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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Tuesday morning, December 29, 2009.
Tom finished well by quietly slipping away at 8:45 am this morning.
Dan, Lori and I were at his side releasing him into the arms of Jesus. We sat for an hour at his bedside just enjoying memories of his godly gentle life with us.
Then they dressed him in his suit and tie and burgundy wing-tip shoes--every silver hair in place before we sent him on his way to Denver.
I can't tell you the deep peace I have in my heart...it is now my task to finish well what we have started, with the Lord as my companion.
We will do that with a memorial service at Woodcreek Church here in Richardson, on Friday, January 1 at 3 p.m.
Then we will travel to Denver by car.
We will have a graveside service at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver probably on Monday Jan 4th.
A memorial service will then be at Southern Gables Church in Lakewood (Denver) CO at 6:00 PM. There will probably be a luncheon at the church after the service. These are still rough plans, but maybe it will help if you plan to join us. We are planning to stay at the Holiday Inn on Hampden and Wadsworth in Lakewood. If you travel in, you can make reservations....I don't have the particulars yet, but will follow this up soon.
No flowers, please. We will let you know when a memorial plan is in place. We are resting on your prayer and love and the journey is joyful. The Lord's many, many promises to me are being kept. We have sobbed til we thought our hearts would break, but now the deep peace He promised is being poured out like a flood. I hope I have the privilege of sharing that joy with you at one of the services. If not, we know you are loving us and praying for us. We are deeply grateful.
Seeking to finish well without my sweetheart,
Dotty Hash
326 Highland Ridge Dr
Wylie TX 75098
214-501-2527 cell: 720-480-7487
_______________________________________________
Tom finished well by quietly slipping away at 8:45 am this morning.
Dan, Lori and I were at his side releasing him into the arms of Jesus. We sat for an hour at his bedside just enjoying memories of his godly gentle life with us.
Then they dressed him in his suit and tie and burgundy wing-tip shoes--every silver hair in place before we sent him on his way to Denver.
I can't tell you the deep peace I have in my heart...it is now my task to finish well what we have started, with the Lord as my companion.
We will do that with a memorial service at Woodcreek Church here in Richardson, on Friday, January 1 at 3 p.m.
Then we will travel to Denver by car.
We will have a graveside service at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver probably on Monday Jan 4th.
A memorial service will then be at Southern Gables Church in Lakewood (Denver) CO at 6:00 PM. There will probably be a luncheon at the church after the service. These are still rough plans, but maybe it will help if you plan to join us. We are planning to stay at the Holiday Inn on Hampden and Wadsworth in Lakewood. If you travel in, you can make reservations....I don't have the particulars yet, but will follow this up soon.
No flowers, please. We will let you know when a memorial plan is in place. We are resting on your prayer and love and the journey is joyful. The Lord's many, many promises to me are being kept. We have sobbed til we thought our hearts would break, but now the deep peace He promised is being poured out like a flood. I hope I have the privilege of sharing that joy with you at one of the services. If not, we know you are loving us and praying for us. We are deeply grateful.
Seeking to finish well without my sweetheart,
Dotty Hash
326 Highland Ridge Dr
Wylie TX 75098
214-501-2527 cell: 720-480-7487
_______________________________________________
Tuesday Dec 29, 2009
Tom went to be with the Lord this morning. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Please pray for comfort for the family, and for the service on Friday, New Years day in Richardson Texas, and Monday the 4th in Lakewood, Colorado.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Info on Tom & Dotty Hash
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- 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.
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- 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.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Update by Dotty December 9, 2009
Joy and tears….12-9-09
It has been almost a month since I last wrote and much has happened in our household. Of course, Tom’s health is the most important news. Last Thursday (3rd) we went to a wonderful Christmas concert…Casey pushed Grandpa in his wheelchair, and he was able to walk to our assigned seats. Yesterday, (Tuesday) he could barely walk unassisted. He uses the walker all the time, and much of the time he sits in it and I push him around (always wanted to do that!! Smile). Christy, our hospice nurse, was here yesterday…she thinks he may make it to Christmas. Dan, Laura, Jacob will be arriving here in TX on Monday night….they very much want to see him too…pray with us about that. His pain level continues to rise, but I have morphine that I drop on his tongue and the pain starts to subside in about 5 minutes. With that and his other pain meds his pain is under control most of the time. He sleeps quite a bit, but when awake he is very alert. We are having some really good times together. Of course, Lori and her family are supporting us in every way. We are sooooo thankful we moved to TX when we did. The Lord certainly was gracious in timing all of that.
My back pain has gotten worse—the injections haven’t helped…pray with me about this. I really want to be at my best for Tom’s care. Last night I had a big-time melt-down…I guess the reality of Tom’s soon home going really hit home…Every day I have willingly surrendered him to the Lord with a deep peace, but last night I just couldn’t do it….Tom prayed that somehow my grief would be lifted. After many tears, I went to the piano and was playing “And I shall see Him face to face and tell the story saved by grace.” The phone rang….it was Elaine Heavner whose husband, Bob, passed away very suddenly in April. “Dotty, are you okay?” she asked. “No!” I sobbed and pretty soon we were both bawling like babies over the phone trying to console one another. I wondered what the Lord thought about these two women sobbing their hearts out. Then suddenly it seemed really funny. So Elaine and I had a good cry and a good laugh, then she gently prayed for us, especially for me. She is so precious…this is her first Christmas without Bob…..mine will be next year. It just isn’t easy, but by faith we KNOW He will see us through—Tom safely to heaven and His presence and me??????...well that’s the walk of faith I shall take as I seek to finish well without my beloved.
Thanks for being dear friends….a Christmas letter will be on the way soon….we love you dearly for hangin’ in there with us and holding us up by prayer. God is answering….as we …
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
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Nov 12 - Tom on Home Hospice - Dotty
Nov. 12, 2009
It has been 10 days since my last update. I shared that Tom was doing better than I emotionally, and that I was having difficulty waiting on the Lord to renew my strength.
Well, dear prayer warriors, rejoice in the Lord with me. Not only did the depression lift, but I am having much less pain and therefore my strength is returning. How I thank the Lord each day for turning my tears into joy.
Our son, Dan, was here from Poland all last week–pure joy! I recorded in my journal “I sat at the piano very early this morning and played softly...then Dan led us in devotions....I can’t think of anything that brings more joy than for your mature, godly, kind, caring son to read and talk about the Word of God with you when you are old. What a precious gift today, Lord!”
We made the decision to stop all radiation treatment and go into in-home hospice care. What a joy that is becoming. We have a nurse, social workers, home help aide, chaplain, and other services available a phone call away 24/7.
Within hours of “signing up” we had a new wheelchair, shower chair, and medications delivered to our door. The Lord has blessed us with dear, caring people whom we love already to help us in our journey. I didn’t realize how encouraging they would be to Tom, Lori and to me.
On Friday, Tom was really weak and I was a physical and emotional basket case. But at 6 a.m. on Saturday morning we loaded his wheelchair and wheeled walker on top of the van, and off we went to John Brown University in Arkansas, a four-hour drive away. Jesse Einfalt, our grandson, was in a Mozart opera and he was fabulous. Tom was able to stay through the entire performance. We drove home the next day and Dan flew back to Poland.
We didn’t know about it, but for three Sundays folks have been gathering between services at our church just to pray for us, then sign a card. Wow, the Body of Christ is marvelous. These dear saints hardly know us yet they care so deeply.
Tom has been doing quite well physically on his new medications. But the last 24 hours he has been in an emotional meltdown. We know this is to be expected, but it is hard. We both are so aware that we have feet of clay, but thankfully we have not both been slogging at the same time.
And, of course, the footprints reveal when the Lord is carrying us. We are so glad He doesn’t grow weary. We want so much to bring Him joy each day of our journey.
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
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