GOD LOVES MAUI
.......and so do we, especially Puamana, where the trade winds cool the hot rays of the sun as we watch the ocean waves roll in and out. This last week has been a wonderful oasis of blessing and joy to our family as we rest and get ready for the days ahead.
We had a wonderful time in Salem (the two hottest weeks of the year)!! Tom managed to work in a project (new cabinets for DeeDee’s scrapbook room) but lots of rest and fun too. We spent time with Tracy who is working at the church for a few more weeks before heading off on her next assignment in Israel. Kristin is home for the summer and Bo flew in for a quick 3 days, and then Cari, Hector and Caleb arrived. Our basement tropical suite was the coolest place in the house and overall we achieved everything Tom wanted – a great time of rest and recuperation with family and friends.
We arrived in Maui last Saturday, and Tommy met us at the airport. He flew in earlier in the day with Lyle and Lydia Cox. We have had a marvelous time of doing nothing all day and eating our way through Maui each evening. Tom had a list of about 15 restaurants he wanted to hit, and it’s been a challenge considering we are only here for 8 days. Amazingly we only have a few left, which pretty much tells the story of our trip to Hawaii. Bubba Gumps, Maui Taco, Kimo’s, Mama’s, Penne Pasta, The Plantation, Gazebo, etc. etc. etc.!!!!!
Tom’s robustness and health have amazed all our friends in Salem and Maui who expected to see weight loss or illness. He has a healthy tan and appetite and loves to stroll Front Street and visit his favorite haunts. God is soooooooo good!!!!
The last couple of days Tom has experienced moderate abdominal pain (mostly alleviated by Advil), which reminds us our enemy is still fighting and we cannot let down our guard. Please continue to pray for his immune system to fight hard and that the cancer will not grow or spread before surgery on August 10. We have peace that God is in control and His purposes will be accomplished and His name glorified.
We have a couple more days here in Maui filled with………oh yea – nothing. Just more reading, relaxing and sitting by the pool (and eating!!!!). Guess, we’d better get to it.
Until next week….Aloha Eileen
We had a wonderful time in Salem (the two hottest weeks of the year)!! Tom managed to work in a project (new cabinets for DeeDee’s scrapbook room) but lots of rest and fun too. We spent time with Tracy who is working at the church for a few more weeks before heading off on her next assignment in Israel. Kristin is home for the summer and Bo flew in for a quick 3 days, and then Cari, Hector and Caleb arrived. Our basement tropical suite was the coolest place in the house and overall we achieved everything Tom wanted – a great time of rest and recuperation with family and friends.
We arrived in Maui last Saturday, and Tommy met us at the airport. He flew in earlier in the day with Lyle and Lydia Cox. We have had a marvelous time of doing nothing all day and eating our way through Maui each evening. Tom had a list of about 15 restaurants he wanted to hit, and it’s been a challenge considering we are only here for 8 days. Amazingly we only have a few left, which pretty much tells the story of our trip to Hawaii. Bubba Gumps, Maui Taco, Kimo’s, Mama’s, Penne Pasta, The Plantation, Gazebo, etc. etc. etc.!!!!!
Tom’s robustness and health have amazed all our friends in Salem and Maui who expected to see weight loss or illness. He has a healthy tan and appetite and loves to stroll Front Street and visit his favorite haunts. God is soooooooo good!!!!
The last couple of days Tom has experienced moderate abdominal pain (mostly alleviated by Advil), which reminds us our enemy is still fighting and we cannot let down our guard. Please continue to pray for his immune system to fight hard and that the cancer will not grow or spread before surgery on August 10. We have peace that God is in control and His purposes will be accomplished and His name glorified.
We have a couple more days here in Maui filled with………oh yea – nothing. Just more reading, relaxing and sitting by the pool (and eating!!!!). Guess, we’d better get to it.
Until next week….Aloha Eileen
posted by Cari at 7/27/2006 11:40:00 PM
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