Month: May 2014

A Mother’s Day Like No Other

Saturday, 10 May 2014

Our feelings and emotions are much closer to the surface.

“Bittersweet” is an appropriate description.

It seems impossible to imagine…

could we love our girls any more than we do now?

In the next moment, a wee lash blinks, a freckle flashes,

the well of emotion fills fuller than we thought possible.

and we love them even more.

Truly, this was a Mother’s Day like no other.

We say prayers of thanks to God each morning for the gift of another day.

We pray for all the people who are praying for Ella.

Thank you for your prayers.

Lucy Gentry: Published Author and Decorated Awardee

Wednesday, 07 May 2014

Today’s printing of “Our Bond” – Lucy’s award winning poem in the Honolulu Star Advertiser – officially makes her a published author. Lucy’s poem was selected as the winning 6th Grade entry in the writing category of the PACT Keiki Day 2014 – Creativity Contest for Oahu Students. The picture above shows Lucy and three other winning students on the front page of today’s Star Advertiser Keiki Day Edition.

Lucy was also recognized today for her successful participation in the Sacred Hearts Academy Speech Club 2013-2014. Pictured below from left to right with Lucy is: Betty White, Head of School; Susan Phillips, Lucy’s Speech Coach; and Remee Tam, Vice-Principal.

While we are very proud of Lucy’s devotion to her studies and incredible work ethic;

we are most proud of her devotion to her faith and her family.

Lucy is an incredibly patient and loving big sister to Ella and Olivia. Welll done! Lucy

Each morning we thank God for the gift of another day and invite him to send the Holy Spirit into our lives; Please join us in this daily routine.

We thank you for your prayers for Ella and our family.

2014 Keiki Day Winner, Lucy Gentry
2014 Keiki Day Winner, Lucy Gentry (center) with Betty White, Head of School; Susan Phillips, Lucy’s Speech Coach; and Remee Tam, Vice-Principal

Monday Means Chemo (Day 22)

Monday, 05 May 2014

Each morning we thank God for the gift of another day and invite him to send the Holy Spirit into our lives; Please join us in this daily routine. We thank you for your prayers for Ella.

Monday means Chemotherapy and a visit with Ella’s Oncologist, Dr. Darryl Glaser. After telling us how pleased he is with Ella’s progress, Dr. Glaser, briefly discussed with us what the next 6 to 9 months of Ella’s treatment will look like.

In short, there will be some enjoyable breaks in the treatment. There will also be some portions of the treatment that will be demanding. We are truly blessed to have Dr. Glaser leading Ella’s treatment team.

Thank you for your prayers for Ella and our family.

“Up” with Uncle Lou and Miss Gina

Saturday, 03 May 2014

We know God wants us to exercise our free will. If you have not done so already please pray the following prayer with us; “Dear God, please come into my life today.”

Uncle Lou and his daughter Gina like to spoil Ella.

After daily Mass today, Lou asked Papa “Would it be Ok if we stop by and drop off a little something for Ella?”

Ella truly appreciates the beautiful bouquet of balloons.

Thank you so much for the not so “little” something.

And, as always…

Thank you for your prayers.

 

The Ultimate Atlas

Thursday, 01 May 2014

Each morning we thank God for gift of another day and invite him to send the Holy Spirit into our lives; to strengthen our faith and to guide our steps. Please join us in this daily routine. We thank you for your prayers for Ella.

One of Ella’s favorite things to do is attending daily Mass at St. Anthony of Padua. Mass is said in the cozy day chapel. Over the years, Ella has wormed her way into the hearts of her fellow worshipers. The book Ella is reading in the photo above is a beautiful gift from the dovoted worshipers who attend Daily Mass.

Thank you so very much! Ella.