This has been a day of love and hope and prayers. My kids and I have communicated and our hearts are with you today. We will also be with you tomorrow, the next day, and through the challenges that lie ahead. During this coming week, I'll be lighting my favorite candle each evening. It will burn brightly as you travel through the upcoming trials when the strength of your spirit will be required. You can borrow a little bit of light as you need it.
There are legions of people who love you, Joy. I don't think you could pack us into the largest stake house in Salt Lake County. None-the-less, we are here, there and everywhere.
I believe that much of our knowledges and wisdom, most creative thoughts, and greatest achievements are forged in the furnace of our personal sufferings. Consequentially, I believe that when you are beyond this crisis, you will have a great deal to share with the rest of us.
Keep holding strong, dear girl. YOU CAN DO THIS. Love, Aunt Ginger
Joy and Ken - All the HM sales Consultants are asking about Joy and wishing her the best, especially during this trying week. The weather has been very nice and I can see why Ken is so intrigued by Mexico. So much development going on in Cabo and Mazatlan, so many Americans investing in property here. We're all counting on you to join us next year for the Western Carribbean. We're all praying for you, especially during this difficult week! Chris and Kristen
Due to the overwhelming concern and support we have received, we set up this blog to easily update everyone interested in Joy's medical progress and treatments. Thank you for all of your love and support!
HOW TO HELP
(1) Visits: Joy cannot see many people during her chemotherapy treatment. Afterwards, if you plan to visit, please call ahead. She cannot be exposed to any illness or children and cannot see anyone if she is sleeping. Many times she will be too tired for visitors. Also, PLEASE NO FLOWERS, chocolates etc. They are not allowed in her hospital room.
(2) Emails/Phone calls: Please keep phone calls to a minimum right now, but feel free to post comments on this blog or email Ken at kwoolley@t-minus-10.com. Although he can't always respond immediately, he really appreciates the support he has received.
(3) Children's Needs: Joy's Mother, Pat Bradshaw, is coordinating all the kids' needs. Ken and Joy could really use some help. Ways to help: babysitting, carpooling, taking one or more of the children on outings or playdates or to a family home evening activity, helping with school projects or anything else. Please contact Pat to coordinate at 801.561.0711 (home) or 801.520.2594 (cell).
(4) Meals: Ken's Mother, Athelia Woolley, is coordinating all Food Assignments. If you'd like to help provide meals, please call her at 801.272.3035 (home) or 801.557.1790 (cell). If you are Joy's ward and would like to provide a meal to the Woolley family, please call Robin Hendrikson, the compassionate service coordinator of their ward. Her number is 801.253.1188.
(5) Prayers and Fasting: Please continue to keep Ken and Joy and their 5 children in your fasting and prayers. Also, consider putting them on the prayer rolls at your local temple.
(6) Humor: At a time like this, Joy and Ken could certainly benefit from a good belly laugh. John Woolley (Ken's brother) is putting together a collection of humor. Please send any funny stories about Joy, Ken, yourself, or anything for that matter, to jwoolley@stanford.edu. He will then forward them a daily dose! Also, Jamie Rip brought a bulletin board to the hospital where we can post any notes, photos, pictures (funny) that will lift Joy. Feel free to mail any of this to Ken's and Joy's address.
2 comments:
Dear Joy,
This has been a day of love and hope and prayers. My kids and I have communicated and our hearts are with you today. We will also be with you tomorrow, the next day, and through the challenges that lie ahead. During this coming week, I'll be lighting my favorite candle each evening. It will burn brightly as you travel through the upcoming trials when the strength of your spirit will be required. You can borrow a little bit of light as you need it.
There are legions of people who love you, Joy. I don't think you could pack us into the largest stake house in Salt Lake County. None-the-less, we are here, there and everywhere.
I believe that much of our knowledges and wisdom, most creative thoughts, and greatest achievements are forged in the furnace of our personal sufferings. Consequentially, I believe that when you are beyond this crisis, you will have a great deal to share with the rest of us.
Keep holding strong, dear girl. YOU CAN DO THIS.
Love, Aunt Ginger
Joy and Ken -
All the HM sales Consultants are asking about Joy and wishing her the best, especially during this trying week. The weather has been very nice and I can see why Ken is so intrigued by Mexico. So much development going on in Cabo and Mazatlan, so many Americans investing in property here. We're all counting on you to join us next year for the Western Carribbean. We're all praying for you, especially during this difficult week!
Chris and Kristen
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