7 Days to 7 Years

My uncle's name is Lawrence.

In 7 days time, he would have spent 7 years without walking.

19 December 1996

My uncle accepted Jesus as his saviour. He gave the many Chinese idols he had at home to the temple. After which, he had nightmares that were demonic and oppressive in nature for a while.

19 December 2002

He had flown to Kazakhstan to be a missionary. He slipped on ice and hit his back. He had to be air-lifted home and needed surgery. He lost the mobility of most of his body.

19 December 2009

In 7 days time uncle Lawrence will have been bed-ridden for 7 years. After numerous treatments and therapy, he can only move his hands and legs slightly.

Yet in 7 days time, he would be giving his testimony in church. After all that he had been through, he could still smile and sing of God's faithfulness.

He prayed for Marianne and I.

Dad got down on his knees, and washed uncle Lawrence's feet.

I could not hold back my tears.