

In the afternoon, Bee Poh and Susan came and we praised and worshiped God in the ICU room with my children. After they left, my son Daniel said that he wanted us to sing a song for Dad. Daniel began to sing this song that the Junior Sunday School taught him. Lock Sung shuddered and moved his right shoulder for the first time. More movements continued and God was giving me hope.

On Monday, Prof Teo explained that in many cases coma, people wake up with a degree of brain damage from mild to serious. I understood what he was trying to say but I told him that I believed that Jesus was Sung Lock's healer.

When he had examined Sung Lock, he told me to wake Sung Lock up. I called in a gentle way but Prof Teo then shouted: "Sung Lock! Wake up! "Immediately, Sung Lock's eyes opened. The doctors were not positive about his intermittent wakefulness as it seemed slower that a normal recovery should be. They feared there was brain damage. However, God comforted me Despite the pessimistic view. God was still doing His healing work. On Thursday, Gina came to pray over Sung Lock. Well, what happened was that God woke Sung Lock up, fully.

Though Lock Sung was conscious, I was Disoriented. It crossed my mind that Sung Lock may have some brain damage. What if the Lord wanted to give him back to me like this? I told God, "O Lord, if this is your will, I am so frightened." The next morning, God gave me this look in Romans 8:! 5 "You did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear .. "My fear was halted and my faith arose. The next day on Friday 7th August, Sung Lock's improvement was phenomenal. On Wednesday 12th August, Sung Lock was discharged.

Through all this time when I had to be in hospital, the cell group and Frankelites came to the ICU and prayed and helped me in all sorts of ways. God took care of my ever need through His Holy Spirit and through you. Thank you.

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