Better Tomorrows
John J. Hagen
August 14th, 2012
Phase #3 Week #5 Day #2
Treatment Day #140
Every night as I close my eyes and pray, I ask God for better tomorrows. What does better tomorrows mean?
For John, better tomorrows mean a life without suffering (physically and emotionally). I pray that his tomorrows; bring him one day closer to his cure, bring him one day closer to renewed strength and one day closer to the great possibilities that lay ahead. I pray that his tomorrows are filled with love, laughter, independence and inspiration.
For Bella, better tomorrows mean a life without worries. I pray that her tomorrows are filled with genuine friendships, unconditional love, unbridled laughter, and endless opportunities.
For Rich, better tomorrows mean a life without carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. I pray that there is a day that he doesn’t need to carry so much pain inside so that we don’t have to.
For me, better tomorrows mean a day where I am not so broken. I pray that the small miracles that happen everyday will help me gather strength to walk this journey with John without succumbing to fear and heartache.
For our family, better tomorrows mean a day where our prayers are answered and this phase of our lives is put behind us. Not to be forgotten but, to grow and learn from.
Please continue to pray for John and his better tomorrows as we head back to St. Jude for few weeks for ReInduction 1. He’ll have a rough couple of weeks filled with very intense treatments. What gets John through it? Knowing that better tomorrows lie ahead; seeing friends, dropping in at school and kicking the soccer ball around!
John’s been able to get out and about a little bit this summer. I’ve posted a few pictures of fun summer moments for you all to see and enjoy! (under the photos tab above).
As always, we can’t thank you all enough for your continued love, support and prayers!
Love,
Kathy
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Reader Comments (6)
Bravo Kathy,
Better tomorrow's are prayed for you all by people near and far, known and unknown.
God Bless you All
Kathy,
I have said it many times before and I will say this again..... John and your beautiful family are an inspiration to us. Because you remind us of Grace and truth and Love! John is teaching his buddies perseverance and the meaning of true strength. We will be praying for John as he heads back to St. jude and we will be here when you guys get back to play and laugh and give our support.
All our love always,
The Hamelinks
Stay strong Kathy we think about your family everyday and know we are part of your yesterdays, your todays and your tomorrows. Dominic is looking forward to playing golf and tennis with John and weekly visits on your return from St Jude's.Stay positive we are with you in spirit.
The Cahill's
Kathy,
You are the epitome of the depth & strength of a mother's love. Upon reading every update you've written, I'm inspired to be a better mom. Tomorrow for your family WILL BE everything you wish for and more, because of your faith and devotion to conquer this as a family. Trust that God is working behind the scenes on your behalf.
Many prayers & blessings to you & your family,
Kimberly
Always praying for a better tomorrow!!! it will happen ,God is holding us up and will answer our prayers. One day at a time, one foot in front of the other and it you feel you can't the Heslink's will step in and walk it for you. Your never alone my soul sister so lucky to have you guy's in our lives. Many hugs to all of you.
D.
Kathy,
Love, love, love the photos. John's smile is priceless!
Strength, support from afar, and prayers are being lifted for the whole family.
Stay strong Supermom!
~The Hays family