6 May Update

Monday morning - Tae insisted on going to the airport to see Aunty Lynda off. I also decided to make a quick trip to the office in Fiji after Tae insisted she would wait for me to get back. We are only just beginning to realize the extra challenges of dealing with the added condition of Tae not able to walk and what it means to transport a wheelchair around and carry and move her into positions. Tae started apologizing to Sina for becoming an extra burden and had to be reassured that we are just happy to have her up and smiling and ready to face another day.

I called home earlier and she is now on a catheter - something she dreaded before but now comments how much easier it makes things for her. Tae asked me to let you all know she is doing well - apart from the rain thats keeping her from her afternoon wheelchair ride. She  really appreciates the prayer and support!

Comments

[litia]

'Ofalahi atu mo e lotu ai pe.

Tia, Trevor, Chris & Emma.

[Lata]

Dear Tae,

well it is raining here at Yanuca...and there is a definite chill in the air...the season is changing and it has been a slow one this year...I hope you are feeling a little better...love and hugs
Lata
ps the sun will probably come out and a beautiful blue sky

[Nesi]

hey Tae and family...agan your story continues to be an inspiration to many.......

u are a tru reflection of God's character.....

stil and always in prayer,
Nesi :@):@):@)

[Murray Doehler]

Dear Tae:

Today (May 6) one of our newspapers is printed on pink paper (again your favourite colour) to raise awareness and support for research and education about breast cancer. In support of that initiative, and of you, my tie is red with splotches of pink in it.

My Father, in the last couple of months of his life, needed a lot of support from my Mother. When we visited, Katherine was a BIG help to my Mother. My Father was thankful for the assistance given to him, but was worried about being a burden. Katherine's response was "It is not a burden, but a privilege".

Keep on smiling!

Murray

[Lepeka]

'Ofa atu ma'u ai pe Tae Jr pea malo ma'u ai pe e kataki & kitaki. ['Ofa atu Sina & Taholo - fakavave pe ki Tonga Uncle! :-))] Our love to the girls always.

With prayers
Sela, Tupou & Lepeka

['Una]

hello Tae,

'ofa lahi atu ka koe...u still and will always be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers...last night we were playing your song " walk on walk strong" and shared the song with some of our friends here on campus...thanx alot for that inspiring life that you havae shared with us

'ofa atu ka Sina, Taholo Joy and Mia and to you Tae, hope God will still grant more miracles and blessings in your life each new day

much love and prayers,
Pola, Noa, Malia, Nane, Suli, 'Una, Felix, MOne, Kelisimi, KIpola
Laucala

[Kava Tulua]

Hi Little One,

'Ofa Lahi ATu,
Auntie Kava ;)))

[Aunty Lanna in POM]

Hi Sweetie,
If having to carry you everywhere meant more time with you, we would never out you down...
Take Care and we love you......ALWAYS...
XXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOO
Aunty Lanna, Uncle Steve, Vili & Sione

[Aunty Lanna in POM - OOPS]

I mean , we would never PUT you down....
Sorry, tears are blurring my vision....
xxxxxxoooooo

[Lani]

Hey Sis,

Good to hear your still going strong!Lo oh dear, I kow catheters are not fun at all i forgot to tell you a funny story about that...lol next time? We're all good , just stopping by to say thanks for all the support, it was good talking to you on the phone, you keep up your positivity, your such a great example. Mum told me how Joy took a liking to your socks, hope your managing to keep your feet warm . Big hugs to Mia and Joy and lov to everyone,

'Ofa Lahi Atu,

Lani xx

[Meleane & Soni Siketi]

Hi special girl,

Fakafiefia he kei fanongo oku ke kei moui. Tae ko ho'o ngaahi tohi mo e talaloto oku hoko ko e fakalotolahi kiate au mo hoku kii famili. Fakafeta'i ki he 'Eiki hono 'omai ko e ki hotau famili, ke ke hoko ko e maama 'oku ulo he ngaahi to'utangata. Neongo si'o faingata'a ka e fakafeta'i he 'oku ke sio fakamama'u ki ho pale 'amalani 'i loto hevani.

'oku mau 'ofa lahi atu kiate koe. 'ofa atu kia Taholo, sina mo e fanau hono katoa.

nofo a tae

'ofa lahi mo e lotu meia

Meleane & Soni Siketi mei Seaside, CA.

['Ikani and Haileni and Kids]

Hi Tae
'Oku mau 'ofa lahi atu kiate koe pea 'oku mau lotu atu ma'a ha fakanonga mo ha fakafiemalie.
'Ofa atu
'Ikani & Haileni Kids
Suva Fiji