Dear Friends,
Tom is hanging in there but moving closer to Heaven with each breath. I have been assured he is very comfortable. We are just waiting for his body to stop fighting. That is a heck of a trick since he has been involved in this battle for so many months.
I'm sure several of you know what it is like to be in a place and know the most important person in your world is not going home again. You don't get any more laughs, or cuddles, or hugs, or winks from sparkling baby blues. You don't get to get mad about the toilet seat any more and would trade all your tomorrows to see him leave his underwear on the floor just once again. If you know what this is like you have my respect because somehow you lived through it.
For the rest of you just know this really really sucks. My faith is shaken and I have no pithy words about Tom going to a better place. He would be very sad and disappointed in me.
Tonight I need your prayers.
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Hey Theresa,
It was good, though tough, to see both you and Tom today. I've been thinking about some of what we discussed and you told me you were feeling angry at God. My idea is to think a little differently: don't be angry about God taking Tom away; focus on what you - and for that matter - all of us, can take from Tom. He is a rare person. Always kind, always optimistic, loving, generous. I know I could certainly learn from what he's taught me just by being with him. He is, was, and always will be - a gift.
Theresa- I do not have words to express how much love I have for you guys. I do know that I am not the only one that feels this way. I am always here if you need me.
Tom- I love you tons big guy. Theresa loves you more than you will ever know. You will always be my hero.
XXXOOO
Jen
Theresa,
Tom would never be neither sad nor disappointed in you. You have been his angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love you,
Bruce & Jen
You have our prayers today and always. We love you both dearly. ~Donna and Hugh
Theresa, there are no magic words to say the sadness we feel. I don’t have to tell you how much Tom is loved by all who ever met him. Thank you for sharing yours and Tom’s trip through all of this. Many of us have hung on every word and hope. Our love, prayers and deepest respect are with you. You are so right... it sucks, big time. Joan (from class)
Tom would be neither sad nor disappointed. He was one of the least judgmental and most patient men I have known.
Although he would probably remind us that faith is a renewable resource, he would, however, totally agree that the current situation sucks... and that that neither diminishes his love for us nor ours for him.
Theresa, our thoughts, hearts and prayers are with you.
Dave and Mary
Theresa,
I am so sorry to hear about Tom. Although he always called me his brother, he was so much more to me. He was and will always be to me, an inspiration for the kind of man I want to be. He set the bar so HIGH, I don't know if that will be possible. He was the most kind, loving, considerate, generous, unselfish MAN I have ever met. I was honored to call him my Friend and my BROTHER. PLEASE let me know when the arrangements are made, and my prayers are with you. If there is anything I can help with, just ask. He is greatly missed, but closely held within my heart and all of the others who were fortunate enough to have been blessed by crossing paths with one of the greatest men to have walked this earth.
All of my Love and prayers,
Mike Horton
Theresa-
I just read Jean's e-mail about Tom. I'm so sad. What a terrific and amazing guy.
Please know he would not be disappointed in you in any way, shape or form. Your commitment and love have surrounded and comforted him during this difficult part of his journey.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Rhymes, Dallas
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