Messages posted as comments will certainly be seen and read, so post there by all means, but perhaps a central message area will be easier for Sal and family to track.
So comments board below;
Comments (314)
#1 by Peta-Jane and Craig Spong at July 31st, 2009
Thinking of you lots this week. My folks arrived in Bournemouth yesterday for a few weeks hols and we have been chatting about you incredible Sopers – lots of tears! We are so proud of you all.
I have just read the list of all the upcoming Aussie Shows of Strength – I can feel the energy already!
Hi Tom!
I signed on to run (ehm, walk) the Bridge to Brisbane with John. I am going to have to start doing some serious excercise in the next month, but even so I will probably embarass myself. Anyway, will be thinking of you when I brave the treadmill! Lots of love to Sal and the girls,
xx fi
We are thinking of you often and keep up to date on how you are doing. Your are often in our thoughts and the girls pray for you every day without fail! Sending you both lots and lots of love
from Richard, Sharon Jennifer and Amy
Dear Tom
I have been following your story since my son Paul Bowen told me about you. Paul only speaks highly of you. You have a lot of friends who really care.
I know lots of people are praying for you. Somewhere along the line God does have a plan for you. It must be hard for you to see this now when things have been moving slowly.
I have just finished a book by Philip Yancey called “Where is God when it Hurts”. In this book it mentions another booked by Rabbi Harold Kushner entitled “When Bad Things happen to good people”. I read this a few years ago, and found it encouraging. You need all the encouragement you can get, and the best encouragement you can get is from people who have been in a similar situation as yours.
On page 110 of Philip Yancey’s book there is a story about Mary Verghese who had a very bad car accident. Her story is quite amazing and states that “Mary Verghese has probably achieved far more than she would have had the accident not occurred.”
On page 115 of the same book tells the stories of Brian Sternberg and Joni Eareckson Tada (page 127). Perhaps these two stories will give you some encouragement. Maybe you could borrow the book and read the pages as mentioned above.
No-one can know what you and your family are going through.
I will continue to pray for you and your family.
God Bless
Margie Bowen
Dear Sal and Tom
Or compter is on strike. The letter between t and v isn’t working, so figre this ot!!
As yo know, Sal, we are away, bt yo are both still very mch in or thoghts. I am sre yo are all looking forward to the school holidays.
Love Lyn and Allan
(Sorry abot the code – new keyboard pending)
#10 by Keith & Suzanne Gibbons at August 5th, 2009
Hey there Tom,
We think of you every day. Yours and Sal’s big smiles were badly missed at the Kidzcan golf day last week… Your big smile is always missed my friend.
With love and prayers. Keith and Suzanne
Hope you are enjoying the holidays Sal and that the girls have been able to spend some time with you Tom. You’re constantly in our thoughts. Lots of love, courage and strength the Logans xxx
I have just read your latest and had to write to you…..my heart aches for you both and I so wish we could make it all as it was. You are both often in my thoughts and prayers…..
I am so glad you were able to be together again as a family but I am sure bitter sweet…..
I admire you both, keep strong and take one day at a time……we are only given enough strenght for that day….
Will be thinking of you often and if we can do anything just ask…
With lots of love and heartfelt prayers Sharon, Richard and the girls x
Dearest Sal
Just sending you so much love. We follow Toms progress constantly and think you are amazing even when you are finding things so hard. You are an inspiration to all of us and Tom and the girls are so lucky to have you.
Keep strong
Marc and P J Greene
I can’t believe it was 20 years ago that I met you in Zim with the rest of the Soper family – so welcoming and enthiusiastic. Intermittantly I had updates of your developments via the family links but did not expect what I heard in June.
I was so sad to hear your news that I have to confess I avoided updates for a while. Belatedly ie. today, via your dad and my dad at their weekly tennis matches I have just heard about your mum’s trip up too though she is now on mend and back in UK.
I can’t believe how spirited you, Sally (hello – I would like to be able to say it in person one day) and your girls (my 3 are a similar age and would love to get to know there 3rd cousins) are whilst all this is happening – complete with website, thinking of helping others and so much more.
Huge hugs and love to you and to Sally and your girls. Helen
Hi Tom, Sal and your gorgeous girls Ciara and Erin
This weekend we ran the Vic Falls Marathon for you Tom, we wore red bands – the support from all over the world was awesome, you have touched so many lives and I know you are going to do great things – everytime I wanted to give up – I breathed for you Tom!! The marathon will be aired on Supersport on the 18th of Sept (need to confirm this)
xxx Aniks
Dearest Tom,
Have been keeping up with your movements on the site and through mum, Nick and others. I am the first on-line when I get home in the afternoons and it was good to hear that the move went well. Am looking forward to the show of strength in Richmond next week, although i don’t know how many will show up – I hope it is a lot, we are hoping to get together in support of you which is the important thing. I have been a lot off line lately and hope you do not think that is because I am not thinking of you and breathing daily with you. After the show of strength it is Douglas’ birthday weekend and then am flying out to be with you. Is there anything you need from here? If there is just let me know. I love you and am thinking of you and moving on into rehab and am really looking forward to spending some time with you again. Take care and love you. Gretta xxxxxxx
Thinking of you, Tom. Hope you are settling well and are comfortable and stable. I am so keen to understand what this next phase will mean and require so we can imagine what you are doing and send positive thoughts for each action. The Shows of Strength are fantastic and incredibly inspirational – as are you and Sal! Hugs and breaths and patience and inspiration and may your life be touched by something beautiful today that shows you how cared for and thought of you are. Michelle xx
Hi Tom.
I am so chuffed with your move – this sounds like the right place and you are already making progress there. Well done mate and keep it up. We miss you and Zim misses you! All the best – Paul and Ange.
PS – gas sales going well!
Hi Tom. Missing your friendly smile in Milaprk. Its been two weeks since my hospital rounds, and this morning I realised with a bang, that there will be no more visits.
But, I am looking forward to visiting you in your new temporary residence.
Be strong, keep breathing
Sally, Erin, Ciara: best of luck. My thought are with you.
Leandra
Dave and I are taking a week off ,along with 3 friends and are heading down to Gonarezhou dragging our home-built caravan behind us. Such bad timing as we will be missing Tom’s show of strength…however jan has made us each an embroidered square to pin to our chests…and from 10 till 12 we WILL be walking for Tom…hopefully not into a herd of ellies!! We will be thinking of everyone participating, both on the Sat and the Sunday venue in Perth. And to TOM, love you! The msasas are in full bloom.xxx
#25 by Peta-Jane and Craig Spong at September 11th, 2009
Emma is so excited about our “Walk for Tom” tommorrow. She keeps saying that’s “my Tom, my Tom, hey Mom?” – possessive these little’uns! Have a good weekend and feel the vibe……..
#26 by Gay & Peter Bourhill at September 11th, 2009
Hi Tom. Wonderful to find you in high spirits on Tuesday. Keep up the good work. Perhaps Melanie will let you relax a little this weekend while the world walks and cycles for you. Your girls were amazed when we showed them the photos of you in action in the gym. Take care & lots of love, Gay & Peter
The level of organization and participation for the Harare walk today was astounding. It serves as a wonderful model of support for Tom and others in his situation. The mood was upbeat – people enjoyed the fine weather and a chance to exercise. As they say in the movies “Feel the love”…Regards to Tom and family, Jane and Robert and Greta. Cheers, Jonathan
hello darling Tom, I can only imagine how you are feeling now having seen the photos of the walk in Zim on Saturday…. I am looking quite spectacular with the reddest eyes, streaming tears and railway tracks running down my nose having seen the pictures. I hope you have made less of a spectacle of yourself! WOW, what a wonderful tribute to you our dear friend, and to Sal….. and it will continue on, and on and on… we think of you constantly.. until we meet again, Tess
#29 by Peta-Jane and Craig Spong at September 15th, 2009
Hi Tom and Sal – great pics of you at The Gym – very impressive! So good to see you both.
Our Richmond walk was so so good. Spongs in glorious yellowness. You know me, I never miss an opportunity to make the family look like Clowns (literally). Sorry, Bob Marley was otherwise engaged in Aus, next time. Wonderful to chat to your Mom and to Gretta. Lots of love,
#30 by Gay & Peter Bourhill at September 15th, 2009
Hi Tom. Finally the gym pics are posted. Trust you are still in good spirits. We walked & cycled for you on Saturday. Your Sal & girls were in fine form-it was a wonderful show of strength. Keep up the good work. Love Gay & Peter
Just seen the pictures of you in the gym – so inspirational. You look well my friend – seeing all the shows of strength around the world has brought a tear or two but seeing you in the gym that brought the house down.
always your friend
Zef
#32 by Peta-Jane and Craig Spong at September 20th, 2009
Monday Morning Hi to Tom of the smooth kop! You have to grow a few chin whiskers now. Thank you for my birthday message. It was easy turning 40 – heck I can even grow chin whiskers now and not worry! Lots of Love. Lizzie Moon xxx
Hi Tom – wow sitting up and going out for coffee. Good for you! Bet you are looking forward to your visit today. Keep getting stronger and keep those smiles coming. Lots and lots of love
Hi Tom
Great photos. Hope next time you get a stronger drink.
Brilliant turn out at Rooneys run yesterday. I ran the 5km for you with Cams cycling way in front of me.
Sending you lots of love.
Hoping to see you soon my friend.
Love you lots
dear Tom and Sal,
we breathe the CT mountain air in deeply, and breathe out healing yellow energy for you both and your beautiful girls x
with all our love and healing thoughts,
Vics, Dave and Zac
Tom, my thoughts are with you. I believe that your strength of mind and your strong support system will help you see miracles. Glad to see you are making steady progress, you are in my prayers.
Michelle
Hi Tom, great to see pics of you and our lovely Ross – so special and glad you are putting him to good use (and passing on the HeadShave baton!). All those neck rubs, mmm, enjoy!
Wow – such fantastic news that you are so close to coming home Tom. Your strength and manner in which you and your family are dealing with your circumstances remains a source of inspiration for us all. It is so great that you will be home to be with your family and friends this Christmas. Love to you Sal and your wonderful children. Cheers Graham
So sorry we have been out of touch. We have been catching up with John & Tess over email over the past few months and have been reading the blogs and hear that you are home now. That is a miracle – congratulations! I hope you enjoyed being with the family in familiar surroundings. I can’t imagine how this must be for you, Sal and the girls. Essi and I have often discussed how ncredibly lucky we are to have a full life and three healthy kids. Actually, Otto, now 7 broke his shoulder ice-skating 2 weeks ago – turned out he had a tumor growing in his shoulder, but thank goodness it is benign and a day operation filling his bone with paste will fix it – that’s as bad as it gets in our little lives in Seattle. Amyways, we have had a thankful xmas and new year and so appreciative of the life we have together. Sal, if there is anythig we can do for you, please rach out. We are thinking of you often – the challenge of raising the girls, working, taking care of Tom – unimaginable challenges. We want to support you. I hope this message reaches you and gives you strength. We’ll be in touch. Warmest rgds David, Essi, Mathilda, Otto & Hugo (rainy Seattle, Washington, USA) Our email address is : davidandessi@hotmail.com
hey, I had no idea about Toms accident until Ray told me to check out this website. Tom was my childhood pal on Church Road in Nairobi, Kenya. All the best buddy !
Hi Tom,
This is Caroline your former next door neighbour in Westlands, Church Rd, Kenya. I was googling old friends when I came across your website. We are praying for you and your family. I pray for your strength, joy and peace. I am glad to see the tremendour support from all your friends and even some who do not know you. Greetings to Greta, Ben and Rae and your parents. Much love to you all. God bless you.
#1 by Peta-Jane and Craig Spong at July 31st, 2009
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Hi Tom and Sal
Thinking of you lots this week. My folks arrived in Bournemouth yesterday for a few weeks hols and we have been chatting about you incredible Sopers – lots of tears! We are so proud of you all.
I have just read the list of all the upcoming Aussie Shows of Strength – I can feel the energy already!
Lots of love and prayers, as always,
#2 by Alison at July 31st, 2009
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Dearest Tom
You are in our thoughts every minute of the day. We love you and miss you so much.
All our love, as always
Al, Bren, Cams and Connor
#3 by Tom & Ash Abram at July 31st, 2009
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Hey Tom,
We continue our prayers and positive thoughts for you.
Thinking of you and Sal so much. Sending loads of love and deep breaths.
Tom & Ash
x
#4 by Fi Soper at August 1st, 2009
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Hi Tom!
I signed on to run (ehm, walk) the Bridge to Brisbane with John. I am going to have to start doing some serious excercise in the next month, but even so I will probably embarass myself. Anyway, will be thinking of you when I brave the treadmill! Lots of love to Sal and the girls,
xx fi
#5 by Nick at August 2nd, 2009
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Tom, Sal and the girls,
You’re all in our thoughts – we follow your progress and will you on along this very tough journey.
Your strength and the support you receive should be an inspiration to all.
Stay strong.
With love
Nick, Jules, Dylan, Hayden and Reece Grant
#6 by Sharon Tennant at August 2nd, 2009
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Dear Tom and Sally,
We are thinking of you often and keep up to date on how you are doing. Your are often in our thoughts and the girls pray for you every day without fail! Sending you both lots and lots of love
from Richard, Sharon Jennifer and Amy
#7 by Munyaradzi Hwega at August 2nd, 2009
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Tom, Sal, Jane and the girls.
You’re all in our thoughts and prayers. We follow your progress and keep up to date on how you are doing. We love you and miss you so much.
Lots of love Margaret, Brian and Munyaradzi
*******God Bless You******
#8 by Margie Bowen at August 2nd, 2009
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Dear Tom
I have been following your story since my son Paul Bowen told me about you. Paul only speaks highly of you. You have a lot of friends who really care.
I know lots of people are praying for you. Somewhere along the line God does have a plan for you. It must be hard for you to see this now when things have been moving slowly.
I have just finished a book by Philip Yancey called “Where is God when it Hurts”. In this book it mentions another booked by Rabbi Harold Kushner entitled “When Bad Things happen to good people”. I read this a few years ago, and found it encouraging. You need all the encouragement you can get, and the best encouragement you can get is from people who have been in a similar situation as yours.
On page 110 of Philip Yancey’s book there is a story about Mary Verghese who had a very bad car accident. Her story is quite amazing and states that “Mary Verghese has probably achieved far more than she would have had the accident not occurred.”
On page 115 of the same book tells the stories of Brian Sternberg and Joni Eareckson Tada (page 127). Perhaps these two stories will give you some encouragement. Maybe you could borrow the book and read the pages as mentioned above.
No-one can know what you and your family are going through.
I will continue to pray for you and your family.
God Bless
Margie Bowen
#9 by Lyn mayger at August 3rd, 2009
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Dear Sal and Tom
Or compter is on strike. The letter between t and v isn’t working, so figre this ot!!
As yo know, Sal, we are away, bt yo are both still very mch in or thoghts. I am sre yo are all looking forward to the school holidays.
Love Lyn and Allan
(Sorry abot the code – new keyboard pending)
#10 by Keith & Suzanne Gibbons at August 5th, 2009
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Hey there Tom,
We think of you every day. Yours and Sal’s big smiles were badly missed at the Kidzcan golf day last week… Your big smile is always missed my friend.
With love and prayers. Keith and Suzanne
#11 by Kate and Andrew Logan at August 8th, 2009
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Hi Tom and Sal,
Hope you are enjoying the holidays Sal and that the girls have been able to spend some time with you Tom. You’re constantly in our thoughts. Lots of love, courage and strength the Logans xxx
#12 by Sharon Tennant at August 12th, 2009
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Hi Tom and Sal,
I have just read your latest and had to write to you…..my heart aches for you both and I so wish we could make it all as it was. You are both often in my thoughts and prayers…..
I am so glad you were able to be together again as a family but I am sure bitter sweet…..
I admire you both, keep strong and take one day at a time……we are only given enough strenght for that day….
Will be thinking of you often and if we can do anything just ask…
With lots of love and heartfelt prayers Sharon, Richard and the girls x
#13 by P J Greene at August 13th, 2009
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Dearest Sal
Just sending you so much love. We follow Toms progress constantly and think you are amazing even when you are finding things so hard. You are an inspiration to all of us and Tom and the girls are so lucky to have you.
Keep strong
Marc and P J Greene
#14 by Helen Monger at August 17th, 2009
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Hi Tom
I can’t believe it was 20 years ago that I met you in Zim with the rest of the Soper family – so welcoming and enthiusiastic. Intermittantly I had updates of your developments via the family links but did not expect what I heard in June.
I was so sad to hear your news that I have to confess I avoided updates for a while. Belatedly ie. today, via your dad and my dad at their weekly tennis matches I have just heard about your mum’s trip up too though she is now on mend and back in UK.
I can’t believe how spirited you, Sally (hello – I would like to be able to say it in person one day) and your girls (my 3 are a similar age and would love to get to know there 3rd cousins) are whilst all this is happening – complete with website, thinking of helping others and so much more.
Huge hugs and love to you and to Sally and your girls. Helen
#15 by anika at August 26th, 2009
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Hi Tom, Sal and your gorgeous girls Ciara and Erin
This weekend we ran the Vic Falls Marathon for you Tom, we wore red bands – the support from all over the world was awesome, you have touched so many lives and I know you are going to do great things – everytime I wanted to give up – I breathed for you Tom!! The marathon will be aired on Supersport on the 18th of Sept (need to confirm this)
xxx Aniks
#16 by Gretta at September 2nd, 2009
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Dearest Tom,
Have been keeping up with your movements on the site and through mum, Nick and others. I am the first on-line when I get home in the afternoons and it was good to hear that the move went well. Am looking forward to the show of strength in Richmond next week, although i don’t know how many will show up – I hope it is a lot, we are hoping to get together in support of you which is the important thing. I have been a lot off line lately and hope you do not think that is because I am not thinking of you and breathing daily with you. After the show of strength it is Douglas’ birthday weekend and then am flying out to be with you. Is there anything you need from here? If there is just let me know. I love you and am thinking of you and moving on into rehab and am really looking forward to spending some time with you again. Take care and love you. Gretta xxxxxxx
#17 by Michelle Amyot at September 3rd, 2009
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Thinking of you, Tom. Hope you are settling well and are comfortable and stable. I am so keen to understand what this next phase will mean and require so we can imagine what you are doing and send positive thoughts for each action. The Shows of Strength are fantastic and incredibly inspirational – as are you and Sal! Hugs and breaths and patience and inspiration and may your life be touched by something beautiful today that shows you how cared for and thought of you are. Michelle xx
#18 by Sue Evans at September 3rd, 2009
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Hey Tom, so pleased your move went well. Thinking of you all the time. Lots of love,
Sue, John and Gigi. xxx
#19 by Sarah Elderkin at September 3rd, 2009
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I’m posting this inspiring story again on this section of the website. I found it pretty amazing.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/aug/31/hilary-lister-solo-voyage-britain
Love and best wishes to Tom and all the family. Sarah x
#20 by Paul & Ange Bowen at September 4th, 2009
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Hi Tom.
I am so chuffed with your move – this sounds like the right place and you are already making progress there. Well done mate and keep it up. We miss you and Zim misses you! All the best – Paul and Ange.
PS – gas sales going well!
#21 by Sharon Tennant at September 4th, 2009
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Hi Tom,
Great news……thinking of you often…….stay strong and know we are all behind you.
lots of love Rich and Sharon
#22 by Leandra at September 4th, 2009
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Hi Tom. Missing your friendly smile in Milaprk. Its been two weeks since my hospital rounds, and this morning I realised with a bang, that there will be no more visits.
But, I am looking forward to visiting you in your new temporary residence.
Be strong, keep breathing
Sally, Erin, Ciara: best of luck. My thought are with you.
Leandra
#23 by Chris & Lizzie Moon at September 6th, 2009
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PJ – we Moons have our silicone bands – thank you and well done for organising them. They are really cool. XXXX
#24 by linda mccomb at September 7th, 2009
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Dave and I are taking a week off ,along with 3 friends and are heading down to Gonarezhou dragging our home-built caravan behind us. Such bad timing as we will be missing Tom’s show of strength…however jan has made us each an embroidered square to pin to our chests…and from 10 till 12 we WILL be walking for Tom…hopefully not into a herd of ellies!! We will be thinking of everyone participating, both on the Sat and the Sunday venue in Perth. And to TOM, love you! The msasas are in full bloom.xxx
#25 by Peta-Jane and Craig Spong at September 11th, 2009
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Hi Tom and Sal,
Emma is so excited about our “Walk for Tom” tommorrow. She keeps saying that’s “my Tom, my Tom, hey Mom?” – possessive these little’uns! Have a good weekend and feel the vibe……..
#26 by Gay & Peter Bourhill at September 11th, 2009
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Hi Tom. Wonderful to find you in high spirits on Tuesday. Keep up the good work. Perhaps Melanie will let you relax a little this weekend while the world walks and cycles for you. Your girls were amazed when we showed them the photos of you in action in the gym. Take care & lots of love, Gay & Peter
#27 by Barbara Kaim at September 12th, 2009
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The level of organization and participation for the Harare walk today was astounding. It serves as a wonderful model of support for Tom and others in his situation. The mood was upbeat – people enjoyed the fine weather and a chance to exercise. As they say in the movies “Feel the love”…Regards to Tom and family, Jane and Robert and Greta. Cheers, Jonathan
#28 by John Mess at September 15th, 2009
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hello darling Tom, I can only imagine how you are feeling now having seen the photos of the walk in Zim on Saturday…. I am looking quite spectacular with the reddest eyes, streaming tears and railway tracks running down my nose having seen the pictures. I hope you have made less of a spectacle of yourself! WOW, what a wonderful tribute to you our dear friend, and to Sal….. and it will continue on, and on and on… we think of you constantly.. until we meet again, Tess
#29 by Peta-Jane and Craig Spong at September 15th, 2009
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Hi Tom and Sal – great pics of you at The Gym – very impressive! So good to see you both.
Our Richmond walk was so so good. Spongs in glorious yellowness. You know me, I never miss an opportunity to make the family look like Clowns (literally). Sorry, Bob Marley was otherwise engaged in Aus, next time. Wonderful to chat to your Mom and to Gretta. Lots of love,
#30 by Gay & Peter Bourhill at September 15th, 2009
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Hi Tom. Finally the gym pics are posted. Trust you are still in good spirits. We walked & cycled for you on Saturday. Your Sal & girls were in fine form-it was a wonderful show of strength. Keep up the good work. Love Gay & Peter
#31 by Zeferino at September 16th, 2009
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Hi Tombo Wombo,
Just seen the pictures of you in the gym – so inspirational. You look well my friend – seeing all the shows of strength around the world has brought a tear or two but seeing you in the gym that brought the house down.
always your friend
Zef
#32 by Peta-Jane and Craig Spong at September 20th, 2009
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Hi Tom, loving “the shave”. Great to see you out for coffee – careful now, the “Ladies that Latte” will get jealous!
#33 by Lizzie Moon at September 21st, 2009
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Monday Morning Hi to Tom of the smooth kop! You have to grow a few chin whiskers now. Thank you for my birthday message. It was easy turning 40 – heck I can even grow chin whiskers now and not worry! Lots of Love. Lizzie Moon xxx
#34 by Jay and Gary at September 21st, 2009
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Hi Tom – wow sitting up and going out for coffee. Good for you! Bet you are looking forward to your visit today. Keep getting stronger and keep those smiles coming. Lots and lots of love
#35 by Alison at September 21st, 2009
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Hi Tom
Great photos. Hope next time you get a stronger drink.
Brilliant turn out at Rooneys run yesterday. I ran the 5km for you with Cams cycling way in front of me.
Sending you lots of love.
Hoping to see you soon my friend.
Love you lots
#36 by Munya at September 23rd, 2009
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Hey Tom you are a truly inspirational individual just looked at the figures of people visting your site… Miss you lots
Munya…
#37 by Kevin Makoni at September 24th, 2009
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Hi Tom,
Came across news of your tragic crash while browsing the papers.
Wish you all the best, if only coz you’ve always been great guy, since our school days at Mount Pleasant and later at Deloitte .
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
#38 by Vicks Wood at September 25th, 2009
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dear Tom and Sal,
we breathe the CT mountain air in deeply, and breathe out healing yellow energy for you both and your beautiful girls x
with all our love and healing thoughts,
Vics, Dave and Zac
#39 by Anon at September 25th, 2009
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A diamond is just a lump of coal that did well under pressure.
Keep on striving Tom – you are already a diamond.
#40 by Ed Musimwa at September 29th, 2009
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Its good to hear that you are making such fatanstic progress. Be strong!
NMB has deposited your outstanding FCA amount and a letter was sent to Sal.
Ed Musimwa
#41 by Michelle - ex Redan at September 30th, 2009
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Tom, my thoughts are with you. I believe that your strength of mind and your strong support system will help you see miracles. Glad to see you are making steady progress, you are in my prayers.
Michelle
#42 by Peta-Jane and Craig at October 7th, 2009
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Hi Tom, just a quick hello.
Pleased to see you continue to inspire people all over the world to do crazy things! A great sense of humour prevails. When’s the next BeerFest?
#43 by Mervin Zeelie at October 14th, 2009
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Dear Tom,
I am a freind of mutual friends, Alan and Kevin, whising you all the strenght. You are certainly an encouragement to all of us.
Take Care
Mervin
#44 by Peta-Jane and Craig at October 15th, 2009
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Hi Tom, great to see pics of you and our lovely Ross – so special and glad you are putting him to good use (and passing on the HeadShave baton!). All those neck rubs, mmm, enjoy!
#45 by Peta-Jane and Craig at October 23rd, 2009
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Hello Sopers – just a quick one to say hello and hope that Pretoria/Jnb is treating you well. It must be so wonderful to have the family together.
Fantastic effort Connor – so handsome! It takes a fine head to carry off the HeadShave look – well done!
Have a good weekend. Lots of love, good breathing and prayers as always.
#46 by Graham Clark at November 16th, 2009
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Wow – such fantastic news that you are so close to coming home Tom. Your strength and manner in which you and your family are dealing with your circumstances remains a source of inspiration for us all. It is so great that you will be home to be with your family and friends this Christmas. Love to you Sal and your wonderful children. Cheers Graham
#47 by petya at January 14th, 2010
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#48 by David and Essi (USA) at January 18th, 2010
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Hi Tom and Sal,
So sorry we have been out of touch. We have been catching up with John & Tess over email over the past few months and have been reading the blogs and hear that you are home now. That is a miracle – congratulations! I hope you enjoyed being with the family in familiar surroundings. I can’t imagine how this must be for you, Sal and the girls. Essi and I have often discussed how ncredibly lucky we are to have a full life and three healthy kids. Actually, Otto, now 7 broke his shoulder ice-skating 2 weeks ago – turned out he had a tumor growing in his shoulder, but thank goodness it is benign and a day operation filling his bone with paste will fix it – that’s as bad as it gets in our little lives in Seattle. Amyways, we have had a thankful xmas and new year and so appreciative of the life we have together. Sal, if there is anythig we can do for you, please rach out. We are thinking of you often – the challenge of raising the girls, working, taking care of Tom – unimaginable challenges. We want to support you. I hope this message reaches you and gives you strength. We’ll be in touch. Warmest rgds David, Essi, Mathilda, Otto & Hugo (rainy Seattle, Washington, USA) Our email address is : davidandessi@hotmail.com
#49 by James muyundo at February 23rd, 2010
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hey, I had no idea about Toms accident until Ray told me to check out this website. Tom was my childhood pal on Church Road in Nairobi, Kenya. All the best buddy !
#50 by Caroline Kilonzo at February 23rd, 2010
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Hi Tom,
This is Caroline your former next door neighbour in Westlands, Church Rd, Kenya. I was googling old friends when I came across your website. We are praying for you and your family. I pray for your strength, joy and peace. I am glad to see the tremendour support from all your friends and even some who do not know you. Greetings to Greta, Ben and Rae and your parents. Much love to you all. God bless you.