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Maureen,so sorry to hear about you being sick. I am praying for a speedy recovery.I know that Rosina has been very conserned.Be strong and you will bounce back soon! God bless!!!!
Janie McDade <JamesMcDade10@comcast.com>
jacksonville, FL - Saturday, October 5, 2013 0:00 AM CDT

Brent Graber
Meridith Black <merhks@yahoo.com>
Indianapolis, IN USA - Wednesday, January 28, 2009 8:17 AM CST

What great news!!! I've thought of you often during the past several months. JoAnn Dahlberg Tower was in town and she, Janet Erickson (don't recall her married name) and I got together in early September.
Anne Greer <algreer@mmm.com >
- Monday, September 22, 2003 4:28 PM CDT

Maureen, you looked great at Lara'a graduation party. We are so happy for you!!! Enjoy your students at Field.
Karl Goetsch & D'Ann Knight
- Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:12 PM CDT

Hi Maureen..saw Bob Ecklund yesterday and he said he saw you at Darryl and Kathy's daughter's wedding and you are doing well. Also said you were going to update your progress for all of us who are keeping track of you, but I see you haven't. Hopefully now that school will be out soon you will find time to do it. Happy things are going well for you..keep it up! Looking forward to some current news. Bunny.
Bunny Nippert <nippert@attbi.com>
Maple Grove, Mn Hennepin - Thursday, May 22, 2003 8:14 PM CDT

Maureen- You've been in our thoughts and prayers. Hope no news is good news. We really could use an update!!! Take Care!
D'Ann <d'ann.knight@commissions.state.mn.us>
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 11:16 AM CST

Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday a few days late!!
Have been checking for updates regularily, but haven't been any, hope no news is good news. Luv, Bunny
Bunny Nippert <nippert@attbi.com>
Maple Grove, Mn USA - Saturday, March 22, 2003 9:34 AM CST

Maureen,
We have over two feet of SNOW! The city doesn't know what to do. I am sure my street will never get plowed, fairly exciting.

Katie
katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, MD - Wednesday, February 19, 2003 5:34 PM CST

just checking in to see if there is an update. my life here seems to be busy all of the time...however, there is no snow here at all. pathetic. love, me.
marija nicholson
london, england - Tuesday, February 18, 2003 9:32 AM CST

Dear Maureen,
I hope that all is still going well for you. I'm anxious for an update...
I think of you often!
Love, Barb
Barbara Anderson <ander387@tc.umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, February 3, 2003 8:12 PM CST

hi maureen,
just checking in, such great news! Hooray!

I can't keep up with edinburgh, balitmore is fairly mild, and definitaly nothing exciting:)

Love katie

katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, MD - Monday, February 3, 2003 12:45 AM CST

hello everyone! just checking in to see if there is any new news...edinburgh is great. there is actually some snow on the ground here! i am quite impressed. tomorrow morning, i get on the train for london. i'm very excited to finally move into my flat. however, i am also somewhat nervous that i will get lost somewhere between the train and my new home...i'll continue to check in as often as possible. in the meantime, you're all in my thoughts. love, me. p.s.--tell john that he is a buster.
marija nicholson
edinburgh, scotland - Monday, February 3, 2003 12:38 AM CST

Hi Maureen and family...I am happy to hear the great news about your recent test results and hopeful the great news will keep coming! And congrats to Ethan. Thank you for the update.
RoAnne Elliott <roanne.elliott@moundsviewschools.org>
mpls, mn - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 02:37 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen and John, Thanks for the Christmas Card. We were glad that we opened it gently and only had a few stars to pick up!!!! So glad to hear that your latest test results are looking good. What an ordeal to go through - especially on your "new" birthday. By the way, Happy Birthday!!! Love to both of you.
Craig and Marcia Anderson
Gold Canyon, AZ USA - Friday, January 10, 2003 at 10:25 AM (CST)

Dear Maurenn,
I wanted to let you know that we still check your website often and are praying for you.
Vong and Sarah Im
Phoenix, Az USA - Saturday, December 14, 2002 at 04:38 PM (CST)

hey Mrs. Trepp!!! long time, no talk. So how bout those Vikings....i mean PACKERS!!!! hahaha, aaahhhy! the the good times. school is going GREAT and i love every bit of it. I write for sports for the school paper and i am having a great time doing it. Hey! i made a school play, taming of the shrew...small part but thats how i get better...say hi to all my field friends, and e mail me soon!! I hafta read romeo and juliet and write a sonnet now, wish me luck! hahaha, thinking of you,
~LAUREN CARTER
PS i still have that badgers sweatshirt but i rarely wear it anymore, when i do, u knojw whi I think of :) :) :)
Lauren Carter <lvcarter74@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, December 05, 2002 at 06:10 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen,
Fall is flying by, and it's report card time, so I'm spending the week-end grading papers and writing report cards. Knowing that Thanksgiving break is coming soon helps me plow through the work. How are things going in your classroom? Despite the fact that I always complain at report card time, I'm having a great year.
Owen is coming home for Thanksgiving. All is going well for him in medical school. He studies constantly, but that's what he expected. All three of the kids will be home for Christmas.
I think of you very often and hope you are doing well.
Love, Barb
Barbara Anderson <ander387@tc.umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Sunday, November 17, 2002 at 09:27 AM (CST)

Hi Maureen,
We hope you are doing well. Just thinking about you, and thanks again for your great work on my CD project. How John is doing well also. all the very best, Craig Johnson
Craig Johnson <musiccrj@visi.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Sunday, November 17, 2002 at 09:26 AM (CST)

Dear Maureen and John, We're back from our annual trip to Fergus Falls. We went two weeks earlier than we normally do, thinking we would avoid any possibility of snow, but of course, it was cold, rainey and then there was snow! It's in the 80's here in Gold Canyon. Tomorrow, we work at the Election. Many have already voted early ballots, so we may not be too busy. We'll be watching Minnesota to see what the results show. Thinking of you and sending warm thoughts.
Craig and Marcia Anderson
Gold Canyon, AZ USA - Monday, November 04, 2002 at 12:54 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen, just a quick note from your old neighbor Susan Nelson,sounds like your keeping busy which is not suprising. I think of you guys and wonder how things are over there in the old neighborhood. Of course I'm now reminded of meeting Paul Wellstone at your home during the last campaign-it is so sad to lose him. I'm sending best wishes to you and John and Tessa,Ethan and Phoebe -this is the first time I used this site now I can bookmark it and keep up-Susan
Susan Nelson <susan7a@aol.com>
St Louis Park, MN Henn - Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at 02:14 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen,
Still raining here and I have ruled out the possiblitiy of moving to the northwest! kt
Katie Tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, MD - Friday, October 11, 2002 at 09:56 AM (CDT)

Maureen,
Just a little note to say hello. Hope school is going well! I am leaving tomarrow for a conference in carbondale illinois. Boy do biophysicist know how to live it up! I have been thinking about you and hope things are going well.

Love katie

Oh I almost forgot, it is raining here, good because of drought.
katherine tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, MD - Friday, September 27, 2002 at 01:23 PM (CDT)

just wanted to let you know that i was thinking about you...hope all is going well.
it must be about time for the marathon party, huh?
man, that is always such a good time.
love,
me.
marija nicholson <marija.nicholson@Oberlin.edu>
oberlin, oh usa - Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 08:01 PM (CDT)

Hi Maureen: It's D'Ann. Good to hear the update. We pass by your house almost everyday coming and going from South High. Lara's a senior now. Running cross country, she's Captain, doing threatre. Dana's in 7th grade at Lake Harriet. Just wanted to comment you're GREAT not just good at teaching. How LUCKY we were to have you for a teacher! Take Care!
D'Ann Knight <d'ann.knight@house.leg.state.mn.us>
Mpls, MN USA - Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 12:06 PM (CDT)

Hey Maureen
I have been closetedly reading this website for all these months, and now want to register, officially, my love and support. How's that for a run-on sentence?!
I am not at all surprised to hear that NOTHING will keep you away from teaching, which you do with such elan---you truly are one of the best teachers on earth! Your rock sista!

All of my best (and my broods', and my posse's: the Love Makes a Family/Windom crew (current and ex),
Lyn Mitchell
PS. The writing in here is fabulous! I wish the topic could be less menacing, tho. But the herione is strong...I feel in love with you (and your family) after I read this. And a tad voyeuristic!
PPS. About that annoying parent line...
Lyn Mitchell <lynmitch1@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 02:13 PM (CDT)

Dear Maureen and John, So happy to hear the latest results!! Hope you are finding time, in your very busy lives, to enjoy the warm Fall that Minnesota is experiencing. We're crossing our fingers that it will stay nice for our annual October trip to the Midwest. Last year, there was a major snow storm while we were in Fergus!! As always, we are thinking of the two of you and so excited that you are hearing good things from the doctors. Yesssss!!!!!!!
Craig and Marcia Anderson
Gold Canyon, AZ USA - Saturday, September 14, 2002 at 07:43 PM (CDT)

Dear Maureen,
I was sadly surprised the site is still working, a short note for you to know I visited it again. We constantly think about you, I read the last report and was astonished how much you are doing! I am delighted with your so great capasity to work and human abilities on the whole!THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH!!!
Marina Kastornova <linguo@ostu.ru>
Orel, Russia - Saturday, September 14, 2002 at 06:03 AM (CDT)

ALL RIGHT!!!! That's a little better! So September 11th has good associations for me now,
as well as the bad ones we've all had since last year. Thanks for that! K and D
K Shannon <dshannon@FirstClassSolutions. net>
St. Louis , MO USA - Friday, September 13, 2002 at 10:00 AM (CDT)

Maureen,
I am so happy to hear the good news! You are in my thoughts, katie

PS. I was actually cold this morning and had to ptut a sweatshirt on, I am so glad about this. Oh I don't know if tess told you but I am running a half marathon this weekend, YIKES.
katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, md - Friday, September 13, 2002 at 07:40 AM (CDT)

Dear Maureen,
I'm so happy to learn that the Retuxin is working and that the GVHD is under control. Congratulations on going back to the classroom! I marvel at your determination! I have a very lively and talented group of fifth graders this year, and I'm one of those fiftyish types John wrote about that's exhausted at the end of the day. Nonetheless, Van and I work out at the Y most evenings which revives both of us and keeps us fit enough to stay on in this very demanding profession. Geoff has gone back to Harvard and Nissa leaves to return to South Korea on Saturday. It was wonderful to see both of them again! They went to Milwaukee last week-end to spend some time with Owen, who is working very hard. Greetings to your whole family! I think of you every day!
Love, Barb
Barbara Anderson <ander387@tc.umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, September 12, 2002 at 10:50 PM (CDT)

hello to Maureen and the family (including the new addition from Russia)! while i'm still praying that someday i'll check in to find that the cancer and all of the associated problems are gone, the latest news is still encouraging. keep on doing whatever it is that you're doing!
oberlin is more or less the same as ever. i'm currently working on a math homework assignment that involves using the computer to find the numerical answers...we all know that computers can be frustrating, but it's pretty cool when i actually manage to get it to work...
by the way, does anyone know where Phoebe is? she left a message a couple weeks ago saying she was coming through Ohio...i called and left a message at your house but haven't heard from her since...
anyway, just wanted to let you know that you're in my thoughts.
much love.
ps-one of my current side projects involves forming a settlers of cataan group...i really really really want to play that game...
marija <marija.nicholson@Oberlin.edu>
oberlin, oh usa - Thursday, September 12, 2002 at 09:42 PM (CDT)

Hey!!! I miss being the oldes in the school for now i am back to being the youngest AKA "freshy" High school is GREAT but i am still getting used to finding my way aroung the school!!!! I miss all you teachers and plan to come back and visit you guys on the first late start day of the year!!! I cant wait to come see my big 8th graders!! HAHAHAHAHA what even more scary than me being in high school is all my sevies being 8th graders!!! Well ive got do homework....what else??!!?!? e mail me soon

~Lauren
Lauren <lvcarter74@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, September 12, 2002 at 05:19 PM (CDT)

hi Folks,
In reading the remarks concerning Masha - how nice she can be here for a year - the well mannered stuff - hmmm!
John, would you believe I went to a Vikings pre-season game with Eric - Titans. Game was on the low energy spectrum.
Sorry gang, its late and the wine hits the head- well, head on!
Maureen, have a good year at Field! There is a member of the Minnesota Orchestra - an old friend of Marjory's - she does some music thing at Field on a regular basis - I think her name is Pam Schaffer. Interesting lady.
Talk soon. Craig
Craig Johnson <musiccrj@visi.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, September 06, 2002 at 09:39 PM (CDT)

Hi maureen,
I am glad to hear that the Retuxin has worked. I will be thinking about you in the next couple of days when you are awaiting your next test results.

My visit with tessa was nice. She and I were home sick when she called to talk to you all on the phone, we felt quite out of the loop missing all of the excitment at the trepp house.
Good luck with school, love katie

Oh it has finally cooled off, around 85 degrees. also by the way I went to alaska for a little backpacking trip and it rained almost entire time, but was still the most beautiful place I have been.
katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
balitmore, md - Thursday, September 05, 2002 at 04:31 PM (CDT)

Thanks for the update. It's good to hear what's going on, even if it's not monumental news. Thinking about you, as always. Love K and D
Kathy Shannon <dshannon@FirstClassSolutions. net>
St. Louis, MO USA - Monday, September 02, 2002 at 01:29 PM (CDT)

Dear Maureen,
I have been checking the journal often and was relieved to get some news, especially news that the
Retuxin is working. Bravo! You have been in my thoughts daily!
Van and I have been engrossed with back to school preparations, although somewhat frustratingly so in my case as they have been doing some construction work at my school. I finally was able to begin unpacking boxes on Saturday afternoon after they finished. Van and I will be working there again this afternoon (Sunday!) I strongly believe that they should have delayed the opening of school a day or two so that we didn't have the choice between working all week-end or having no unpacked materials to work with on the first day of school!
Van is president of the Edina teachers' union this year, so he will surely have an interesting year!
Nissa just arrived on Saturday night for a two-week visit. She has signed another contract in South Korea. Geoff is also home for a couple of weeks. What a joy to be able to spend some time with them! I wish they could have been here before I had to return to work, however! Owen has completed two weeks of medical school. He loves it, but says the amount of material to learn is beyond belief!
My heart will be with you as you return to Field. I admire your courage and determination.
Love and greetings from all of us,
Barb
Barbara Anderson <ander387@tc.umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Sunday, September 01, 2002 at 10:57 AM (CDT)

Hi, Maureen. Your stamina and determination are an inspiration to me. All the best as you return to Field this fall!
Anne Ludcke Greer <algreer@mmm.com >
Woodbury, MN USA - Friday, August 30, 2002 at 09:38 PM (CDT)

Dear Maureen and John, Just a note to let you know that we're thinking of you. Going back to work sounds exciting. It's always so fulfilling to work with kids!! We hope you're next test results will show good things. Hang in there!!
Craig and Marcia Anderson <cjamra@msn.com>
Gold Canyon, MN USA - Friday, August 30, 2002 at 09:54 AM (CDT)

Dear Maureen, I have been following this journal from the beginning and we all pray for you remebering wonderful day picking apricots in Teplice.You are the strongest person we know with your suppoting family.My family is always with you.
Magdalena Kratochv�lov�
Teplice, Czech Republic - Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 01:58 PM (CDT)

Hi Maureen,
Hang in there, whatever is happening right now. I hope John gave you the CD I left for you at Tasks some days ago (found out he was in Detroit). I've had a really busy high stress but memorable musical summer - - thanks for your work on the educational stuff! If you can, let me know whats happening with you and also John for that matter.
i'll try to stay in better touch. Craig
Craig Johnson <musiccrj@visi.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 07:14 PM (CDT)

Hi Maureen,
Shoshana told me about this site many months ago and I've been "lurking" about now and then. Last I had read, the news was so encouraging. So sorry to hear that the cancer is back. I read that you visited the Grand Canyon! We were in Arizona last week, but only in Tucson. Just wanted you to know that you're in our thoughts. Best wishes from our family to you and your family.
Beth Daniels
Minneapolis, MN USA - Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 11:19 PM (CDT)

Hi Maureen - Your stamina and determination to beat this lymphoma are absolutely amazing. I'm sorry to lear about the recurrence. You have been in my prayers for a long time. Let me know if you'd be up for a "little" walk sometime. I'm usually around Thursday's and Friday's, although while the kids are out of school we try to get up to the lake for a few long weekends. Keep fignting, and we'll keep praying. Love Paula Ekerholm
Paula Ekerholm <dekerholm@mn.rr.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 01:12 PM (CDT)

Hey PRECIOUS LADY, I was sad to hear you're having some problems again with the cancer. You are in my thoughts and prayers again. The summer is going by so fast for me and we haven't touch base for awhile. I was on the computer now (in the wee hours of the morning) because I took too long a nap after coming home tired from spending the afternoon walking around the Mall of America. I thought "I've haven't looked at Maureen's website for a awhile." Then I read that the cancer has come back. Please know that many people love you and want you well. Concentrate on getting well. Love from, Doris
Doris Arnold <dharnold@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, August 12, 2002 at 02:37 AM (CDT)

Maureen,
Keep the faith as I have faith in you. I remember you
every day in my prayers and spiritual reflections
Gene Persha <epersha@aol.com>
Edina, Mn. - Friday, August 09, 2002 at 11:53 AM (CDT)

Dear Maureen,
I just read the troubling news in the journal after being out of touch since June. (Van and I were able to take an extended trip to France, and we visited friends all over France!) I'm hoping that the next update will contain news of improvement! You are always in my thoughts and prayers!
Love, Barb
Barbara Anderson <ander387@tc.umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Sunday, August 04, 2002 at 10:35 PM (CDT)

Maureen,
Spent some time tonight on your webpage thinking of you and your family. Many people are praying for you, even ones like me whom you may not remember. I am always so inspired by visiting this page to see how one person's life can touch so many others'. Thank you and God bless!
Karla Petit
Eden Prairie, MN - Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 10:20 PM (CDT)

I'm outraged. Of course, anger has a power of it's own. Keep up the fight, we're right behid you.
Love K and D
Kathy Shannon
St. Louis, MO USA - Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 09:21 AM (CDT)

Tell the doctors to stop treating you like a mushroom. That's what my sister-in-law says when she is in the hospital (a regular occurance). Why a mushroom? They keep her in the dark and feed her s**t! That's the mushroom treatment. Take care...
Sue Bloom
Hamel, MN USA - Monday, July 29, 2002 at 09:14 AM (CDT)

Dear Maureen,

I just read your new entry. I want you to know you are in my prayers.

Keep on reading!!!
Kathy Hopkins
St. Paul, MN USA - Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 11:26 AM (CDT)

Dear Maureen and John, We just read your update. It's amazing how the Health Care System can shut down over the Holidays and make it so difficult to get the answers that you so desperately need. It has to be extremely frustrating!! Keep hanging in there!! You are in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Craig and Marcia Anderson
Gold Cangon, A USA - Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 12:18 AM (CDT)

Maureen,
I am sorry to hear about the problems getting the information from the docs/nurses. It mus add to your frustrations to have to wait around so much and rely so much on annticipation of results and not just the actual results. I am thinking about you all the time. You have more strength and determination than any one I know and if anyone can beat this you can!
Love always katie

Rainy here in baltimore, but we have a slight cool down which improves my mood, and that my proteins are folding!:)

katie tripp
baltimore, md - Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 06:24 PM (CDT)

Please, what happened at the doctor's yesterday? K and D
Kathy Shannon
St. Louis , MO USA - Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 08:29 AM (CDT)

maureen and john--just checking in here; sorry to learn that you are hitting some more rough spots. we're hoping along with you for some good news soon and sending you love and strong hugs. sharon h and john c
sharon h <colli042@tc.umn.edu>
- Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 08:23 PM (CDT)

Sorry to hear the latest chapter. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hang in there... doctors make mistakes all the time... you are one strong and amazing women... you have an incredible number of friends and family who are sending you lots of healing vibes.
Anne Ludcke Greer <algreer@mmm.com>
Woodbury, MN USA - Friday, July 12, 2002 at 07:38 PM (CDT)

Dear Maureen...
I read the worrisome news with a sense of unreality but also with confidence that you will overcome this set-back. You are an inspiration and a miracle!
Sue Bloom <sbloom@tasksunlimited.org>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, July 12, 2002 at 08:27 AM (CDT)

Maureen, This may be an incredible cliche, but it remains true; you are an inspiration to all. You continue to touch my heart with your courage, strength, and friendship. I only want to know when our next wrestling match will be :-)
Dan Dyke <dldyke1@juno.com>
West Saint Paul, MN - Sunday, July 07, 2002 at 08:27 PM (CDT)

I must have gotten lax in my prayers! I'll redouble my efforts. All my thoughts are with you, Maureen. K
Kathy Shannon <dshannon@FirstClassSolutions.net>
St. Louis, MO USA - Monday, July 01, 2002 at 10:33 AM (CDT)

maureen!
just a shout as we check your news between our trips (pittsburgh and halifax). wanted you to know that we are thinking of you....and it's good to know in what geographic direction to beam these vibes. enjoy everything! much love, sharon and john
sharon h. <colli042@tc.umn.edu>
- Friday, June 28, 2002 at 12:02 AM (CDT)

Dear Maureen & John, Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you!!! So sorry that we didn't get to cross paths while you were in Arizona. Our trip to Las Vegas went well. We stayed for a week and were able to visit most of the hotels. Las Vegas has changed alot since our last visit in the 80's. We read the news of your last doctor's visit after we returned from Vegas. Just know that you are in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Craig and Marcia Anderson <cjamra@msn.com>
Gold Canyon, AZ USA - Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 10:36 AM (CDT)

Maureen, had no idea you were traveling to Paducah! When you return, we will definitely have that tea with your mother and my mother-in-law...who won best in show at the Paducah quilt show a few months ago. A celeb in our midst. Sorry I haven't been in touch, too much Fringe binging in prep for the marjor fundraiser tomorrow. Would love to see you...and talk about the upcoming shows at the Fringe. Thinking of you often. Have a wonderful trip.
Beth parkhill <Parkhillmk@aol.com>
- Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 01:00 AM (CDT)

You left on your roadtrip today. I'm excited for you. Isn't summertime wonderful?
I love you and your children.
Thanks again for the DQ last week.
Love,
Anne.
Anne Schuette <anneschuette@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, June 23, 2002 at 11:44 PM (CDT)

Hi Maureen,
I can't beleive it just reading about your plans makes me tired. Sounds like an excitin groad trip. I am glad to hear that your trip to the grand canyon was fun, it is amazing!
I am coming home for the fourth but it sounds like our paths might not cross. What am I going to do tye you down in one place? In any case hopefully I can see you, but enjoy your trip.
love, katie

Oh I forgot the weather report...
hit and sticy, but I am trying to keep in mind that we are lucky it isn't in the ninties:)
katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, MD - Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 10:31 AM (CDT)

Maud-- good to hear about that fabulous trip to the Grand Canyon. Was the brown hotel called El Tovar? Is that where you stayed? Sorry to hear about the setback. I know you will find the strength to keep fighting. Enjoyed our lunch a lot and look forward to a walk or lunch again with you. I'm rooting for you. I'm thinking of you. If there's a way I can help, let me know.
Anne Ludcke Greer <algreer@mmm.com >
Woodbury, MN USA - Saturday, June 15, 2002 at 06:09 PM (CDT)

Dear Maureen,

We are disappointed and sorry to hear that the cancer is back but are so glad your bone marrow is clean. We will keep praying for you and wishing you all the best.

Vong and Sarah Im <vong-sarah@bigfoot.com>
Phoenix, AZ - Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 02:57 PM (CDT)

Maureen,
Hot and sticky here, I am looking forward to coming home in july and seeing you and the rest of the family! my thoughts are with as always, love katie
katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
balitmore, md - Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 01:54 PM (CDT)

Our thoughts are with you, Maureen. We have been thinking of you often with the end of school this year. Actually, we think of you all the time. Lara did fantastically this year. She kept up her over A grade average while going to France for two weeks at Easter, coming back and doing Ain't Misbehavin', South's musicial this year. She was the dance captain, and had her own dance( stole the second act with her facial expressions).
She then went to San Antonio for South's annual contest trip. If it hadn't been for France, San Antonio would have been very exciting. She then went to the state contest for History Day, topic was the Mpls teacher's strike back in the early '70's. That night she went to Prom. And lastly, she directed her first play, a one-act with 15 kids in it, on May 23. Very, very busy the last two months of school.

And Dana is doing wonderfully. She received her final grades. For the entire year she received 49 As and 1 B.
And she is being active as well. Soccer, on Windom's middle-school basketball team and she just played softball with a team from Windom and King parks.

I'd better get back to work. D'Ann showed me this website. It's wonderful. Take care.
Karl Goetsch <www.mplsmn4@aol.com.>
Minneapolis, Mn USA - Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 01:24 PM (CDT)

Maureen and all, I am disappointed to hear the news but maintain faith that your fighting will not be in vain. Next round! Remember your friends and family are behind you all the way. Praying for God's unmistakable peace in your mind at this moment. Love, Jane Liu
Jane Liu <jane_w_liu@hotmail.com>
- Monday, June 10, 2002 at 06:09 PM (CDT)

hiii Maureen, I enjoyed your visit with me znd am lookingforward to yhopu and your Mother coming up onMemorial day. See you Sunday and again Mon. when weleavefor the lake. Love youj, Doris
Doris Trepp <none@oldpeopleshome.org>
DEtroit Lakes, MN Becker - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 01:55 PM (CDT)

Dear Maureen,
Congratulations on the good news! I am so happy for you and your family! Hope you enjoyed the trip to the Grand Canyon--that's on my to do someday list!
Love, Barb Anderson

Barbara Anderson <ander387@tc.umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 07:59 PM (CDT)

Hi Maureen,
It was great to see you at school last week, and to have the opportunity to tell you in person how thrilled I was to hear the good news about your health. I am looking forward to seeing you at the retirement party and especially looking forward to having you back next year. With Pat and Mike leaving, it will be nice not to be the only "senior citizen" on staff (I am turning 55 this spring). Blessings to you, Lynne
Lynne Soderlund <roblyn2000@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN Hennepin - Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 10:04 AM (CDT)

Dear Maureen: What GREAT & WONDERFUL NEWS. I am so happy for you and your family. Take Care! D'Ann
D'Ann Knight <d'ann.knight@house.leg.state.mn.us>
- Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 12:11 PM (CDT)

Maureen,
We are thrilled about the good news from your 100-day check-up! What an answer to prayer!
Vong and Sarah Im (Tessa's friends) <vong-sarah@bigfoot.com>
Phoenix, AZ - Tuesday, May 07, 2002 at 09:20 PM (CDT)

hey,
what great news! woo-hoo! alright! way to go! chalk one up for the team! press on! rah-rah sky-u-mah! rock on! you go girl! way to go! good job! you're a winner! you're #1! what a star! terrific! awesome! cool!
(and other such cheers)
here's the oberlin update: finals are approaching...
i always wish i were in minneapolis around this time of year--the may day parade is unlike anything else i've ever seen...there's a parade in oberlin tomorrow, but i doubt it will even come close to the real deal in minneapolis.
anyway, good job on being fully engrafted and other such accomplishments.

love,
me.
marija nicholson <marija.nicholson@oberlin.edu>
oberlin, oh 44074 - Friday, May 03, 2002 at 03:22 PM (CDT)

Maureen-

So glad to read the good news! Hope you are enjoying the sun in Minneapolis, is it finally spring there? Here the weather is beautiful! 60's and 70's.

Love, Nissa
Nissa Anderson <nissaanderson@yahoo.com>
Seoul, South Korea - Friday, May 03, 2002 at 04:48 AM (CDT)

Maureen,
Good to hear the fantastic news! I hope to see you this Sunday at the Mayday Parade.
Cheers,
Finn
Finn Ryan <finn.ryan@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Mpls, MN - Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 09:21 AM (CDT)

Maureen,
So happy to read your email note at school and verify the good news on your web site.
Rode bike past your house last week and called out to say "Hi."
Your web site always give me an uplift - and a chuckle. Thank the family for the great writing as well.
God Bless.
Kathy H. and Grant <khacmac@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 10:12 PM (CDT)

Dear Maureen,
We were so happy to hear the good news. Almost every day we drive by your house on the way home. We yell out the window at your house, "Mrs. Trepp, get better!" We hope this has helped. Hope to see you soon.
With love,
Barbara, Steve, Alexander and Sara

Barbara Greenhalgh <greenies@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Minneapolis, MN US - Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 09:11 PM (CDT)

Hi Maureen! I just don't know what to say here. We are so happy to hear this news. This is wonderful. K
K. Shannon <dshannon@FirstClassSolutions.net>
St. Louis, MO USA - Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 07:25 AM (CDT)

Yeah!!!! I was thrilled to log on and find the good news! I'll give you a call soon and catch up on "normal" news. In the mean time hang in there and enjoy. Bunny
Bunny <nippert@attbi.com>
- Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 07:12 AM (CDT)

Maureen... What a wonderful lunch! I haven't laughed so much in a long time...but then I usually don't drink before 11:00 in the morning. I had to go on line to read the "good news". It's pretty exciting. Have a good time at the Grand Canyon. See you in May. Always...no wait ...Cordially yours, Patty
Patricia Hande Hartman <hartmanp@invergrove.k12.mn.us>
Eagan, MN Dakota - Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 03:40 PM (CDT)

Maureen,
I am so glad to hear the great news! You are amazing!
kt

katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, md - Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 11:54 AM (CDT)

maureen,
new weather report, it is stinky hot here. Just got back from a run and I think my head might explode. Not to worry though I think I have it under control.

kt

katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
balitmore, md - Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 06:33 PM (CDT)

hi maureen! just a shout to let you know we are thinking of you. to us, this was the real first day of spring--we saw some cool ducks at the roberts bird sanctuary and spent a lot of time outside, for a change. hoping you're enjoying this beautiful weekend. be well. hope to talk with you soon.
sharon & john <colli042@tc.umn.edu>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 10:25 PM (CDT)

Hi Reenie! Bob (Ecklund) got me your web address thru Darryl and Kathy. Glad to hear things are looking up for you. I learned about all this from your mom. I've been thinking about you a lot, especially on your b-day and glad I found this site to keep up on your progress. I'll be checking up on you often. Thoughts and prayers with you. Luv, Bunny
Bunny Nippert <nippert@attbi.com>
Maple Grove, Mn - Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 07:29 PM (CDT)

Hi Maureen: It's D'Ann. Long time since I written. Lara is in France - LUCKY DUCK. I'm still plowing anyway at the Legislature. What GREAT messages poeple have sent. You are in my thoughts OFTEN. Windom isn't the same without you!
D'Ann <d'ann.knight@house.leg.state.mn.us>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 11:40 AM (CDT)

Maureen,
Hope you had fun a the lake! I am going to an orioles game on wednesday. Should be fun. It is so nice here, 70 degrees. Of course i forgot daylight savings. i am always a couple of steps behind. :)

kt
katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
balitmore, md - Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 11:26 AM (CDT)

Happy Daylight Savings! Yay!
Talk to you soon.
Love,
Anne.
Anne Schuette <anneschuette@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 08:40 PM (CDT)

Maureen,
I am so glad tyou were able to go to seattle. Airports are a odd experience now. I get searched almost everytime I fly, bizzarre.

I think the redecoration of the house soundsd like tons offun and don't let those jokers convivne you otherwise.

Rainy and blue here, but at least it isn't cold. kt

katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
balitmore, md - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 09:03 AM (CST)

Dear Maureen and John, So glad to hear that the two of you were able to travel to Seattle and take some vacation time too. Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you!! Our days are getting warmer and into the high 80's. Sounds like Minnesota is still cold. Brrrrrrr!!!! Maureen, I think your California, Mission Style decorating sounds like a great idea!!!
Marcia and Craig Anderson <cjamra@msn.com>
Gold Canyon, AZ USA - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 01:04 AM (CST)

hey Maureen: it's 6am on the saturday after midterms, and the fire alarm in my dorm just went off...so, now i'm awake...
anyway, just checking in to see how things are going. what did you do to celebrate on your birthday? did you remember to get a shamrock shake from mcdonalds? it is, afterall, and irish tradition!
i'm going down to west virginia for spring break, but will be thinking of you while i'm gone.
take care!
love,
me.
marija <marija.nicholson@oberlin.edu>
oberlin, oh - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 05:32 AM (CST)

Maureen, I just wanted to tell you how happy I was and how much it meant to both Joanne and myself to see you at Sir EZ last week. It made the whole production worthwhile, to hopefully know that you enjoyed it... Stay brave and tough, and know that my prayers are with you every day.....Love ya...Mark(aka Walter... remember how much fun we had???)
mark margolis <mark@dgmargolis.com>
minneapolis, mn hennepin - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 02:26 PM (CST)

maureen,
I just got finished with a visit from my dad, anita, aunt christy, and cousin peg. Wow, five people in my small apartment. We went to the beach, and although it was raining it was magical.

I thinking about you and am gearing up for a visit ome, lovekatie
katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
balitmore, md - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 10:20 AM (CST)

Maud-- Just got back from Portland, Oregon, where I visited Jo Ann Dahlberg Tower. She says "hi" and wishes you a rapid and full recovery. Sounds like things are going very well with your recovery-- we pray for continued good news. Happy birthday on Sunday! By the way, one of the planners of a conference at which I'm speaking is the webmaster for Caring Bridge-- so I had the opportunity to tell him what a great innovation this is. All the best to you, John and your kids.
Anne Ludcke Greer <algreer@mmm.com >
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 11:22 PM (CST)

Hi, Maureen. Lunch yesterday was such a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with you. The weather just added to the occasion. Your website is fun and informative. Will be sure to check it at least once a week. Hope the outing wasn't too much for you. Take care.
Lil Grothe <lilliangrothe@aol.com>
Mpls, MN. Hennepin - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 04:23 PM (CST)

It's so comforting to hear ALL the good news about your recovery ;). You are in my thoughts and prayers EVERY day, many times a day. Let me be the first to wish you Happy Birthday (St Patrick's Day baby) (hint - for others who read this website lol.) I know you will be having a more "subdued" birthday than years in the past and that's o.k. too. The one you had a couple of years back at the Dance Studio in St. Paul is one that will stick in the memories of those who attended for many years to come - FUN-FUN - FUN!!! Take care, precious lady.
Doris <dharnold@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 10:29 AM (CST)

Maureen, Thanks for sharing your adventures at the DFL Caucus. I am so glad you are 100% grafted. God speed to your new immune system!
Heather Walker
Heather Walker <hjwalker@pro-ns.net>
Mpls, Mn - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 06:15 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen!
I've been trading e-mails w/ Ethan on finding work (not my specialty!). Hope my advice helps somewhat. Meanwhile I'm delighted by your progress, though surely attending a political mtg is ill-advised for your MENTAL health....
Love, Steve
Steve Kotz <skotz@mindspring.com>
Oakland, CA USA - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 04:09 PM (CST)

maureen,
it is 67 and beautiful,
kt
katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, md - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 03:46 PM (CST)

Maureen, Glad you are continuing to experience improved health. Your night out at the caucus is a sign that you can endure all manner of insults. Mine was less lively but interesting as well. I think many people favor the primary over the caucus because of their realization that they are as strongly opinionated and as ill informed as the neighbors you met last night. They would rather be spared the humiliation of public exposure of their uninformed conviction. Such is our species. Our evolution on the savanas of Africa, millions of years ago, undoubtedly rewarded such people with more children and so here we are in this state of affairs. At that time there was no TV, so these theatrics were the only entertainment we had ;<) Be well. Mark

- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 09:26 AM (CST)

Maureen,
I think of you each time I pass field school now, and I do that every day almost. I Often say call but the time is never right, and I also feel like I would be botherirng you. But this is "cool"! Now I don't have to bother you you can read this at your discresion or not read it and I will never know.
maureen I am so impressed with your recovery, your medical journey. i am sure that it will become one of your units of st6udy for your students. Seriously I am empressed with stem cell stuff and so glad I have not had to experience any of it.
As you see I am still alive also and counting every minute a blessing. I am doing well and having still not having any serious treatments of chemotherapy
I consider my bout with myeoloma under God's supervision. He knows how afraid i was and so He must have made the MM back off.
You are so brave and strong, you seemed to have handled it all welll. I am so proud of you.
I pray for you and will keepyou in my prayers and thoughts.
Gladys <GStallings@mn.rr.com>
Minneapolis, - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 09:13 PM (CST)

Maureen: I just got back from Arizona and got an Email from Dave telling me about this web site. I was devastated to here all you had been through and not knowing about it. I was summarily removed from the steering committee and have not gotten any news until now. I am so sorry to have not responded before. I have spent the last hour reading of your travails - it wasn't easy! I will write more later but I KNOW that you are as strong a person that I know and that you will "walk the walk " and "fight the fight". My thought's and prayers are with you! Geography needs you!
Mike Stacey <MTSMN@AOL.COM>
Forest Lake, MN USA - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 09:34 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen,

Sounds like things are going really well! I'm glad to hear this, I've been thinking of you here in Seoul. It's funny to be so far away and read these entries in the guest book of people I have known for such a long time. I wish we were all in touch for a different reason, but I'm glad to be able to see everyone's news. I've decided I want to go back to school and do a grad degree in Arts Administration. I'm currently looking into schools and will probably go back in fall of 2003.
I'm glad your rash is better, I have always been prone to rashes and know how awful they can be! keep up the good work building that immune system! I can't believe what medicine is capable of when I read the entries detailing your treatment.

Love, Nissa
Nissa Anderson <nissaanderson@yahoo.com>
Seoul, South Korea - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 07:23 AM (CST)

Maureen, Bob and I couldn't be happier for you. What amazingly exciting news!!! So how was the show in Morris!! So great that you could go. I'm hoping to see you very soon.
Beth Parkhill <Parkhillmk@aol.com>
Mpls, Mn - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 12:47 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen and John, We are so excited to hear that things are going well!!! Maureen's new birthday is the same as mine now!!! She's a bit younger than me, however. You continue to be in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Marcia and Craig Anderson <cjamra@msn.com>
Gold Canyon, AZ USA - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 11:21 AM (CST)

Hi Maureen, I saw the recent article in the Field/Hale Connection. I am teaching vocal music and band at Hale this year (as well as band at Sullivan and Four Winds.) I just want to wish you a very speedy and complete recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jan Ulvin
Jan Ulvin <janetulvin@hotmail.com>
Edina, MN U.S. - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 09:51 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen,
I was elated to read the good news in the February 26th entry. I'm glad you're doing so well!
My personal mini-challenge recently has been a broken arm, two hairline fractures as a result of a trip to Roller Garden with our fifth grade students. Van tactfully reminded me in the morning before we went that I hadn't done a lot of skating lately and that it might be smart for me to observe from the sidelines. He very kindly refrained from saying "I told you so" when I called him from urgent care after school!
At school MCA preparations are in full swing, and the students, of course, can hardly wait--for them to be over, that is. However, they're good sports about doing the practice tests and try to do their best.
Latest news from Nissa, Geoff and Owen: all's well with Nissa in South Korea; Geoff is still studying in Budapest, Hungary, and is now taking lessons and playing the cello in two orchestras as well as doing his math; Owen's still working at Children's Hospital and taking biochem in preparation for med school in the fall.
I'd like to come see you, and now that I'm not surrounded by quite so many sick students, I'd like to stop by for a visit sometime if it's okay.
Take care...
Love, Barb Anderson
Barb Anderson <ander387@tc.umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 09:26 PM (CST)

this is great news!
here's my opinion of what "training" your new immune system means: basically, you just have to sit it down and tell it who's boss. make sure to use your best teacher voice.

love to you!
marija <marija.nicholson@oberlin.edu>
oberlin, oh - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 08:30 PM (CST)

Maureen,
I am so glad to hear the good news! Hooray!

My mom and I ran along the potomac yesterday. It was marvelous running along looking at all he monuments and the capital. Yesterday it was sixty now it is 30, weird weather!

love, kt
katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, md - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 01:13 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen. I'm very glad to hear that you're bored!!! Never thought that would be good news, but....
Thanks to John for keeping up the journals for us. They're so important.
We will keep praying that everything goes well, although God hasn't heard from me this much in 20 years and he's probably wondering what the heck is going on. So far, he appears to be listening, though! Love K
K Shannon <sdhannon@FirstClassSolutions.net >
St. Louis, MO USA - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 10:14 AM (CST)

Hello, Ms. Trepp,
This is "Lisa's Dad". I spoke with your daughter, Tessa, last week at Field - she was "sub-ing" for Mr. West. As you may have heard, last week was a tough one for South House - so many teachers gone. You are certainly missed.

I wanted to let you know what a positive impression you make on your students. From my perspective, when you challenge them academically they "rise to the occasion". Lisa worked hard last year on her history projects and she flourished in the process. All the projects I saw last year, the Mpls landmarks and the "Wonders of the World" models in the media-center, they all testify to what a marvelous teacher you are.

Lisa really admires you & I do too.

Sorry we couldn't join the fund-raiser walk at MOA (we sent in a check, though). Lisa had a swim-meet that day - she's on the Blaisdell swim team with Julie Brandon and some other Field-kids.

I also wanted to mention how much I appreciate you (and the other South House teachers) for taking the kids out camping last September. What a great time that was! My image is of you on your cell phone at the end of camp-out, busily arranging you next adventure!

Best Wishes. Hope to see you in the Spring/Summer, whenever you are ready for visitors.

Sincerely, Steve Rawlins
Steve Rawlins <sandsrawlins@netzero.net>
Minneapolis, MN Hennepin - Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 04:28 PM (CST)

hi maureen! shelly is back today. what a great team is the south house. we think about you every day. much love and virtual hugs.
sharon h.
sharon h.
- Monday, February 25, 2002 at 09:09 PM (CST)

hi maureen,
i wanted you to know that i am thinking about you and your struggle. Also I am sending you all my good thoughts, hopes, and dreams for the future!
sixty degrees here today, but i think some cold weather is coming our way. my mom is in DC for the week so i am heading down there tomarrow. a short break from graduate school should do me and my sanity some good. all my love katie
katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
Baltimore, MD - Monday, February 25, 2002 at 05:25 PM (CST)

Hi, Maureen, I miss seeing you and hope you are feeling better. Everything is fine with me. I've been terribly busy at work but it will slow down this week at least for a short while. Shane continues the CPA review course on Tuesdays and Saturdays. I think he could study just a tad more :-) but seems to be doing fine.

Love and prayers, Margaret
Margaret Rawson <Rawso001@umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, February 25, 2002 at 01:28 PM (CST)

Judy Ayers was nice enough to give me your website address and I lost it somewhere on my travels in MN. I'm so sorry to hear about your illness and know that it has to be very hard for you and your family. However, you are very blessed with so many loving and caring family and friends. Many of my most precious memories of Epworth Church included you and your family. Who could ever forget the Spring Salad Luncheons with your many jokes and the ladies (and sometimes guys, on the runway). Most unforgetable were the Epworth softball games which most of you played in. I only got to cheer but I did it with Gusto. Dean and Don Erickson are down here for a few days of golfing. Don called Judy to get me your website address again and I put it right into my computer so I wouldn't lose it. Please know that you'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You and may you feel his healing presence. Love..
FloraJane Gustafson <www.mnflora@aol.com>
Carrollton, TX USA - Saturday February 23, 2002 10:24 PM CST

Hi Maureen, I read about your wedsite in the Hale/Field Connection. I brought it home to read it to Dale. I think it is a great way to keep in touch with friends. We hope things are on the upswing for you. I am sure your kids miss you as well as your coworkers at Field. Take great care of yourself. Lynne and Dale Hendrickson
Lynne Hendrickson <dhendson@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Mpls, MN USA - Saturday February 23, 2002 6:38 PM CST

Dear Maureen,
We are still praying for you and your family. We sure appreciate the webpage and we look at it regularly to keep updated. We are so glad that you are feeling OK.
Love,
The Ims
Vong and Sarah Im (Tessa's friends) <vong-sarah@bigfoot.com>
Phoenix, AZ - Saturday February 23, 2002 6:13 PM CST

Hello Maureen, Beth said you called yesterday and weren't going to be home on Wednesday evening. I went to church instead, so you helped me out. We stopped over to see my folk's first and chatted for a while. This week Andy plays in a basketball tournamnet in Moundsview and next week-end we go down to the big Rochester tournment.Today Beth went with her outdoor education class to Duluth for a day of skiing. She came home tired and happy. I'm coming along nicely with the book for book club. It should be interesting to talk about. Well, the washer is fixed and now all I have to do is get caught up on the two weeks of dirty laundry. Actually, it is not the washing but the ironing that will put me over the edge. I think of you daily. Talk to you soon. Always, Patty
Patty Hande Hartman <hartmanp@invergrove.k12.mn.us>
Eagan, Mn USA - Thursday February 21, 2002 8:49 PM CST

hi maureen! just a quick note to let you know that i'm thinking of you. hope your day is going well. i'm about to go to 3 hours of math class...uff...
it's supposed to snow here again!
oh, i also wanted to say thanks to john for keeping your site updated. it's a wonderful service!

by the way, i think it's great that you're keeping graphs.
you should turn them into overheads and hold lectures...

love,
me.
marija <marija.nicholson@oberlin.edu>
oberlin, oh usa - Thursday February 21, 2002 12:12 AM CST

hi maureen--just a note to say hello and happy new year. it seems that it is somebody's new year every couple of months and i believe in celebrating all of them. it was great to see ngawang and friends dancing at the tibetan new year celebration on friday night. hugs to you. sharon
sharon h.
- Monday February 18, 2002 9:22 PM CST

it snowed!

marija <marija.nicholson@oberlin.edu>
oberlin, oh - Monday February 18, 2002 12:48 AM CST

Hi Maureen! I am so glad to see you have so many people supporting you. This web page is a fantastic way to keep up with you. We just got back from our 3 day environmental field trip to Audobon center. It was a great trip. The kids got to challenge themselves with a ropes course, rock climbing and initiative games. It was great to see them realize how important a positive attitude and determination are to achieving goals they weren't initially sure were possible. (somthing you could teach us all about) It was the best student trip I have had and my group was just amazing.
It is hard to believe Aaron is already a year old. He is close to walking (talk about determination) and loves to pretend to read books. Thanks to zantac he sleeps through the night. He is a fun happy boy who catches every cold possible. He still looks adorable in the shirt you made with overalls.
Love and Prayers
Heather
Your south house team did a great job of organizing team Trepp for the Lymphoma Luekemia walk!
Heather Walker <hjwalker@pro-ns.net>
Mpls, MN 55409 - Friday February 15, 2002 8:39 PM CST

Hi, Maureen! Just a quick Happy Valentine's Day to you. Sounds like you're going thru a lot right now, so here's a long-distance hug....
Love, Steve
Steve Kotz <skotz@mindspring.com>
Oakland, CA - Thursday February 14, 2002 8:59 PM CST

hi!
things here are good. lots of work and not so great food and not always enough sleep, but i guess that's all just part of the character building process.
man, this college education is really helping my grammar...oh well...that was supposed to be funny...
so, here's my question: are you going to print out all of these entries and paste them into that journal you had at the hospital?
hey, if you're spending a lot of time on the internet, you should really check out games.com. i'm a big fan of the boggle on-line!
everyone else talks about the weather, so i'll give you the rundown on this corner of ohio: there isn't enough snow, and not nearly cold enough. boo hoo. the zipper on my jacket is starting to wear out, so it's probably good that i don't need to wear it half of the time.
i'm off to dinner, and then to hopefully accomplish something along academic lines...
love to you.

marija <marija.nicholson@oberlin.edu>
oberlin, oh usa - Thursday February 14, 2002 5:39 PM CST

Hey Mrs. Trepp!!! I got into southwest IB!! Hope to visit you soon!!
Lauren Carter <lvcarter74@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN U.S.A. - Wednesday February 13, 2002 7:26 PM CST

Maureen,
We thought of you Saturday as almost 200 kids participated in the State Geographers' Fair. What a wonderful thing you developed, nutured and lead all these years. Jane has taken over with get zeal and enthusiasm -- you would have been proud very proud of her.

I will be posting pictures from the Fair on the MAGE website (in the next day or two). So I hope you check in to see all the festivities.

Thinking of you,

Laura
Laura Kigin <kigin@macalester.edu>
St. Paul, MN USA - Monday February 11, 2002 8:41 AM CST

Hi, Maureen, John, et al!
I haven't written for a while but think of you often. We're finally over the hurdle of my mother's broken hip. She is back home in Arizona and doing very well. Of course, she is frustrated that she is not back to normal yet. However, she is "out and about" using a cane.
We are all well-busy as only life can be with a 15 year old and a 12 year old. Work is busy-had to go to Chicago last week for a training. It was exhausting but worthwhile.
I keep up-to-date with this location. Hang in there, Maureen. I know that you are up to this fight and will come out the winner. In the meantime, watch all of those Olympic athletes and think about all the work, frustration, and pain it took to get them there. You are fighting in the same way and are an Olympic champion in my eyes!
My thoughts and prayers are continally with you! Congrats on joining the Internet ranks! If ever I can be of assistance, don't hesitate to contact me!
Ava Nielsen <Ava.Nielsen@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Plymouth, MN USA - Sunday February 10, 2002 5:53 PM CST

Hi Maureen,

I am so inclined and will be praying most heartily!! May the guys in the white hats in your blood roust out the rest and show them the way out or Dodge.

We miss you. Teresa had her baby, a boy - Michael Doyle Fernandez. I went to see him on Friday - just a week old. Triggered some fond memories as you can imagine. Looking forward to being a Grandma one day soon, as I'm sure you are.

Enie stopped by to see us last week. It was good to see her. She seems to be very happy at her new school so that's good. MMMH is easier when they are smaller I think.

Take care,
Lynne
Lynne Soderlund <roblyn2000 @yahoo.com>
- Sunday February 10, 2002 3:01 PM CST

Hi Maureen,
We are thinking and hoping for you! I think about coming over to play the piano - - but I'm concerned about being a germ carrier. I should just call - ha! We are doing fine. Hang in there. Craig and Marjory
PS: What I need to do this spring is write up a brief study guide which is compatable with the MN Grad. Standards for music (mostly elementary). I have one teacher helping me with this now. Would you like to listen to some of my stuff and make any comments? Maybe this is something you can do - since you don't have to do much moving around and stuff. Only if you really want to though. Craig
Craig Johnson <musiccrj@visi.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Saturday February 9, 2002 11:34 PM CST

Hi Maureen, Fran has kept me in the loop. You know all the good folks at Windom (and Longfellow) are sending good vibs your way. Hang in there. Kathy Burke
Kathy Burke <kburke@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Mpls., MN - Saturday February 9, 2002 10:31 AM CST

I'm so glad to have some information about you and how you're doing! I'll check back here again for updates. It's been a lot of fun getting great Geography ideas from you and plan to again in the future.
Jan Hertel <jhertel@hastings.k12.mn.us>
Hastings, MN US - Saturday February 9, 2002 9:06 AM CST

Dear Maureen--how about those Gophers! I miss seeing you and John coming to the games. Who would have thought they'd get good this fast!
I am so sad to hear about your health issues. I know you have lots of support and hope and pray that you will recover soon.
Don't let Dave scare you with the talk of trotting out the Moscow pictures. I stole all of his good ones!

Fred Kunze <fredk92188@aol.com>
Blaine, MN Anoka - Friday February 8, 2002 10:21 PM CST

Hi Maureen. I am a "cousin in law" of Ann Hoehn. I was diagnosed with NHL in 2/2000. My flavor? Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia (you should only be able to pronounce it IF you need to!)

I tried to do a stem cell harvest last May (2001) but was unsuccessful from the stunned bone marrow effect of the chemo. However I remain in remission (complete) although I have been warned that remission "will not last". My sister is a 6/6 match and waiting in the wings. You know how that is, right?

Best wishes for a successful "take", diminishing GVHD and a new immune system that serves you well for years to come!

Janet Corson Stanton/ Idaho Falls, Idaho
Janet Corson Stanton <janet_corson@hotmail.com>
Idaho Falls, ID UA - Friday February 8, 2002 5:33 PM CST

hi Maureen, between Pat st peter and sandi sevre I have been kept informed of your progress. I'm focusing on the good news in your complex journey and keeping you in my prayers. Things going on in my work world right now make me think so often of the old days when you, Sandi and I were an amazing team--we did good work together. I appreciate that a lot more now than I did at the time. You are in my thoughts a lot. i love this site-- great way to show love and concern. love, roanne
roanne elliott <roanne.elliott@moundsviewschools.org>
roseville, mn usa - Friday February 8, 2002 10:20 AM CST

Hi, this is Anne. Long time no speak. I'm looking forward to hanging out with your lovely daughter Tessa this weekend. Yay, games!
Have a good weekend.
Sorry to hear about your rash. Dang.
Love,
Anne.
Anne Schuette
Minneapolis, - Thursday February 7, 2002 11:36 PM CST

Hi Maureen,
I want you to know that I am looking forward to a 60th birthday party with a night of dancing to replicate the 50th birthday party you had. So my prayers are with you and your family. There are more dance steps for us to learn and John and I talk about how much fun we had that night. We are looking forward to more fun times with the Trepp clan! Hang in there kiddo!

I didn't realize all of this was happening. What a treasure trove of friends you have setting up this site for you! You are truly blessed with so many people who love you.
Take care...
Love,
Jill and John Ehlen
Jill Ehlen <jill_cook@hotmail.com>
Blaine, M N USA - Thursday February 7, 2002 5:25 PM CST

Oh, yuk, ugh, Maureen, GVHD, whatever the heck it is, sounds horrid. I'll be thinking of you as the bright, funny person I know with little red spots and a tummy ache! Please know that many people from church are thinking of you and praying for you. Take care.
Margaret Rawson <Rawso001@umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday February 7, 2002 4:16 PM CST

Maureen, This is such a great way to communicate, however,it's too bad it's needed. I hope you are as well as can be expected considering these difficult medical issues. I hope that support from friends, and family, and acquaintances will help sustain you during the tough times. As ever, Pat Bruder
Pat Bruder <pbruder@belleplaine.k12.mn.us>
Belle Plaine, MN Scott - Thursday February 7, 2002 3:23 PM CST

Maureen, Glory be, hang in there. It sounds as if you have had a real trip with the medical stuff....but it also sounds as if you are doing well - and what good news that is! Take care of yourself, read a hundred great junk books and get well soon. MAGE needs you, your school needs you and most of all, your buddys need you. Nancy Hof

- Thursday February 7, 2002 2:10 PM CST

Hey maureen, It is great to know progress is underway.
DAve Lanegran <lanegran@macalester.edu>
- Thursday February 7, 2002 1:45 PM CST

It is wonderful to get news about your health this way. It was also great to see your picture. I think I should check with bob marcotte to see if we have any great pictures of you in RUssia. I think I have one of our entire group flush of face from a case or so of Georgian Wine.

I am back from january in the tropics. It was great to be back in the land of the free. We went to study multiculturialism and got an eyeful. separate but unequal is the watch word in Malaysia. Singapore is integrated but a very fast paced culture. Great opportunities for American teachers.

As laura told you we are looking forward to a great fair. The entire Africa team is expected to come and work. We We will see how many show up. THe afternoon will be the last Keen presentation and then a simulation on economic development that one of the teachers uses. I will hand out my power point on post apartheid urban planning. Do you have a copy of that? If not I will send one to you.

Next week - the 14th carol and I are doing separate workshops in Minneapoilis. I will do one on afghanistan with Char Meyers. Do you know her? Carol will be in the lab doing her technology programs. we both wish you wre there.
dave lanegan <lanegran@macaleter.edu>
- Thursday February 7, 2002 1:42 PM CST

Hi, you don't know me, but I worked in the county next to Ethan last year and the county next to Phoebe the year before (for A.S.P.) so I know both of them fairly well (I also stopped in to see them just after New Years). I just wanted to drop in to say that I am thinking about and praying for all of you.
Kevin Krejci <kevin.krejci@mu.edu>
Milwaukee , WI U.S.A. - Thursday February 7, 2002 12:03 AM CST

Hi Maureen! I sure do miss you around here! But, am also glad we can keep in touch about your progress thru this webpage! There are lots of us praying for a great recovery for you!
Penny Knight <knig0001@aol.com>
Savage, MN USA - Thursday February 7, 2002 11:59 AM CST

Hi Maureen
You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
John gave me your website weeks ago and I have been trying to open it every since. Which shows what a computer genius I am.
Bill & Linda
Bill & Linda Kos <bkos@mplspha.org>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday February 7, 2002 7:38 AM CST

Maureen,
you are in my thoughts and prayers!

i am so grateful of this website. I hear that your household now has the internet at your finger tips, it does prove to be very useful for many things, however i still haven't gotten hooked on surfing the web. i pretty much go crazy.

as i might have mentioned earlier winter has setteled in on us here in baltimore and, after all my complaining about warm tempertures, i am so cold! I think about you often and the rest of the trepps give everyone my love, i am thinking about you all.
katie
katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, md - Wednesday February 6, 2002 9:35 PM CST

Hi Maud! Are you spending too much time "surfing the net" now that you're the Cyber Queen? It sort of gets addicting, although I have alot of e-mails to people that must be floating around "out there" because they never got to where they were to go originally.....now I have to carry around "cyber garbage guilt", where DOES that stuff go?????? Hope you're stronger today. Love Claudia
Claudia Sellner <cbsinslp@qwest.net>
s.l.p., mn. - Wednesday February 6, 2002 3:19 PM CST

hi Maureen. it's Gina Mayes. i just realized that it's been 6 years since i've had you for a teacher. time really does fly by. i'm graduating from Washburn this year in June and i'm very excited. i'm hoping to go to Hawaii Pacific University. i've applied there and everything and i'm just waiting to find out if i'm accepted. softball season is coming up. i'm a tri-captain for my team. make sure you watch the sports page for us. we're tryin to win city champions again for the 5th year in a row. i'll let you know how it goes.
Gina Mayes <notsomuchno@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday February 6, 2002 2:27 PM CST

Hi Maureen! I'm getting back to work & the rest of reality, so no exotic postmarks from me for your guestbook, at least for awhile (unless you find Oakland exotic). Sounds like you are dealing w/ the not-so-fun part of your bone marrow graft. No words of wisdom, just a lot of hope and prayers for you. Love, Steve
Steve Kotz <skotz@mindspring.com>
Oakland, CA - Tuesday February 5, 2002 11:00 PM CST

Dear Maureen and John, We have been checking your website daily. Thanks for the updates. It's been colder in Arizona this past week and many areas near Phoenix have had frost. Today the sun is shining, so hopefully our 100 degree weather will return soon. Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you. Keep fighting!!!!
Craig and Marcia Anderson <cjamra@msn.com>
Gold Canyon, AZ USA - Monday February 4, 2002 4:30 PM CST

Reenie, thinking of you every day. Hope things continue to go well for you. Now taking a break from the Super Bowl. (My younger daughter is having an SB party in the basement.) The Patriots are surprising everyone!
Anne Ludcke Greer <algreer@mmm.com>
Woodbury, MN USA - Sunday February 3, 2002 8:41 PM CST

Hi Maureen,

Just wanted to say hi. I'm glad to read things are going well. Hope you are able to sleep better and I also hope the weather there is nice. Here in Seoul we are having a beautiful, mild sunny day. It's about 50 and a welcome change from the cold temperatures we'd been having.

Love, Nissa
Nissa Anderson <nissaanderson@yahoo.com>
Seoul, South Korea - Sunday February 3, 2002 1:40 AM CST

Hi Maureen,
I have been thinking about you and waanted to say hello. We have had 70 degree weather here all week but finally it is windy and cold here, a little more like winter.
School is still going but not as quickly as I would like, at this pace I had better start loving baltimore. I miss minnesota and all of you guys. Now that you guys have settlers I feel left out not being being able play. I am sure you have some pretty cut throat games. In any case all my love and thoughts, katie

oh and I sent tessa a picture I took of her and phoebe this summer in DC you should look at
k. Tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, md - Saturday February 2, 2002 5:37 PM CST

Its been some time since I have sat down and not thinking about school. it feels nice. My mom and brother didn't have school today but i did. That wasn't fair. I had a good day at school so it evened out. I am planning on seeing a walk to remember tomorrow. i am very excited. I watched Rose red all week I have had bad dreams all week. It was fun to watch with my dad. I couldn't watch it with out him because it was so scarry. Today in gym we went skiing and i hurt every bone in my body. I had fun so it was worth it. Hope to talk to you soon.
Beth Hartman
Beth Hartman <redhead5885@hotmail.com>
Eagan, Mn USA - Friday February 1, 2002 7:49 PM CST

Hi, Maureen!
I hope things are going well for you. We all miss you here at school.
chris
chris poppe <cpoppe@mpls.k12.mn.us>
- Friday February 1, 2002 9:25 AM CST

Hello Maureen,
It's been a very long time since I've seen or spoken to you. I heard what happened through mutual friends, and am glad that you're doing well. I still bump into Ethan from time to time, and I think I saw Tessa playing in adult volleyball league at Armatage Park where I work full time now, mostly with kids. Just wanted to say hello, and let you know that you're in my thoughts.

Nick Perry <perry_nick@juno.com>
Edina, MN United States - Thursday January 31, 2002 10:44 PM CST

Dear Maureen,
You are in my thoughts every day. I look forward to reading the journal entries, and I'm glad all is going well.
Love, Barb Anderson
Barb Anderson <ander387@tc.umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday January 31, 2002 8:43 PM CST

Hi Reenie. I'm glad to hear that you're doing all right. We think of you all the time, Love K and D
K Shannon <dshannon@firstclasssolution.net>
- Thursday January 31, 2002 3:20 PM CST

Hi- I've been thinking about you so often, have you on my
"prayer list", and remember our good visit at the boutique. I'm looking forward to our going to an audition together-- any kind of audition, hopefully in the spring. Here's a Phyllis Diller joke: The pre-school teacher was instructing her class. "In this country we're all free."
"No, no, teacher, called out precocious (sp?) Alfie, "some of us are four!" Love, Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen Reetz-Pegues <merpegues@msn.com>
Brooklyn Park, MN USA - Thursday January 31, 2002 12:39 AM CST

Thinking of You! Your retirement home plans sound great! Wishing you strength and good sleep this week. :)

Heather Walker <hjwalker@pro-ns.net>
- Wednesday January 30, 2002 10:54 PM CST

Post concert greetings...I'm kind of normal again. The kids sang well and received many compliments. This final year of mine is just flying by. I'm taking 45 concert choir kids to Chicago on May 10, 11, and 12...Alison and Mike b. are going with us...thank God.

You and your family have done a remarkable job of explaining your procedure and recovery protocal. Its kind of like taking a mini- course...can I get CE credits ?

I hope this finds you having a "good" day. I'm sure that word must be fairly loaded.

I'm singing ar an annointing of a man who is fighting cancer. He is having some risky medical procedure to help him fight. We Catholics have a ritual for just about everything. This is an actual laying on of hands by the priest and family and friends. I'm just a singer as I don't know the fellow. But its seems to be a very comforting experience for all.

Band concert tomorrow....you can imagine how much the teachers love Kim and I right about Now! ha ha.

many blessings to you Maureen...

Pat
Pat Arasim <prarasim@earthlink.net>
Mpls., Mn USA - Wednesday January 30, 2002 2:32 PM CST

M,
The kids are writing Haiku. They are doing a great job. Here are a few I thought you would like. Rain: Blue Water Falling Rain Drops Dripping Silently A rainbow appears. Tree:
Standing tall and proud Swaying in the breeze sent south Stretching to the sky. Funny, there are none like the ones we wrote for Dan. xoxox mc
mchb <mahal001@ mpls.k-12.mn>
mpls, - Wednesday January 30, 2002 12:26 AM CST

hi maureen! it is a new semester for the house choir. i just wanted to plant this image in your brain: minita, roshawn, camille, marie, bokai, corey....belting out the tunes from ANNIE! hope that gives you a smile.
xoxoxo your next door neighbor, sharon h.
sharon hilberer <sharonh@mpls.k12.mn.us>
mpls, mn usa - Wednesday January 30, 2002 10:38 AM CST

Hi Maureen: On this gray day I'm sending you some wishes of sunshine. Hope you're doing better. Take Care!!!! Get Well, you're wished the best today and always!!!
D'Ann Knight <d'ann.knight@house.leg.state.mn.us>
- Tuesday January 29, 2002 12:33 AM CST

So glad to hear that you are home and doing as well as expected. You and your family are in our prayers.
Mike and Joyce Sluss <TheMom123@aol.com>
Green Bay, WI USA - Saturday January 26, 2002 4:36 PM CST

Hi MT,
Man could we have used you at todays meeting. I am doing my best to fill your shoes but these teachers don't want to follow an agenda.... We creep ever closer to summer..........
Love and miss you pal xo mc
mchb <mahal001@mpls.k-12.MN.us>
mpls, mn - Friday January 25, 2002 12:54 AM CST

Hi, Maureen, I miss visiting you at the U but am so glad you are home!!! Shane is taking the CPA review course--a 2 1/2 hour class Tuesday evening and Saturday morning. He is taking it very seriously and studying hard--he is certainly full of pleasant surprises.

Shane and I went to Black Hawk Down last night. I read the book a couple of years ago so was able to follow along. It's a very good movie and your boy did a good job. I don't think it portrays the Somalians in a bad light. It's just a poor, desperate country and the people are exploited by evil and greed.

Can you go for a walk sometime? Let me know. It's supposed to be beautiful out this weekend.

You're still in my prayers. Best wishes, Margaret

Margaret Rawson <Rawso001@umn.edu>
minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday January 24, 2002 2:21 PM CST

Dear Maureen, Another frustrating day on this computer. I just sent you a little note, but apparently I lost it somewhere in this system. So typical. I'll try again! Hope you are having one of those good days today. Just to let you know you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. Continue the good fight. We all know you are "one tough cookie." Lovingly, Vange

- Thursday January 24, 2002 10:19 AM CST

Dear Maureen,

I just found out the news from my mom and wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and praying for you. I was glad to read on your website that you are still a teacher, as you were one of the teachers that made the strongest impression on me. I too am now teaching (!). I teach English in South Korea, and have been here for about 5 months. It's going well, but I am not sure that I'm a career teacher like you. I'm so glad you have this website so we can all send you our thoughts and love from far away.

Love, Nissa
Nissa Anderson <nissaanderson@yahoo.com>
Seoul, South Korea - Thursday January 24, 2002 8:04 AM CST

Dear Maureen--
Here's another postage stamp for your scrapbook. I am writing from Taipei, where it is quite chilly (about 50 F.) and drizzling--a big change from Bangkok. I have just returned from the National Palace Musuem, which houses the imperial collections that Chiang Kai-Shek took with him when he fled the Mainland in 1947. By repute, it is the greatest collection of Chinese art in the world, which I can well believe. To my surprise, I am fascinated by calligraphy--the brush strokes are amazingly expressive. Not reading Chinese does not diminish the impact--in fact, the calligraphers take such liberties with the ideograms that I'm told most Chinese cannot read the more expressive styles of calligraphy (just as we cannot make out all the gothic lettering of medieval manuscripts). Incidentally, the oldest original manuscripts in the collection go back to the T'ang dynasty (about 600 to 960 AD).
So much for art appreciation....I hope things are progressing for the best, and that you are reasonably comfortable. I will get back to the US all too soon (Jan. 30). Love to all!!
--Steve
Steve Kotz <skotz@mindspring.com>
Taipei, Taiwan (ROC) - Thursday January 24, 2002 4:12 AM CST

Hi Maureen- Very impressive website. I LOVE the picture of you-beautiful. I have been getting updates regularly from Jim and Vange-was surprised to hear how fast you went home. I'm glad you have internet access-it's what I do in the middle of the night when sleep isn't in my plans. Go for the HBO package on cable-some of thir shows are a hoot- would definitely get your mind out of the house for a while. I am so glad to hear you're doing well- I think of you often. Nancy Whalen
Nancy Whalen <nwhalen@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday January 24, 2002 0:43 AM CST

Dear Maureen,
Owen has just alerted me to the fact of your illness; he apparently found out through a friend of Ethan's. Naturally, I was very surprised and dismayed, since I had no idea! I want you to know that I am thinking of you and pray that you will be restored to health!
Love, Barb Anderson.
Barb Anderson <ander387@tc.umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Wednesday January 23, 2002 9:39 PM CST

Maureen,
Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and all the trepps:)

Good luck tomorrow, kt
katietripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, md - Tuesday January 22, 2002 5:51 PM CST

Dear Maureen, It was a workshop day at school today. They always seem a little bit longer than the regular days. We had instructors talking about how we can help with the basic reading tests in the morning sessions. In the afternoon, I went to a workshop for the "E" team...the emergency team at the high school. I think they included me because I use to teach health education. The instructor was a girl that I had at Simley and I think I taught her CPR in the first place. Weird! Talk to you later. Your friend, Patty
Patty Hande Hartman <hartmanp@invergrove.k12.mn.us>
Eagan, Mn Dakota - Monday January 21, 2002 7:33 PM CST

Glad to read that things are going well. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Fred and Ellen
Isanti, MN - Monday January 21, 2002 4:55 PM CST

Dear Maureen and John, So glad to hear that Maureen's check-ups are going well... and that you will now have direct access to the internet. We think of you often!! Our weather has been great. No snow!! Our orange, grapefruit, lemon and lime trees are producing big time, so we are getting plenty of Vitamin C. Wish we could be there to visit with you.
Craig and Marcia Anderson <cjamra@msn.com>
Gold Canyon, AZ USA - Monday January 21, 2002 0:01 AM CST

HEY MAUDIE!!!

MAZAL TOV - AS WE SAY!!! SOOOOO HAPPIE YOU ARE FINALLY HOME AND IN YOUR ABODE!!! HAPPIE TO HEAR ALL THE GOOD NEWS - JUST KEEP ALL THOSE "CHINS" UP - YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN, AND JUST KNOW THAT ALL OF US ARE PULLING FOR YA. GOOD LUCK WITH ALL THESE NEXT TESTS AND DON'T WORRY, ALL OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS!!!! LOVE READING ALL THESE GREAT NOTES - YOU SURE HAVE A GREAT FOLLOWING - WHAT A GREAT PERSON YOU ARE - I ALWAYS KNEW THAT!!!! WE GOT A BIT OF THAT WHITE STUFF YESTERDAY - ABOUT 6 INCHES - NOW IT FEELS A BIT LIKE MINNEAPOLIS - GOT THAT OLE SHOVEL OUT ONCE AGAIN!!! LOTZ OF LOVE AND XXXXOXOXOXXO FROM PEGGY AND ALL HER BOYS
Peggy Zachmy <Pegster48@home.com>
Elkins Park, PA USA - Sunday January 20, 2002 4:35 PM CST

- Sunday January 20, 2002 2:02 PM CST

- Sunday January 20, 2002 2:00 PM CST

Hi Maureen! Welcome home. I am so glad to hear (yet not surprised) that things are going so well for you. I hope you enjoy your internet access from home, and that it works much better than ours. Let me know how you like the cable TV. So far I have nixed Jason's occasional suggestions to get it. I figure I got my first color TV in 1991, first VCR when I got married (1997), so why rush the cable. Your Web page is wonderful. Jason, The biggest book worm in the house, commented on the wonderful writting as I read it to him. Keep up the great fight!
Love prayers and laughter, Heather Walker
Heather Walker <hjwalker@pro-ns.net>
Minneapolis, Mn - Saturday January 19, 2002 8:08 PM CST

Glad to hear that you are at home. Home is the best place surrounded with love and family. Are you watching Jeopardy EVERY day? I bet you're better than the contestants on the show at answering the questions.

You are in my thoughts and prayers every day.

I'm busy with family, friends, luncheons, subbing, volunteer work, studying Swedish, and going to the opening of "Coya's House" at the Minnesota History Theatre.

Keep the faith. Love from,
Doris <dharnold@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Saturday January 19, 2002 2:15 AM CST

Hi Maureen,
This is Craig. We hope you are doing well - looks like it according to the journal.
I'll come by and play some stuff for you soon. Sunday I play the Rhapsody in Blue with the Fridley City Band. Note that it is totally direct conflict with the Packers- Rams game (the one when Favre goes home); so folks will be making a fateful decision, to attend or watch the blowout (actually I've become kindof a closet Packers fan - probably because of all the times I drive through Wisconsin and hang out in the U.P., center of culture in the Midwest.)
I really want to be sure that I don't have a cold or something when I come by. I'm around LOTS of kids these days, and lots of other folks as well.
Have some fun, and best to all. Craig
Craig Johnson <musiccrj@visi.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday January 18, 2002 7:51 PM CST

Hi Maureen!
Just checking on you - things sound good. Thinking of you,
Deb
Deb Reutter <Dlreutter@AOL.com>
Mpls, MN - Friday January 18, 2002 3:26 PM CST

I am glad to hear that Maureen is doing so good! I will continue to pray that everything goes well! Hi, to Tessa! I love you and hope your mom continues to recover so well!
God Bless!
Amy McKinley <amckinle@hotmail.com>
Spur, TX USA - Friday January 18, 2002 1:33 PM CST

hi maureen! john c. just had his first day back to "work." he attended the tlpi meeting where he saw dorothy and lydia who both commented on how great it was to have seen you recently. the kids are loving the snow, which made me remember our grand time on the playground last winter with the students who stayed back from long lake. s'mores anyone?? thinking of youuuuu.
love, sharon h.
sharon hilberer <sharonh@mplsk12.mn.us>
mpls, ms usa - Thursday January 17, 2002 7:27 PM CST

M,
Hi Maureen, I hope all is going well. School is great. Love to you... xoxo mc
mchb
- Thursday January 17, 2002 2:39 PM CST

My dear Maureen: I'm here visiting again today. Don't know how and when these messages get to you BUT you are once again in my thoughts and prayers. I helped Fran at Windom get the right address, she had sharingbridge not caringBridge. Both have a nice name, but now you should hear from more people. Take Care my friend and favorite teacher!
D'Ann Knight <d'ann.knight@house.leg.state.mn.us>
- Thursday January 17, 2002 1:14 PM CST

Maureen, we are all praying for you! Get well soon and come to our next TGIF.

We love you! Fran and all the EA's at Windom
Fran White <fwhtie@mpls.k12.mn.us>
- Wednesday January 16, 2002 2:14 PM CST

Dear Maureen: You are in our thoughts and prayers, especially the PRAYERS. Take Care! D'Ann,Karl, Lara & Dana
D'Ann Knight <d'ann.knight@house.leg.state.mn.us>
- Wednesday January 16, 2002 8:26 AM CST

Hey! Mrs.Drake had her baby!!!! Now there is TWO subs!!!!! I hope to come see you soon.
Love
Lauren
Lauren Carter <lvcarter74@hotmail.com>
Mpls, MN USA -

Dear Maureen--
I am now in Luang Prabang (Laos), a place that is truly magical. The ancient capitol of this [former] kingdom, the town is on a finger of land barely 1/2 mile wide betwen the Mekong River and one of its tributaries. [I hope this is in the 'geography bee' mentioned in one of the earlier entries.] There are only about 16,000 people, and the town consists almost entirely of lovely old Lao teak houses, French colonial stucco houses from the 20's & 30's, and Buddhist temples. The vegetation is lush & tropical but we're at an altitude of about 3000 feet so the climate, at least during the winter, is mild (about 70'F. as I write this note at 1:30 in the afternoon). There are, I suppose, three cars in town. Rush hour is when school gets out! As in most places of SE Asia, the people are wonderful.
Now, none of this has to do about your illness, but I suspect you hear plenty about that already. Suffice it to say that even in Laos, I'm thinking of you and wishing you the best!
--Love, Steve
Steve Kotz <skotz@mindspring.com>
Luang Prabang, Laos -

Good to hear that you will be back in your own home with your family. It's been nice to be able to visit your website and get updates. Sorry about not being able to visit in person. Would you care for anything from Michigan? Aloha Esther
Esther Onaga <onaga@msu.edu>
East Lansing, MI US -

Hey ms TREPP!!! how are you?? i'm good. i am doing my homework. How are you feeling i heard your back home. thats great. My grandma just got out of the hospital/nursing home too and she feels great. I bet you do too!! Lots of love god bless you!!!
Love-
Ali Zampino!
p.s Give josh my lovveee!!!!!!!!!!hehe i saw him on snl!

Ali Zampino <SnowAngel9988@hotmail.com>
mpls, mn U.S. -

Dear Maureen,
Glad to hear you're "back in the 'hood" and doing well. Snow on the playground sure looks like winter-it covers the green grass!
Mary Hill <mmhill4@juno.net>
mpls, -

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kathy and Darrell
kathy Shannon <dshannon@firtclasssolutions.net>
St.Louis Mo, -

Dear Maureen,

Praise the Lord that you are home and recovering. We will pray that your recovery will
be total and complete.

A prayer: Lord Jesus, we thank you that you are in charge and able to bring 100% healing
now to Maureen's body, and so I ask that you would cause every trace of Leukemia to vanish
from her body forever and let her recover 100% from the disease of Leukemia that has troubled
her. I pray that the Docter's would no longer be able to find any trace of Leukemia in her
body, and that you would be glorified in Maureen's life. Keep her safe from any other diseases,
and give perfect health in her entire being. Thank you Jesus our Lord and saviour, and we trust
you that you can and will do it. Amen

Bless you Maureen, and all your loved ones. Say hi to John and the rest who remember me.

Our family is doing fine. Irene and our four kids Miriam, Markus, Jonathan and Jasmin are
doing great. We'll stay in touch and let you know more later.

Love

Bryan Dopp
Bryan Dopp <bdopp@cc.oulu.fi>
Oulu, Finland -

What an impressive guest book! It is obvious that your
life has touched many, and I hope it will continue to do so. All the best with the U of M doctors. I hope the
med students don't bother you too much.
Take Care, Frank Dopp
Frank Dopp <fdopp@pacbell.net>
Mountain View, CA USA!!!!!!!!!!!!! -

Hi Maureen,
I'm so glad to hear you're home safe in your own bed. I'm sure you're much happier there. Tessa is going to have to brush up on her cooking skills to make sure you eat better than what you got in the hospital! I think about you a lot and so does my family. Take care and I'll see you soon.
Love, Galena
Galena Schirmer <galena0@juno.com>
Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 11:01 AM (CST)

Hello Maureen,

Thrilled to hear you are home. Can't rest in the hospital anyway. Surely home is the best place.

Geography Bee postponed til Mon. Dave could not seem to find the quesiotns. :)

Thoughts and prayers to you.

Lynne
Lynne Soderlund <roblyn2000@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 10:38 PM (CST)

hi maureen--it is saturday night and i hope you are really enjoying sleeping in your own bed. ahhhhhh. sweet dreams! xoxoxo sharon h.
sharon h. <sharonh@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Mpls, MN USA - Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 10:06 PM (CST)

Hi, Maureen!
I assume you'll be checking your guestbook from home--a much better place than a hospital room, thank goodness. Quite a aurprise to see how the projected course of your treatment has evolved, but it seems the changes have generally brightened the picture. As the old song goes, keep your sunny side up!
I am writing this from my hotel on Suriwong Road, Bangkok, Thailand. I haven't studied the guestbook enough to be sure this gives me the long distance record. Hey, by jet, I'm only about 20 hours away from Minneapolis!
Love, Steve
Steve Kotz <skotz@mindspring.com>
Bangkok, Thailand - Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 09:02 PM (CST)

Maureen...
I am glad to hear you are home. I bet you are as excited to hear the JH is on SNL tonight. I am going to stay up late and watch it for the first time in about two years. It should be great. I hope you get a chance to watch it.
Beth Hartman <redhead5885@hotmail.com>
Eagan, MN USA - Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 02:51 PM (CST)

Mrs.Trepp
I am glad to hera you are now out of the hospital.....That is great!!! I hope your restrictions are less-strict soon! Anyway, I will talk to you later
Love,
Lauren

P.S. The Packers will kick the 49ers' butts!!!! :)
Lauren Carter <lvcarter74@hotmail.com>
Mpls., MN U.S.A - Friday, January 11, 2002 at 09:38 PM (CST)

Maureen,
It is sunny with blue skies here, a beautiful day to be outside. When I was running today I saw a professor of mine, who last year at this time was battling prostate cancer, running along at a pace much faster than mine. I thought of you. I can't wait to hear what crazy thing you and john will be doing next year!

I am glad to hear that you are home or on your way there! I can imagine what a comfort it will be to be there again, surrounded be all those red heads!

All my love katie

katie tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, MD - Friday, January 11, 2002 at 07:07 PM (CST)

It's wonderful to read about your positive recuperation. I know it's a long road to recovery. You can make it, BECAUSE you have enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is a Greek word that means God within us. Also, I know you feel the love and caring that your family and friends have for you. Keep the faith, keep your enthusiasm.

I enjoy reading the guestbook too! It's a link to MY past life. It's WONDERFUL NOT to have to get up at 5:30 a.m. UNLESS I WANT TO!!!
Doris Arnold <dharnold@hotmail.com>
Mpls, MN USA - Friday, January 11, 2002 at 06:34 AM (CST)

Dear Maureen and John, Do you remember the 4th of July when we all jumped into Lake Riley and swam across the lake and back. John was the first one to get back (what a surprise), but we all made it in our own time. You're going to make this one too. Keep paddling!!!
Craig and Marcia <cjamra@msn.com>
Gold Canyon, AZ USA - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 11:57 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen, Sorry I couldn't stay around long enough last night to talk to you from Book Club but I had to leave early....now that's a big surprise! We had a good time but missed you alot. You always bring us around to discuss the book...I think that's the teacher in you. Bonnie was wondering about my jello salad. I wonder how she thought of that? I 'll have you know I cut up some tasty fruit slices. Both the kids are gone doing various things. All they need is for me to drive them here or there. No one was using the computer so I thought I'd drop you a line. Did you watch the Gopher game last night? I listened to the last five minutes driving home. That was pretty exciting. Don't forget to "power walk". I'll call tomorrow. Your friend, Patty
Patty Hande Hartman <hartmanp@invergrove.k12.mn.us>
Eagan, Mn USA - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 06:44 PM (CST)

Hello Maureen,

I finally got the address for your website - yes I know you gave it to us at the staff meeting, but do you think I can find where I wrote it down? Anyhow, this website is terrific. I did not know such a service existed. Your journal entries are wonderful - thanks to whoever is keeping it updated. Just the right amount of medical and scientific information tempered with a dash of humor.

I think of you often and keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Cannot imagine what all of this must be like, but I know surely you are the bravest person I can think of.

Geography Bee is being done by Dave tomorrow, so you know your shoes have been hard to fill. Think of the children at 8 AM. Laura will probably take the prize, but oh well.

My sister had a kidney/pancreas transplant a few years ago, and I spent weeks on the transplant floor at Fairview University. I was amazed by the dedication, knowledge and caring of the staff, especially a nurse named Becky. I am sure if Robin's experience was any indication, you are in good hands.

God Bless You,
Lynne
Lynne Soderlund <roblyn2000@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 05:45 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen,
I am so glad to hear of your progess! It is clear how many people are thinking of you and trust that you have the strength and determination to overcome this!

Love Katie
Katie Tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, MD - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 04:09 PM (CST)

Hi Mrs Trepp. This school year hasn't been the same with out you. Lot's of kids including me wish you were still teaching. My brother recently had his appendix out so I have some clue of what it's like to live in a hospital. Get Well Soon. -Matt
Matt Carter <mattkam2000@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 12:56 PM (CST)

I hear that you might get out on Saturday. I wish you could come back and teach. Mrs. The rest of the class is really not doing that good of a job with Mrs. Diaz.
Sam Quincy <saquiool>
Minneapolis, MN United States - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 12:50 PM (CST)

Hi M,
Great news for today!!!! Go Blood go!!! xo mc
mchb <field>
mpls, mn - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 10:30 AM (CST)

hi mrs.trepp i herd some great news about you like if you
reach 1,500 of some type of blood and im sorry that i realy.
never got to talk to you or know you but i hope you can get.
out soon so i can talk to you or even be one of your best students thanks for taking time to read my note.and how is your family taking this situation and can any body visit you.
and if so how long is your visiting hours because i would like to bring you a special surviver gift.
SHAMAR huggar,Aaron <field>
minneapolis, min u.s.a - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 10:29 AM (CST)

Hi, Mrs. Trepp I hope you get out of the hospital soon. We miss you so much and hope to see you again at school someday before I go to high school.
Westenley Alcenat <westenleyalcenat@hotmail.com>
Mpls, MN U.S.A - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 09:46 AM (CST)

Hey, Maureen and John!
Such wonderful news about your progress! I am convinced that you are going to beat this and come out stronger. I've been meaning to get online to you for several days but have been a bit preoccupied. My parents have been in Australia and on the day they were leaving, my mother fell and broke her hip. I got the call on Saturday. She had hip replacement surgery and is now doing well. Trying to deal with this problem halfway around the world has been frustrating. (Maureen, you are the geographer. Is Sydney halfway around the world? They are ahead of us 17 hours! We now have a clock set to Sydney time at home so we don't call her in the middle of the night!)

Now I am able to focus on other things and you were at the top of my list!!! I am so impressed by your courage, humor, positive attitude. These qualities are no surprise. I always saw them in you. You are wonderful and have such great loving friends and family. I add my prayers and good thoughts to all that are already out there.

Maureen, I look each day to find joy in my life. Some days it is the wonder of a beautiful sunset, my children's confidences, a friend's caring touch! You are surrounded by joy in the outpouring of love for you. Take your strength from us! We are here for you! With love,
Ava
Ava Nielsen <Ava.Nielsen@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Plymouth, MN USA - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 11:07 PM (CST)

hi maureen! i think i have a lot to learn from some of our students who have not been steeped in the protestant work ethic...anyway, i hope you'll enjoy this as i did. first period, january 7 i'm teaching my class about new years resolutions. i'll leave it to you to guess who came up with this admirable one: "I will eat more candy!"

Hey, do what you feel is right. Got chocolate? xoxo sharon
sharon hilberer <sharonh@mpls.k12.mn.us>
mpls, mn henn - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 10:22 PM (CST)

Maureen
Hey fellow "Walking Babe" how are you doing? Hope you have been on that treadmill some and are keeping those Docs in line!I'm in the process of trying to get Sarah's sewing machine packed for shipping tomorrow. I picked up a upright LARGE box from the neighbor's trash this morn, and am trying to fit her boxed machine inside it. It's HUGE! We will probably spend more on shipping then on the sewing machine itself! See you Sunday! Keep up the good work!

Susan and Geroge Hoff <ski2canoe@aol.com>
Chanhassen, MN USA - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 07:23 PM (CST)

maureen and the trepps, i am getting so good at this computer stuff that i am writing like many young people i know- no capital letters and very little or altered punctuation. your news is absolutely wonderful- i am so inspired that i may go to the y to work out. take care and think positive thought about those little stem cells growing up to be bone marrow. LOVE SANDI
sandi sevre <skmsevre@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 07:12 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen from Windom School,
You are in my thoughts and prayers often. Katie D. has kept me posted on your progress. It sounds like things are going well so far.
We are busy now that we're back from break. The building Geography Bee (your legacy here) is tomorrow morning in my class. The Spelling Bee is next week with Renea. This web site is a great way for people to communicate with you. I will let your former students know so they can write to you too.

Debbe Neher <dneher@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Minneapolis, MN US - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 01:09 PM (CST)

Hey Mrs. Trepp!
How are you? Did you have a good Christmas? I sure did. What did you get? I got your letter from Mrs. Hill and I am doing my school-work. I think its pretty cool to have a computer by your bed. It'd be awesome to have one by my bed! I'd like to visit you sometime but I need the address. Right now I am doing a project and drawing for Mrs. Halasz. Hope your feeling better! BYE

Love
Blake Audette

blake audette <field>
Minneapolis, MN. Usa - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 10:30 AM (CST)

Hi Mrs. Trepp how are you feeling today? I don't know if you have had any updates on how things are going here but I think South is doing but it is not the same here with you gone. Some thing is missing.I don't under stand why your recovery will take all school year. All of the people of south house miss you alot. Hope to see you next year bye!!!!
Andy Egbert <Field>
Minnapolis, MN USA - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 10:15 AM (CST)

Hi Maureen,
Have a good day.
xoxo mc
mchb <field>
Minneapolis, mn usa - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 10:04 AM (CST)

Maureen,
Sounds like things are going well, I wish I could come by for a game. But I am with you in spirit and I think of you and the rest of the family all the time. you trepps are amazing!
Here in baltimore we have a sheet of ice covering everything. whatever happened to snow? Snow is so much better.

Love katie
ps
football game was fantastic, freezing but fun.

Katie Tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, MD - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 08:59 AM (CST)

Hello there! Hey it's me Pa. So how's it going? Having fun? What did you do for christmas? New Year? Well i hope you had fun. I know I did. Happy new year! It's now 2002. I miss you alot and I want to come visit you but my parents are too busy. I'll try to stop by sometimes. well I'm doing fine in school. My grades are high, I have all A's so far. Well It's kinda sad how I don't have your for any clase but i wish you the best and Good Luck! Happy New Year!!! 2002

Pa Vang <---------->
Mpls, mn us - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 08:41 AM (CST)

Get well soon
Mee Xiong <mee_xiong12@hotmail. com>
minneapolis, mn - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 08:40 AM (CST)

Good morning Maureen, I hope to stop by today if you are up to it. Thanks for the advice on the blueberry french toast, it turned out just fine. We went to a play at the Park Squeare Theater last night to see "Side Show", based on a true story of identical twins that were joined at the hip who went from a carnival freak show to being international stars on Broadway. You should have seen them dance!!
It was a musical and the whole cast was quite talented. I'll be over to get your thoughts for book club. Hugs, Bonnie

- Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 07:59 AM (CST)

- Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 07:49 AM (CST)

Happy New Year! I hope this finds you headed in the direction of "yippee skippy, I'm feeling so much better1"

3rd day back and I'm already tired....just hate getting up
at 5:30am.

the break was jammed with a lot of performing especially at the Basilica...beautiful place to celebrate Christmas. I continue to keep you and your family in our prayers and intentions...hope its helping.

Will plan to stop by a visit you soon. My cold is gone and I think I'm germ free.

Maureen, you're my hero....you go girl.

Pat
Pat Arasim <parasim@earthlink.net>
Minneapolis, Mn USA - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 07:37 AM (CST)

Hi, Maureen! I am again with you, I haven't got used yet to comunicate via Internet and it seems to me like visiting some fantastic world as if I am next door to you, just close my eyes and touch you.We are celebrating Orthodoxian xmas, visiting friends and relatives. Merry xmas, Maureen!
The period after xmas and before the twelfth day is called Svyatky(Holy Days), girls are speculating about the future, children go from house to house singing songs praising Christ and people give them sweets and coins, the more visitors the happier life in the coming year! So my children sing you such songs, be happy! The best regards from Igor, my mother, parents-in-law, my father and my granny. We all love you and pray. Till tomorrow!
Marina Kastornova
Orel, Russia - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 03:04 AM (CST)

Hi Maureen,
Good going! Sounds like you are doing well. Just keep right on moving forward! All the best. Craig and Marjory
Craig Johnson <musiccrj@visi.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 10:04 PM (CST)

Sounds like things are going very well. Hang in there! I look forward to visiting you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anne Greer <algreer@mmm.com>
Woodbury, MN USA - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 09:22 PM (CST)

Hey Mrs Trepp!
This is Amanda K. I just wanted to come by and say Hello and I hope your feeling better. We all miss you. It's so wierd not having you at scholl becuase I always say things like "it's in Mrs. Trepp's room" or "Go open Mrs. Trepp's door". I hope you come back soon so I can stop feeling silly when I say stuff like that:-)
Feel better and say "hi and I love you" to Josh Hartnet for me.;-) hehe (I'm a BIG fan!)
Lotz of love and god bless you,
Amanda
Amanda Krzmarzick <Snow_Babie_629@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN usa - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 04:45 PM (CST)

Hey Mrs. Trepp!!!!
I hope you are still enjoying the cable! Everybody at school misses you and wishes you were here. With you gone and Mrs. Drake leaving, South House will be a zoo!! ;) Well, I will keep in touch.
Love,
Lauren
Lauren Carter <lvcarter74@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN U.S.A. - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 04:43 PM (CST)

Way to go Maureen! These protocals would have made no sense to me a year ago,but it sounds like a great plan they have you on. Lee did not get very sick,he mostly got very weak. He had all his marrow distroyed and he regenerated in 8 days. I say my prayers constantly for you and I know heart and soul that you are going to beat this and come out smilin'.

Our love & prayers, Patti & Lee
Patti wagner <lpwagner@worldnet.att.net>
Furlong, pa usa - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 04:29 PM (CST)

Hello again! I'm leaving at midnight tonight for Taipei, then on to Bangkok after a 3-hr layover. Frantic list-making, as I try to limit the # of things I wind up kicking myself by forgetting to take. (Some trips, I'm all black & blue.) I spoke to John a few minutes ago, and it's great to hear all the encouraging news about your progress. (Daily exercise on the treadmill indeed! You put us all to shame....) Keep up the good work! I'll try to send you an entry from SE Asia.
Steve Kotz <skotz@mindspring.com>
Oakland, CA - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 03:55 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen,
All of the Grabers are thinking of you and wish you the very best! I was just in the hospital too. I had a spinal fusion for my scoliosis on Dec. 13th. I am doing fine but not quite ready to go back to school yet. I spend most of my time knitting, reading, and watching videos. The good news is that I wont have to wear a brace any more. We are getting ready for an amity scholar to come and live with us for the second semester. She is from Senegal in Africa and speaks French, English, her native language, and a little German. We are all sending healing vibs your way!!
Love, Maddie Graber
Maddie Graber <maddiewin@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 02:14 PM (CST)

Hi mrs Trepp I miss you so much i hope you can come back some time soon. everybody misses you. It is crazy without you here.By the way, does it hurt at all? Have you had any visters yet? What Hospatal are you at, maybe I can come vist you.
FROM Kieran
Kieran edward butler <Field school>
Minnepolis, mn usa - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 10:30 AM (CST)

Hi Ms.Trepp!
I hope your feeling good! I miss you and I hope you come back to school next year in Social Studies we are learning a lot of stuff.I'm using Ms. Halasz-Black's iBook and the mouse is kindof confusing.My e-mail adress is merutka@msn.com so if you want to E-mail me back you can. Ms. Halasz-Black says that your choclates were the BEST!

I cant wait to see you again!
-Katie Nygaard :)
Katie Nygaard <Field School>
Minneapolis, mn usa - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 10:18 AM (CST)

Maureen,
Yeh-rah, glad you are doing well. Keep it up. There is a old wise tale that says that one way to produce more healthy red blood cells is to hold up your right hand, blink your left eye, wingle your right foot toes, scratch under your nose with the index finger on your left hand, all while singing "Old McDonald Had a Farm." :) The Bible says that laughter is good medicine so I hope this got at least a smile. Take care and keep hanging in there like a hair in a buscuit.
Stan at Southtown Church <st@visi.com>
Bloomington, MN USA - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 10:06 AM (CST)

Happy Tuesday!
Some of the kids are going to send you messages today. Be on the lookout for them. :) Day one was good, no food fights, no missing pencils, no teachers quitting. Hope today is a good one for you. Go Stem Cells, Go! xoxo mc
MCHB <Field School>
mpls, mn - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 07:34 AM (CST)

Maureen -
Finally found your website through Tessa's friend Laura - How thrilled I am to hear of your good progress. Praise the Lord. We have and will to continue to pray for you in our family prayer times. My sister Charlotte sends her love and best wishes to you also. If only the Olympics were here - there would be something interesting for you to watch on TV. (Charlotte is attending the Olympics in Salt Lake and busy making arrangements now) Love, steph
Steph Schmit <stephanie@schmitservices.com>
Minneapolis, USA - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 07:28 AM (CST)

Hi, Maureen!I got your photo and invitation to open your website (thank you!)on holidays when I had no computer at hand, as it's at my work. At last I can do it! How fine it is that you are getting better, everything is going so well! We all are truely happy to hear it, we pray for your soon recovery. I'll visit your site tomorrow. Please, smile and be in high moods! We so much want it! We love you dearly and wish you good luck !
Marina Kastornova
Orel, Russia - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 05:43 AM (CST)

I did it all by myself. I got into this website- there is maybe hope for me and computers after all. It was great to visit you the other night. You are my hero !! I'm glad to hear that all is going so well. All those prayers and good wishes do help. I will talk to you soon. Today was a great day back at school. The little people were eager, hungry and well rested. You really can't ask for much more than that. Take care- LOVE SANDI
sandra sevre <skmsevre@hotmail.com>
mpls, mn henn - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 11:29 PM (CST)

Hi, Maureen, it was great seeing you today. You look wonderful as usual. Just to let you know I got back to my office safe and sound and now have my nose to the grindstone. :-) Take care!
Margaret Rawson <Rawso001@umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN usa - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 03:13 PM (CST)

Maureen,
I am back in Baltimore and last night we had a small, and I emphasize small, snow storm that reminded me of minnesota. You have been in my thoughts ,
all my love katie

ps I thought ethan and john would be interested to know that I am going to the raven viking game tonight!

Katie Tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
baltimore, MD - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 11:09 AM (CST)

Maureen -
I am glad to hear that you are doing so well on the new protocol. Keep up the good work! We had our first snow last night and I am on my way to St Louis on business today. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lee Wagner
Lee Wagner <lpwagner@worldnet.att.net>
Furlong, PA USA - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 09:27 AM (CST)

We are so happy to hear that you're doing well! Keep posting reports as I check every day.
Love Kathy and Darrell
Kathy Shannon <dshannon@FirstClassSolutions.net>
St. Louis, MO USA - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 08:30 AM (CST)

Maureen
We have just lodgged into your website as we have been out of e-contact in Dorset for most of the past week, and did not realise quite what a detailed report we could get. It is thrilling to see the positive report today and we do hope and pray that the good progress continues. We had a quiet (apart from snuffles and sneezes) but very enjoyable Christmas with the girls coming back from their respective flats / houses they are sharing with friends. We went up to see Jenny's father and his wife Joan in Cambridge on Boxing Day. New Year's eve was spent with friends Scottish Dancing in Dulwich Village Hall and then we went down to Dorset for a few days. It was very lovely if rather cold down there (though absolutely nothing to your Minnesota winter) There was a little remaining snow which was very pretty, but it had all melted by the end of the week.

It is now back to work for us all after the Christmas break. We do hope all continues to go well.

With love and best wishes to you all for 2002

Robert & Jenny

Robert & Jenny Park <Robertpark@btinternet.com>
London, UK - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 04:29 AM (CST)

Mrs.Trepp, It will be so wierd at school without you tomorrow, as it was three weeks ago. You will be in my thoughts frequently and i will see you soon.
Love,
Lauren
Lauren Carter <lvcarter74@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN U.S.A. - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 08:51 PM (CST)

Maureen,

Doris just emailed me that you are going through treatment, and how to "connect" with you via your website. I have been thinking of you often this year, as your teaching skills come to mind while I work with teachers at Nellie Stone Johnson in my new position as "Reading and Math Support." (Hey, the district has officially adopted SRA Direct Instruction for Kdg. and 1st grade intervention curriculum! See, YOU knew all along it's benefits!)
I will hold you in my daily prayers as you go through this yucky procedure, and keep checking your site.
I think the journal entry suggesting that you do Daily Oral Georgraphy with the nursing staff (add the doctors into the class also), is a great idea...no one else would be better at it than you :)

With Love and Prayers,

Paula
Paula Palmer <paula.palmer@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Greenfield, MN USA - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 04:35 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen, Well it's Sunday at 2:10 and I am supposed to be grading those darn papers. Nothing like waiting till the last munute. We will miss you Moncay and I will try to keep the meeting running. You know how those South House folks like to goof off. It was nice to see you on Friday. I will report back that the "poster" is close to you and you have a real photo with the same hat. Hope to see you soon. Has Kathy Kaju come by yet??? xoxox mc
Mary Catherine Halasz-Black Jingle Himer Schmitz <jmcblack@aol.com>
Mpls, mn usa - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 02:11 PM (CST)

You are an amazing person. With all the positive and loving thoughts going your way, you have the healing hands of God on you. (Health and healing are as close as good and God, in their theory and their spelling.) I pray for you many times a day. I just came home from ten days in Harlingen, Texas where I spent Christmas and New Year's with my twin sister and her family. It was wonderful. I'm so happy to read about the precious time you had with your family too! Keep the faith.
Doris <dharnold@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 01:33 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen,
We are happy to hear that the procedure has been completed. Now all you need to do
is to take all the positive thoughts and prayers sent to you from so many people and use
them to heal.
Love,
Barbara, Steve, Alexander and Sara

Barbara Greenhalgh <greenies@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Minneapolis, MN U.S. - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 09:59 AM (CST)

Hey Mrs.Trepp, I hope you are doing well...I am just about to make my FINAL DRAFT application for high-school! My family says hi, and i will talk to you soon!!!
Love,
LAUREN
Lauren Carter <lvcarter74@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN U.S.A. - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 09:13 AM (CST)

To my favorite Aunt who provided shelter when things were rough and who changed my outlook on life when I was in the safety of the Trepp home.
Maureen, I have great admiration for you. The kids and I love you dearly. We will continue praying for you as you go through this great hardship.
Love with all our hearts,
Lisa,Larry, Chloe and Kayla.

Lisa Anderson <LLAnderson1053@aol.com>
Crystal, mn hennepin - Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 11:20 PM (CST)

Hi Mrs. Trepp,
It was great to see you again last week and I enjoyed the time I spent with you and your family. It is always great to be able to spend the holidays with good friends, and I am glad that I was able to be with your son this New Year's Day. Thanks to you and Mr. Trepp for allowing us to use your house for our gathering. I am happy to hear that things are continuing to go well. You and your family are continually in my thoughts.

Greg Graham <grahamg9604@hotmail.com>
Waterloo, IA - Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 09:00 PM (CST)

Hi from the Schmitzes'. Happy New Year! Love the website. More later.
The Schmitzes <schmitty2g@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 08:36 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen, This is a fantastic way to keep in touch and up to date. All our thoughts and prayers are with you. I've had quite a bad cold, so I will wait for Linnea and I to come visit. Next week Lonna and I are going to meet to plan 5th grade math masters. It will be fun, but not the same without you. West house is going to have people meet during the day, so we might have a school competition before the district competition. I'll keep you updated.
Mary Trandem <Mary.Trandem@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Mpls, MN USA - Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 03:16 PM (CST)

Maureen, We are praying for your recovery and trust God will take care of you completely. With the sun shinning and the Son watching, what could been better??? Tell Tessa hi for us too. Take care
Gary and Freya Smith, Southtown <FreyaSmith@Juno.com>
Savage, Mn Scott - Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 01:12 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen! I'm not as good at this as Kate is, but I did want to let you know that you're in my thoughts. Love, Megan
Megan Ayers <mayers01@yahoo.com>
- Friday, January 04, 2002 at 11:49 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen--
I'm glad to hear things seem to be going well. It's enormously cheering (even to me!) to see this outpouring of support--a sign of all the love that you have lavished on others....
I am leaving soon for three weeks in SE Asia, but I'll be in touch again before I leave, and will try to drop in on you from remote cybercafes, if the Internet has reached Luang Prabang.
Steve Kotz <skotz@mindspring.com>
Oakland, CA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 11:45 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen. Skazki (sheesh, am I spelling that right? can't believe how long it has been!) was one of the most fun and educational things I ever did in school. You were an inspiring, wonderful teacher. Thanks for all your hard work. Hang in there. There are many people pulling for you.
Best wishes to your whole family!
Miriam Moore, Skazki stage manager :) <mhm@bu.edu>
Boston, MA USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 10:54 PM (CST)

Hello Maureen! John and I have had you in mind and on our minds for the past 2 weeks...sending you the good vibe. John spent some time in the hospital himself. The good news is that he is recovering well from a wretched flu followed by a nasty bout of pneumonia. Recovering is our key word here, slow, steady, and confident. We think of you every day, with much love! Sharon H.
Sharon Hilberer & John Collier <colli042@tc.umn.edu>
Mpls, MN USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 10:18 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen,
We just learned about this difficult leg of your lifejourney, and want you to know that our thoughts, hearts and prayers are with you. We hope your recovery is swift and sure.
Love, Deb Clemmensen, Jon Pratt and Ian Pratt
Deb Clemmensen, Jon Pratt and Ian Pratt <dclemmensen@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 10:02 PM (CST)

Maureen,
It was great to see you while I was home and I was reminded of all the reasons everyone loves you. You are strong and vibrant and bring light into so many people lives! You are in my thoughts so often, Love katie
Katie Tripp <tripp@jhu.edu>
Baltimore, MD - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 03:31 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen!
I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you and your family. Maureen, your strength, determination and sense of humor consistently amaze me. I hope that 2002 is filled with health and happiness for you all.
With love,
Kate
Kate Ayers <ayersk_us@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 12:33 PM (CST)

Hello Mrs Trepp-
I am a friend of Ethans. I wish you the best of luck with your upcoming surgery. You will be in my Prayers.
Brent Moseng <brent.moseng@syntegra.com>
London, - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 10:53 AM (CST)

Hi Maud - Has a certain someone with the initials of J.H. come out of the closet yet? I am on pins and needles for the next installment of that particular EPIC!!!!! I just finished The Blind Assissin for my book club. Have you guys read any of the Atwood books? Opinions, opinions???? Thinking of you and hoping you're having a GOOD day!! See you soon. Love Claudia
Claudia Sellner <cbsinslp@qwest.net>
SLP, MN PLUTO - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 10:35 AM (CST)

Hi Maureen,
We are all thinking of you and wishing you the best. Jim and Cleon, Mark's parents, asked about you on New Years's day and send their best wishes also. John says he remembers his days of being your student vividly. He hasn't explained what that means exactly.
It was great seeing you are Sharon's party.
Julie Costin
Julie Costin <jjmanderson@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 08:45 AM (CST)

Maureen; We are having a fun trip to Montana. We skied 3 days this week and had good weather and excellent snow conditions. Sara's sister Lisa and her family are wonderful skiers so it made everything easier...and more fun. Rachel and Anna hadn't skied before but really improved.
For some reason news of the Big Sky Trepp wedding hasn't reached the Flathead Valley yet...
Tomorrow we are back on AMTRAK for 22 hours with an arrival in St. Paul early Saturday. The trip out was interesting but the food was B-A-D... See you soon. Love, Luke, Sara, Rachel and Anna
The Johnsons
- Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 10:58 PM (CST)

Hey Mrs.Trepp, I am glad to know you are doing well and hope to continue to do so. I am planning to visit you soon. I will keep you posted with new information about school. Talk to you later.
Love,
Lauren
Lauren Carter <lvcarter74@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN U.S.A. - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 10:14 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen - We think of you everyday and you are in our prayers. We had a great visit with Ashley for Christmas, but know she was anxious to return to MN to see Ethan and the Trepps. Having been through the stem cell transplant myself, I can certainly understand what you are going through, but know for sure that your faith in God and the support from family and friends will keep your spirits up and will make a difference in your ability to recover quickly. Know that our prayers are with you and John and your family. Keep up your strength. We wish you a Happy Birthday and a Happy New Year. Love, Patti and Lee
Patti and Lee Wagner <lpwagner@worldnet.att.net>
Furlong, PA USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 05:47 PM (CST)

Maureen - you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gabe and Melissa Philibert <gabriel.philibert@highlandbanks.com>
bloomington, mn - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 05:38 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen,
What a great website! The email address was printed in the MUMC bulletin. There are so many of us keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. I pray that you'll have a full recovery and that we'll be seeing you back in church soon.
Diane Strobel <strobel@isd.net>
St. Paul, MN USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 02:53 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen and John, Happy New Year!! If there is power in thoughts and prayer, you should be up and running in no time. We continue to think of you daily. Keep pushing to keep the staff in line. Hold in there and keep the faith!!
Craig and Marcia <cjamra@msn.com>
Gold Canyon, AZ USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 01:50 PM (CST)

Hi Mrs. Trepp, Thank you for sharing your progress with us. We'll be sending positive thoughts your way. Lindsey Thomas (Chris Lauth's mom)
Lindsey Thomas and Lauth family <Thomasl@reginamedical.org>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 12:20 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen,
We hope you're having a good day. I start teaching piano again today in Bloomington - back to the routine after the Xmas break. I'm thinking about what piano stuff you might want to hear - Grieg keeps coming to mind. Talk to you soon. Craig and Marjory
Craig Johnson <musiccrj@visi.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 11:17 AM (CST)

Maureen-- I sure enjoyed our lunch and look forward to another lunch this spring. Sounds like things are going well. Hope you got that room with a view of the river!
Anne Greer <algreer@mmm.com >
St. Paul, MN USA - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 10:29 AM (CST)

Maureen
So did you get a little loopy from all the meds today? When Chris had his wisdom teeth out, he was pretty loopy and was convinced that Willy Nelson had visited him. Hope you envisioned someone exciting that visited you too. Speaking of wisdom teeth, I forgot to tell you when I was down on Sun., that Sarah had her wisdom teeth out on New Year's Eve Day -- so we stayed home to be with her. She did not have any exciting visitors like Chris, but seems to be recovering well before she heads back to Seattle this Sat. I will call in the next day or to! Keep walking that tread mill babe! Love you lots. Susan and George

Susan and George Hoff <ski2canoe@aol.com>
Chanhassen, MN USA - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 11:36 PM (CST)

Maudie!!!
I hope you remember me - of course, how could you ever forget??!! Just for you to know that even in our religion-Shalom is a Ritual Director in a very large synagogue here in Pennsylvania - right outside of Philadelphia and he is the daily "prayerman" - so fret none my long lost buddie - we are praying for you daily - don't you ever forget it - kay???? This site is sure amazing and what a groovie way to keep up on you and all the family. Hope that one day we will be able to see you face to face - hopefully, soon I will go to Mpls. to visit my family and then of course I will be able to see you my dear Maudie!!! I think back to those crazy dayz in Washburn - wow - just a few years ago - but, we had a grand ole time, didn't we!!!! Be well and stay strong - lotz of love and xxxoxoxxoxoxxoo Peg & family
Peggy (Kantar) Zachmy <Pegster48@home.com>
Elkins Park, PA USA - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 04:58 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen! What a wonderful idea this is. I am still in the dinosaur age and computers are NOT my friends. I'm so glad that you have your family at home now and you had a wonderful Christmas. It sounds like John and the rest of the family is keeping track of everything for you. You don't worry, you have lots of people thinking of you every minute of every day. You will have many years to come. Stay positive and stay healthy. I want to come and see you, but I have had this lingering cold and cough and would not risk getting you sick. "HI" to the rest of the family and I will see you soon. Take Care! Love, Debbie Regnier
Debbie Regnier <rickregnier@cs.com>
Savage, mn usa - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 03:28 PM (CST)

Maureen:

Did I ever tell you how wonderful your daughter, Phoebe, is? She is, and it takes an extra ordinaire mother to do that.
greg lalonde <greg_lalo@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN Hennepin - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 11:50 AM (CST)

Maud, have you gotten your computer yet and been duly instructed ? I hope so. I hope you're taking pictures of ALL the guests coming to see you ... I could make you a little itty bitty photo album to store them in... head shots work best, just like the photo booths in the malls...you could do a photo collage of people's noses...wait, ears...do you need more film? Hope you're having a good day. See you. Love, Claudia
Claudia Sellner <cbsinslp@qwest.net>
St. Louis Park, MN. Pluto - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 11:07 AM (CST)

Hey Maureen...
Happy New Year. Isn't it sad that our highlight of the day is gathering around the computer spell checking each others messages. Has you know who made an appearance? I bet if he came that must have made your day. Plus every nurse in the hosptial. I am offically done with vacation. I am actually four minutes over. I will talk to you later
Beth

Elizabeth Hartman <redhead5885@hotmail.com>
Eagan, MN USA - Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 02:25 PM (CST)

Hello, Maureen!
Happy New Year! How was your New Year bash? Well, at the Hartman house..... Whoeeeeeeee! It was just my mom, my dad, and I. We didn't make until midnight. We went to bed at 10:30. Thank you for the book and Bop-it. I will try to use it in class as much as possible to get the teacher really ticked and I will mention your name. Why don't you come and watch me play basketball sometime when you get better.

Thanks, Andy Hartman

Andrew Hartman <I need to get one@ No life.com>
Eagan, MN usa - Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 02:17 PM (CST)

Mrs. Trepp,
I hope you are feeling better. I want you to know that you were one of the best teachers I have ever had. Happy late New Year!! We are all thinking and praying about you at home and at school!! Love, Maria Schneider
Maria Schneider <Kimm.Schneider@VisitAMS.com>
Minneapolis, MN U.S - Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 12:26 PM (CST)

Happy New Year!
Cortlandt and I rang in the new year babysitting MC's son Alex. He was a quiet little angel, eating chex mix and sitting on my lap. He never said a word. Noah, on the otherhand, struggled with his visitor. He did not want to share toys, snacks, books, or his mommy. He had a fit every few minutes. It is not a good sign for the baby. Noah and Alex did fall asleep within seconds of each other, both with their favorite blanket snuggled close by. It was a kodak moment, but I was afraid the flash would wake them up. They snored side by side for awhile, then I put them to bed around 11. They missed the party hats and champagne.
Thinking of you,
Shelly Drake
- Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 10:00 AM (CST)

Hey there, Maureen and John!
Don and I are celebrating New Year's Eve with Dane at home. Drew has gone to his girlfriend's house to celebrate with her. Can't believe that your kids and ours are so grown up! This is the first New Year's Eve that Drew hasn't been with us. We sent him with a bottle of Sparkling Pink Catawba Juice and played "Get the Party Started" by Pink for him as a send off!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time! Keep the faith! Happy New Year!
All of our love,
Don and Ava Nielsen
Ava and Don Nielsen <Ava.Nielsen@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Plymouth, MN USA - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 08:39 PM (CST)

Hello Mrs. Trepp -
We are friends of Tessa's and just wanted to let you know we are praying for you. We pray God will do a supernatural work in you now and through the transplant.
Hugh and Shawna Floyd <hughshawna@juno.com>
Rio Rancho, NM USA - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 01:24 PM (CST)

Hey Maureen!

I think about you and check the website daily. I hope you're feeling well and that things are proceeding smoothly. I'd pray for you, but, well, you know - I might not have a lot of pull!

Deb Reutter <Dlreutter@AOL.com>
Mpls, MN USA - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 09:17 PM (CST)

Howdy Maureen, Being the big football fan that I am I decided to try sending you a note instead of watching the big game. Mark and Julia are on the edge of their seats...its still 0-0. Sorry I didn't make it up yesterday but I'm bet you still had plenty of visitors. My guess is that you're one of the most popular people on the floor. We saw Henry"s HS team take it to the ever hated Cretin last night. It was tied at the half but then they blew them away. Quite an electric crowd!
I better get going on our next book. Are we doing this month online? How will we share the food??? Stay warm. Peace, Bonnie
Bonnie Genereux <genlaw@att.net>
St. Paul, MN Ramsey - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 12:58 PM (CST)

Maureen, I'm waiting for the kids to get out of the shower and we will head over to my folk's house and then on to church. I thought I would jot you off a note... We had "big doings" last night. Ray and the kids went out and bought a DVD. They set it up and we watched a few movies. I think the favorite was PAINT YOUR WAGON (good tunes!). The only problem now is that they want a new TV to show off the movies better. I'm still correcting papers but I have two more days to finish them. See you later with more thrilling information. Love, Patty
Patty Hande Hartman <hartmanp@invergrove.k12.mn.us>
Eagan, Mn USA - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 07:33 AM (CST)

Maureen,

Although I have never met you personally, I am a friend of Ethan and Phoebe. I know you must be an amazing mother because I have seen the end result of what your kids have grown up to be. Their caring hearts, strong wills, and great personalities reflect their upbringing. Thank you for raising such a great family. You will continually be in my prayers.

Love,

John Bangs
John Bangs <jbangs@mail.utexas.edu>
Arlington, TX USA - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 12:01 AM (CST)

Hi Maureen - just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. It's great to be able to get all this information. Have you started the book? You are in my prayers. Kathy Hopkins
Kathy Hopkins <mhopkins@ties.k12.mn.us>
St. Paul, MN USA - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 07:19 PM (CST)

hi maureen - we just found 2 fun pictures of you and john from our wedding. we will send them to john's email address - as soon as we can figure out how to use the scanner :-). we hope your treatment is going well, and we'll keep you in our thoughts.
danny and annie <drmccabe11@hotmail.com>
minneapolis, mn usa - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 04:09 PM (CST)

Maureen - Just found your website. Pretty amazing technology. Speaking of which, we found old videos here today that we watched with Chris and Sarah. Prominently featured were your three kids. Tessa was shown helping out at birthday party, directing kids around and helping with all the younger ones. Ethan and Phoebe were among the "guests" being served healthy hot dogs, chips and sugar laden soft drinks. We also found some old video of a marathon party. It was the one where the balloons got strung across the roadway. There was a large high vehicle coming through, unfortunately the tape did not continue long enough to show whether or not the truck took out the balloons. Blame it on old age, but I don't remember whether or not the truck wiped out the classy balloon bridge artfully strung across the road. There was also one of you and I at a block party as partners in the water balloon toss contest. We were beaten by most of the kids and you (caused by me) got soaked from a misdirected water balloon. Looking back at the garb being worn, I did not know that they made shorts that short, or that glasses came that big. Just wanted you to know that we are thinking about you a lot!

The Hoffs.
Susan and George Hoff <ski2canoe@aol.com>
Chanhassen, MN USA - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 03:18 PM (CST)

our hearts and thoughts are with you and yours
kristofor and mathea bulander <k.bulander@black-hole.com>
mpls, mn usa - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 12:30 PM (CST)

maureen,
i am on my way to come and visit, but i thought i would write a little note to say that this web site is fantastic and so are you. you are an inspiration of love, generosity and courage. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
ashley <ashwags@yahoo.com>
minneapolis, mn usa - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 11:50 AM (CST)

Maureen...
Thank You for the great gift. One of my friends has one just like it but she wears hers as a dress. That might go alittle far for me. It was wild at my house this morning. My father and I have this thing of hidding the seven dwarfs and last night I found them in my bed. So I stayed up late last night and hid them all around the house. One was wearing his glasses. Doc went through his wallet and stoll his credit card. Two were hidding in his bathroom with his toothbrush and razer. Another was on the computer and the final was reading his cook book. We take very little to keep us busy. I just wanted to say thanks for the gift.

Beth Hartman <redhead5885@hotmail.com>
Eagan, MN USA - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 10:40 AM (CST)

Hi Reenie. Thinking of you.
Lotsa love, Kathy and Darrell
Darrell and Kathy Shannon <dshannon@FirstClassSolutions.net>
St.Louis, MO USA - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 10:35 AM (CST)

Hi Maureen--
I'm keeping up with events. Reading about your Xmas doings was amazing. If I had done all that work, I would have had to spend a week in the hospital to recuperate! Pulling for you always--with all my love.
Steve Kotz <skotz@mindspring.com>
Oakland, CA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 11:04 PM (CST)

Maureen,
I meant to call you Christmas Day but you know how time gets away from you. Thought about you all day Wednesday but decided to wait until you are more settled in - if that is possible. I don't have to tell you in words how I feel about you - you know. You are a gutsy, strong person but it's okay to be frightened and scared. Know that you are not alone in this. You have family and friends who love you and are believing that there will be a positive outcome. My cold is almost gone - maybe by the end of the week I can come visit.
Judy Ayers <judyayers@earthlink.net>
Minneapolis, MN - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 08:04 PM (CST)

DearMaureen, Just talked with Sandi;I'm thinking of you and your family. I know that your spirit,and love of life,family,and friends will keep you strong. I will be lighting many candles for you in the next few weeks. Love, Vange
Vange <AMary46@AOL.com>
Mpls., Mn. - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 06:17 PM (CST)

Hello Maureen! I just wanted to let you know I am praying for you. God's Blessings. =)
Carmen Graumann (a friend of Tessa) <gracars@bethel.edu>
Shoreview, MN USA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 05:41 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen,
I hope all is going well, and that you are getting rest and relaxation and not just being poked and prodded!
I met JoAnn at the museum and she told me about this webpage. We will miss you at GeoFair but you will be with us in spirit, I am sure.
Take care of yourself and wishing you good health in the new year.
Maija
Maija Sedzielarz <maija@smm.org>
St. Paul, MN - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 05:00 PM (CST)

Mrs. Trepp, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Greg Graham <grahamg9604@hotmail.com>
Waterloo, IA 50701 - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 02:40 PM (CST)

Maureen,
I had the great pleasure of knowing both Ethan and Phoebe through ASP. I wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Though I have never met you, I can only guess from your kids that you family is one full of love and strength. Good luck and be well.
Jenn Martinelli (from Tazewell...) <jennifermartinelli@mac.com>
Boston, MA USA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 02:17 PM (CST)

In our hearts and prayers - God Bless
Dan Nelson <dan@dqdan.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 01:26 PM (CST)

Dear Mrs. Trepp,
All summer I told people "I just want to be a Trepp" due to my appearance in many ASP photos with your amazing son and amazing daughter. I want you to know that I'm now praying for you like I would for my own mom. I've gotten to witness the strength of two of your kids, and I'm sure you are where they get that from. I'm wishing for you to continue to have and rely on that strength.
Thoughts and prayers,
Sarah-the girl from the JAF Tour 2001
Sarah Edwards <iowasarah@yahoo.com>
Gilbert, IA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 01:19 PM (CST)

Thinking about y'all.
Mary Rachel (friend of Ethan's and Phoebe's) <mary_rachel@hotmail.com>
Kentucky, errrr, Alabama, errrr, Colorado, - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 12:40 PM (CST)

Mrs.Trepp. I was thinking of you on Christmas.I hope you are ok after all this is over.
MARIA SCHNEIDER your student
Mpls, MN US - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 12:06 PM (CST)

My thoughts and prayers are with you..

Matt (Ethan's college roommate)
Matt Frye <frye@alumni.cs.wisc.edu>
Madison, WI - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 11:46 AM (CST)

Mrs. Trepp -- you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck with everything in the next couple months and God bless!
Mike Fynboh <mfynboh@hotmail.com>
Winsted, MN USA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 11:36 AM (CST)

Maureen and Family - I read your journal entry today. It sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Matt
Matt Lindstrom <mlindstrom@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN Hennepin - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 10:58 AM (CST)

Thinking of you...
Noah Schuchman <schuchman@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 10:29 AM (CST)

Maureen,
Katy and I met yesterday to plan out social studies. It was a bit like the blind leading the blind since neither of us is such just how far in history me must get. We guessed that the Civil War was probably the minimum. We are going to start the American Revolution when we return. Neither of us is up to the challenge of a History Day project. We are not touching it. We decided to keep things simple as Katy makes the transistion and I am on leave. Lauren Carter babysat Noah while Katy and I met. Noah had a great time and I hope Lauren did too. Today my mom is coming down and taking Noah and I out for lunch. She thinks it is best that he see her here at the house before she shows up while I am in the hospital. I have decided that if the baby is not going to make the 2001 tax deduction it might as well wait out the entire 9 months. Later today I hope to prime the baby's room then I will paint it "Baby Chick" yellow. Stay strong and positive.
Love,
Shelly
Shelly Drake
- Friday, December 28, 2001 at 10:16 AM (CST)

Dear Maureen,
Hang in there like a hair in a biscuit. We have been and will continue praying for you.
Stan McFall, Southtown Church <st@visi.com>
Bloomington, MN USA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 10:12 AM (CST)

Dear Maureen,
I still think a Daily Oral Geography quiz for the nursing staff would do them a world of good!:)
Mary Hill <mmhill4@juno.net>
Minneapolis, MN U.S. - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 09:29 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen and Family,
Just a note to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers and hope that your
positive attitude will see you through this difficult time.
With love,
Barbara and family
Barbara Greenhalgh <greenies@mpls.k12.mn.us>
Minneapolis, MN U.S. - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 06:18 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen and John. Thanks for keeping us updated. So glad that you had a Merry Christmas. Sure wish we could stop in and see you. Know that we are thinking of you everyday!!!
Craig and Marcia <cjamra@msn.com>
Gold Canyon, AZ USA - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 05:40 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers many times each day. Keep the faith and a positive attitude. Thanks everyone, who makes this wonderful website possible.

Friend, teacher and colleague

Doris Arnold <dharnold@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis , MN USA - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 05:12 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen,
We will be praying for you in the upcoming days that God will give you and your family strength and peace.
Love,Vong,Sarah, and Anna Im (Tessa's friends)
Sarah Im <vong-sarah@bigfoot.com>
Phoenix, AZ - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 03:24 PM (CST)

Maureen, Just a short thank-you for the Christmas gifts. I am always amazed at the unusual gifts you find that are perfect for each person. It was fun stopping by on Christmas Eve morning. Your house looked like a Norman Rockwell print of Christmas. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Love, Patty P.S. This is pretty impressive with the computer for "techno nerds" like us.
Patricia Hande Hartman <hartmanp@invergrove.k12.mn.us>
Eagan , Mn USA - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 08:42 AM (CST)

MoReen,
I am thinking about you and smiling.
With love,
Anne.
Anne Schuette <anneschuette@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis,, MN - Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 09:47 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen,

You were the first person I thought of this morning!
Jerry Soechting <jerry.soechting@co.ramsey.mn.us>
Mpls, MN - Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 12:30 PM (CST)

Hello, hello! Just a quick note to let you know you are in my prayers. May He grant you His peace.....the kind that doesn't make sense, but is very real.
Love, Laura Isakson
Laura Isakson <lauraike@hotmail.com>
St. Paul, MN USA - Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 10:52 AM (CST)

Perhaps the actor in you can see it all as yet one more stage, new props and loads of set decorating. Your role is to come out after the intermission and play in the second act. We all love your presence. We wish you the world and all the happines and health it can yeild. Be Happy.
Leah Cooper & Michael T'Kach <Lazytk@qwest.net>
MINNEAPOLIS, mn usa - Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 09:00 AM (CST)

Hola Trepp Family,
Merry Christmas! All of you are in my prayers this holiday season and will continue to be. May God's peace that passes all understanding be with each of you.
Kari Beltrand (One of Jane Liu's roommates)
Kari Beltrand <kbbeltrand@hotmail.com>
MPLS, MN USA - Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at 08:55 AM (CST)

Hi Trepps,
I just wanted to let you know that your whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers through the upcoming transplant!
Love,
Desirae Robbins
- Monday, December 24, 2001 at 07:45 PM (CST)

Seasons greetings, kiddo! I'll be visting your website frequently, at least until Jan. 9, when I take off for Taiwan & Thailand (maybe Laos as well) for three weeks. And I'll be pulling for you full-time....

Steve Kotz <skotz@mindspring.com>
Oakland, CA - Monday, December 24, 2001 at 06:40 PM (CST)

Hi Maureen, we've been thinking about you. Emi's back from Kazoo for break. It must be nice to have Phoebe back with Tessa and Ethan. Wishing you a good Christmas with your family. Aloha Esther
Esther Onaga <onaga@msu.edu>
East Lansing, MI US - Monday, December 24, 2001 at 07:32 AM (CST)

Mrs. Trepp, We will be lifting you up in our prayers.
Debbie Flowers <Shilohiron@aol.com>
West Fargo, ND - Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 10:50 PM (CST)

merry Christmas maureen & trepp family,

i just wanted to let you know i am praying for you and the upcoming procedure. the Lord be with you this season and shine upon you with His love and favor.
in Jesus,
brenda magoba <bmagoba@hotmail.com>
minneapolis, mn usa - Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 04:56 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen, Cindy and I met your wonderful daughter 2 years ago and she has been a blessing to our family. We have been greatly encouraged.We will be remembering you and your family in prayer to our heavenly Father during the next month. Bruce and Cindy Knutson
Bruce and Cindy Knutson <bcknut@frontiernet.net>
Lakeville, MN USA - Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 10:38 AM (CST)

hi maureen,
this is patty, galena's mom. you're in my thoughts heaps, and i'm sending all good vibrations your way for a lovely merry christmas and an exceptionally healthy new year. be happy :-)

patty <wizzy1@qwest.net>
st. paul, mn usa - Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 12:56 AM (CST)

Jesus loves you Mrs. Trepp
Christy Turley <drchrisdvm@yahoo.com>
Loveland, CO USA - Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 10:29 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen and John too... Just received your Christmas card today. We are so happy to have access to your Web site. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. The distance makes it so hard to keep in close touch. Just know that we are thinking of you and have a wonderful Holiday with family and friends. God Bless you!!
Marcia and Craig Anderson <cjamra@msn.com>
Gold Canyon, AZ USA - Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 07:01 PM (CST)

Dear Maureen--My prayers for God's healing and peace are with you and your family today and always. During this season where we celebrate God's gift of life and love to us in Jesus Christ, may you be blessed--mind, spirit and body--with the knowledge that you are loved by God, by your family and by your friends more than you'll ever know. Love to you all, Jane Liu
Jane Liu <jane_w_liu@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 01:46 PM (CST)

hi Maureen,
Our thoughts are especially with you this holiday season. Thanks for the card. I hope all goes very well indeed for you in the next days! All the best to you and fmaily. Craig and Marjory
Craig Johnson <musiccrj@visi.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 11:17 AM (CST)

Hey Maureen, everyone at Tasks keeps asking for updates and this website is great. I have a really good feeling that this is going to work for you. Merry Christmas!
Sue Bloom <sbloom@tasksunlimited.org>
Minneapolis, MN US - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 04:25 PM (CST)

Maureen, I just talked to John and he told me about your web site. I'll book mark it and check in.
Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you. I know a lot of people are, especially all the
kids you have taught over the years. I'll come over and see you too because I know you love
the chaos of the classroom and it will be a little quieter than you are used to. See you soon. Say hi
to Pheobe and everyone else when you see them over Christmas. Mark
Mark Anderson <mark_anderson@wellstone.senate.gov>
St. Paul, MN USA - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 11:37 AM (CST)

Hi Mo,
It's MC just checking in. We had to cancel recess today because you are not out there keeping everyone in line. :)
Love Ya!
Mary Catherine Halasz-Black
mpls, mn USA - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 08:35 AM (CST)

Dear Ms. Trepp,
This is room 209. We just learned about your absence. We wish you good luck. We will write more later. xoxoxo mc and kids
Mrs. Halasz-Black and kids <mahal001@mpls.k12.mn.us>
mpls, mn usa - Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 09:38 AM (CST)

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