Last week we visited Boldt Castle, located in a magnificent area known as 1000 Islands, just a few hours north of us, where the St Lawrence River flows into Lake Ontario. Its beauty has inspired love and a famous salad dressing. We will continue to take short adventures so long as Cathy enjoys them and before she drifts too deep into the cruel and treacherous currents of the glio-river. Already some of her physical and mental abilities have degenerated to a noticeable level. Walking is her most obvious physical struggle. When she can walk, which varies day-to-day, she is beginning to use a walker, and we have a wheelchair on standby. Short-term memory and confusion are also a struggle. Reminder notes on mirrors and the refrigerator help and our repeat conversations always feel fresh.
Cathy is humbly surrendering to her compromised independence, but her faith is steadfast, and her suffering is purposeful for the love of others. Moments of sadness are far outweighed by laughter in our chatter and joy in our hearts. We are still so deeply in love and appreciate the blessings of our lives, including this precious time together. Who knows how many days, weeks or months of human existence lay ahead for Cathy. Who knows if her health condition will turn around. By God’s grace, she will continue to fight the good fight, and I will continue to be blessed as her #1 helper, cheerleader and prayer partner. Cathy and I thank you for your continued prayers and comments of support. We love you and feel your love.
Next update, unless something changes: September 8, 2024
Prayers for you both as always
Thank you very much Tom and Bryan this continuous Update! Clara and I wish you and Cathy continued God’s Blessings- May You both continue to fight the good fight, and Tom especially continue to be blessed as her #1 helper.
We love you Dr. Cathy. ❤️
Good will definitely restore your health.
David.
Serabu.
PRAYING 🙏 FOR CATHY AND YOU TOM❗️❗️🙏🙏🙏🙏❗️❗️🙏
Tom & Cathy
So good to hear from you.
Your adventures sound wonderful. We continue to pray for God’s mercy and of hopes of seeing you both again !
The heat in Memphis has been very humid with high temps. In doors is our refuge till it cools off.
Holy Spirit is going through restoration of the sanctuary. The pews have been removed. The tiles have been scraped off and the carpeting. The altar will be sanded and refinished with new pews installed hopefully by October 31, we should move back into the sanctuary. All Masses are in the Batson Center for all-the masses.
We love you both dear friends🥰
Continued thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻 of continued strength for you both . Your love and commitment to each other is amazing !🤍
I’m glad you enjoyed the trip to Boldt Castle ❤️
Cathy, Tom…Your Wonderful work in Africa thrives because of you two!!
Take This time to relax and use your memories to remember what you’ve accomplished…our thoughts & prayers are always for you
We continue in our prayers for you and give thanks for you both.
Cathy and Tom. Much love to you both. So happy to see you are creating memories and enjoying the journey in the midst of these trying days. May God’s presence be palpable and loving as you fully live each day.
Love you both and always will, you are on our Rosary prayers every day.
You continue to be in my prayers.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!
ASKING OUR LADY’S BLESSINGS AND INTERCESSION FOR
CATHY AND YOU TOM
CONTINUING PRAYERS COMING YOUR WAY
Cathy and Tom, such a beautiful message even in the midst of change. Our great faith has brought us thru tough times and will continue for us all. Many prayers for you both! I am inspired by your joy in living each day! Be happy every day and know God has you in the palm of his hand🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️
May the peace and tranquility of your Lourdes pilgrimage stay with you and keep you refreshed. Our prayers and thoughts go with you. Thank you for your updates, big hugs to you both.
Prayers continue for the both of you each and every day. What a God send you have been to do many! Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable part of life’s journey with us with such faith and hope.
You’re both such an inspiration! You’re in my daily prayers. TY for the updates.
Cathy and Tom, you are in my daily prayers. Your unfailing faith is so inspiring to all of your friends. We miss y’all.
Thank you for the update. You are in my prayers daily. I know seeing that part of our country was beautiful. Sending hugs.
Dear Cathy and Tom,
Your visit to Canada sounds lovely. Blessings to you both. Thanks for sharing the model of your love and lives. Peace.
God bless the two of you I will never forget the Holy Spirit and the presence in Dancyville as we prayed for her. She will always remain a resolute figure for me as how we are called to be men and women for others, always forgetful of ourselves. Her legacy is secure her place with our Lord is reserved.
Love you Aunt Cathy
Sending up many prayers for blessings and sending much love to both of you. So thankful you are enjoying your time together in some of God’s beautiful nature. Thank you for the update.
Dr S. You are so loved. Thank you for all you have done.
Dear Tom and Cathy, You have such beautiful faith. We are all blessed to be part of this journey that Cathy and you are on. God has chosen two great people to show us all ,what faith really is.Our continuous thoughts and prayers,Douglas and Rosie
You both are in my thoughts and prayers!
God bless,
Annette Perkins
Your deep faith continues to carry you through this challenging time. You are a witness of God’s Love to everyone who loves you both. My love and prayers are with you both.
What beautiful faith you have. My prayers are with you both.
What an incredibly beautiful love story, Cathy and Tom, that I’ve been blessed to witness all through these years! God is holding you so tightly in His arms, so close to His heart and to each other. May He continue to fill you with His tender love and His peace. I’m praying so hard for you and all in your precious family. I love you all.
Cathy and Tom,
Fond memories of you in Lourdes are with me still with me. Sending you prayers for comfort and peace along with big hugs,
Kathy Tronco
Spoke to Dr Salley. and he gave me this site. I have so missing you in Memphis. In enjoyed our times in Our Temple and and your church, our discussions about your mission in Africa but mostly been friends. A special lady a n awesome physician. But most all just a kind caring women. Wish I could she you . I know that you doing the fight know my prayers are strong to hope that this phase of your life is in God’s hands.Fondly, Barbara Ostrow
Spoke to Dr Salley. and he gave me this site. I have so missing you in Memphis. In enjoyed our times in Our Temple and and your church, our discussions about your mission in Africa but mostly been friends. A special lady a n awesome physician. But most all just a kind caring women. Wish I could she you . I know that you doing the fight know my prayers are strong to hope that this phase of your life is in God’s hands.Fondly,Barbara