Dear Friends, As our mission team arrives in Serabu, Cathy is in her final stage of dying. In addition to all of her other body malfunctions, she cannot move her legs, left arm or her head. She has lost functional vision due to nystagmus. She breathes shallow puffs with a loud death rattle. But this tough lady is not going easy. Rather, she is suffering greatly to move lots of souls closer to Jesus.
We have had a steady and deeply appreciated flow of visitors: children, grandchildren, siblings, and good friends. One of our prodigal sons arrived last week and the mom-son reunion was both tearful and joyful. Cathy shouted his named with a tone of disbelief when she first set her bedridden eyes on him. Speaking of joy, this picture is from a happier hookah-time in Egypt and is one that I like very much. My next update will be in a few days.
You both continue to be in my daily prayers.
We are praying for you both! We love Cathy and thank God for both of you and are so blessed just by getting to know you and Cathy. Thank you for letting Claire be part of your life too! She learned so much! We will always think of that fabulous boat ride with the two of you too❤️
Dear Tom!
We are so sad everytime we read your news about Cathy.
Tell her that she is one of the most wonderful women in the world.
She makes it easy for people to love her.
Give her a kiss from us.
We wished so much that we could have seen her once more. I am sure though we will meet again!
We keep you in our prayers.
She will always live in our hearts.
Love,
Lena and Andeas
Tom you are so brave!
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Heaven going to get a great person that will never be forgotten here.The love and beauty that she carries with her will add to the splendor of heaven.
KEEPING THE PRAYERS COMING AROUND THE CLOCK
FOR YOU CATHY AND TOM
ALONG WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS EVERYWHERE ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️IT IS A MIRACLE
AND GREAT NEWS FOR YOUR SON TO COME HOME ❗️❗️❗️❗️
SURRENDERING
EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY TO
THE SACRED HEART ♥ OF JESUS AND
THE IMMACULATE HEART ♥
OF MARY
ALONG WITH ST. JOSEPH
Prayers and words of comfort and encouragement were said for you today at Mass in Serabu. We miss you today so dearly. Praying for The Good Lord Jesus to strengthen you. Be strong sir.
Our dear Lord, all the angels & saints and her heavenly family are waiting for her with open arms. Peace, love & prayers for you both.
Praying for all of you and peace for Kathy.
Dearest Tom. I sent you some words through your own email. All my prayers, mary
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Heaven going to get a great person that will never be forgotten here.The love and beauty that she carries with her will add to the splendor of heaven.
We prayed again for Cathy at Bible Study today. God bless you both.
What a beautiful picture of Cathy! Tom,we wish you strength and peace in the days ahead of you and your family.We send you our love and prayers.
Prayers continue for you both as usual.
Cathy & Tom,
We are praying and asking our Lord to comfort her and you.
What a joy that your prodigal son came to see Cathy and she responded with great joy. I hope he felt that.! Because as a mother, I could feel it!
Always in Gods merciful hands and of the ascended Son of the Father🙏🙏🙏
Love & big hugs🥰🥰
I so love this picture of Cathy. It is how I remember her from our 50th high school reunion – she always ad a great, warm smile. My prayers are with you both and your family. Blessings,
Cathy Marchand Nerios
At our prayer group last Thursday at Church of the Holy Spirit, Mary Scott had us pause and pray for Cathy. We pray and all agreed that soon we will have a saint in heaven to intercede for us. Then many of us felt the quivering sensation of the Holy Spirit affirm us! 🙏❤️🙏
Ben and I will keep you in our prayers .
I have praying for you Cathy for the Lord to comfort you. You have been such a big influence on my life as a Christian & great professional mentor to me over my entire career! You are deeply loved! I hope Tom is reading these comments to you!
I’m praying for you every day Cathy
We think fondly of you both and the love and strength you have for each other. As always, what happens in Collierville, stays on Collierville. Love David and Edna
We think fondly of you both and the love and strength you have for each other. As always, what happens in Collierville, stays in Collierville. Love David and Edna
Love and prayers. Mike and Wendy Thornton
Prayers continue for both of you and your family. What joy ya’ll must have felt to have your children come home; it does a heart good, as they say.
We love you and Cathy!! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
What a beautiful post. Cathy dying well bringing souls to Jesus is saintly. Praying for Cathy and her family!
Love and prayers for both of you.
Prayers for Cathy and her family,
I would like to let you know that I have been praying to Fr. Roch for you and also for myself. I have received many Graces from these prayers and wanted to pass that along. Thank you, Cathy, for sharing this Holy man with us.
Blessings and love,
Mimi Peak
She has always been such a blessing to so many. Prayers continue for her and all your precious family.
Keeping you both in our thoughts Tom during this very difficult time. Was glad to hear about the son reunion. Good for both of them. She will be missed.
Continued prayers for you both!!
My prayers, love and thoughts will be her always till we see each other again.
Praying for Cathy for a peaceful passing. So many prayers are being said for Cathy, Tom and for all the many family members and friends who will miss her so much.
Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family. Thanks be to God for the reunion with your son!!! Cathy: your sacrificial suffering is truly saving souls!
Tom, It has only been a year since I was in your shoes. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom, I pray that God provides you strength during this trying time. I feel like it was only yesterday that I spoke on the phone with you and Cathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong for her
Dear Cathy and Tom, daily thoughts and prayers remain for You both … God bless You Cathy and Tom.
It has been our privilege to know both you Tom and your lovely wife Cathy. Thank you
Tom for sharing your journey with so many Christian friends and supporters. Your eloquent words are such a true expression of the faith you both have in our Lord. We pray for peace on this Highway to heaven.