Oftentimes now it is hard to believe that we have in our midst a life threatening disease.
When Ernie was newly diagnozed, I made sure he would have all comforts of someone at home and in bed - cable tv (we haven't had cable tv in more than 10 years), a new lounge chair to enjoy watching, lots of entertaining and funny dvds, plus his oxygen therapy among others. I imagined he would be sleeping a lot and losing his appetite. The thought of Ernie throwing up, feeling bad and experiencing pain was something I battled to banish from my mind-with much effort and prayers.
But no one can really tell what God's plan is for our lives.
Our day to day activities are pretty much back to normal. Ernie can do anything, drive, garden, tinker in the house, enjoy going out of town (recently Tarlac, Batangas, Cebu and lately Iloilo)-his energy is unbelievable. He has kept his weight, loves eating (now very conscious of what he eats) and loves being with friends. family and business associates. He is his same "madaldal" and "makwento" self- plus"kalog" all the time.
If you saw him, you would find it hard to believe he is being treated for cancer. No side effects whatsoever!
Our lives revolve around our spiritual relationship with the LORD-all our strength and healing comes only from HIM. Jesus suffered and died on the cross for our sins and diseases.Jesus is the same before, now and forever! By HIS stripes, Ernie is healed. Ryan is healed. I am healed! We claim it!
All glory and praise to You Lord JESUS CHRIST!
Olive
Monday, October 31, 2011
October has been a busy month for Ernie and the family, filled with many celebrations and trips that have kept us on our toes. Here are some photo's of what he's been up to!
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| Mama Leni (Olive's mom) celebrated her 82nd birthday at our home. Her cheerfulness despite her Parkinsons is an inspiration to us all. |
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| Here she is goofing off with her grand kids! |
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| And again with Olive. Mama Leni loves making everyone laugh! |
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| Ernie and Ryan also took a recent trip to Iloilo City to visit a faith healer, and also to escape the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila, and enjoy some travelling time. Here he is at the historical Jaro Cathedral. |
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| The Jaro Cathedral is also home to Our Lady of Candelaria (behind Ernie) |
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| Behind him is the belfry which is located across the church in Jaro park |
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| Ryan's 27th birthday deserved celebrating as well! |
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| Ernie (back row right) with Olive's family |
- Olive and Ryan
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Sister Myrna-the Healer
When our business friends of many years from Cebu - Dr Rudy and Dr Cecille Ledesma and Dr Marvin and Dr Luz Canen mentioned about the "miraculous healings" of Sister Myrna (not a nun) from Dumaguete City, we listened. After all, our friends are trained mds not quacks.
Ernie flew ahead to Cebu and I followed the next day. He was to have daily healing sessions. He was to stay for 4 days.
Dr Rudy's benign marble size tumor protruding from his nape disappeared, Dr Cecille's back pain of 20 years...gone after one session, and a huge,and I mean HUGE neck tumor of someone in Dumaguete-shrank miraculously! And on and on and on. Eye witnessed by Dr Rudy and Cecille - a man who just had a stroke a last Tuesday, couldn't walk-stood up and walked by himself just after one healing session! "How can you argue with success!" Dr Rudy (who owns diagnostic centers in the Visayas area) says.
Our Lord Jesus came to Earth to spread God's word and to HEAL. The accounts of various healings (and even raising from the dead) are in the 1000s in the bible. I have found calm and peace by reading about all these various miracles! That was 2,000 years ago. But JESUS is the same, then, now and forever.Today, modern day, we truly believe that JESUS has gifted certain people with the "GIFT of HEALING" to continue HIS work and one of such recipients is Sister Myrna. She is GOD's instrument, she has no power of her own.
She discovered her gift as early 8 years old. She is in her 40's now, or so I estimate, very humble, softspoken. She prays over extra virgin olive oil which she liberally massages over the body parts that need healing and pastes strips of paper with latin sentences she wrote on affected areas. She also has red wine which patients sip as part of their recovery.
Ernie had lots of time with Sister Myrna those 4 days, and I too managed to squeeze one healing session (for gastritis and back pain) in between many patients.
Ernie and Ryan will plane to Iloilo on Oct 27-29 for another round of follow up healing sessions.
Ernie remains upbeat, positive and strong. He continues to have his great sense of humor. We try to carry on each day like normal but now with lots of prayer time, truly this episode in our lives has brought us so intimately closer to the LORD-our GOD and HEALER!
Let me share with you this BEAUTIFUL poem/prayer by Henry Twells-
"At even, ere the sun was set,
The sick, O LORD. around Thee lay,
O with how many pains they met!
O with what joy they went away!
Once more, 'tis eventide, and we,
Oppressed with various ills, draw near;
What if Thyself we cannot see?
We know that Thou art ever near.
O Savior Christ, our woes dispel;
For some are sick and some are sad
And some have never loved Thee well,
And some have lost the love they had....
Thy touch has still it's ancient power,
No word from Thee can fruitless fall;
Hear in this solemn evening hour,
And in Thy mercy heal us all."
GOD BLESS YOU ALL DEAR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES!
Ernie flew ahead to Cebu and I followed the next day. He was to have daily healing sessions. He was to stay for 4 days.
Dr Rudy's benign marble size tumor protruding from his nape disappeared, Dr Cecille's back pain of 20 years...gone after one session, and a huge,and I mean HUGE neck tumor of someone in Dumaguete-shrank miraculously! And on and on and on. Eye witnessed by Dr Rudy and Cecille - a man who just had a stroke a last Tuesday, couldn't walk-stood up and walked by himself just after one healing session! "How can you argue with success!" Dr Rudy (who owns diagnostic centers in the Visayas area) says.
Our Lord Jesus came to Earth to spread God's word and to HEAL. The accounts of various healings (and even raising from the dead) are in the 1000s in the bible. I have found calm and peace by reading about all these various miracles! That was 2,000 years ago. But JESUS is the same, then, now and forever.Today, modern day, we truly believe that JESUS has gifted certain people with the "GIFT of HEALING" to continue HIS work and one of such recipients is Sister Myrna. She is GOD's instrument, she has no power of her own.
She discovered her gift as early 8 years old. She is in her 40's now, or so I estimate, very humble, softspoken. She prays over extra virgin olive oil which she liberally massages over the body parts that need healing and pastes strips of paper with latin sentences she wrote on affected areas. She also has red wine which patients sip as part of their recovery.
Ernie had lots of time with Sister Myrna those 4 days, and I too managed to squeeze one healing session (for gastritis and back pain) in between many patients.
Ernie and Ryan will plane to Iloilo on Oct 27-29 for another round of follow up healing sessions.
Ernie remains upbeat, positive and strong. He continues to have his great sense of humor. We try to carry on each day like normal but now with lots of prayer time, truly this episode in our lives has brought us so intimately closer to the LORD-our GOD and HEALER!
Let me share with you this BEAUTIFUL poem/prayer by Henry Twells-
"At even, ere the sun was set,
The sick, O LORD. around Thee lay,
O with how many pains they met!
O with what joy they went away!
Once more, 'tis eventide, and we,
Oppressed with various ills, draw near;
What if Thyself we cannot see?
We know that Thou art ever near.
O Savior Christ, our woes dispel;
For some are sick and some are sad
And some have never loved Thee well,
And some have lost the love they had....
Thy touch has still it's ancient power,
No word from Thee can fruitless fall;
Hear in this solemn evening hour,
And in Thy mercy heal us all."
GOD BLESS YOU ALL DEAR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES!
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