Update - June 28, 2009

No news is good news–it’s been awhile–Tom is doing well–still no debilitating effects of cancer though his prognosis is still less than a year. (He was diagnosed with untreatable thyroid cancer by “accidental finding” in October 08 in Denver then told he had 3 to 6 months in March and revised up to a year in April.)

About travel, Tom’s doctor said “do it now!” so we are making a trip. Here we come: June 29-30 Arkansas/travel; July 1-5 Kentucky; July 6-7 Kansas/travel; July 8-13 Denver; July 13-14 travel, Wichita, home. We are so eager to see so many of you–we can hardly wait. If Tom has problems, of course we will abort the trip. (Wow! We have at least 2 back -up drivers to take us home if needed.) But that is only plan B. We are starting out strong on Monday.

We now have some dear friends here in Woodcreek Church and are getting involved in helping the ministry to seniors called “Faithful Friends.” What an honor to serve the Lord here in this small way.

Summer in Texas (100 degrees and over with almost matching humidity) is from June to October. Nuff said. I promised the Lord I wouldn’t complain...so I’m just stating the sizzling facts. (Smile) We are actually happy and content here in our air conditioned house and car. Lori and her family take such good care of us.

Thanks to your prayers and gifts, we are still enjoying great peace of heart and our financial needs have been completely met. We are humbly and deeply grateful. And our daily walk with Jesus just gets better every day. What could be sweeter?! Trusting to see many of you soon...

Seeking to finish well in TX....
Dotty Hash (for Tom too)
326 Highland Ridge Dr
Wylie TX 75098
214-501-2527 cell: 720-480-7487

Update May 25, 2009

Into the valley? 5-25-09

Dear Ones....

It has been about 2 weeks since I last wrote an update on Tom’s condition. He goes every weekday morning for his radiation treatment (through June 2). He has stayed well and we have been enjoying it so much. Then about 4 days ago, his cough became louder and deeper and more persistent.

Checking on line, we learned that cancers in the lung usually develop into deep wrenching destructive coughs–maybe we are at that stage. We’ve shed some tears talking with the Lord and each other about this, but Tom always ends up with: “The Lord suffered to death for me, why should I do less for Him? I am willing.” We know He will give us the strength to go through whatever He sends our way.

On a brighter note, we have had several friends visit us here for a day or two–what joy!–including our Dave and Deb who were here for a video project. What joy! Others have called saying they are coming. We are also planning for Tom’s sister, Deloras Wilson, to come from Salt Lake to see us the end of June, then take her with us for one last trip to see their relatives in Kentucky, but that may not be realistic with this turn in his condition. We are taking one month at a time now.

We are feeling more at home at our new Woodcreek church all the time. So many dear friends already. This church has grown 60% in one year (since moving into a new building) and the ministry to seniors is developing. We have met with our pastor and other leaders sharing ideas to expand the ministry--we so much want to be a part.

As we participated in the Lord’s table at church yesterday morning, rejoicing in His unfailing love for us, these words came to my heart:

Some through the water, some through the flood,

Some through the fire, but all through the blood,

Some through great sorrow but God gives a song

In the night season, and all the day long....

With those words ringing in our hearts, we are......

Seeking to finish well in TX....
Dotty Hash (for Tom too)
326 Highland Ridge Dr
Wylie TX 75098
214-501-2527 cell: 720-480-7487

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.