Picture: Walk on Walk Strong (WOWS) Fiji
Thinking of you today Tae - It has been 12 months - but every day
your song of hope and your many messages remind us to look up and
embrace the rainbows in life knowing "the storm will not last too
long...." We celebrate you today with your many friends and family all
around the world!
Yesterday - 15th August - hundreds walked in Tonga and Suva in the WOWS (Walk on Walk Strong Walk). Dressed in black Tshirts with bright "WOWS" emblems, we walked to raise funds for Child Cancer and to stand together with those who had lost loved ones in the Princess Ashika Disaster... Amazed by the turnout in Suva and Nuku'alofa and how well everything went in raising awareness on child cancer and honoring Tae's incredible faith and spirit. Somehow we all felt that spirit had touched and inspired us in one way or another.
Picture: Walk on Walk Strong Tonga
Some thoughts on the WOWS WALK;
We walk in support of children and their families currently embarking on a cancer journey here in the Pacific.... funds will go towards child cancer resource rooms / facilities in Fiji and Tonga
We walk in memory of our loved ones we have been through cancer - some survivors and some who have passed on...
We walk for those lost on the Princess Ashika ferry disaster... 90+ missing but affecting hundreds of families throughout the Tongan communities.
We walk for our children, grandchildren, loved ones who are with us now and the future - that cancer will not be an insurmountable journey and we will make it easier for them whether its a cure or to weather the storm in dignity and comfort...
We walk to celebrate the spirit of this incredible girl - in the midst of her pain was certain everything was OK and had a message for the world; When everything seems wrong ... WALK ON WALK STRONG....
To
all who participated in the organizing committees, sponsors and
volunteers - thank you! To all those who walked with us - lets take up
the challenge and continue the journey - thank you for helping us take
the first steps!
Tae's final message she left to be read at her funeral ... still relevant today...
First
of all I would like to thank everybody and everyone for all the
support, love and prayers...without it I probably wouldn't have made it
this far.
You see your prayers have helped in giving me strength and even though I'm gone - it doesnt mean the battle has been lost.
In fact, the battle has been won. I've won my battle!
My purpose on this earth has already been fulfilled. My new Life in Heaven has begun.
Never
lose Hope, Never lose Faith... no matter how hard or painful that
situation may be, never give up. God will give you the strength you
need to complete lifes journey, and to make it through.
'Ofa lahi atu to you all,
WALK ON WALK STRONG
Miss you today - love you Tae
Note: Pictures from various walkers
Hi Angel Tae, i cud say hope all is well in Heaven but of course it is lol! Just thanking your folks and family and all who organised and supported WOWS walk here in Fj and in Tonga....WOW S Fiji was awesome and im guessing it was way better bak in motherland!Was also gr8 to see your inspiring interview on maiTV in the weekend. Thank u so much for being a gr8 encouragement to each of us and may Heaven continue to rejoice each minute as each soul is saved thru your inspiring messages of Hope, Faith & Love! Ofa Atu!
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Hi Sina, Taholo & family!! Thanx for the gr8 work done over the past week! May our Loving Father continue to guide and bless u both in your walk and journey! GOD BLESS!
Posted by: Sepz Hala'api'api | August 17, 2009 at 10:07 AM
To the Kamis, remembering our little Angel on 16/8. 'Ofa atu & Hufia. Lepeka & the rest.
Posted by: Lepeka | August 17, 2009 at 03:23 PM