Dear Friends,
Annie and I have come to an agreement that hospice would be the best path to take at this point. On the one hand, the chemo treatment offered the possibility of added weeks/months of life, but with it's attedant daangers and side effects, On other hand was hospice with the possibility of staying as healthy and cognizant throughout the time allotted to me. Not easy choices. But we felt that the Lord gave us confimation in this decision, so are at peace with it.
On the work side, World Relief has been a great support throughout this period. But we need to look at the reality that I may not be around long term. We have been assessing my roles and responsibilities at the office. As we work to transfer my responsibilities to others, we need prayer for wisdom.
On a side note, the Lord blessed our son Jordan, and his wife Grace, with a newborn son. So I am now a new grandfather. Already he has been a tremendous blessing to my wife and I. They are currently living with us, so we have daily contact, and have been happy to do our share of baby duty. So, in the midst of our pain, God has still showered us with his goodness and joy.
Thank you for your ongoing prayers as we walk this new path. We will still need them. And we realize daily how much we are sustained by them.
Gratefully,
-Cal and Annie-
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sobering. continuing to pray for you and your family, cal -- and grateful for your transparency and faith.
ReplyDeleteYou continue to be in my prayers as you move into this sacred time. May you find continuing peace in your decision and stabilized health through the benefits hospice can offer.
ReplyDeleteDear Cal, you and all of the wonderful, beautiful Uomoto's are in our family's prayers. We have been shown an upside down faith - that the first shall be last, a university podium is nothing to the prison cell... that we find answers in our brokenness - and that even as we tire, find strength. Love is always there to reach for. I think you said that at a chapel a while back...
ReplyDeleteMay Jesus comfort you and your family during this difficult time. I love and appreciate you and Annie more than you'll ever know. I am very grateful for your investment in my life.
ReplyDeleteCal, praying for you!!! What a bittersweet, but precious gift to have the joy of a grandchild at this time.
ReplyDeleteI pray that this decision allows you to fully enjoy that gift, as well as the love and presense of your dear family and friends, for as much time that the Lord grants.
sorry to hear the news about your health, Cal, yet glad that you get to see your first grandson!we commend you into the arms of our Lord and to His care. may you be surrounded with the love and comfort of your family and friends. continued prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteCal and Annie, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to surround you with His love, care, healing and protection. Congratulations on the birth of a special grandchild-Ezra!! I came to Seattle Mon. night, Aug.6th. Would love to see you if and whenever appropriate for you...
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you and Annie every morning, with thanksgiving. I ask for wisdom to know God's will, and the strength to do it. And I ask some hard questions sometimes, but I suppose you do too. Blessings to you & family.
ReplyDeleteThinking and praying of you, for you Cal as well as your family.
ReplyDelete- Jon Takemoto