Seven years ago, I spent my birthday in the hospital with an unknown illness. After a trip to Seoul just before my birthday, I landed at KLIA and fell ill. Looking back now, I can see how great God is. He brought me safely home. I can’t even comprehend how I managed to get a Grab on my own when I could barely stand, feeling so weak and giddy!

I remember calling my parents, who came to pick me up and took me to the clinic the next day. Everything spiraled down from there. The doctor diagnosed me with vertigo and prescribed medication, but I didn’t get better. After a few days, I went to a private hospital, where I received an injection for vertigo, but there was still no improvement. Soon, my father noticed that something was wrong with my right eye, its iris had stopped moving!

We went to University Hospital to see an ophthalmologist, and the head of ophthalmology gave me the worst news. It was serious, and it appeared to be connected to something more severe. I was immediately referred to the head of neurology. The prognosis wasn’t good. They didn’t know the cause and, therefore, couldn’t offer any treatment apart from admitting me.

I underwent dozens of tests, lumbar punctures, eye examinations, scans and each conversation with the doctors brought more bad news. I overheard them discussing possibilities, from Lyme disease to a brain tumor (unfortunately, bedside manners were not their priority).

I spent weeks in the hospital. The only ‘medication’ I received was steroids when the right side of my face began to droop. Friends told me I was slurring my words and seemed a bit delirious. I couldn’t walk on my own, needed assistance, was labeled a “high-risk fall,” and could barely eat. Confined to bed, I wasn’t prescribed any medication. The iris in my right eye still wasn’t moving, causing double vision. Thank God I could still read the Bible! Every night, I slept listening to worship songs that gave me peace. My family visited and prayed with me every single day.

I insisted on going home for Christmas and attending the Christmas service. The doctors reluctantly allowed it, but after a few days of leave, I was readmitted as my condition hadn’t improved. The only treatment they recommended was plasma exchange. While I regained some strength after the sessions, I still couldn’t walk independently. Despite showing signs of improvement, my right eye remained in bad condition. During my last check-up, the doctor said the damage might be permanent, but I responded with faith, saying, “My God will heal me!” Although I could walk on my own over time, I still had double vision.

But my God healed me! My church prayed for me faithfully. I attended a healing service, and on the way home, my vision was restored, even though the iris was still stuck! One night, God gave me a dream. In it, I looked up and saw the sky filled with beautiful clouds. I told my sister about the dream, and she said it was a sign that I would be healed. She was right, my vision returned to normal that very weekend!

I give all praise and glory to Jesus, my healer. I am completely healed because nothing is impossible for my God. There is no sickness or disease that He cannot heal. He gave me strength through those difficult days.

Isaiah 53:5 – But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Luke 1:37 – For with God nothing will be impossible.

Isaiah 41:10 – Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

By Lina Lim