It's hard to believe that it's ONLY been a month since mom was diagnosed. So much has changed in that time. It was great to be out in Hawaii and feel all the love that everyone has for Mom & Dad. To be there on their last Sunday as their Stake President, Bishop and ward members showered them with kind words and big hugs. It was an emotional time that I was happy to be apart of. Then they came back home and moved into a house that they haven't lived in for 3 1/2 years. They quickly found their winter coats, bought a car and each day get a little closer to being settled. Then came doctor, doctor and more doctor visits. Each having a specific area that they are the specialist in, that gives us the comfort that we are in good hands.
Although this last month has created some changes that we haven't necessarily wanted, we still have so much to be grateful for. On Mom's first day of treatment she danced to the tune of a cell phone going off, then laughed and laughed. She talks about how her good cells are going off to battle to fight this evil tumor like in the scripture story that she read the other day. She also has informed us that her Pac Man that is eating the tumor is getting bigger and eating more of it each day. She is constantly showing gratitude to all those around us that have been a tremendous help. She never complains and jokes every chance she gets. She is the greatest example to always see the good in life and enjoy each day we have. She reminds us often that the Lord is in charge and we must always put our faith in Him and all will be well. I don't know what tomorrow will bring, but I do know that today is a good day and tomorrow will be too.
Here is to 1 month down and many more to come!!!!!!!!!!
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Aloha,
Your description of your Mom dancing to a cell phone ringing and talking about the good cells attacking the evil tumor and never complaining sounds exactly like the Sister Hemenway we've known and loved for the past 3 1/2 years. We miss her and your Dad, but are so grateful they are getting the love, attention and help needed.
Thank you for keeping this blog so we can feel like we are connected, closer, and involved. We want to be all of those things.
May the Lord continue to bless you all and may those good cells grow stronger and stronger!
With much aloha,
President Orgill and the BYUH 3rd Stake
Hi Sis,
So good to hear you sounding like yourself. I hope this journey won't be tooooo hard on you. Thank goodness for your positive attitude.
Know that I love you and think about you so often.
Love, Kathi
Aloha Hemenways,
We love you so--as does everyone here in Hawaii. So many ask about you daily and we are greatful to be able to tell them about your blog. Thanks to Kim and Val and all for being willing to share you with all of us who care and love you and are rooting for your return to health. TVA Building A, the students, PCC, everyone misses you. The dinner won't be the same Sunday at Wheelwrights without you. But it is nice to read the blog and know you are the same cheery, faithful, fun-loving Hemenways. We pray for you daily. We send our warmest Aloha hugs and love -
Ross & Charlene Cole
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