Tom Lee - Living with Cancer
Tom Lee - Living with Cancer
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Flashback! AC/DC Japan Tour 2010 - Saitama Super Arena, Tokyo March 14, 2010
In 2010 my family travelled to Japan for the first time. One highlight was the AC/DC concert near Tokyo. But this was no ordinary concert experience. Our good friend Grant (Canadian) works in the logistics of shipping and receiving major shows and events into Japan. He gave us the gift of a lifetime by arranging VIP passes to the show. This included killer seats and backstage passes that allowed us to touch all the musical instruments, sit on stage prior to the show and get a real feel for what the underbelly of a major rock show is like. In case you're wondering, the pass did not include meeting the band. No matter. My family will never forget this very special day.
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The power of art to move life a day at a time
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With the possibility of either bad news or not great but manageable news looming in the next few weeks, I share my recent experiences and discoveries in learning the techniques and joys of drawing with dry pastels. I have near zero art experience but something in the imagining and creation of visual art pieces has helped me tremendously to get to the end of every day with some sense of contentm...
Oktoberfest parade 2024 - Ktichener-Waterloo
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Canadian Thanksgiving weekend means the annual Oktoberfest parade in our town of Kitchener-Waterloo. This year was great because it's the first time for us from our new apartment which is actually on the parade route. This is a quick video summary of our fun morning at the parade. Happy Thanksgiving all.
Finding Strength and Hope living with stage 4 cancer - Single take, minimal edits
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Strength and Hope are two words that constantly surround a cancer patient. But typically these words are directed at patients with the intent of helping them build their inner strength and maintain hope for the future. A couple of recent events got me thinking about these words and how nuanced and rich the words actually are. This video is really about how I have wrestled with keeping composure...
How does cancer change the nature of a person?
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I am finishing my first cycle of my next chemotherapy treatment. As my illness has already metastasized, the goal of the treatment is now to simply extend my life as long as it can. This is a brutal reality that too many people still deal with even in this era of advanced medical research and public support. But this first cycle has turned out to be gentler than it often is and my body has resp...
Tom Lee UW Sustainability Economics July 2023
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This is the recording of the session on economics and sustainability in engineering initiatives at the first Sustainability Fellowship workshop hosted by the University of Waterloo in July 2023. Nine students representing four countries engaged to explore sustainable approaches to complex societal challenges. This session focused on financial aspects of sustainability. Dr. Tom Lee of McMaster U...
Mini lecture on effective communication
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As part of a workshop I was challenged to create a 10 minute mini lecture on a non-conventional topic. I chose to do one of effective presentations for professionals. This vid covers a very specific and easy way to add punch and impact to any presentation or formal communication.
Modern Engineering Ethics Video
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I was part of a teaching team for a new engineering course that blended technical with other important factors like societal, environmental, and financial. One small part of the course was on ethics as part of a comprehensive engineering project. This mini video was created as a supplement to the lecture portion.
My third cancer encounter ... where to now?
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It has returned ... faster than I ever expected. Following a series of surgeries and chemotherapy, I was hopeful that I would enjoy an extended period of health but in the end, the probabilities did not cooperation. On July 19, 2024 I received the message that my cancer had quickly returned and moreover, it spread throughout my lungs, into my lymph nodes, and even back into my colon. This is a ...
Back to normal ... enjoying my post-surgery calm ... for now ...
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It's been a few months since my second lung surgery and the healing has gone well. This past weekend, I was able to just waltz into the woods with a chainsaw and harvest some badly needed firewood. It may seem like a non-event but it was a major milestone for me. Last week, I had my first post surgery follow up CT scan. Because my cancer had metastasized, it has been deemed incurable but with d...
Letting the forest help me heal from stage 4 metastatic cancer
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It has been six weeks since I had my second lung surgery to deal with the spread of my colon cancer into my lungs. Although healing progresses well, it still remains a challenge to remain motivated and optimistic. But I am very fortunate that I have access to a special place that I can escape to, to help me make sense of things. In this video my typical walk is transformed by this magical place...
Good news for a change? Yes ... kind of. Nature of uncertainty in cancer treatment.
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"There is no evidence that we need any additional treatment at this moment". This is the kind of enigmatic statement that you get a lot of from cancer specialists. I concluded this particular episode of my Stage 4 metastatic/colorectal cancer journey with a clean result following my second lung surgery in addition to earlier bowel surgery. "Clean" means no obvious nasty bits at the moment not t...
The unexpected perspectives on time when living with cancer
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Living with this disease involves a procession of medical, personal, and the occasional cosmic milestones ... like the total eclipse that we experienced in our region on April 8, 2028. The timing of the eclipse was less than two weeks following my second lung lobectomy that removed a further half a lung. I had known about this eclipse for almost fifty years and was glad that I had the strength ...
Some good thoughts leading to next lung surgery
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My next surgery is booked for a week from today and not surprisingly, I'm concerned about what my breathing capacity will be. In this video, I reflect on how good activities from the past can help me gain some clarity of thinking and hope for what is to come. It's been a good week for many reasons and I remain hopeful for an uneventful procedure next week.
It's official ... taking the next steps in my cancer journey
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TODAY IS NOT THAT DAY ... this is a helpful thought that helps me get through those moments when things don't look great. Last week was one of those weeks as I received the pathology analysis of my recent lung surgery. It determined once and for all, the disease has metastasized and further progression is likely. There's every reason for me to be bummed out but I chose to do something very posi...
My Cancer Bucket LIst (or F*&K It List)
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My Cancer Bucket LIst (or F*&K It List)
Healing thoughts following lung surgery
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Healing thoughts following lung surgery
Simplicity as a key to managing cancer
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Simplicity as a key to managing cancer
2023: Paul and Jo visit us in Montréal ...
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2023: Paul and Jo visit us in Montréal ...
Moving on to Stage 4 and what it means to me
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Moving on to Stage 4 and what it means to me
Montreal - Glen Le Mesurier outdoor art exhibit
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Montreal - Glen Le Mesurier outdoor art exhibit
Montréal Côte-des-Neiges walkabout
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Montréal Côte-des-Neiges walkabout
Tom Lee - Honorary Degree Convocation Speech - York University
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Tom Lee - Honorary Degree Convocation Speech - York University
Chester Tree video
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Chester Tree video
We take a day trip to go to the EX (CNE) for the first time in decades!
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We take a day trip to go to the EX (CNE) for the first time in decades!
Reflections on the funeral service for Joo-Hack (Paul) Kim
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Reflections on the funeral service for Joo-Hack (Paul) Kim
Finale for my series on cancer -- reflections on the past months
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Finale for my series on cancer reflections on the past months
Reflection on passing of Queen Elizabeth II -- building my strength to get back to fuller function.
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Reflection on passing of Queen Elizabeth II building my strength to get back to fuller function.
My FINAL intravenous chemo session!!!!
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My FINAL intravenous chemo session!!!!
Looking forward to life after chemo!
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Looking forward to life after chemo!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @SunriseSurvivor
    @SunriseSurvivor 14 днів тому

    Love this! Looks like the kids had a blast. How old were they? I took my son to see Springsteen when he was 13.

    • @tomlee6926
      @tomlee6926 13 днів тому

      Great memories for sure. They were just a bit younger than your son.

  • @irishpeck
    @irishpeck 17 днів тому

    Hey Tom, I just wanted to add that in my personal career you helped to shape the way of thinking that helped me climb my career ladder in the way I wanted. Enjoyed our time working together at Quanser and I will make a conscious effort to catch up on these videos to see how things are progressing. In the meantime I hope you and your family are doing well. Michael

  • @CherylS49
    @CherylS49 27 днів тому

    Tom, I loved watching this recent video of you and where you are in your journey. I love that you are using art for therapy, with many benefits❤ You have a keen eye to see the shadow and highlights and are creating some great work. I am so glad you found this and are sharing it with all of us, who are praying for you and cheering you on. My gosh Tom, your son Eric is SO talented and I LOVE this song he created, telling the story and also encouraging you with you newest found gift. I honestly think this video and music is going to really big in Canada! It is fantastic!🙌🏻🤍 What a joy to watch this video. You have been on my heart a lot today and so glad I saw this. Keep on, my friend. 🙏🏻

  • @MarcoPescantin
    @MarcoPescantin 29 днів тому

    Hi Tom. Fabriano sketch book paper. For dry pastel drawings. Stay strong! Ciao

  • @avy3586
    @avy3586 Місяць тому

    Thanks for these videos Tom. It’s been a roller coaster of health issues with our family over the past 18 months… I find your messages really grounding and soul touching. Peace and love ol friend.

  • @charlesvanhorn1560
    @charlesvanhorn1560 Місяць тому

    Tom, when you are engaged in a pastel painting, your whole being is focused on your work. Your pain and feelings of fatigue vanish, and time seems to stop. This is the wonderful therapy that art offers. I will pray for you because I know it works. I am a watercolor artist who has been painting for nearly sixty-five years. The thrill of creating has never vanished. I am so pleased to see the progress you have made. The more you paint, the more your skills will improve. May God bless you and your family.

    • @tomlee6926
      @tomlee6926 Місяць тому

      Dear Charles. This is one of the most thoughful messages of support that I have received. Thank you.

  • @bobchirka5460
    @bobchirka5460 Місяць тому

    Thanks for posting Tom.

  • @TreeOfWisdom2
    @TreeOfWisdom2 Місяць тому

    Don't they have something for you? Immunotherapy?

  • @PoetsforHarris
    @PoetsforHarris Місяць тому

    Thank you for continuing to share your story so authentically.

  • @felipedepine
    @felipedepine Місяць тому

    Stay strong Tom, we are all here with you!

  • @SunriseSurvivor
    @SunriseSurvivor 2 місяці тому

    You’ve always had incredible strength of character Tom. Even as a teenager 😊. It’s just being pointed out to you now. Strength and hope 💪🏻 & 🤞🏻

  • @NatureArtMusic
    @NatureArtMusic 2 місяці тому

    An enlightening talk, Tom. Thanks for sharing. I have spent my career working for charities as a program manager and fundraiser. What started off as giving my gift of time - turned into receiving the gift of accomplishment. And a transition happened along the way… Helping others made me feel good about myself. That I mattered because I helped them. It wasn’t intentional - but it did help to validate why I committed so much time and energy to others… Also, I learned from them in return. I learned fortitude and commitment from people who faced incredible challenges. To see them soldier on, despite their difficulties was uplifting. So when I faced my own personal challenges, I knew that I could continue as well… So I encourage you to support others - like that other gentleman with cancer - when you can. We’ve been raised to handle all setbacks - and when we can’t, we feel like failures. So uncertainty and humility are difficult. But you’ve been able to face your personal challenges with aplomb and share with us. If you have the strength, I think you may be able to help more people one-on-one than with just your videos.

  • @abbygoodrum8736
    @abbygoodrum8736 2 місяці тому

    Happy Korean Thanksgiving! And thanks for this gift of this video and the music at the end too.

  • @mohammadmahdim6792
    @mohammadmahdim6792 2 місяці тому

    For me strength is when you have your own challenges and demons to conquer but still offer to lend a hand and save someone from their demons. You are one hell of a strong man.

  • @sylviarogier1
    @sylviarogier1 2 місяці тому

  • @rickturnr
    @rickturnr 2 місяці тому

    Good talk

  • @ImsunaSong-gw2gs
    @ImsunaSong-gw2gs 2 місяці тому

    Whoa..just stumbled on to this channel. Very powerful stuff! You got this!! 👍 ❤❤❤

  • @dannymeske3821
    @dannymeske3821 2 місяці тому

    My blood pressure came down when I accepted my fate. Now I smell the roses and feel the warmth of the sun! Volunteering and meeting new people js fun! Just keep going...❤

  • @lindapayne7134
    @lindapayne7134 2 місяці тому

    Tom, your video really hits home with me. I have Metastatic Breast Cancer, and have been living with it for 6 1/2 years. Initially we thought I’d only have a year or so. Cancer has 100% has changed me into the person I wish I had always been. I’m so much more patient, loving, generous and adventurous than I used to be. I worked so much all of my life and that was my primary focus in life. Now, my family, friends, learning new things, art and adventure are my main goals. Thank you for your video. I loved it.

  • @PaulMarangoni
    @PaulMarangoni 2 місяці тому

    Brutal. I can't believe this has happened to you Tom. I know we haven't seen each other in at least 20 years, but I have nothing but good memories of our interactions and times together, especially during our brief trip to New York City with our schoolmates. Your videos are super helpful and inspirational. I know it's a long shot, but I truly hope you can beat this.

  • @thorilllollke5358
    @thorilllollke5358 2 місяці тому

    Sending you positive thoughts from Spain

  • @davejaworsky8718
    @davejaworsky8718 3 місяці тому

    Such a worthwhile video Tom. And (spoiler alert) so glad to see the descriptor "Fun" in the ending. Life is all about fun, and I smile thinking about the fun of things, like FIRST robotics, so many years ago. Take care, and thanks for your creativity here. ....Dave

    • @tomlee6926
      @tomlee6926 3 місяці тому

      I'm so happy to hear from you! You are on my target list of walking buddies. Sharon and I now live in Uptown and we spend an awful lot of walking time in projects that you guided. You are a part of many of our daily smiles. I hope we can continue our chats for a long time to come. T.

  • @felipedepine
    @felipedepine 3 місяці тому

    Stay strong Tom. We are all here with you!

  • @ViewlessWings
    @ViewlessWings 3 місяці тому

    When there is a notification for one of your video updates I drop everything and watch. Thank you for the courage to share that you are sharing.

  • @richardweiss5466
    @richardweiss5466 3 місяці тому

    Thank you, Tom, for sharing your journey, for sharing your strength. Long may you run.

  • @LuanRocha667
    @LuanRocha667 3 місяці тому

    Hey, Tom. We are all one, we have always been and will always be one, so even if the worst happens, know that we are eternal (the real US, the real Self). Be in the present moment, since it is all we have. Thanks for sharing your story, much love. ❤

  • @abbygoodrum8736
    @abbygoodrum8736 3 місяці тому

    Very beautiful Tom, thank you for this video and for you. There is a Portuguese word that captures a bit of the emotion you describe or being both joyful and sad at the same time: Saudade. “…a deep emotional state of nostalgic or profound melancholic longing for an absent something or someone that one loves. Moreover, it often carries a repressed knowledge that the object of longing might never return.” Saudade “brings sad and happy feelings altogether, sadness for missing and happiness for having experienced the feeling.” They believe saudade is sometimes a welcomed thing. It brings pleasure, even if the pleasure is laced with pain.

    • @tomlee6926
      @tomlee6926 3 місяці тому

      what a beautiful way to express this sentiment ... obrigado!

  • @martinbaron2921
    @martinbaron2921 4 місяці тому

    Very inspiring Tom. I hope these next 3 weeks are the best 3 weeks of your life so far and get you ready to fight like a bastard!

  • @zahrak36
    @zahrak36 4 місяці тому

    Dear Tom, very sorry about your diagnosis. This is the first video I saw. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, strength, patience, courage, acceptance, and gratitude while facing such a life changing event. You are such a talented story teller sharing your life story in such an inspiring, honest, and humble way. The video and its content are very impressive and valuable. Sending you and your dear family positive thoughts and energies. All the power to you going through the treatment❤

  • @sylviarogier1
    @sylviarogier1 4 місяці тому

    I'm so sorry to hear about this latest diagnosis. 😢

  • @johnvellinga8487
    @johnvellinga8487 4 місяці тому

    Really sorry to hear this news Tom. But your positivity and approach will serve you well, no matter the outcome. Eric's music is really touching, but also upbeat, light and even fun.

  • @ThomasMckain
    @ThomasMckain 4 місяці тому

    You are an amazing person with a talented son.

  • @bonnienorris2691
    @bonnienorris2691 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for yet another inspiring video. Some day I may walk in your foot steps with a reoccurrence, and I will always refer to your comments about joy and sadness. My warmest thoughts are with you and your family as you approach another treatment plan. Your comments about emotional songs rang true. When I received my diagnosis, I made a playlist of all the sounds that brought memories forward. You must be so proud of your son and his talent. Agreed, utter mess! Many more good days!

    • @CherylS49
      @CherylS49 4 місяці тому

      Tom, right now my heart is sad to see this has evolved. You are an incredible man, with an attitude that is the same. It's just never fair, but your gift of telling us all your story, has me in awe of how you process it. You truly are so inspiring to us, who are praying and so holding hope for you. Thank you for sharing and your honesty. Eric, what a gift of words to music you have. I am so glad you played this song here for us Tom. May blessings be yours through all of this.

  • @lukeskirenko
    @lukeskirenko 4 місяці тому

    Sorry to hear that. I watch your channel with probably the same questions that you have... wondering how to make the best of such a strange life, and the hand that we're dealt. We all know some day down the road we have to face similar challenges... I hope you keep making videos.

  • @gretchenedelmon3888
    @gretchenedelmon3888 4 місяці тому

    I'm so sorry you are facing this change in the illness and all the mindset shifts that go along with that. Thank you for being so open with sharing what's on your mind. Much love to you and Sharon.

  • @RhialtotheMarvellous883
    @RhialtotheMarvellous883 5 місяців тому

    Did Eric do the Space Odyssey-esque chainsaw intro? That was very inspiring! Thanks for sharing. You are so calm and articulate in the face of uncertainty. Respect and love, my friend. Live long and prosper.

    • @tomlee6926
      @tomlee6926 5 місяців тому

      no, that's part of YT's royalty-free library ... I need to mod the credits slide for the next vid when I use the library! Also people often mistake my deer caught in headlights stillness as calm 🙂

  • @ViewlessWings
    @ViewlessWings 5 місяців тому

    "It's not normalcy, a sense of normalcy." A powerful perspective.

  • @parisasoltani8290
    @parisasoltani8290 5 місяців тому

    Nice video Tom. Thanks!

  • @ViewlessWings
    @ViewlessWings 5 місяців тому

    I was not expecting the four weeks later accomplishment! Thank you for sharing updates both positive and challenging.

  • @Lsmecca
    @Lsmecca 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful place Tom, wishing you more and more health

  • @georgemarques9075
    @georgemarques9075 5 місяців тому

    Echoing Chery's and other comments here especially around the importance of simplicity which is to be found in slowing down and letting go: of concerns, of worries and of the reactive impulse to bring under control the myriad conditions of daily life that we believe we should and must control in order for all to be well. We are in control of much less than we believe; behind the messy and complicated reality of daily life exists another reality exemplified by experiencing the basic senses of sound, sight, smell, touch and taste that we all share.

  • @OceanFrontVilla3
    @OceanFrontVilla3 6 місяців тому

    Some people take fenbendazole or ivermectin

    • @anniebee6215
      @anniebee6215 5 місяців тому

      Yes, that might turn out to be quite helpful as many cancers are found to be caused by parasites or fungus!!!

  • @mohammadmahdim6792
    @mohammadmahdim6792 6 місяців тому

    I admire your strong spirit and depth of perspective Tom, regardless of what life threw at you. You are still teaching me stuff ;).

  • @ViewlessWings
    @ViewlessWings 7 місяців тому

    Not knowing is such a stressful state. No worse news is goodish news? Thinking good thoughts for you!

    • @tomlee6926
      @tomlee6926 7 місяців тому

      Thanks ... there's a hint of poetry in your comment!

  • @sylviarogier1
    @sylviarogier1 7 місяців тому

  • @parisasoltani8290
    @parisasoltani8290 7 місяців тому

    So happy to see you in good health dear Tom. Look forward to seeing more videos.☺

  • @Passs0011
    @Passs0011 7 місяців тому

    Hi Tom, I live in South Africa. The sun is always shining here and there is always the risk of developing skin cancer if you have a light skin. I developed a growth on the lower eye lid of my right eye. I do not know if it is cancer or just a benign growth but I went on a high nutrition diet for about two months and the growth have shrunk noticeably. I would like to share the diet with you. The soup Ingredients: - two handfuls of Chopped broccoli, one chopped onion (purple), two bags of green tea, two pinches of mixed herbs, two sticks of cut celery, Two handfuls of frozen and crushed spinach or kale, half a table spoon of crushed garlic, Three shakes of black pepper, seven shakes of turmeric, two tablespoons full of apple cider vinegar (with the mother), one bag of white onion powder soup for flavour, a hand full of cooked red speckled beans and a handful of cooked mince meat. Just add all the ingredients in a pot, add boiling water and switch the stove on high till the water boils. Then lower the heat until the water simmer, Let the soup simmer for an hour. The soup is now ready. I would only drink water in the morning. At 12h00 I would start eating the soup. There will be about two helpings that you can eat in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame. I also ate a fruit salad every day in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame. (Note: Apparently turmeric reduces the effect of some chemotherapy drugs and thus should not be taken during chemotherapy.) During the rest of the week I would also eat food that contains vitamin D like avocado’s, mushrooms, liver and eggs in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame. It seems to be working for me, maybe it will also work for you. I pray to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ that you will be healed. Amen. I would also like to share the following six videos with you about salvation and two videos about evolution: Evolution vs. God ua-cam.com/video/uc_W9VtzJ0A/v-deo.html DESTROYING Evolution In Under 3 Minutes ua-cam.com/video/sWecPwrQv2c/v-deo.html Watch the Holy Spirit Work in Her Heart (Very Moving) ua-cam.com/video/iBEoI2u6kII/v-deo.html Fearing The Lord, God’s Discipline & Sharing The Gospel ua-cam.com/video/dES5WW66Mro/v-deo.html A Clear Gospel Presentation by Pastor Steven Anderson - How to go to Heaven ua-cam.com/video/IXEeMWCxyrQ/v-deo.html The Plan of Salvation ua-cam.com/video/PmkhRMPvt_0/v-deo.html How to Get Saved ua-cam.com/video/ajWdkuvrT6s/v-deo.html The Truth About Hell (Selected Scriptures) ua-cam.com/video/AVzbh_dLq3s/v-deo.html Best regards Chris “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life”. John 3:16 (King James Version Bible) Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son Of God the Father.

  • @RodelleEaston
    @RodelleEaston 7 місяців тому

    All the best never know when this can fall on anybody so we mindful and grateful for our health. All the best for you

  • @Lsmecca
    @Lsmecca 7 місяців тому

    A big thank you for your thoughts Tom. I am following you and hoping you can enjoy as many joyous moments as possible. Glad you are back and sharing. Sending love to you and your family.. Lisa G.

  • @lindatorrez686
    @lindatorrez686 7 місяців тому

    Blessings