March 15, 2009 Pray for Tom Hash

Tom Hash, one of the co-founders of Cadence International with Jesse Miller and "CP" Tarkington, (formerly OCSC), has been diagnosed recently with stage 4 cancer.

Cheryl, Dad (Ken) and I (Kevin) were at their house this evening (Mar 15) in Wylie, TX, and had a wonderful time of fellowship, and prayer, and recollection of what the Lord has done over the years. I felt a place to encourage prayer, regarding this immediate need, here on FB is important ......

Tom & Dotty Hash managed and hosted homes for encouraging servicemen and coordinating consistent bible teaching and fellowship (overseas and US) for many years, and Tom was involved in the early missionary work in the Philippines with Cyril Brooks, Ken Engle, Ken Brooks and others in the early 1950's, while stationed there in the Air Force. An autobiography of their many years serving the best of Masters - "Fill These Rooms" has been written, and info will be posted here how you may obtain a copy.

Some of the early servicemen/missionaries had opportunity to meet together once again in Dallas in January of 2009, and info can be seen here http://temp12985.blogspot.com/


This is a group to encourage prayer for Tom & Dotty Hash. In addition some of the treatments in the process are not covered by insurance, and I would like to see a way for those who may be led of the Lord to help, to have a way to do so.

Dotty's letter is posted here, and further updates will appear on the wall ......

Friday evening, May 13, 2009

Without the Lord it would be "worst-case scenario." But with the Lord it is an advance reservation for the joys of heaven. Today the encologist told us that Tom is in 4th stage (in the blood stream) cancer and without treatment has three to six months. It is definitely the rare Hurthle cell carcinoma that is spreading rapidly. And unless there is something very recent to the contrary, he has undergone all the treatment there is for it.

We go to M.D.Anderson Cancer Center on March 30th to see if they have anything new to offer. We (all of our family) have agreed that his quality of life is now the most important factor for as long as the Lord chooses to let him stay with us.

Right now he is feeling and looking great, and even sweeter than ever. I will adore and care for him "‘til death do us part."

Of course, we are all reeling, but the peace of the Lord is still very much ours. Again, "I surrender all....to Thee, my blessed Savior," is playing in my heart and mind, mixing with a few tears. I am sure more are to come.

Your outpouring of prayer, love, notes, and money gifts has overwhelmed us. We feel so unworthy, but yet so deeply grateful. The Lord is abundantly meeting our financial needs through you. Thank you, thank you!

Lori/Terry/Casey have been daily walking through this valley with us, upholding us in an incredible way. Dan plans to fly in from Poland to be with us in Houston, and Dave/Deb/Joe will be coming to Dallas next week (driving two semis) for a big job (sound, lights, video). So we will see them soon also.
We have a week-long reservation at a hotel near the hospital in Houston that has a shuttle every hour to the medical center. We will drive down (250 miles) on Sunday (29th), as our first appointment is at 7:30 a.m. on Monday. We have no idea how long we will be there.

"He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,

He sendeth more strength when the labors increase.

To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,

To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.

His love has no limit, His grace has no measure,

His power has no boundary known unto men,

For out of His infinite riches in Jesus....

He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again."

That is our story today, and will always be....

Seeking to finish well in TX.... -Dotty-

Kevin here again ..... further info on the Hash's from the Cadence International Website:

Cadence historians
Assistance for banquet ministries
Missionaries at large

Tom and Dotty were among the founders of OCSC/Cadence and have been with the mission since its beginning. They have served in Panama, Headquarters, and the Philippines. They have been house directors and area directors.

1958-61 Panama Canal—Founded ministry
1962-63 Denver CO —Headquarters
1963-68 Philippines—Clark AFB
1968-69 Denver CO —Headquarters
1969-73 Subic Bay—Philippines
1973-78 Fairfield CA —Founded ministry at Travis AFB
1978-84 Colorado—Director of Asia Ministries
1982-94 Colorado—Director of Americas Ministries
1994-2008 Lakewood CO —Historians, Missionaries at Large, Assisting in the Cadence Banquet Ministry

The Hashes' book, Fill These Rooms; A Story of God’s Faithfulness, is an autobiography of the Hashes’ ministry in Hospitality Houses. It is the story of how God took two ordinary people, called them, and placed within their hearts an insatiable love for the men and women in the uniforms of the United States Armed Forces. The book is available through Cadence Press by writing to 13803 W. Amherst Way, Lakewood, CO 80228, or calling 303.989.5659. The book costs $13.00 plus $3.00 postage/handling.