Its OK - Tae's Journal

Link: Tae 2006: Taeitsok.
I have been reluctant to put most of Tae's pictures on the web - but this one is an exception - captures some of the spirit and her mood despite the circumstances. Also a quick type below of her written letter.

Hi Everyone,
The latest operation was done yesterday
The results were pretty disappointing but I  have managed to hang in there.
I guess I have to stay another 2 weeks (in hospital) and I'm getting kinda bored,
so I'm looking for some good books to read (Dad).
Thank you all for all your prayers & support once again!
I'm still so amazed at how things are working out and even though...

times are tough, I managed to hang in there. God is still watching me, and I'm managing quite well.

Yesterday was one of my "sleepy" days, which was enjoyable despite the lack of water.
Dad looked so funny in the gown, the doctor's managed to keep a straight face and the needle out of the way!

Thankyou all for everything and Im going back to theatre at 7.00pm tonite and need your prayers.

Love Tae.

Comments

[Kava Tulua]

Hey Tae,
You are so brave! I don't think I'd be giving a "thumbs up" if I were going through that!!! So, I continue to thank you for your letters and know that I hold you in my heart constantly! :) Love, Auntie Kava :)

[Deanne Seini Puloka]

Tae,
Hi you don't know me but I work for your aunt Taina. She's actually late for work this morning (shhh!) lol...
but I just wanted to post up how brave you are going through all of this, I am so INSPIRED by your courage and faith and positivity. I am not the most optimistic person on earth, and you have really touched me when I read about your case in the papers and hear about you and your family from Taina.
My family is continuing to keep you and your wonderful family in our daily prayers.
May God Be By Your Side,
Thank you so much for teaching me what FAITH and COURAGE is.

'D' Seini Puloka

[S.Paunga]

Dear Tae:
I thank God for you and your courage and determination. You do not know me, but I am a regular on this website. Your in our prayers every day and may gods love and grace be upon you, and may he continue to hold your hand and lead you safely through each stage.
Sina and Taholo when I think of you two I am reminded of the bible verse " I can do all things through him who strengthens me"
You are all in our prayers.

Ofa Atu
S.Paunga

[Tae]

Tae

Lord, You invite all who are burdened to come to You. Allow your healing hand to heal Tae. Touch her Soul with your compassion for others. Touch her heart with your courage and infinite love for all. Touch her mind with your wisdom, that her mouth may always proclaim your praise. always teach her to reach out to you in her need always. Ko 'emau lotu ia ma'au Tae, 'Oku ke kau 'ihe 'emau ngaahi lotu fakafamili kotoa pe, pea pehe foki ki he siasi Lennox 'oku nau lotu atu ma'au. 'Ofa lahi atu kia Sina mo Taholo.

'Ofa lahi atu
Vila & 'Isileli & Family

[Tupou Tertiary Institute]

Tae,

'Oku 'ikai ngalo koe 'i he lotu 'a e kau ngaue moe fanau ako 'oe Tupou Tertiary Institute. 'Oku mau manatu melie ma'u pe ki he taimi na'e kei ngaue ai 'a Sina mo kimautolu, ho'o fa'a 'ahia homau 'apiako, mo ho'o fotu malimali he taimi kotoa pe. 'Ofa ke fai tapuekina mai koe he 'Otua mo ne fakamo'ui. Koe Same 91, koe Same 'oku 'oatu 'aki 'emau 'ofa ki ho ki'i fofonga Tae Jr, ke lau atu 'e Sina kiate koe pea ke hoko ia koe fakalotolahi moe poupou he vaa'i hala faingata'a 'oku ke si'i foua!

He'ikai ngalo koe 'i he'emau lotu. 'Ofa lahi atu kiate koe Sina 'i he fu'u taimi faingata'a ni, pehe kiate koe Taholo moe famili hono kotoa.

'Ofa atu fau,
Rev. Feleti 'Atiola
Rev. Loniseni 'Okusi
'Etuate Manuofetoa
Meleane Tonga
'Akanesi Tu'ifua Palu
Todd Palu
Siosiua Fonua
'Alo Maileseni
Viliami Fakasi'i'eiki
'Apaiata Polutele
'Atu Pomana
Donnar Haukinima
Kotoni Fihaki
Pamina Hakaumotu
Siokapesi Telefoni moe fanauako kotoa 'oe Tupou Tertiary Institute - 2006
Fasimoeafi
TONGA

[Gillies Hospital Ward Nurses Staff]

Hi Tae,

We are all thinking of you here at Gillies, and Helen has told us that she has come to visit you and that you continue to be a brave girl.

Love from us all,
Mary, Kerry, Nola, Jenny, Marisa, Katrina, Elaine, Rosemary, Adrienne, Cheryl, Lorraine, Phillipa &
Helen

[Tupe and Holaifa]

Tae,
Selemaia33:3 Ui kiate au pea teu tali koe pea teu fakaha kiate koe 'a e ngaahi me'a lalahi mo ma'u ngata'a 'oku 'ikai te ke lava 'o 'ilo ki ai. 'oku pehe 'emau fklotolahi kiate koe he faingata'a 'oku ke fekuki mo ia.

'ofa atu
EX student Tupou Tertiary.

[Sylvia]

Hi Tae,

Today, I have the opportunity to wish you well throughout your journey. I am touched and inspired by your story and the way you handled everything. You are a brave, beautiful young girl. And yes, God has a purpose for your life.

When I first read about your story in the paper, I remember your mother when I was still in QSC. I admire her for her courage and faith. May God be with you through good and bad times. I always love "Psalm 23." I leave you with this Psalm as a guide throughout your journey.

The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You annoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

God Bless you Tae and family

Regards
Sylvia - QSC ex-student (Ca,USA)

[Lani]

Hey Tae,
its Lani, finally able to get on the net so i can say hi!!! Its been so nice to see all your pictures and read your journal, man you ve grown up sooo much since i saw you last in Tonga and its so inspiring and encouraging to know you have so much faith, i know being ill isnt easy and sometimes you can feel lonely, but you have so much love and support and your unshakable faith, you're gonna b fine, love to mum and i hope shes feeling better now!! tlk 2 you soon,
loads of love,
lani xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[samantha morton]

hi tae i am very sorry to hear about you cancer .. i use to live close to you in suva point .. we all use to hang out kim emma you and i .. well i hope that everything works out for you i will be praying for you ..

take care lots of love

sam

[Joseph Gibson]

hey tae!!!

its been a while and i do hope you remember me.
well if you dont then i'll try to refresh your memory. i came with rex and his children and we sang for you and then you sang a song that i had heard before and it truly touched my heart. i love that song soo much now. the song was "his eye was on the sparrow" by Lauren Hill. well anyway i hope to see you soon and here how well u are doing. anyway i just want to let you know that you are aways in my prayers.

your friend
Joe Gibson.

by the way: its so nice to see ur little sister in school..

bye for now...

[siu]

hey tae fefe hake i fink u don't really nou me but i'm one the qsc student,i finished last yr tae 'ofa lahi atu ka koe and never stop trusting god i nou u r a strong girl u can make it. my parents are simote and valeti vea ur parents nou tem' 'ofa atu..
love n' prayers
siu

[Lisa]

Hey Tae,
You obviously don't know me but I just wanted to say that you are the most bravest and beautiful girl I have ever come by...You are such an inspiration to everyone and I am proud of the strong courage you continue to hold....

May God bless you and your family and my you and your family would always be in our prayers...

Love,
Lisa from NZ

[Jessica]

hi tae!! hey girl!! hope you memba me! its jess fifita, solomone's daughter! (",) im the girl that came and played the harp at your place once! i just came by to say hi and that you are remembered in my prayers!

ofa lahi atu!!

umah!!!

[Mereia]

Bula vinaka and Maloleilei Tae

My Name is Mereia , im originally from Fiji but residing in N.Z/ Auckland. I'm managing our Church mission office here in SouthAuckland and today i served an Aunt of yours who told me about you and how you love cuddly teddy bears i just want to let you know that there is a big bad of teddy bears and soft toys coming your way from N.Z. My prayers and thoughts are with you my dear. Keep Faith and May God Bless you . You are very brave young girl and im so inspired by your journal.

Love you
Mia.R

[asena tupou]

hey tae
hi i am an ex-student of QSCand i know ur mother from there...i love you tae and remember to WALK ON WALK STRONG....ur alwys in our prayers and never forgetting you...

love you tae

asena

[S T E P H]

hey ya tae...
i kno you dont kno me but im from QSC and im ur cuzins friend Mota...yea its been a great year here in tonga..we always cum and visit you and then we go and come..we love you tae and always remember that god is watching over us...our prayers are remembered of you...we pray and we remember you...WALK ON WALK STRONG..

OFA LAHI ATU MEI TONGA KOTOA (LOL)

LOVE YOU TAE

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