Background. For sometime, your mom has had some discomfort in her abdomen. She attributed this to: side effects from drugs, recovery from surgery, swelling, etc. She had also been running low grade fevers, which usually would last about an hour then break. Last Saturday morning she mentioned her IP port, which is not being used but is implanted in her side, was really bothering her. By Sunday night, the area around the IP port appeared red and swollen. She went into Janicek's office Monday, saw Kelly, the nurse practitioner, who said there appeared to be an infection. She prescribed an antibiotic. By Monday night, she was running a temp and very uncomfortable. Her lower abdomen had taken a very unusual shape. Tuesday morning we awoke to some seeping from the area fka the sewchers (sp) from the surgery. Alarmed, we called Janicek who had us go into the ER. He decided to go into surgery and look at what the problem was. As he suspected, an infection had developed around the vaginal area and spread all the way across her abdomen to the IP port. He cleaned the area and removed the IP port (yea!). He said the infection was confined and didn't see any other problems. Maureen has an open wound which they need to continue to flush and treat w/ antibiotics. The fevers are gone. As we speak, she's getting 2 units of blood as she continues to be borderline anemic. A CT Scan was also done yesterday. Although I've not discussed this directly w/ Janicek, my understanding is nothing showed up there to be of concern. Maureen will be in the hospital a couple days so they can watch her. Her spirits are very good and she's relieved the IP port is gone. JP, Connor and I all visited last night. It was so touching to hear JP lecture his mom on "the power of positive thinking". I hope he's carrying this "power" to finals with him this week!
| Hope is like a balloon, it cannot soar to the heavens if you hold it on a string. Nancy McFarland | |
| Maureen, I just read Mike's update on your condition and was sorry to hear that you are in the hospital. But that is great news that they removed the IP port. A day at a time and things will keep healing. Maureen you are such an inspiration and I know that you will beat this. You need to continue to have hope. Wishing you an abundance of new hope and strength to last throughout the days until you are well again. It is just not fair that such a wonderful,loving, giving person like you should be having to go through this. Wishing you a speedy recovery. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Nancy McFarland | |
| Hello Maureen Ann Weimann | |
| The Data Security team has been reminiscing about several good stories from your years in St. Paul. One of my favorite is how Terry used to drive you crazy by sitting down and placing his notebook and papers just a little off-kilter just to see how long it took before you couldn't take it any more and would reach each over and straighten it up for him. I know that I wasn't part of the security team in those days but I remember spending quite a bit of time with you in team meetings talking about DB2 security, among other things. I am sorry to hear you are back in the hospital but wanted to wish you a quick recovery. I will definitely be sending some prayers your way. Take care. Ann (Pihart) Weimann | |
| Positive Thinking Always Cynthia Neuman | |
| Just received the lastest update from Mike. Remember with God everything is possible. What he takes you to he will take you through with all of his love. Many, Many prayers to my dear friend Maureen. God Bless Cynthia | |
| Doubling up our prayers! Joan Buckley | |
| Okay, Caseys, we will double up our prayers for you all. Maureen, I am glad that your IP port is out - but I am sorry that it had to come out this way! I know that the hospital is not your first choice of residences this week, but you are in a safe place where they can really work on your healing 24/7. God bless you all! Joan B. | |
| Thinking of You Kathi and Pat Rile | |
| Maureen, we hold you close in our prayers and hearts. Continue to take good care of yourself and be lifted up by the love sent to you from family and friends. God bless you ! Kathi and Pat | |
| Christmas wishes Mary jo Christensen | |
| Dear Mike and Maureen, We wish you a Christmas next year of happiness and health. For this year, we pray for the same. We will think of you from SD where snow is forecast for Fri and Sat. Best to you. Love Dave and Mary Jo | |
 Holiday prayers Lisa Lavely | |
| Maureen - Sorry to hear you are back in the hospital, but it is so comforting to know you have such wonderful caretakers and medical staff. I said a special prayer for you this morning on my drive to work - that seems to be the only quiet time of the day! It was a beautiful morning with the sun rising over the mountains & I was listening to a wonderful holiday CD, so I was in the perfect setting to send some positive thoughts to my good friend! I am going to send you a copy of the holiday CD too, it is one of my favorites. Hope you are back home very soon! Love, Lisa | |
| glad the ip port is OUT !!! Patti Herf | |
| maureen and mike, so glad they acted as soon as thye did after you went in and THANK GOD you went in right away!!!! now, Maureen, i hope you are breathing easier and resting quietly so the healing can begin again !!! our thoughts and prayers are with you always.i was going to write and say that it is a GOOD THING you are not seeing anyone but family... i have so wanted to come by, but, came down with a cold and that's the problem these days, people can carry too many germs they are not aware of... stay sequestered !!! love you, patti | |
| Merry Christmas Maureen! Joan Lentner | |
| I will be leaving for up North to spend time with my elderly parents and family members so I won't be able to email till I return at the very end of the month. But that won't stop my prayers. They will be going every single day...it's rough for you but I'm praying that your Christmas will be wonderful. You have had a very difficult earthly journey these past few months but be assured that you have gone forward one step at a time...and one day at a time and you are making it. The prayers and God's blessings and love are sustaining you and giving you all that you need. I can almost see the prayers from everyone flooding heaven in petition for "Maureen"...and they are being answered. I will be praying extra hard for that great Christmas time with your family...so you feel good and can enjoy it. Christmas Blessings to you Maureen. Joan LH - Mpls P.S. you are an inspiration to so many and it makes me think about my pain and not complain about it. | |
| My Amazing Sister!! Theresa Schaefer | |
| Once again Maureen you are my hero! Your strength continues to amaze me!! You are continually in my thoughts, and I'm sending you lots of love from Madison! I'm also batting for JP to sail through finals! I'm sending prayers for his concentration and focus when taking his tests. You've raised a strong individual who seeks to comfort rather than to be comforted. I love you all!! Keep getting well. Love, Theresa | |
| Wishing You Well Clint Gibson | |
| It is great to hear that Maureen's spirits are good and positive. Sounds like JP set the standard for positive thinking this week. Wishing you all the best and thinking of you daily. May Christmas be encouraging for all the Caseys. Clint | |
| Bumps in the road Patrick Goetzinger | |
| Mike and Maureen - Bumps in the road spoil an otherwise smooth ride and are extremely frustrating. However, the bumps serve as a reminder you are still on the road and getting closer to the destination of full recovery. Christmas wishes from the Goetzinger's and Grogan's to the Casey and Green families. Cheers. Pat Goetzinger | |
| The love of the Christ Child Kathy Miller | |
| Dearest Maureen, as we ready for the arrival of the little baby Jesus, we pray that the hope and love He brings to the world will surround you and give you courage and peace. And His presence in our world will make a difference for all of us. You are going to get thru this, one day at a time. We are here for you and ready to do anything for you and for Mike and your wonderful sons. All you need to do is call and we're there. Love from Steve and Kathy and family! | |
| MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THE CASEYS Pat Hennesy | |
| Hi All - we are so glad the infection is taken care of. Maureen, you WILL start to feel better with that behind you. We are so proud of JP for the Ole and Lena jokes, and are cheering for him to do well on his finals. We're cheering for all of you to keep your spirits high, knowing so many are pulling and praying for you. Love, Pat and Kathy | |
| With love from SD Jennifer Tibbetts | |
| Maureen, Hi, I am a friend of your sister, Catherine. I wanted to let you know that you are in our family prayers every night and that you are included in a special novena we are saying to the baby Jesus this advent. Your struggle is not in vain. You are an inspiration and a sign of God's love to all. May His love fill your heart with Joy and Peace this Christmas and always! with love and concern, Jennifer, Chris ,CAtherine, Rachel , Grace , Christopher, Charles, Max, Anthony, and John Tibbetts Sioux Falls, SD | |
 THOUGHTS, PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES Charlie Herf | |
| Maureen and Mike Patti and I were sorry to hear about the recent set back but know that the fighter will get this behind her also. We are here through the holiday period so if there is anything we can do please call on us as we will not impose on you. As always our thoughts, prayers, love and best wishes are with you. Enjoy the holiday season with the battles Maureen has won and will contine to win. Charlie | |
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