We’re going to be printing out this blog and making a book for Tessa (and for us, I guess). Tessa doesn’t really understand all that has happened to her, but we would like her to know and understand a little better as she gets older. We wanted to invite you to be a part of this remembrance. If you are willing, would you please add your comments or thoughts to this final post? Anything you add will be printed and added to the end of the book we’ll put together. As Tessa grows older, she’ll be able to look back on this time and understand it better. She’ll get a better sense of the rare and beautiful community that surrounded her, prayed for her, and walked through this with her. We’ll leave the blog up and open for comments through the end of May, and then in June we’ll print everything out and make the book.
Thank you for your interest in Tessa, in our family, and for your constant intercession before the Lord on our behalf. We are so appreciative of all the cards, emails and phone calls. Thanks to those of you who sent gifts, stuffed animals, activities for the hospital, and stickers. Thanks to all who remembered Justin through this, sending him little gifts to help him remember that he is loved, too. We look forward to your comments, as we turn the page from this intense season and start the next chapter of God’s journey for our family. We love all of you.
In Jesus’ name,
and for His glory alone,
Tim and Joanna
Justin, and Tessa.
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Your family has been an inspiration to me as we have seen God work in your lives through this time. Tessa shines like a star in the heavens, and what a testimony this little firecracker has already! We love you all....may God continue to work richly in your life as a family and use you greatly in our community.
It is difficult to know what to say when the most precious, vulnerable little person comes out of a situation like this swinging...that a girl! I think it's in her genes...I am so moved, but not surprised, by the way you managed during this time. You are smart and strong and surrounded by excellent sources of support which is also a testament to the way you live your lives. I am proud to be amongst your friends. I tearfully say "phew!" and thank God for watching over you and placing Tessa in your capable and loving care. I love you all,
Heather, Paul and baby Jackson.
Your family's journey these last 6 weeks or so has been an encouragment to me...to witness how a family works so well with Christ at the center of it, to see God's faithfulness so clearly, and to see your calm perseverence through it all. Nate and I will always be thankful you still took the time to perform and celebrate our wedding with us. Praying for Tessa while we were away in Vancouver was joy, and we are praising God we came home to even greater news! With love, Katie and Nate
Dear Tim, Joanna, Jusin, and Tessa,
My family has followed your path with interest and prayer since we first learned of Tessa's illness last winter.
How wonderful now to hear that you are finally on the road to a complete recovery.
Fortunatly, Tess, you do not understand the meaning of the big word 'metastasize' right now. It is a heavy cloud to live under, but, as time goes by and you continue to get good results at your checkups, that cloud eventually starts to get lighter and we pray that by the time you do fully understand its meaning, that cloud will be so high and so light that it will be an insignificant part of your life.
And now, all of you can once again look forward to the birth of your next child and enjoy the miracle of another new life coming into your family.
Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you as a family and we thank you, Tim, for keeping us up to date with such skillful writing.
With Love, Aunt Ruth and Gail
So this is one of the wonderful things about being a follower of Jesus: we get an email from David about the sudden crisis for Tessa. We only see david every few years and haven't met Tim or Tessa, but we feel compelled to pray during the long and uncertain weeks. There is an amazing testimony from this time but I am confident just from what I have read that Tim and Joanne would have testified to God's faithfulness regardless of outcome. Tessa, you have parents and grandparents who pray as their first action. AND your grandfather, David, was the first person I remember who asked us to pray as the logical conclusion to a fun and warm conversation. He prays not just in crisis but as a natural dialogue with God. This is an amazing heritage. God bless your heart, Tessa
love steve and cathy sakiyama
I am continually astonished to see God at work through hard circumstances, yet it is there that we see his glory the most. It is such a joy to see you all see this and be able to bask in His love and plan for your lives. I am so grateful for your family and for your faith and am constantly encouraged by your journey. Love Martha and Andy Cook
(yikes is it too late.)
at the risk of seeming desperate to be "published" in a "book," steph and i want to add our love and admiration for each of you. including (and maybe especially) j and tessa, who have been as much of a blessing and inspiration to us as you (tim and jo). you all are, for obvious reasons, forever a part of our family, and we appreciate you allowing us to be a part of yours. and the love and prayer continues. peace.
Dear Tessa
I'm a good friend of your Aunt Jen and I've been praying for you and your family regularly over the last few months. I've really appreciated how your Dad kept us all up to date on your progress on the blog. But I've mostly been glad to see how God has been keeping you close and taking care of you. It’s been quite an ordeal for you, but you have been so strong through it all. I particularly liked the pictures you drew of yourself (and your dad), especially the ones without the clump in them! God’s blessings to you and your family, and I hope you enjoy getting to be a big sister.
Love Carol
We were just talking about summer plans and you guys came up. Realizing that we don't seem to have current info on you, we looked you up and found this blog.
Guys, we feel awful that we didn't know and couldn't intercede with you in our prayers. We are, however, relieved that things appear to be ending well. May God be glorified.
As it is November, even this post is way late. But knowing Tim's penchant for procrastination, we do not lose hope that he will finally get around to making the memory book and see this posting and email us. Look forward to hearing from you and we will keep looking for you.
Paul & Marilyne Malicki
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