It has been a difficult week but we feel extremely blessed and almost overwhelmed with love being extended to us. After Dr. Collingridge called with the news that the cancer had gone to Tom’s bones, I told Tom that I felt we needed to tell others. It is too much for our family to carry alone, especially with the isolating affect that covid is having. Surprisingly, he agreed. I emailed and messaged some of our close friends and both Cindy and Liza explained the situation on Facebook and from there things exploded. People began to call, message and respond that they would join with us fasting and praying on Sunday for Tom. We let our Temple President and mission friends from England know and they jumped in with support and love too. By Saturday people all around the world were committing to pray for Tom. The ward decided to fast and then the Stake joined in. Several of the Vancouver Stake ward leaders asked their members to fast. Our extended family put the call out for prayers too. We were deeply touched to listen to people’s comments and hear expressions of love for Tom. I know how precious he is but in his quiet humble way he served and touched the lives of so many thru the years and they love him in return. He has trouble understanding the love, respect and concern people have for him but it is being expressed at this time. I am blessed to have him in my life. I have always known that. We went for a CT scan this morning and we are hoping and praying that we can get into the oncologist quickly. Calls and messages continue to arrive.
We took Christmas down on Saturday and Paul and Max came to give Tom a blessing on Sunday. So thrilled to have Max assist with this blessing. We are keeping busy and going on short walks each day. Tom has completed yet another puzzle these last few days.
We feel very blessed and loved.
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