Saturday, April 26, 2008

October 15, 2007

Maureen completed surgery at approximately 11:30 am. Connor and I met briefly w/ the Surgeon Dr. Janicek, who felt very good about the procedure. He confirmed this was a Stage III cancer. He said he didn't find anything that was unexpected and that he was able to remove all the cancer he found. He was quick to point out that it's what we don't see that we have to worry about. That is where the chemo-therapy comes into play. We'll know soon when we start with that. I am quite relieved this went as well as could be expected. It has been a very difficult week (as you can imagine), and Maureen has been quite uncomfortable. She's doing so much better now. During her conscious times, I read emails and prayers from you. She asks me to thank you all for having her in your thoughts and prayers. Maureen is one of a strong, yet quiet faith and she will win this battle. Keep your prayers coming. Thank you everyone! Mike.

Prayers from Minnesota -Terrie Jorgensen
Maureen - Dick and I are praying for you today. You are a very special person - a very strong woman in such a small body! That strength and you faith will be what guides you through your recovery. We love you - know that we are there with you today in spririt! Love, Terrie and Dick

Thinking of you -Susan Arzt
Dear Mike and Maureen,
I am thinking of you and sending strong cyber thoughts and a warm hug to you both. You're in my prayers for a successful surgery, a speedy recovery, and a strong faith to carry you through. The journey begins . . . Sue

Prayers -Jack Randall
Maureen and Mike, Your both in our prayers. Betsy and Jack

Praying and thinking about you. Kristine Merta
Maureen and Mike, will be praying for you everyday. God will be beside you in this journey! Kristine


Adding my prayers to those of your other friends -Lou Gomez
My prayers are with you during this trying time. You are blessed with a wonderful family, devoted husband, caring friends and enduring faith to see you through.
Love , Lou


Thoughts and Prayers -Charlie Herf
Maureen and Mike -Before you left for the hospital Patti and I were praying for the success of today's surgery and an expeditious and full recovery. You are in our thoughts constantly and we know as the fighter you are that you will win this battle. Anything we can do to help is a phone call away. Charlie

The Bowers family adds our prayers and love -Dick Bowers
We are with you this morning during this difficult time of surgery and offer our prayers and support for rapid recovery and a successful result.

Best of luck! Linda Gravenish
Mike and Maureen, Thank you for creating this CarePage so we can stay up to date on the progress. We are praying for you daily and are having a healing Mass said for Maureen. Linda and Jim Gravenish


Thinking of you -Robert Milligan
Marureen, Mike and Family: You are good people, you are in good hands, and you have good friends. This will go well.
Thinking of you, Bob and Kerry


Thinking about you... Rob Oliver
Maureen and Mike,
Just a quick note to let you know we are thinking about you today and praying for successful outcomes to your surgery. We know that we are just a few of many who are supporting you with prayers today. God be with you this day and always, Rob & Angie


Prayers for your whole family -Carol Clark
Maureen, Mike and boys - Fervent prayers on behalf of each of you that you find peace, comfort, patience, strength and healing in this time of challenge. Know that we are praying for each of you. God's Grace, Carol Clark


God is with you on your journey. Joan Lentner
Maureen - having gone through caner surgery myself I do know that it can be a scary road. But I am proof that God heard a lot of the prayers that were said for me and I am cancer free 2+ years. When I was told that you were in surgery I went to my desk, used the Holy Water that I keep at work and lifted you in prayer. I know that God hears all prayers and will be with you every step of your journey. I put you on my prayer list so that you can count on many daily prayers. God will give you all you need to get through this. I send many healing blessings your way.
Joan (Lowry Hill - Mpls)


Our prayers are with you all -Stephanie Prem
We are praying for Maureen---for strength and healing! May God bless you all throughout this journey. Stephanie and Tom Owens


You're in my thoughts and prayers -Pam Lundell
I'm so sorry to learn of this and will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Pam


Irish Blessings! Erin Goetzinger
Dear Maureen and Mike,
We are praying God will hold you "gently in the palm of Hands"...He will restore your health and we'll be cheering you on again as we make a return trip to Old Head!!! All our love and prayers!
Erin, Pat, Mairin, Nolan, Brendan, Brian and Aidan

WONDERFUL NEWS! Charlene Rex
That is great news! Thank you, Mike, for keeping us all informed. It is SO appreciated, and helps us to feel close to Maureen and all of you on this journey of healing. Please hug Connor and JP for us, as well as Maureen when she's up to it, and ask them to hug you back from us. You are all SO much in our hearts and continued prayers. Love and blessings, Charlene and Bill


You are all in my thoughts and prayers -Laura Clark
Casey Family - you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Thank you for the continued postings and we are all sending our best thoughts and wishes your way. Laura Clark, Lowry Hill


GREAT NEWS! Judy Rex
Mike, thank you so much for taking the time to post the message regarding the outcome of Maureen's surgery. You have got to be exhausted. Our prayers continue to be with all of you - please let us know if there is anything at all we can do to support you. Give Maureen our love. Mike and Judy


Prayers from the Boerhave's -Ann Boerhave
Maureen & Mike, Lyle and I were so shocked to hear your news. We are praying for you and your family. Let the prayers lift you during this time, I know we do and it helps so much! Be strong and positive, He will get you through this. Hope things went well this morning. I was driving to visit Lyle, he is back in the hospital with 105+ fevers, and I had a long un-interrupted prayer for you Maureen. The un-interrupted part was key since this usually doesn't happen with 3 little girls in the house. Keep up the carepage, we will be checking often.
Lots of Love, Lyle & Ann


Know that God has you in the Palm of His Hand -Dianne Clancy
Dear Maureen, Mike and family, We started our prayer requests last night during family rosary to include your family/friends, and all of the staff who care for not only Maureen but the family With such a strong faith and family we all have the assurance that "With God all things are possible". We will make sure this prayer request gets out to our family and Prayer chain. At times like this ones faith is truly brought to the test as we are well aware. Glad to have this CarePage. Love, Emmett and Dianne Clancy


Thanks to Jesus, His Holy Mother, Padre Pio, St. Jude, our "A-team," and friends!
Virginia Casey
Dear Maureen, Mike and boys,
I am in tears of delight with this good news. The time ahead will be tough, we know. You are in our prayers every day; all of you. I love you, Auntie Gin


From Steve and Kathy Miller -Kathy Miller
Hi Maureen! As Mike reads this to you, please know that we are loving you so much! You will get through this. Jeanne called me today to let me know your surgery was over. She loves you so much. I wish there was something I could do. My favorite prayer is the Our Father, so I just say that over and over for you. And for your family. Love you all, Auntie Kathy


So grateful to hear the update - Barb Glanville
Thank you for giving us a report today. I asked my Bible Study group to be in prayer for you both and family as well. We will keep up the prayers during recovery. Love you both. Peter and Barb


Thoughts from Judy & Richard -Judy Ackerman
Dear Mike---We were shocked to hear this news, but know with today's
medical triumphs, and Maureen's strength, good news will follow.
We send our prayers to you both,and with your love and devotion,
the healing will begin.


Glad everything went well! Katie and Joe Casey
Yuka Kosaka and her family send you their best. She took us to a Buddhist temple yesterday and said a prayer for you. So know that even the Buddhists have got your back!


Sending you Peace -Carolyn Anderson
Maureen and Family,
We are thankful to learn that Maureen is out of surgery and the cancer has been removed. Please know that we are sending a healing peace and all of our love. We will continue with our family novena -day 3.
Love, Carolyn and Family



Prayers for my family -David Rex
The first thing I did this morning was say a prayer for you Maureen. I realized that your boys probably need it as much as you do so I said one for them too. Maureen and Mike, you are family to me. Joe, Connor and J.P., you are my brothers. You're all in my thoughts daily.
Love, David


WHAT A BLESSING AND WHAT A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME !!!!!!!!!!
Patti Herf
Maureen & Mike, i couldn't have received better news than Mike's update when i got in today!!! Prayers will continue for all of you as you begin the next step of this journey... you were blessed with a wonderful surgeon and his special gifts !!! WE CAN ALL TAKE A DEEP BREATH NOW and continue praying for wonderful outcomes as you move along.. you are never far from my thoughts, hugs to you and Mike, patti


Maureen Will Win! Laurene Austin
I am SO happy to hear that Maureen's surgery went well! Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all, let me know. I am a mere rock's throw from Scottsdale Memorial and take-out is my specialty! Hugs, Laurene Austin


One Battle Won ! Charlie Herf
Maureen and Mike- Congratulations on the first major victory to conquer the dread disease. The report was encouraging and now it is the recovery which Patti and I pray will be quick and totally successful as you prepare for the next battle which you will also win. Our thoughts and prayers are with you constantly . As you know from this site you have many friends and relatives cheering you on towards a healthy and happy future and whose hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. We are thinking about you and anything we can do to help. Patti and Charlie


Hi Maureen! Kevin Miller
Dear Maureen,
Digital hugs to you from all the Millers. Mandy and I are thinking of you, and we wish you a speedy recovery from surgery. We love you so much and will be thinking of you during this fight.
Please let me know if you need some good reading material. I'm apparently the lone Miller liberal so feel free to come to me with book requests. I might actually be able to send something other than a spy novel (no offense, republicans), even though spy novels are fun sometimes.
Love and kisses, Maureen. -Kevin, Mandy, Cameron, Ben, and Jack



Healing Time -Margaret Bean
Dear Maureen, Thank God the surgery is over and went well, now we can focus on healing and rest. I hope you can feel my love...I'm sending it in a constant stream all the way from Alaska.


A Good Nights sleep -Terry Casey
We just want to add our prayers and love to all of these wonderful messages of support. It is such a great way to keep in touch. We will look forward to your reports on Maureen's progress. Love, Terry and Sharon (mom and dad)


Great News! Theresa Schaefer
Praise God the surgery went well! Thank you to all the physicians who are helping my sister get better. Sweet Dear Maureen, you are now on the road to recovery and wellness!! I love you so much!!
Dear Brother Mike - THANK YOU for taking great care of my "favorite" (wink, wink) sister. You, as Maureen's primary support have so many people supporting you. So please let your needs be known so we can help you persevere during her recovery. You are such a wonderful husband to Maureen. We love you all so much. Praise God! Love, Theresa


Hi Little Sister -Jacque Ingemansen
We are so grateful that this difficult step is finished for you dear sister. Now we want you to use your strength to focus on the blessing of healing that will begin to transform you. We send you our faithful love and devotion. The parish of St. Isidore is praying for you at every mass, and the school children are praying in every class for your healing. God listens to little children. I am going to read your messages to Mom tonight, so she can feel close to you. Love, Jacque


Yippee!!!!! Terrie Jorgensen
We are so happy and thankful that Maureen's surgery went well!
Maureen - Hang in there. We know how strong you are and that you can kick this cancer in the butt. Now it's time to let your body heal. I can't wait until you're home, so I can talk to you and tell you in person how special you are to me.
Mike & the Boys - I can't even imagine how difficult this is for you, but at the same time, this is great news! You are such a strong family with strong faith - that will pull you through.
We love you all, Terrie, Dick & Jenny


Prayers on the WaY -Linda & Max Selig
So glad the surgery went well. When will chemo start? We will continue to thiink of you and send our best wishes for your recovery. Lin and Max Selig


Escamollyuneeonlly!!! Lizzy Hofer
Good Morning Caseys!!
Praise God for a new day!! It's been one whole day since surgery and one less day you'll be in the hospital-OINGLY,OINGLY! Just called(well, wrote) to say "I LOVE YOU". Whoever wants Maureen to heal fast say "escamollyuneeonlly"!! I'm off to work-every prayer group and bible study, friend, etc is lifting you ALL up. Sending warm, comforting thoughts, and rest, Lizzy



Sending healing thoughts your way...Mary Sueper
Maureen- I am so happy to hear that your surgery went well. We have been praying for you EVERY DAY- Madeline even has her first grade class saying prayers!
When I worked on the Women's Health unit as a new nurse I cared for many patients at UNMC with Ovarian Cancer and administered their chemo. It was always so amazing to share in their healing journey. I was always able to see such a difference in my patients that had faith- (faith in God, their health care team and their own power of healing) those patients that had a positive attitude and also good support system. (Which you have ALL THREE!!)
You are such a strong woman... May you feel God's healing hands around you right now. I love you! Mary Beth


Praying for You -Jason Lattin
Dear Maureen, I am glad to hear that everything went well with the surgery. Jason and I are praying for you everyday. Love, Jason and Vonda Lattin

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