Our Forever Friends at VEIC
After Kasey being employed there a year and a half, and my three months there, I felt a home where I could spend a lot of years. I knew it was a “different” organization when I showed up on my first day. I had finally reached somewhere I could make a difference…albeit in a small way. But a small way, many times over with my many teammates, is a huge effort.
Unfortunately the cosmos has different plans for us. Tell you what…lets leave the “unfortunately” part out of that. The future is unknown.
Kasey and I spent a lot of months trying to manage my care with Massachusetts General Hospital and Fletcher-Allen. It was frankly impossible…and Fletcher-Allen just is not able to deal with such a thing. Not effectively. No fault of theirs, but we really needed to go so I could get the best care possible. That being the mega-excellent Pappas Center for Neuro-Oncology. We needed to live in a place less than two hours from MGH. I go in for a chemo treatment every two weeks among other appointments. I take the train down and the bus back. That’s the treatment for now. And we live among family. Something we didn’t have in Vermont. So we sold the house, packed up what we could, donated the rest, and we went. It all happened pretty fast.
We moved to a town called Cape Elizabeth, Maine for two basic reasons. One being great schools. They really are top notch. Ninety+ percentile of all schools nationally. The other being my care from a top-notch brain cancer center. The town is just south of Portland and it’s a small quiet town and I can walk everywhere. I cant drive any longer, and my personal chauffeur needs a break. I can get to the post office, schools, library, etc. all within a mile.
We want to thank you all. For being you. For being concerned. For caring. For showing that care. For all that you’ve done for us. Thank you, thank you, and thank you.
Peace and love,
Kasey, Cooper, Sadie, and Rob
September 9th, 2011 at 8:57 am
Yes, let’s definitely leave the “unfortunately” out. I am so happy that you guys are living in a wonderful place, close to family and medical care. I am also thankful for knowing you all. Love always, and I will see you again (even if I have to come to Maine and harass you!).
September 9th, 2011 at 10:08 am
I don’t know how you all made the move so fast, but it was the right thing to do! We are so happy for you…you’re close to everything and the kids are getting the best education. Family is so important, especially when you’re going through this. Keep moving forward and don’t stop to look back…we love you all!
September 9th, 2011 at 10:50 am
We’re so happy that you guys found such a wonderful place to settle down. Can’t wait to come see you all–whenever you say it’s a good time. Glad the kids are in such a great school system. Gotta love those small quaint places where you can still walk and get a cup of coffee.
Sending you guys a ba-zillion hugs!
Vanessa, Gino, Mitchell, Mason & Ritter
September 9th, 2011 at 10:53 am
We miss you both terribly. Never has VEIC had such wonderfully humorous people that I can honestly say I miss daily! I am happy for you all, a support system is everything in life and especially during times of need. You have figured out what is important, but please do not forget us and please visit if you are ever up this way. We will soon be at 128 Lakeside instead of these cramped digs but I am sure you would love to see the place and all of our faces again, right??
Love you both,
Diane
September 9th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
We love you guys wherever you live! You made the right decision for your situation but know that we miss you greatly here. Keep writing and letting us all know how you are doing and we’ll keep sending good mojo.
Peace, B
September 9th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Dear Rob and Kasey, I consider myself lucky for meeting and working with such bright and vibrant individuals. Rob your enthusiasm and excitement for life were infectious and Kasey your zen-like approach to problems and overall competence made everything you worked on instantly elegant and seemingly effortless. I am glad our lives crossed paths and hope they do so again, just next time over lobsters.
Love, Danielle
September 9th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Best wishes for a good life in Maine, Rob and Kasey.
You both have been such glittering threads in the fabric of VEIC! That much is permanent, and we are all the better for it. Thank you so much –.
Yours always,
Frances
October 7th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Rob, Kasey, Coop and Sadie –
Was wonderful seeing you all in June and miss you now. Sounds like Maine agrees with you wonderfully. Thinking of you all often. Peace and love, Gino, Ness, Mitch, Mace and Ritter.
October 13th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Hi everyone, I have been meaning to write how happy Beth and I are to read that you are happily settled. You are all missed in the hood, and we hope you are all happy and healthy.
Peace and love,
Liz and Beth