tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post116757933197618820..comments2019-08-23T10:25:31.833-04:00Comments on Prayers for Maria: Update as of Saturday December 30, 2006Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1168306560807006702007-01-08T20:36:00.000-05:002007-01-08T20:36:00.000-05:00Here is a website that claims a 2-year-old patient...Here is a website that claims a 2-year-old patient had complete remission from the same tumour Maria has: http://www.elbolsonpatagonia.com.ar/a/pabluster/articulos/glioma.htm<BR/>They used an alternative therapy of Iscador/Mistletoe.<BR/><BR/>I will continue to search and talk to people about possible cures and, most importantly, keep praying. I heard about your family from a friend of mine whoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1168228898206326552007-01-07T23:01:00.000-05:002007-01-07T23:01:00.000-05:00Dear Ed, Megan & Family-I do not know why your fam...Dear Ed, Megan & Family-<BR/><BR/>I do not know why your family has been chosen to go through this, but you are an inspiration to all. I have two young children and everytime I come to your website it makes me pause, it makes me cry and sometimes it makes me afraid; but, more than anything, it makes me take an extra moment to kiss my daughter or to laugh at the food that my son has thrown all Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1168150327396171272007-01-07T01:12:00.000-05:002007-01-07T01:12:00.000-05:00Have you heard of the Chinese and Tibetan healing ...Have you heard of the Chinese and Tibetan healing method called Qigong (chigong)? I have heard that those Tibetan monks used to heal tumors and other diseases. For some reason someone told me about this the other day and I had to share it with you. Also, researching it for you, I suddenly came accross this Cancer specialist and he happened to be in MD Anderson in Houston... Coincidence? HereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1168146780786093722007-01-07T00:13:00.000-05:002007-01-07T00:13:00.000-05:00Hello Megan and Ed,I have recently been thinking a...Hello Megan and Ed,<BR/>I have recently been thinking about "out of the box" treatments for Maria. I remember reading an article about the use of a device called "cyberknife" to alleviate/reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease. I checked the internet and discovered that this procedure was approved by the FDA in 2001 and is performed in 6 facilities in the country. It is now being used on tumorsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1168042321265658242007-01-05T19:12:00.000-05:002007-01-05T19:12:00.000-05:00Dear Ed and Megan,I found your site through a frie...Dear Ed and Megan,<BR/>I found your site through a friend who lives in your area. I've been following your every post. It's amazing the strength you show in each and every way. I feel Maria's bubbly personality just by what you post. Maria is always in my thoughts and prayers. She's a lucky girl to have parents with your love and devotion. Good luck with further appointments. <BR/><BR/>-Take timeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167961944120436222007-01-04T20:52:00.000-05:002007-01-04T20:52:00.000-05:00Diane Koch (Laura Kerwin is my daughter) please lo...Diane Koch (Laura Kerwin is my daughter) please look at this product it may help. It is helping others with cancer in stopping growth of tumors. Xango is now approved by the American Cancer Society & these 2 sites are by well known doctors.<BR/><BR/>www.choices411/drtootla.html<BR/><BR/>www.goxanthones.com/demo<BR/><BR/>If I can answer questions or get you more information call me at 989-245-3701Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167950500821838982007-01-04T17:41:00.000-05:002007-01-04T17:41:00.000-05:00Dear Ed, Megan and Maria, my continued prayers are...Dear Ed, Megan and Maria, my continued prayers are with all of you each day. We are the ladies who sent Maria the Brian's Buddie sheep. We thank you so very much for helping us. We were able to send over $800.00 to the Brain tumor society for research in Brian Montgomery's name and we are so proud. Maria and you both are at the very top of our prayer chain. I always have believed that ALL THINGS Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167949985428502452007-01-04T17:33:00.000-05:002007-01-04T17:33:00.000-05:00My thoughts & prayers are with ALL of you. I chec...My thoughts & prayers are with ALL of you. I check your updates on a daily basis. You have shown my family true Faith. God has chosen such loving & caring parents for Maria. How hard this must be for all of you, God has a wonderful plan for all of you. It might be hard to see now but in the end we will all see through this! Stay strong, God's love never fails! He is always with you! <BR/>As Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167936509002429602007-01-04T13:48:00.000-05:002007-01-04T13:48:00.000-05:00Hey MariaWe love you so much! you are such an ange...Hey Maria<BR/>We love you so much! you are such an angel!<BR/>Love Kati CorbittAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167883359686958062007-01-03T23:02:00.000-05:002007-01-03T23:02:00.000-05:00Dear Ed, Megan, Maria and boys,Our family been pra...Dear Ed, Megan, Maria and boys,<BR/><BR/>Our family been praying for you all since learning of Maria's illness. My brother, Ted Gordon, first told me about your family and your crisis and Deb keeps me informed regularly.<BR/><BR/>I have two boys ages 8 and 4 and cannot begin to imagine that I could posess 1/1,000,000th the strength and Faith that you have, if I were in your shoes. <BR/><BR/>My Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167880229637375282007-01-03T22:10:00.000-05:002007-01-03T22:10:00.000-05:00Dear McNameras,For Christmas I received a shirt fr...Dear McNameras,<BR/>For Christmas I received a shirt from St. Jude Children's Hospital along with a "Prayers for Maria" bracelet from my cousins who used to live in Avon Lake. I wear them constantly and they are reminders for me to keep praying for a miracle for Maria. I check your site almost daily and you are always in my prayers. God bless you!<BR/>Emily from Manchester, NHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167850096281803922007-01-03T13:48:00.000-05:002007-01-03T13:48:00.000-05:00God has granted your family another beautiful Chri...God has granted your family another beautiful Christmas together, and now may He grant you peace in everything you do. He will guide you in your decisions as to what Maria's next treatment will be. How wonderful to know that Maria will continue to have the highest quality of life remaining to her! You were hand-picked to be her parents, and God is very pleased with you. Please continue to believeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167784331573291052007-01-02T19:32:00.000-05:002007-01-02T19:32:00.000-05:00Ed, Megan, Maria, and family-I have followed your ...Ed, Megan, Maria, and family-<BR/><BR/>I have followed your story since the beginning. Both my husband and myself work at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and we found out through one of your cousins that was consulting with my husband. My prayers are with you daily and your strength and faith have been continued inspiration to everyone you reach! I am now dealing with my father and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167756970063922882007-01-02T11:56:00.000-05:002007-01-02T11:56:00.000-05:00Dear Ed and Megan,Your story about Maria is an ins...Dear Ed and Megan,<BR/>Your story about Maria is an inspiration to me. I volunteer for Hospice of Western Reserve and I also volunteer for the Good Shepherd program at St. Ladislas in Westlake. I help with the 3-6 yr.old children. I have two suggestions for talking to Maria about death. The first is an illustrated book called The Next Place by Warren Hanson. The second is Dougy's Story in a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167752169662268062007-01-02T10:36:00.000-05:002007-01-02T10:36:00.000-05:00To Ed, Megan, Maria and the boys,We continue to ke...To Ed, Megan, Maria and the boys,<BR/>We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers each day. Praying that 2007 is a year of miracles for you.<BR/>Jim and Ellena MuracoJim & Ellenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029598482004633943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167698267894907312007-01-01T19:37:00.000-05:002007-01-01T19:37:00.000-05:00For all the families who have posted here and have...For all the families who have posted here and have angels in heaven already, I am truly sorry for your loss and God bless you for sharing your sad experience here so as to help Maria. To Ed and Megan, I pray for your continued strength and I pray for your miracle, Maria.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167694426860533062007-01-01T18:33:00.000-05:002007-01-01T18:33:00.000-05:00Ed and Megan,I don't know you, but a friend shared...Ed and Megan,<BR/>I don't know you, but a friend shared the e-mail with me. I am a cancer patient myself. Currently, I am ongoing treamtent for renal cell carcinoma. Although I have a long road ahead, I have been improving slowly with the help of Dr. Nemeh. From what I have read, it seems you are from the Cleveland area. Would you consider going to see Dr. Nemeh? I am a current patient and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167691044812735352007-01-01T17:37:00.000-05:002007-01-01T17:37:00.000-05:00Hi this is abby from st. mary's school in michigan...Hi this is abby from st. mary's school in michigan. last year i heard about maria and it broke my heart. luckly my mother knows one of you relatives, Kit. I really thought to myself what can i do. i told my class and they seemed to get really into it too! they felt connect to maria because many have little brothers and sisters and they imagined if that happened to them. my class and i decided toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167673264978199412007-01-01T12:41:00.000-05:002007-01-01T12:41:00.000-05:00Happy New Year! I pray for your family.I also che...Happy New Year! I pray for your family.<BR/>I also check the website on a daily basis, hoping to see that someone has given the light that needs to be at the end of the tunnel! God Bless you Maria, Miracles do Happen, WE need to stay strong and have FAITH!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167652737532068272007-01-01T06:58:00.000-05:002007-01-01T06:58:00.000-05:00It was so great to see you all over Christmas! Pr...It was so great to see you all over Christmas! Prayers and positive thoughts and everything still aimed your way.<BR/><BR/>Here's another positive thought while I'm thinking of it--the daughter of a friend of a friend just got the same diagnosis you and Maria are dealing with. Because of your generosity and willingness to share, these folks are now looking into St Jude's. This might never haveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167607671427235702006-12-31T18:27:00.000-05:002006-12-31T18:27:00.000-05:00Ed and Megan,My thoughts and prayers are with you ...Ed and Megan,<BR/>My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. My niece, Katie passed away of this monster in April 2005. We live in Pa., so my niece was treated by Dr. Reggie Jacaki also at Children's of Pgh. She is a wonderful person. Also, my sister's pastor talked to my niece about heaven and seeing relatives and the people she loved and knew who had passedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167599098738932882006-12-31T16:04:00.000-05:002006-12-31T16:04:00.000-05:00Hi. My son David, passed away in August of 2004 fr...Hi. My son David, passed away in August of 2004 from the same tumor. I am so sorry for what your family is going thru. It is truly hell on earth. We took David to see Dr. Packer in Washington DC, he was wonderfully kind and supportive. He may be someone for you to talk to. David was not aware of his prognosis either, but of course, he knew that he was sick because of all the treatments and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167597720635155652006-12-31T15:42:00.000-05:002006-12-31T15:42:00.000-05:00Your strength, faith and perserverance should be a...Your strength, faith and perserverance should be an inspiration to all who read your website. You are, unquestionably, amazing people and parents.<BR/>God Bless you and God Bless Maria. He is with you and will guide you through all of these decisions. Trust.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167591141817013432006-12-31T13:52:00.000-05:002006-12-31T13:52:00.000-05:00Hello, I'm sorry that you are going through this. ...Hello, I'm sorry that you are going through this. Our daughter Hannah Hatlen passed away October 31st, 2006 of the same tumour. We're from Vancouver, BC. We did make a trip to Houston to meet with Dr. Wolff at MD Anderson - he's a very nice man and really tried to help us. I have his email address and direct phone numbers and would be happy to pass them on, if your interested please email me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1167590329340360842006-12-31T13:38:00.000-05:002006-12-31T13:38:00.000-05:00Have you tried giving Dr. Issam Nemeh, MD a call? ...Have you tried giving Dr. Issam Nemeh, MD a call? He is a healing doctor out of Rocky River, OH 44116.<BR/><BR/>His phone number is (440) 331- 4700.<BR/><BR/>Also, if you haven't taken Maria to one of Sr. Monica Marie's healing services over at Incarnate Ward that might be another option.<BR/><BR/>Stay focused on God. He will provide.<BR/><BR/>God bless you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com