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    before the December Surgery on the Inverted papilloma:
    “...I don't really care how it is, but in the doctor's room, I felt that God was, and is with me and will be with me no matter what, and that if so, than let His will be done, he still has my purpose tucked in his arm safely”

    Summarizing 5 surgeries in 12 months
    “I would also describe the year (2005) as a blessing and a challenge, but I'm up for it. Time has brought each of us together; faith has done the impossible, support has shaped me, love has given me all the things I asked for, Hope…makes me stronger”

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6 October 2008 - Miss you Tae

Today I took the girls, Mia and Joy to their school to get their bus pass. On the way there, Joy said "Mum ..Tae is smiling at me ...see the sun..it's shining" I tried to hold back the tears and Mia quickly put her head out and cried out "Good morning Tae.. what's like up there with God?" The girls are doing okay, but they have been asking lots  of questions,  especially Joy. Driving around Suva without Tae is not the same.. we all miss her.CIMG2523

Taholo is in Barcelona for a meeting and he emailed back how he enjoyed the opening of their meeting and an orchestra would play and an acrobat would perform some incredible act (climbing and swinging from a piece of clothe hanging from the roof, balancing acts etc) for 7 minutes - stunning visualsback and Right through he  thought of Tae and how much she would appreciate something like that and then remembering Tae  sees something glorious glorious glorious every moment in heaven and what we are watching even at its most spectacular is a piddling comparison.

I have started putting Tae's writings/journals togther..  it has not been easy but it will be done someday. She has left a lot behind and with her writings .. shows how strong she was and even up to the day she passed on... nothing changed...she held on to her faith in God right to the end.Mia_Tae at home

We miss you Tae..mate he 'ofa atu meiate au mum mo ho little sister Mia and Joy and also from Dad.

Keep singing baby...I know He is watching over me .. and You are watching us with Him.

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Dear Sina...

I really love the pictures shown here...I know how hard it is to face driving around Suva without Tae...just reading through filled my eyes with tears...as for seeing the girls in church without Tae, it so reminds me that she is in a better place...but i smiled as i saw them running around smiling and playing with friends..Tae must be proud of them...as they walk on...walk strong...although Tae is gone...but her memories are still freshly remembered....'ofa lahi atu...Mia and Joy...keep up the spirit and you're both awesome and sure that Tae is so proud of you...

'ofa atu moe lotu,
Pola, Noa, Nane, Malia, Suli, Mone, Sefesi, felix, Kelisimi, 'Una

Sina, i know how you feel. its so pain, but she's in somewhere more beautiful and peace.

OKu ou ofa atu kia koe moe faigataa oku ke sii iai. ofa atu kihe ogoua fefine.

Joy meaa ko hoo foi vouvou..keep up those smile.

ofa lahia atu

Hello Sister Sina,

The pictures are so beautiful and yes the shining sun is totally Little Tae!!! She continues to shine in everything!!!

'Ofa Lahi Atu,
:)) Kava :))

Hi Sina

You may remember me, I was the leader of the Bethlehem college mission team to Maamaloa in July.
I think of you and Tae every day, I have her song downloaded on my PC at school...
Can you e-mail me regarding the cancer centre you are putting together?
I would love to come out and help and bring resources from NZ in the January holidays.

Chris

Hi Girls

I know you're all trying to cope without Tae and that's a fact when someone you love,usually do things together is not around physically.But I am sure,she's shining beautifully up in Heaven and forever singing with the angels while looking over you and us at the same time.How sweet and amazing is that!!!!!!Much 'ofa atu to u all and happy school days to you Mia and Joy...We'll be visiting uncle Lopeti this Saturday cos Vai is very busy right now especially preparing a speech for this Friday night.He's doing a bible study tonight at New Lynn Parish while I stay home with Sione and his friend...
'Ofa atu,
Walk On Walk Strong.

Sina,
si'i mate he 'ofa atu kia kimoutolu. tau fakafeta'i pe he koe 'Otua lahi 'ikai ke tau 'ilo ki he'ene fokotu'utu'u ma'ae kaha'u. tokaange pe ha taimi kou 'eva atu ki hena moe hoa ee.

'ofa lahi atu kia Mia & Joy.
God Bless.

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Medical History

  • May 2008
    We brought Tae to Tonga in April after the cancer reached her spine. Since then she is no longer able to walk and despite the slow deterioration of body function still continues to get around with a wheelchair and meet the many visitors who come to see her.
  • 2008
    Jan 2008 - We move to Fiji. Tae has had a persistent cough. The day before registering her in her new school an Xray reveals cancer in both lungs. Tae insists on no further treatment. A quick trip to Auckland confirms cancer in the lungs and in the liver. Cancer is now considered terminal Nov 2007 - Tae had major surgery to remove the Inverted Papilloma Tumour and insert a Titanium implant around her left eye to replace the tumour affected bone. We are advised that she will now have to wait at least 18 months to see if the tumour will grow back before any reconstruction can be undertaken.
  • Oct 2007 Update
    • 2007 - 4 visits to New Zealand for check ups and reactive infections • Planning begins by Surgeon Ninian Pickett on reconstruction of Tae’s face. • 2007 September: Face swells up with an infection – Inverted Papilloma is identified – surgery planned for November 2007 to remove tumour from area around left eye - reconstruction delayed
  • 2004
    Nov - Constant nose bleed
    Dec - Operation in Vaiola Hospital to remove polyp growth in nose. Bleeding does not stop and leads to further hospitalization
    2005
    Feb - Tae is operated on left sinuses through upper jaw to remove tumour – inverted Papilloma This was funded by the Tongan Government via NZ Aid. Tumour is Benign.=
    July - Tumour has regrown and protruding through left nostril. Operation in Tonga through incision down the left side of nose to remove Inverted Papilloma done visiting ENT team from Melbourne, Australia
    Sept - Operation in NZ on sinuses on right side of face to remove inverted Papilloma
    Dec - Operation in NZ on sinuses on both left and right side to remove inverted Papilloma
    2006
    Jan / Feb - Cancer confirmed and extensive surgery and radiotherapy is recommended

    Feb 23 - 17 hour operation to remove cheekbones, upperjaw and all related tissues with reconstruction of face. Dr John Chaplin, Dr. Nick McIvor, Dr. Paul Simcock, Dr. Mark Izzard, Dr Ian Chapman and the medical team.

    March 13th - 11 hour operation to repair flap, remove nodes on neck and skin grafts

    May 1st - June 9th: 30 sessions of radiotherapy spread over 6 weeks at Auckland Hospital - this has included several days in hospital...

    August 9th: Major surgery expected to remove reconstruction. Most of the reconstructed bone and tissue found to be in good health despite removal of dead bone.

    August 15th - WOW - tests come back and Tae is tumour free - cancer in remission.

    Back to Tonga to let the wound heal and to allow for growth and recovery

    December 06 Scans show still in remission and tumour free. Surgery to repair damage to face now set for April 2007

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