Friends of Mary Jo Rak, please read...

Would anyone who is a friend of Mary Jo Rak please contact me... It has been brought to my attention by Cheryl K that she has had a loss in her immediate family. I don't want to be insensitive and post things here without perhaps speaking to someone that might have first hand contact with her. Please email me right away if you do. I think Mary Jo could use our support, but I don't want to intrude. Thanks.

Lisa - I sent you an email. Carla

Lisa, Please extend my prayers and best wishes to Mary Jo. I remember how supportive she was to me when I first started my journey. I'm praying for her. JA

Several of you have responded to me personally and offline. Thanks for doing this. In order to protect Mary Jo's privacy, I'm not going to post any information, except the link to the obituary: http://www. legacy.com/ctpost/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=14085263 (don't forget to remove the space after the www) I think Mary Jo will come to us when/if she's ready. I'm going to send her my love through the guestbook feature available at the online obituary. I hope you will too. Hugs, Lisa C

Hi Everyone! I just want to Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for myself and my family at this sad time. We just got back from burying my little newborn angel Austin. He was a little miracle to begin with and I just want you all to know I would have never been able to get pregnant if it were'nt for this surgery. What happened with the baby was just a freak thing and I just reached full term and was due in 2 weeks when I got a tear in my placenta. Then we lost little Austin. It was nothing from the surgery so I don't want anyone to get nervous if they ever want to become pregnant, I actually had a wonderful delivery and if god gives me the chance I would do it all over again. They say everything happens for a reason, although sometimes we question and want to know why, but we have to accept things before we can move on. I thank god that I have my 2 beautiful adopted little boys right now because they are my strength as well as my husband who is so wonderful and my out pour of family and friends who are supportive. I just want to Thank all of you bypass buddies to, it is so comforting to know that we have an extended network of friends and people who care! Thank you Lisa C. , Carla and thank you too Joanie, she was there when I first found out about our miracle and was there when we were told the unfortunate news holding my hand. Love all you guys on the CT boards! You are the Best! Sincerely, MaryJo and Family

MaryJo and Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family! Carmen

I am so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if you need anything, food, a shoulder, a prayer. Erin 277/174/165

Our deepest regrets. Peter and Joanne Ligas

Mary Jo Our deepest regrets and is praying for you and your family to help you to be strong for your sons who need both of you now. God bless all of you Hugs Kathy K

Mary Jo WE are all here for you. Again, I would like to extend my deep condoloences. I will see you tomorrow when you come in for your visit. XO Joanie