Last night, while I was brushing my hair I wondered if I shouldn't be standing at the edge of the driveway. My hair is beginning to drop in small bunches. But I'm ready for that! A week ago, I was pleasantly surprised to receive one of the beautiful scarves my mother wore during her chemo treatments years back. It's a beautiful midnight blue and pumpkin color. Perfect for the season. (thank you, mom)
I feel blessed to have each of you sharing your thoughts and prayers with me and to my family. So here are thoughts for you:
We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it. 1 Corinthians 4:12.
God bless you all,
Maureen
| Midnight Blue and Pumpkin......... Patti Herf November 07, 2007 at 10:29 PM MST | |
| Maureen, those colors not only fit the season, they are perfect for your coloring too !!! i just finished making a poster to greet Allison with when we find her and her friends walking the 3 Day in San Diego this Saturday... her Team's name is "Surf City Titty's".. as you can imagine they are mostly young women between the ages of 25-35...they have been inspired to do the 60 miles both from Family members who have /had cancer and by friends their own age... i'll touch base with you next week...hugs and love to you both, patti | |
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| Beautiful Maureen Elaine DuBois November 07, 2007 at 08:45 PM MST | |
| Maureen, You are the most beautiful woman that I know, inside and out, and I expect that your hair being gone will only highlight your beauty. I love and miss you! Elaine | |
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| November 7th Susan Arzt November 07, 2007 at 08:37 PM MST | |
| Dear Mike and Maureen ~ how brave you are to share your experiences; it's a gift you give to everyone. Stay the course. The hair will grow back. I think of you both every day. Sue | |
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| Love from Judy and me Clint Gibson November 07, 2007 at 06:36 PM MST | |
| Maureen - When I go to PVCC I see your smiling face coming around the corner of the Pro Shop, usually after you posted a good round as the premier golfer in the Casey family. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you every day, and that we miss you. Love to you, Clint | |
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| Good to hear from YOU!! Laura Gassen November 06, 2007 at 05:23 PM MST | |
| Hi Maureen! It's so good to hear from YOU!! You sound like you are settling into your home and are more comfortable with your surroundings. I am glad you are getting extra help with the catheter and you talked me into eating one of my left over Halloween almond joys, toasting you and your continued recovery! Love and Prayers, Laura Gassen | |
| Prayers for Maureen Courtney Powell November 08, 2007 at 08:42 AM MST | |
| Just wanted you to know we continue thinking of you in Texas. During their prayers every night, Alex and Gabe go through the line-up..."God Bless grandmas and grandpas, aunties and uncles..." and they always remember to add a special prayer: "And God Bless Maureen!" Thank you for reminding us all to relish the simple joys in life - a Halloween movie tradition, the shining sun, a beautiful scarf. You are an inspiratio to us all, Maureen! We love you, Courtney, Steve, Alex and Gabe | |
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| hello from the Northland! Cynthia Sampers November 08, 2007 at 08:33 AM MST | |
| Yes we have already seen a few snowflakes! Do you ever miss the Midwest? We miss you! Maureen, You are so beautiful, Hair won't even matter! I do think of you and your family often, and am praying for much healing where ever it is needed. My four-legged friend whom I love just jingled the bells to go outside and I am reminded how wonderful it is to have that companion when you aren't feeling so hot. Blessings come in so many ways. I pray that your journey is filled with much light and peace. Much love, Cindy | |
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| Grandma's scarf Mary Sueper November 08, 2007 at 08:30 AM MST | |
| What a memorable gift that Grandma gave to you! That scarf can give you hope--- a reminder to you of her fight against cancer, her strength, courage and ultimate triumph --- as she is now a cancer survivor x2!! I remember how Grandma always looked so beautiful and radiant in her different scarves as she was receiving her treatments- I am sure you will also! Keep your spirits up! Love, Mary | |
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| prayers from SD Trudy Billion November 08, 2007 at 08:19 AM MST | |
| Hello, I am Catherine's family member, Trudy Billion. Our family is praying for you. It is obvious from looking at your page that you are a wonderful person. God bless your progress. "I can do all things through Christ which strenghenth me."~ Philippians 4:13 | |
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| Hi again. Kevin Miller November 08, 2007 at 06:35 AM MST | |
| Hey Maureen, glad to read you're home! Have a great day. : ) kevin miller | |
| The Ocean Kathy Miller November 09, 2007 at 09:25 AM MST | |
| Hi sweetheart! Steve and I spent the night at the beach condo, and while outside on the balcony, the ocean waves sounded so powerful and constant. I think I can say that that's how prayers are flowing to you....never ending, always flowing straight to your door. Keep up the healing! We love you sooooooo MUCH!!!! Aunt Kathy | |
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| Happy Friday Maureen from Mpls! Joan Lentner November 09, 2007 at 06:38 AM MST | |
| I have thought about you all week and of course have prayed many times a day for you. Yes, you may be losing your hair, but you are on the road to recovery and your hair will come back. That's the great thing about our bodies. The chemo in a sense takes away our hair but our body comes right back and starts anew with more hair. The healing process continues in so many ways. Even though your journey is very difficult right now, I know and believe that God is with us every step of the way. And so when we have those down moments...God is right by your side. I have always loved the way something special happens just at the right moment. May you experience many special moments today and in the coming weekend. God's graces are flowing to you right now and my prayers continue. You "will" make this journey with all of your family and friends and sometimes strangers right at your side. Blessings to you Maureen. And now it's time to :) :) Try a Pepsi...it puts an immediate smile on my face. Take care Maureen | |
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| Dad's Art Room Theresa Schaefer November 08, 2007 at 02:50 PM MST | |
| Maureen - That's GREAT news as far as I'm concerned! This means that the fast growing cells in your body are dying!! Even if it means losing your hair temporarily, it more importantly means that the cancer cells are also dying!!! You are getting well dear sister. Here's a passage for you sweet Maureen: Matthew 10:30 "30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don't be afraid;" You are beautiful with or without hair......inside and out! Remember when we used to use dad's drawing paper and make paper hair? We'd cut it in thin white strips and tape it around our head, cut the front to make bangs and then some of us would get fancy and use a sissors to curl the ends. What were we thinking? Only a Green! I love you so much.....keep getting well. I can't wait to see you! Theresa | |
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| Admiring you! Colleen Gillespie November 08, 2007 at 02:21 PM MST | |
| Dear Maureen, Your positivity is admirable. I love it. Keep it coming. It is so nice to read your posts. We are thinking about you and praying for you and family throughout our days. I'll bet you look adorable in Grandma's scarf. Love you lots. Wishing you lots of "Sunny Days" (from the kids), Colleen, Jack and Zoey | |
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 Thank you for the pictures & updates!Lisa Lavely November 08, 2007 at 12:05 PM MST | |
| Maureen, The photos are wonderful, thank you for sharing them! I actually hung up one of your family Christmas photos in my office last week because I missed seeing your smiling face around here each day. Thank you for your updates - as always, your words mean so much. We are all here to give our support to you, but somehow you have a gift that gives your strength and support back to all of us that love you. You are so brave and such an inspiration to all that know you. <3> | |
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