1 December 2008 Update

Its already approaching the end of a traumatic year that will remain with us for the rest of our lives. Its been 3 months since Tae passed on but we live with these incredible memories that inspire us on one hand and often, despite the best intentions, reduce us to tears...

We are discovering quite a few pages of her journals she has written on pieces of paper or over several different notebooks. Here are a few comments from Tae's journals:

Tae on Depression:
Depression is only a phase - Like a thunderstorm, it is loud, dark...damp and upsetting... it can shake you and can spoil all the fun. But one thing is certain - the storm will always pass and what we have to do is to just let it be, let it pass... let it pass

Tae on Hope & Heaven...
I know that I'll be going to Heaven someday soon and I'm all ready for that. God will call me Home at His Own time and even though I know my body isn't getting any better (I mean, its actually gotten worse) I still continue to hold on to God - knowing that he can take care of everything. Just knowing that in the end, everything I've had to put up with... everything I had to go thru - it will be all worth it.
I read a book recently that said:
" That the trials of the Journey, will be lost in the Joys of the Feast"..
Written sometime in June 2008.

We appreciate the prayers and emails from many of you who have continued to encourage us through the last few months.
Sina and the girls leave for Tonga on 5 December and I will join them nearer to Christmas. We will be back in early January.
'ofa atu and blessings

Comments

[Kava Tulua]

Hi Everyone,

'Ofa Lahi Atu to you All,
Walk On Walk Strong!!!
:)) Kava :))

ps...hi little Tae, Mia and Joy!!!
Auntie Kava ;)))

[mia]

hey mom and dad
im commenting from skool
some of the fotos are new
ofa atu and God bless
luv ya lots and WALK ON WALK STRONG 4EVA!
See yu at home
your sweet little daughter Mia
=]

[Saiatua]

Hi all!!!
Hi Kava,malo e tau mo e ako,ngaue mo e lotu mei hena,mau 'ofa atu kia kimoutolu mo Kaunga & toenga e famili.'Ofa atu he faha'ita'u fakaKilisimasi ko eni ke mou ma'u ivi mo e kelesi pea ki ha ta'u fo'ou monu'ia.Malo for everything,from all of us....

Hi Sina,Taholo,Mia mo Joy,

Malo e teu folau mei hena.'Ofa lahi atu pea toki fakaa'u atu ha 'ofa ki Tonga e.Huanoa foki e fo'i teu tokoua 'o Valeti e.Kata pe eni he ongoongo kia Joy hono teunga 'aneuhu ki he ako.Mau 'ofa atu.
God bless.
Lov always,Tua and the famili kotoa.

[Kava Tulua]

Hi Saiatua,

'Ofa atu kia moutolu hono kotoa!!

Little Tae,
Thank you so much for the beautiful songs on your CD. I'm so grateful for you. Ko eni na'a ku ha'u mo e CD 'aneafi 'cause I received in the mail on Monday when I got home. Your voice is sooo beautiful but I knew that already!!!

Sina, Taholo, Mia and Joy,
'Ofa Lahi Atu to all of you!!! The Fiji stamps are pretty cool!!!

Hi Beautiful Mia and Joy,
Love you both,
Auntie Kava ;)))

[Litia Simpson]

Hi there Mia, Sina, Taholo and Joy!

Its been a long time since I talked to you all. Good to see you Mia. School must be good as you are emailing from there. Can I come to that school?

Lovely lines that Tae left for us all. I wonder what she is doing up in Heaven? I better be patient and not want to know about that hadn't I.

Hope to see you guys on the email.
Lots of love from me and Trevor.
Litia

[Lute Havea]

Hi Kami family,
Hope you and the girls have a safe trip to Tonga Sina, pea fakaa'u hoku 'ofa kia Tae. Reading this entry reminds me of that Tongan saying, and I think it is so true for Tae, Kuo mapaki 'ae fa, kae kei manongi 'alaha. Thank you for continuing to share her life with us, although she is no longer with us physically, but what she has left with us, is so precious and continues to inspire.

Fakatauange pe ki he 'Eiki ke kau 'iate kimoutolu 'i he teu atu ki he fa'ahita'u kilisimasi.

'Ofa lahi atu and god bless!
Lute