For those of you praying for me who don't even know me, I want to tell you a little about myself. I have been married to a wonderfully supportive man, Ed, for 17 years and am the mother of six beautiful children who are ages 15 to 5. Our family has been so blessed by a wonderful Church and school community and family that have helped us so much. We are totally humbled by how God has provided for all of our needs.
In October of 2011 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer that had metastasized to my lungs and liver. During the next 12 months I had surgery on my colon, liver, and lungs and had 12 rounds of chemotherapy. The chemotherapy was difficult: it made me very sick and left me with bad neuropathy.
Unfortunately the cancer was not eradicated. During 2012, I had another liver surgery and began another type of chemotherapy. This time neuropathy was not a side effect; however it did worsen. This second type of chemo also caused me to get quite sick. I would have one week in bed and one week trying to be Mom.
Unfortunately that chemo stopped working in the Fall of 2014. I began a third type of chemo in December 2014 and found it to be ineffective in March of 2015. The difficulty that I face is that there are not many positive options of medicine to move to. I am seeing a specialist early May who focuses on studies for colon cancer.
We continue to pray for a miracle of healing. We have seen miracles over the last 3-1/2 years in our family and know God has a plan. Thank you for joining us in this novena.
God Bless You!
Ann Marie
Dear Ann Marie, My family and I are praying for you and most especially for your healing through the intercession of Fr. Solanus. May God who is rich in mercy and through his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, bless you and heal you. Amen.
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All the Nelsons from Portland to North Carolina and all points in between will be sending prayers up for you and your family.
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ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you here in Wisconsin. May God give you strength and healing. Blessings!
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Carol and cousin Jody Breeggemann
ReplyDeleteEd and I are praying for you, Ann Marie.
ReplyDeleteDear Ann Marie,
ReplyDeleteHave been praying for you and your family for while. I know your brother. Just had my last chemo on Monday and am offering this week for you and for 100% healing for you. God bless you my sister in Christ and know that He is holding you close to His Most Sacred Heart. Sr. Judy - Birmingham, Alabama
Dear Ann Marie, I know your brother, Father Anthony, from when he was my son's superior during his time with the Friars a number of years ago. My son is now married and has a beautiful daughter, Gemma Marie, now 5 months old. I have communicated a few times with Father over the past years, and always turn to him when special prayers are needed. Now it is my turn to pray for someone who is very close to him ~ and I have been doing that for you. I have also asked a Benedictine monk (please don't consider me a traitor!) to say a Mass for you. I will continue my prayers and offering little sacrifices up for your complete healing. With six children still to raise, my prayers are urgent! God bless you and your dear family and may He give you comfort during this trial. Kay Tittmann
ReplyDeleteDear Ann Marie & Ed,
ReplyDeletePlease know that we pray for you several times every day. We love you with all our heart. Thank you for teaching us about beautiful Father Solanus! We will pray for his intercession and God's grace and healing to shower on you and your beautiful family. xxoo Brad & Erin
Dear Ann Marie,
ReplyDeleteI, too am a friend of your twin. I have been praying for you and your family, esp Marianna, for a few years. I am so sorry to hear the news above. Be assured of my prayers and those of my family and friends. I also know the comfort received through blog like this and the help it is in disseminating information.
Much love,
Kathleen
Anne Marie,
ReplyDeleteWe have been and are continuing to pray for you and the whole Paloucek clan. You are inspirations to us all! Like Erin says, thank you for teaching us about Father Solanus Casey and his beautiful spirituality. What a great model of humility and service through the grace of God.
God bless you and your family.
The Farleys
Anne-Marie, I fondly remember meeting you and your mom many years ago after mass at father DiFazio's house when you only had two or three children. Afterwards we had coffee and snacks nearby. Father has kept us up-to-date on your family for all these years so you are not A recent addition to my prayer list. In particular I also pray for Marianna. May the love and prayers of so many people surround you and lift you up.
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ReplyDeleteKathy S., Birmingham, AL
Ann Marie, Prayers for you, Ed and your family as always! Also praying & fasting along with these novena intentions for complete healing...
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord bless you richly, M. Nault.
Dear Ann Marie, May God in His Mercy grant you complete healing through the intercession of Ven. Solanus Casey. We continue to keep you and Mariana in our prayers. The Gross's
ReplyDelete"We are continually immersed in God's merciful grace like the air that permeates us." - Fr. Solanus
I am glad you shared this about your cancer. I always wonder how you are and what cancer you have. I missed the novena but I am praying for you daily. I hope all the prayers give you healing.
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Your in Heaven now Ann Marie..Rest in Peace!!!... I say the rosary everyday (EWTN,)and ask the Blessed Mother to keep the list ..only found out from EWTN Mass last week you were sick..when Fr. Anthony left to see you... You are a wonderful inspiration to all of us. Saying the rosary now late with EWTN for Peace. Rest in the arms of our Blessed Lord. . Watch over our wonderful Father Anthony...I love him so much and his sermons. .
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