Andy Gan 1988-2010

Andy Gan Hsien Loong, has been called Home to be with Lord last night at 2334hrs. He was 21.

Two years ago on Apr 6, 2008, i have posted something about him regarding a donation drive for his treatment in SJMC.

I shall remember him as the one who made the school proud of his passion towards golf.

His testimony at Subang Jaya Assemblies of God;

ANDY GAN’S TESTIMONY

Greetings to you, my dear brothers, sisters, pastors and friends! My name is Andy Gan. I amtwenty-year old young man. I have joined this church since I was a young boy at about three years old together with my parents. I have started from Sunday School and Children Church. I have learned so many Christian values ever since I was just a little boy. Anyway, I am now so excited to share with you a short testimony about what actually happened to me about a year ago on 5th October 2007. I was then diagnosed with leukemia. Thank God for the support I obtained from pastors, church friends, family members, and school friends which I truly appreciated! At that time, I really did not know at all what actually struck me. Somehow, I had the inner conviction which said, “Hang on, there my son. I will bring you through this, says the Lord.” I was worried and scared but nevertheless I clung on to His promise. Firstly, I want to thank God for all His provisions all this while in my life. As I looked back in my life, He actually blessed me with a lot of things. He gave me talents, a strong and tough character, and a loving heart. He has also put me into situations where a lot of people would have known me as a good national golf player but unfortunately diagnosed with leukemia. Yet, in spite of that, many people united and supported me in many ways. Therefore, I believe that God is actually showing people things and changing their lives too. I am glad to be used by Him in any way as long as my life touches others. I also thank the Lord for shaping me even when I was a tender young boy. Among my golf friends, I was called ‘GOODIE BOY,’ which means a nice and gentle boy. Many parents like to use me as an example to their children in the golf arena and I am always happy to be one, as long I shine for God and live as a good testimony. When I was diagnosed with leukemia, many friends and people that know me came along to give support and contributed in finance, blood, buying and cooking for me, and the list goes on. I am truly and wonderfully blessed. All these I count as lost but there is yet so much to gain. This is especially so when I realized that although I have gone through a tough experience, there is a bigger picture there painted by the Lord in my life. Hence, I do not need to worry but just to delight in Him. A miraculous testimony which I want to share took place in November last year. I had a rupture in my appendix. I was looking like a living vegetable and was thoroughly confused. I could not even breathe, except with an oxygen pump. After a long time, I was transferred to the normal ward. But even then, I still had to learn how to digest my food, walk and overcome my breathing problems. In fact, it was the most difficult time in my life. But, I thank God for putting me through this challenge in life which most people do not get the opportunity to experience. Indeed, He kept me strong and helped me endure it all. Soon, I got better and was released home for Christmas. I was tremendously overjoyed at that time. All in all, I still thank God for a wonderful 2007. Then, this year when I thought I had recovered after my bone marrow transplant, I had a relapse in the middle of the year. The Lord is ever faithful to preserve me and lead me. At this time, He even led me to use a book entitled “Give Me 40 Days of Healing” by Freeda Bowers in my devotional time with Him. It was certainly an amazing experience and, wow, everyday was like something new in store for me and He speaks every time and everyday. As I first gave my covenant time to the Lord, I could commune with Him with much intimacy. It is a very inspired devotional guide. I had completed using the Healing edition and I plan to begin the normal edition soon, because I cannot wait to spend time with the Lord. When we walk close with Him and follow His Word, we could ask whatever we wish and it will be given unto us (John 15:7) In closing, this testimony just happened recently when I had the GVHD attack on my body in October. This was a common phenomenon for leukemia patients even though not everyone will get it. Medically speaking, the GVHD attack is good as it kills the rest of the remnant leukemia cells in the body. Then, on a Monday night, while having dinner at home, this attack came suddenly and attacked me on my skin. It was like chickenpox and rashes appeared all over my body; and I felt itchy and uncomfortable. My parents were worried and thought of rushing me to SJMC. But I did not want to be warded again. I wanted to stay at home and spend time in the presence of the Lord. Thus, I prayed and claimed in Jesus’ name that all the attack and discomfort would be taken away and new skin would be restored to me. Praise the Lord! After an hour, my skin condition returned to normal and I need not go to the hospital. Praise the Lord!

The Lord wants to see our faith and want us as His children to call upon Him. He is always there to listen. I hope that my testimony will encourage your faith to rise. Last but not least, I want to thank all of you for always keeping me in your prayers, because prayers can move mountains. Thank you. May the Lord bless all of you! Shalom

Rest in Peace, Andy! You'll always be remembered.