Wednesday, September 3
In Memorial...
One of the Elders in our church was recently diagnosed with cancer – Elder Jong, who is just 49, was diagnosed at the end of July with advanced stages of cancer in the lungs, brain and bone...
He began treatment immediately after he was diagnosed, flying to Kuching and KL and back numerous times. He went for chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Every week, our church prayed for him, prayed for his recovery, prayed for his physical and mental strength.
Earlier today, he was admitted to hospital because of breathing difficulties and at around 1pm, Elder Jong left us to return home to Our Father. He left behind a family of four – a loving wife, and three beautiful children. I didn’t spend much time with him or his or his wife, so I don’t know them very well, but I'm rather close with his children, who go to Youth every week. Grace, the eldest, is in Form 5 this year; Joshua, the middle child is in Form 3; and Daniel, the youngest is in Form 1.
I cannot imagine the anguish they’re going through, their father was taken away from them so suddenly. I have never experienced anything as terrible as this so all I can do offer is my sympathy and condolences…and pray for their recovery…
I guess once He makes His decision of whom He wants to take, there’s no stopping Him. Every decision he makes has a reason. I like to think that once His servant has done all he can do on earth, He brings them home, where they can rest and be rewarded for all they have done for Him during their brief time among us. I’m sure Elder Yong’s achievements were of no small amount.
Elder Jong was a veterinarian, his wife is a kindergarten teacher, all three kids are straight-A students…and their whole family is God-devoted and God-loving. Grace, Joshua and Daniel grew up with the bible attached firmly to their hands, and no one can beat them in bible knowledge quizzes and games.
Mummy and I used to joke that their family is a perfect family….After this tragedy, I sincerely hope that they can pick themselves up and once again find happiness. They are in my prayers constantly, and I hope they are in yours as well.
k@ly$hA @ 8:09 PM