2nd Anniversary As A Laryngectomee
 
Exactly two years ago today I had my laryngectomy surgery. Today is the 2nd anniversary of that 10-hour surgery to remove my larynx , also know as the voice box.
I was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, commonly called cancer of the throat, at the end of 2005. I went through a 33 courses of radiotheraphy (radiation), but the treatment didn’t work. In fact it seem to grow the cancer more aggressively 6 months dow the road. I was given another diagnosis and it was confirmed that the cancer has reached stage 4, which is fatal.
I have made significant progress since that faithful day. I have learned to adapt to this “new” lifestyle. Each day when I wake up, I thank the Lord for yet another day. There is a reason why the Lord kept me alive here on earth. This is something that I have yet to discover. And looking forward for more fruitful years ahead!
Even though I can’t speak now, God gave me a channel to speak to the whole through this simple blog. I started blogging a couple of weeks after the surgery. And I started to learn to do the stuff I’m doing in my blog (eg. photoshop). Prior to that, I know next to nothing about blogging or “photoshopping.”
“Give thanks to the LORD because He is good, His mercy endures forever!” -Â Psalm 107:1
hey uncle daniel,
u rock!! God is great!! and surely He will reveal Himself to you…
keep up the good work in your blog, i do read your blog everyday… u r doing fantastically well…
take care and God bless!!
God is Great! I read your blog daily and luv it. Press ON bro!
Hi Curious and Dano.
Thanks for your encouragement and kind words. And thanks for visiting my blog “everyday.” I appreciate it and hope it encourages you too.
Yes, God is great and He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Yea, even though I walk thru’ the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil. for He is with me!
Surely goodness and mercy, will follow me all the days of my life!
(Psalm 23:4,6)
Psalms 91
9 If you make the Most High your dwelling—
even the LORD, who is my refuge-
10 then no harm will befall you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread upon the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
14 \
14 \
14 “Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”
HI Peng. Thanks for the Word of encouragement. Let’s hold on to the promises.
Oh btw, I sometimes spelled your name as Penang! Did you noticed it? Can’t blame me, a Penangite is always a Penangite! Wah si Peng Sia A Lang! Haha!!!
LOL! Daniel I notice the Penang spelling for my name! It’s okay, do not mind squaring off with one of your delicious home-cooked dishes!
One day Peng, one day
hey bro,
As i recollect on how I got to know you, it is pretty cool to know you via blog.
Time flies, i treasure the time spent with you last year.
God is forever wonderful.
Even without your voice, he Gave you Blog to voice out!!!
Nothing is impossible!
God Bless!
Hey thanks Jarod. It’s nice meeting you too. Still owe you a Char Koay Teow!
You are still needed to complete some work. That is the only reason I can think of why God wants you to still hang around. I promise to look you up when I visit Penang next. Your speechless efforts give us STRENGTH. Keep the faith Bro.
Hi Bernard @ Zorro. Thanks for the revelation. Yes do call and we can meet up. But don’t expect a lot of words from me! Haha!!!
Hello Daniel,
It’s good that you allowed the experience to shape your life and who you had become. I am sure that God is smiling down on you when he sees how wonderfully you have risen in the face of adversity. God bless you always.
Lita
Thanks Lita. I guess God is not done with me yet - hehe!!!
You are so right Daniel! Two years richer into your bonus years, just tip your hat to the past and roll up your sleeves for the many unfinished biz!
You have done tremendously well. Keep it up Daniel!
Thanks Jong. I had far too many bonus years lah, if you have read the older post about my life. God wants me here.
Just stumbled onto your blog from zorro\’s. What an encouragement and you indeed have the power now to reach out and encourage others through your blog. FYI I\’m in Sarawak. Keep the good work up.
Hi Grace. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you are blessed thru’ this simple and humble blog.