Medical Update
This first full week of all-treatment modalities has been a good week. The painful riddles of last week’s side-effects have been solved and well managed this week. Cathy’s health care team is kind and responsive. Another medication was added to promote sleep and that has also helped. Prior to any tumor reoccurrence, this weird disease can allow Cathy a reasonable quality of life. Anyone meeting her without knowledge of her condition may not realize what she is enduring. On Thursday, Cathy passed an occupational health exam which, for now, relieves her of any medical restrictions. She is even considering returning to work.
Life Update
We presented our mission work to an appreciative group of about 60 people at a remarkable Presbyterian Church in Waverly, NY. Cathy also talked about her diagnosis and the impact it is having on her spiritual life. The gratitude and support from those attending was remarkable. Yesterday, Epiphany Church hosted the next gathering of Cathy’s Journey Home. The Mass, Rosary and Cathy’s talk were all live-streamed, and a beautiful reception followed in the Church Hall. Our home church is so gracious, loving and nurturing. Included among the attendees was the Colleen LeCompte Cochran (Hitchcock TX origin) family from Williamsport PA and Ralph & Jody Jensen (Memphis Holy Spirit origin) who drove over from Boston. Last night we gathered with friends and neighbors, including a visit by Dr. Santi Karnam (January ‘23 mission team member) and his very sweet parents, who live about three hours south of us. Last week Dr. Anna Fakadej and Tim Raby (January ’23 mission team members) came for a visit from North Carolina. We are blessed with so many incredible friends. Praise God. Our last Cathy’s Journey Home gathering is scheduled for Serabu, Sierra Leone on June 16th. By God’s grace we will be there.
Cathy with Colleen, Caleb and rest of the Cochran family
Tom’s latest Dad Joke.
Where do pirates get their hook?
At the second hand store.
May God be praised & thanked!! You are both beautiful souls!!! All my love & prayers
God is using you two in big ways! Praise Him! Dr. Brinkley has kept me updated, and we are cheering for you. Please know you are lifted up in prayer. Love you guys!
Cathy, Always in our prayers… we love you and miss you both!
Werner & Provie
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love you Cathy and Tom!!
She is a remarkable women, a child of GOD. I am always so proud to have served beside her at work and our missions. Here in the US and in Africa. I will always be greatful for her guidance in bringing back to my belief in GOD. I lost from a previous place, but she showed me that he was still there for me. Her love for everyone is so remarkable and genuine. She and her husband, Tom, has done so much for me and my family. You can believe that I feel like I am part of her family. Love you both so much.
My dear sweet friend Cathy!! You are an amazing role model, sister, friend, beloved daughter of Christ whom I love very much! Praying for you! Miss you !!
May Arch Angel Raphael heal her completely.
Pray for us, that we may persevere in hope. Love abounds!
Cathy, you look great! Our prayers continue. Sending love !❤️
Cathy you have always been a beautiful soul and love and kindness emanates from within you. God bless you always!
Prayers for complete healing for the most compassionate doctor I’ve ever had.