As many of you know, Mark is a pretty private person. Many of you have sent
messages to members of his family that we’d like to share. Thank you and keep those positive thoughts coming (not to mention a donation if you can swing it). Check back on this site for more updates from Mark and his mom as we continue to raise awareness and support of transplant recipients.
Messages:
Geri Jaeger (friend of Mark’s parents Connie and Henry Passaro via email and FB posts):
Thank you! So appreciate this, Roger and all!! Wonderful!
So happy for all of you and what a gift the organ donor gave Mark. Remarkable!
Cora Szeri Storbeck (Former co-worker with Mark’s uncle Roger Crawford at Hallmark):
Thanks for sending me the email, Roger. Happy to contribute to this brave, young man!
Sally Rode (former co-worker of Mark’s uncle Roger Crawford at Hallmark):
Hey, Roger – wow, what a brave struggle your poor nephew has undergone. I’m sending a check today – the site made it easy to donate!
Dennis Jaeger (friend of Mark’s parents Connie and Henry Passaro, and former co-worker with uncle Roger
Crawford):
Thanks Roger! Amazing story about Mark! We’re going to make a donation. Dennis
Tim Lohmann (Mark’s uncle and mom Connie Passaro’s brother reflecting on Connie’s blog post):
I can only imagine the difficult times you had. But some how with faith in God, help from family, patience, tears and prayers and a list of many other positive things you make it throug ! I pray that Mark keeps improving so that he can show the world that a CF patient can live a good, long life!
Nancy Tarbell (cousin to Mark’s mom Connie Passaro reflecting on her blog post):
A touching story, I’m sure there were many many difficult days!
Jeff Hein (former co-worker with Mark’s uncle Roger Crawford at Hallmark):
I would be happy to contribute.
Jackie Spicer (Former co-worker with Mark’s aunt Rita Crawford at Good Shepherd school):
Go, Mark, GO!
Debra Bond (co-worker of Mark’s aunts Theresa Lohmann and Linda Dick at Blue Valley Schools):
Thanks so much for sharing this blessing and update! Thoughts and prayers to Mark and all of you! XO Deb
Beth Herricks Landau (Friend and former neighbor of Mark’s aunt and uncle Rita and Roger Crawford):
This is amazing! I remember meeting Mark when he was a little boy. Praying that he continues to improve!
Jan Davis Harsh (Mark’s uncle Roger Crawford’s cousin):
I too am praying for your nephew. We had a close friend that had a double lung transplant who had CFS. Glad he is doing so well!
Acey Lampe (former co-worker with Mark’s uncle Roger Crawford at Hallmark):
Bless you and him. Acey
Rita Crawford (Mark’s aunt and mom Connie Passaro’s sister reflecting on Connie’s blog post):
Nicely written with good insights into what you were feeling. I remember your phone call when you gave me the news. It’s one of those moments in your life that you never forget.
Connie Passaro (Mark’s mom reflecting on his photo with Mark Gubicza):
I still have this poster tucked away at home. I remember this evening well……except for if the Royals won or lost!
You must’ve had a copy tucked away too! I’m impressed.
Rita Harnish (FB friend of Mark’s mom Connie Passaro):
Glad to hear he doing better.
Mike Davis (FB friend of Mark’s mom Connie Passaro):
Yeeehaaaw !
Continued progress
Connie Siefken (high school friend of Mark’s mom Connie Passaro):
Continuing prayers for all of you as Mark’s progress continues.
Mary Fratus (FB friend with Mark’s aunt Tammy Lohmann):
God bless him
Carron Parry-Cutler (FB friend with Mark’s aunt Tammy Lohmann):
Glad he’s doing ok Tammy X
Carole Robinson (FB friends with Mark’s aunt Tammy Lohmann):
Harris Wishing him healing and the best.
JeanMarie Rohrer Zumchak (FB friends with Mark’s aunt Tammy Lohmann):
Continued prayers for Mark that he continues to get well.
Dianne Maguire (FB friends with Mark’s aunt Tammy Lohmann):
Wow! Sending prayers!
Sandra Hillawi (FB friends with Mark’s aunt Tammy Lohmann):
Healing Prayers
Konnie Zinn-Rood (FB friends with Mark’s aunt Tammy Lohmann):
Prayers for his complete healing.
Pat Vorwerk (cousin of Mark’s mom Connie Passaro):
Great to hear Connie.
Tim Lohmann (Mark’s uncle and brother of mom Connie Passaro reflecting on photo of Mark with Mark Gubicza):
I remember that picture well! It was awesome that Mark got to meet Mark!
Lori Longoria (friend of Mark’s cousin Angela Crawford):
Sending lots of happy thoughts and good vibes to Mark! Stay strong!
Vicki Cameron (college roommate of Mark’s aunt Rita Crawford):
I shared so my sisters could read too
Kathy Orth Tiemeier (Mark’s mom Connie Passaro’s cousin):
Such a great story!
Pat Floersch (friend of Mark’s mom Connie Passaro):
Mark is looking great. You are all amazing.
Kathy Livengood (friend of Mark’s mom Connie Passaro):
He is brave!
Barb Setter Burgoon (member of Mark’s mom Connie Passaro’s church, Good Shepherd):
That’s an awesome story Connie! I’m so glad things are going well. Will keep you all in prayers.
Kathy Koerner (college friend with Mark’s mom Connie Passaro):
We continue to be in awe of Mark and his wife, of you and Henry, and of the doctors whose commitments are beyond commendable. Still cannot fathom your journey, but send prayers daily for all !
Cathy Anderson (cousin of Mark’s mom Connie Passaro):
Wow! Prayers for continued amazing progress!
Jeremy Lohmann (Mark’s cousin reflecting on the photo of Mark with Mark Gubicza):
I remember that on the side of Grandma and Grandpa’s refrigerator forever and always thought it was pretty cool
Linda Vena (friend of Mark’s aunt Theresa Lohmann):
Thanks for the update!
Sara Adelmund (FB friend of Mark’s cousin Jeremy Lohmann):
Prayers!!
Connie Litterer (FB friend with Mark’s cousin Jeremy Lohmann):
Sending prayers!!
— Roger