Hi, Tom here
Wednesday closed out the visit from Amy’s parents. It was a good visit! A long trip for them, but a good visit. When I first saw Gary and Donna, my mind went back to Amy’s surgery and hospital stay. How Donna stated with Amy so I could be with our kids. That was the first time seeing them since then and it kind of got to me. Of course being the tough guy, I didn’t let it show. But they are very special people and have been a great source of encouragement during this time.
I have learned a lot of things during this journey, but one sticks out today. It’s very hard for us as humans to really know what someone else is going through. Often people say that they know what you’re going through, but in reality unless they have been there, they don’t have a clue. Dealing with all this I can really only know what it’s like to be married to the patient. I have no clue what it’s like to be her, my kids, our mother’s or her dad. Equally they have no clue what it’s like to be me. But the one thing I know is we all love her the same and want the best for her. So, you might be asking yourself the question, what did Tom learn?
I have learned that each one of us travels our own journey and that journey has an impact on so many lives. And each person travels at a different speed, some may walk, some may ride and others just might ball up and hide. We all have a story to tell and a journey to walk, so when I see somebody reacting different than I, I should not balk. But I will know and trust that God knows their way and continue on my journey living day, by day.
God Bless you all!
Okay, now I am crying. The journey’s are all different for each and everyone of us. When you speak about the journey one phrase came to my mind. “A man who walks with God, always reaches his Destination.” When you say some walk, some run, some ride, but in the end if you allow God to be with you He will get you to the destination. It might be bumpy, it might be rough, but all in all when you take a step back and look at it could be worse, but it always get better. Thank you two for who you are and your true realness. You are real people going through real things and with real feelings treating people real. You just are who you are. Thank you again for your friendship and support.
how i wish i’m capable of having that much faith.
anyway, i hope you’re family’s doing well.
nice blog, po.
(po is a term we filipinos use to signify respect for elders.
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Amen – Brother Tom,
Bryan
Hi Tom and Amy,
Everyone has a different journey in life and some can handle it and others takes awhile. I am glad that Amy has someone like you. God works in our lives in the way he sees fit, but he is always with us. Larry and I are looking forward to you,Amy and the kids coming up the end of July. Mary and Johnnie were visiting with us for the Memorial weekend. I took them to Jamesport in the heart of Missouri Amish country. Take care and keep doing what you are doing. Larry and I pray for all of you everyday. Take care and God bless
Lesley
OOH, I didin’t know you had that soft side, JK. Keep the faith!!!
Amy and family…can I tell you how extremely proud I am of you!! You have such a great support group and happy to hear it’s almost over. I just wanted you know that I’m always thinking of you even though we’re miles away from each other…keep the faith and love you!!
Wendy
Tom, I don’t know what to say other than “Amen” You are so right and so enlightened. I need to print this blog and keep it as a reminder. We love Amy like we loved our daughter as they grew up together and went to school and I am so happy that Amy found you. Amy, hurray today was the last of the round of chemo. Now may God’s army help that chemo gobble up any remaining cancer cells and help you start to heal, get stronger and continue spreading His message of love and salvation. My love to your whole family