Letter of Gratitude

For those who weren’t aware or simply didn’t care, I’m going to say it anyway XD

I got admitted in the hospital from June 2-13 due to complete gut obstruction secondary to post-operative (1998) adhesions secondary to hypokalemia secondary to gastritis.

I underwent exploratory laparotomy with adhesiolysis last June 5^th. By God’s grace and power, I tolerated the procedure well. I got out of the hospital last Thursday (June 13^th).

Praise and thanks be to God for His grace, His power, His providence, the wisdom He gave my surgeon and physicians, and for His sovereignty. Even though what happened to me is something others would deem as an insurmountable crisis, a curse even, I know that my God is still and always will be in control.   Now, more than ever I can gladly declare that truly, by Jesus’ stripes we are healed.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank a number of people who extended help and prayers to me and my family while we were in dire need.

I’d like to thank my Dad, Auntie Bong, Auntie Norie, Auntie Nancy, my godmother Erlinda, my cousin Khristine and my nieces Maribeth and Hazel who took “shifts” in watching over me. For enduring sleepless nights, responding to my demands, er, requests, and never getting tired of going to and fro the hospital, thank you so much. My thanks also go out to Auntie Babes who opened her home to my family as ‘headquarters’ and station for those who are watching over me.

To my sis, Jhorell, thank you so much for the care you showed while I was suffering from my illness; for shelling out to cover some of my medical expenses; for giving your time to help me while I was being transferred to another hospital and for enduring headaches and stress, my condition has caused you and your family.

To my cousin Ate Zarah who prayed for me, kept constant communication with my Dad with regards to my condition and for taking the time to go to Makati from Cavite and for patiently waiting for me outside the Operating Room, thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Thanks also to my cousin Ate Rellie who extended help via Auntie Nancy, thank you so much.

My thanks also go out to Auntie Necy, who kept constant communication with me and my family with regards to my concerns, and also for extending help. I know how much you’d like to visit me and I understand that you’re not able because you’re still recuperating from your illness. We can’t afford the both of us getting sick XD

To Mommy Dely who extended help from Canada, even though you know you have to take it from your limited living allowance, thank you so much for your generosity. Thanks also for your prayers and for your encouragement. I really appreciate it.

To Pastor Jeff, thank you so much for visiting me in the hospital and for extending help to me and my family. Thank you so much for raising what happened to me to SBC-Main and asking for help in my behalf. Also, thank you so much to your wife, Ate Jennie and your mom Tita Matty for keeping constant communication with me and my family with regards to my concerns. Thank you so much for all your prayers.

Also, my thanks go out to Kuya Ted, for extending your help and for asking for help in my behalf. I really appreciate it. Please know that I am so amazed you are friend XD

To Ma’am Glo, thank you so much for extending your help and for taking the time to visit me in the hospital, knowing that you have classes to teach in the afternoon. Thanks also to Ate Sarj and to Kuya Gino who extended their help via Ma’am Glo.

I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to my dear friends Ellaine and Eloisa for taking the time to visit me in the hospital and for extending so much help. I know you just got home from work Ate Eloisa and yet you still made the time to visit me. Thanks also Ellaine for accompanying your sister. I know I haven’t seen you for quite some time, that’s why I am so surprised to see you visit me. Please know that I really appreciate your friendship and what you did for me. I hope to see you back in church.

Thank you also to Tita Mercie who persisted with the guards of the hospital just to visit me and to extend help (even though its past visiting hours). Thanks also to Kuya Wilmar who extended help via Tita Mercie. Please know that I really appreciate it.

My thanks also go out to Pastor Donnie Ompad of PEC who prayed for me and extended help via my Dad. Thanks also to Tita Lucy, for visiting me in the hospital and for bringing ‘mamon’ (too bad I wasn’t allowed to eat when you brought them), and to Auntie Len and Ate Merey. I’d like you to know that I appreciate your visit.

Thanks also to Ate Zarah and her daughter Cates for dropping by the hospital, even though you know Cates has a scheduled check-up that day.

Thank you so much to Jk and my Pioneer friends for praying for me. I really appreciate it.

Finally, my thanks go out to SBC-Makati, the Mother’s DNA Group and to JIVE Youth Leaders for praying for me. Do know that I appreciate my prayers.

To everyone who prayed for me that I wasn’t able to mention, thank you so much. Please know that I really appreciate your prayers for my speedy recovery.

Words will never be enough to express my endless gratitude to everyone who helped me and my family in this trying time. May God bless all of you for what you did for me.

I know God extended my life because He’s not yet done with me. With Christ, I know that the rest of my life will be the best days of life.  I’m looking forward to serving God the rest of my life.

All for God’s glory!

Rege