Medical Update
Cathy’s platelet count increased above the desired minimum level, allowing her to begin her next round of chemotherapy. It’s bittersweet since she feels better without chemo but is depending on chemo to help fight her cancer. This round of chemo is at a much lower unit dose so hopefully the side effects will be minimal. After a few days of this lower dose chemo, the side effects are indeed minimal. That’s a good start!
Life Update
We arrived in Serabu, Sierra Leone last night, in anticipation of Archbishop Joseph Ganda’s funeral services. This coming week will be filled with a procession of prayer services held in various Sierra Leone communities including Serabu, culminating at the end of the week with his funeral mass and burial at the Cathedral in Kenema, his first diocese as bishop. Archbishop Ganda was our inspiration and spiritual leader for developing our mission campaign in Serabu. We so miss our dear friend. Rest In Peace Uncle Bishop.
2005: Archbishop Ganda to Cathy & Tom:
“If you have faith, there will be an eye clinic in Serabu.”
Southern Eye Clinic of Serabu opened January 7, 2006.
Peace be with you on this special journey as you remember your bishop and friend.
Praying for the side effects to be more tolerable at this lower dosage.
Rest in peace Bishop Ganda.
God is with you Dr. Cathy
CONTINUING PRAYERS FOR YOU, TOM FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS YOU CONTINUE WITH YOUR CHEMOTHERAPY.
MAY OUR LADY INTERCEDE TO HER SON JESUS FOR A MIRACULOUS HEALING AND RECOVERY.
MAY YOU BEAT THIS CANCER.
Wishing you triumph over this hurdle. May God continue to guide your steps throughout this journey with a victory for sustained life! Thanks for your continued efforts to help and support others in need. You and Tom are so linked to Serabu and have made a mark on the lives of many in Serabu and Sierra Leone. We appreciate you!
My prayers are with the whole Serabu families. I miss them and the love they have. I am also praying for you two also. Please safe travel. Love to you both.
May this round of chemo be better for you Cathy and may your Spiritual Leader, Bishop Ganda, rest in peace.
We treasure our memories with you ,Clint , Elise , and Bishop Father Ganda in Serabu.
We trust God to continue your healing and to reduce the difficulties associated with the chemo.
Prayers for your spiritual journey through out this week .
Love,
Elise and Burk
Pray for you both
We have memories of Bishop Ganda at your home in Memphis.
A special man and a joy to have met him. Prayers continue for you Cathy for healing and great miracles ! Safe trip