Dear Leo, Mary, Mark and Marla, Bless you Mark for doing such a great job on this website! For the countless number of people in this Valley who know your family, you've given us a collective path for sending love, prayers, hope and positive energy to Marla, as well as each of you! - Marla, as you continue your fight for recovery, know that you have become an inspiration to so many people, and the entire community of Glenwood Springs has become your cheering section! Hugs to all, Jeanne
Dear Marla, I continue to visualize your healing process. Perhaps, I can share this thought with you and your family- see the inaction in action and the action in inaction. May your inner strength provide what is necessary for you to become strong physically once again. I pray for these words to materialize and comfort you. Love, Annig You have much music in your heart. Listen.
Hi Marla--It was so good to see you today and so very good to know you are making steady progress!!! That is due to your hard work and courage! You are in my prayers and I look forward to seeing you again. Love, Marge
Dear Marla, Mark, Leo and Mary I am so pleased with this web site - and the news of your progress Marla. I have included you in my prayers. Love Jaye Anderson mom of Jeff and Jeremy
Dear Marla, I am so pleased that I had the opportunity to see you at your mothers retirement party. You and your family are often in my thoughts and frequent wishes for your health. Bud and I are planning to go to the benefil for you on Friday March 7th. I hope to see your parents there if they can make it. With lots of affection and the best of wishes for your recovery. Lynn Lichtenwalter
Hey Marla. I caught you sleeping when I came by, but I'll try again soon. Hopefully you are up to reading these messages so you know how many people are thinking about you. Mary and Leo, you are doing a wonderful job. Hang in there - all these prayers are going to lead to something.....Shea
Hi Marla, This message is from the Andrews-Weber family in Steamboat. We have known you all your life and you, your parents and Mark are in our daily prayers. Thanks to your wonderful brother, Mark, for establishing the website where we can see you photos and read about your progress. We know you all have had some very trying times but that your spirits will remain high in hopes of a successful recovery. You are such a positive, optimistic young lady, Marla. Your past accomplishments in sports, academics, music, education as well as your great love for children and of course, love for your family and friends, are all assets on which you can continue to build and grow. We will cheer you on like we did when you came to the swim meets in Steamboat!! Some of us, at least Linda and maybe one of the Weber brothers, hope to be at the benefit in Glenwood on March 7th. We know you won't be there in person, but you certainly will be there in love and spirit. We think of you often and you and your family remain always in our thoughts and prayers. With Love and Wishes for your continued recovery, Marla.....George Weber, Linda Andrews, Geol, Randy, Espen and Teddy Weber
Hi Marla, I wanted to let you know that I am praying for you. There are so many people that are with you in spirit at this time. Lyndsay gave me a call and said she was so glad that she was able to see you. I met you in Boulder several years ago, and you would probably remember me with the other Kim as well. Big Kim and little Kim. Marla, know that we are thinking of you. I send you many positive thoughts and hugs. God Bless Kim
Marla, it is good to see your courageous steps forward and the progress you have already made. Keep up the effort! Clearly we are so pleased by your fantastic support from your healthcare professionals and your family and friends. I hope they continue your progress reports. All the best, David Goldstein
Hey, cuz cuz, I'm glad to hear you are feeling better, I can't wait to come and see you again. I miss you and wish I was closer so I could visit you more often. I love you so much, you are, and will always be the big sister I never had and one of my very best friends. Hang in there, I love you, Nicole "cuz cuz"
Marla.......I am so thankful for the progress you are making. I know the children you teach are missing you terribly, and always remember what a gift in their lives you have been. I am sending love, prayers and positive thoughts to you and your Mom and Dad. (Hello Mom and Dad) Love, Cousin JoAnne
Marla - I have been thinking about you so much and am glad that I finally have a way to check in on you and get a message to you. The "Glenwood grapevine" is usually pretty reliable, but this is far better! I'm glad to hear that you are making such amazing progress...I would expect nothing less from you. You have always been so strong and motivated and positive. Thanks to your family for putting together this fabulous website...I hope that they are doing well. I'd love to come see you sometime soon. Sending lots of positive thoughts and energy your way... amy
Get well Marla. We are praying for you. Love, The Chervy family
Hi Marla - it is so touching to read of all the great support that you are receiving from family and friends. It's no doubt that you are a large part of many people's lives. I make it a point to read of your progress - I understand that some days are going to be much tougher than others but, the bottom line is that you're making progress. Each successful day of progress, is a step towards recovery; we're all pulling for you so, knock 'em dead! By the way, Lynz and I are in the process of planning our 2nd annual trip 4th of July trip, to Idaho to see Megan and Mark - we hope to see you out there again soon! All the best to you, Mike
Hi Marla, Mary, Mark, and Leo, Just wanted to say hello to all of you. What a wonderful site you have set up!!! I am so glad to hear things are improving inch by inch. Kinda like hand quilting - right Mary? It takes time and you invest yourself each stitch along the way with love and dedication. And what a beautiful project! Speaking of projects, can you believe I finished a throw quilt for the silent auction! (I always did work best under deadlines - remember, Leo) So I am looking forward to seeing some of you that evening. Thanks again for providing this web site to keep in touch. Best wishes to all of you. Monty Rhodes
Marla, I just got into your web site and wanted to let you know, I think about you every day and wish that I could be with you. I am looking forward to the day when you and your family can come home and I will promise to you that I will be there for you whenever you need me. Thanks to your dad and Judy for keeping me informed of your recovery. Love, Alison
Miss Marla, It was so great to see you last week, living up here in Steamboat makes me really feel removed from all that is going on with you. I am so glad to have a way to talk with you and your family and find out all that is going on. (Mark, thanks so much for doing this... what a great idea!) It is (and has been) snowing here for many days now... I know that you would love it here and think of you often, while teaching and outside of school. Today was Day 1 of the CSAPs for my third graders and... what a day it was! What a lovely way to ruin an otherwise beautifully snowy winter wonderland! Anyway, I read this poem today and it made me think of you. Here it is: Teach me to walk, and I will run Teahc me to look and I shall see Teach me to hear and I shall listen Teach me to sing and I shall rejoice For your instructions are inprinted in my mind And your shared experiences I shall keep What I have learned, I shall treasure And my learning to fly I shall soar! As I am sure you can see, it made me think of you in so many ways! You are with me in my teaching every day- you are still touching lives everywhere! Shelby would be proud! Love you- Karen
What a genius who did this website! We love your picture, Marla - what a cutie you are! The love around you is truly evident. Hi to your special family. It is wonderful to hear about what you are doing. You are amazing. Chuck and I think of you so often and send our love to you. You are special - Linda and Chuck
Hi there Marla and family! What a wonderful website - thank you so much for providing a format for checking on Marla's progress. Marla, I am so proud of your recovery and growth! I pray for you often and know how strong and resilient you are! I can't wait until we can go hiking again in the future. Have a super week. Love, Michelle, Kevin and Turin
Marla, Mary, Leo and Mark, I just wanted to send you all my love and to let you know that not a day goes by that I don't think of you and send you healing prayers. We missed you last night at book club Mary, and look forward to the time when you can join us again. Take care. Love, Debbie
Marla- It sounds like you are improving so much. I am so excited for you. I think about you everyday and pray for you all of the time. School is busy, but I have a student teacher so I am working in the library part of the day. It is so nice to get things done that normally would only get done on the weekends. Brittni and I are planning a trip to Omaha to visit Creighton. she would like to go to college there. I hope to get down to Craig to see you soon. Keep smiling! Love you!
Marla, Not a day goes by without several thoughts of you. You are so greatly missed at Glacier Peak. I just remember how your smile could light up a room, and I miss the hugs you used to hand out so freely. Your students that I have often ask for updates, so it is obvious that you are cared for deeply, and made an impact in their lives. We love you Marla, and miss you but appreciate the updates your family and Rob give us. I pray every night for your continued improvement. Love, Ann
Hey Marla: I hear things are going better for you! It was really wonderful to see you when I came down the other weekend! You are an amazing woman who I know can overcome a lot. Look at you now! You are making strides everyday! Keep up the hard work! God bless you Marla. Love always, Kelly
Hi Beautiful Young Lady: What a wonderful site. We are in Florida, but we pray for you all the time and you are always on our hearts. Love and prayers to Mary,Leo and Mark.
Dear mrs.gettman, I hope you get better real soon.I'm missing you and I hope you come to school to teach as soon as possible. Your student, Neicoli
Dear Mary and Leo, We've finally got our calendars up to date, and would like to have you come for dinner, so give us a call and hopefully we can find a time. Is there anything specifically that Marla is responding to? Stuffed animals? Scents? Flowers? We would like to bring her something next time we come see her, if there is something. We'll be anxious to hear about the fundraiser in Glenwood. When you know whatfinances are needed, maybe we could do a fundraiser here. So many people are asking about her and praying for her and for you. Keep us posted. Please give her a hug from us, and hug each other. You are truly amazing people. Love, Karen
Mark, I hope you can see how contagious this is! All of this good energy, positive thoughts and prayers will help Mars get back to the girl we all know and love. You should be really proud of the work you did. This site is terrific. My friend Ryan Sauls wrote a note on this site and he was the one I told you about who's 2 year old son beat cancer. He asks me every time I talk to him about Marla. Just think if the website was part of what help Jake kick cancer, maybe it could do the same for Mars. Give everyone my best. I think of you every day. Much Love, Lynz
Hey, Ms.Gettman it's Ryan how are you doing? Did you get my card? Just in case you're wondering, I'm great. When are you going to vist? When you do visit don't forget to vist me.LOVE you, Ryan
Hi Marla - Mark has really worked hard on your web site and it looks really good. He put a picture of you and Rio at the start page, it is a great picture. Mark and your mom say you just don't like that pureed turkey. I can't imagine why!! They only thing I liked pureed is either peaches or apricots. I love those things. We celebrated Mark's birthday last week. He loves to scare me when I walk in the door at work. He hides on the stairs and jumps out when I open the door. So I had to get him back. We had this huge box that an office chair came in so I hid in that and jumped out when he came around the corner. It was totally great. He said that he deserved that! It totally made my week. I hope you have a good week. Melody
Hey Marla, just thinkin' about ya! I got an e-mail today from Ana Laura Galvez, Megan Salazar, Alyssa Wright, and Angela Ramos -- some of the cute little girls we had at Malley. They asked about you and wanted me to say hello to you. We have parent-teacher conferences next week, and CSAP the week after. Fun fun! "Stevie Marshmallow"(you're the only one who gets away with calling him that) says hi! He's been working so hard, but it's paying off! He made his number last year, and we're going to Los Cabos in April. Woohoo! Anyway, you keep gettin' better, and I'll see you soon! Love you. M
We continue to pray. Lots of positive thoughts for your recovery, Marla. The Raleys, Howard and Annig
Marla,Mary,Leo,and Mark! You've been in our prayers and thoughts and we're so glad you're on the road to recovery. I'll bet you wonder at the email name? Well it's the name of our sailboat. When we sail we often go in shallow water, and we have a big oversized rudder,so it's often a muddyrudder. Frak's planning to sail tomorrow,the weather is FINALLY getting nice. I'll write more later,love,patti,frank and molly
Marla & Family: I know first hand what it is like to have a loved one in the hospital and sick. Although I don't know you personally I pray for you everyday. I understand from Lyndsay Goldstein that you have a wonderful support group from family and friends in the area. I know that my loved ones and prayer helped me be strong and I am hoping you are garnering the same type of strength as well. I will continue to pray for you and Marla. God bless you.
Dear Marla, Mark, Leo, and Mary, It has been so long since I have seen you all. I am so glad to hear that you are improving so much Marla. You all are in my thoughts and in my prayers. I think back on the days of the Sopris Baracudas when I think you Marla and Mark. Marla you made such a great assistant coach it doen't surprise me at all that you are a much loved teacher. Your dedication, FAITH, and strength will carry you through this trying time. An update on me, I am happily married for almost three years now to a wonderful man, Rick. I will be three years in June, I can't believe how fast time flies. I am now working as a security officer at Skyline High School in Mesa Arizona. I love working with the students and the challenges they throw in my path. I graduated in November from college with a Massage Therapy degree, and have a small but growing practice in the evenings and on weekends. I think a lot though about going back to school and studing education. I love working with the kids so much I think that I might love the classroom too. My sister Brenda is now in China on a Mission. When she returns in June she will finish her degree in education at DU. She recieved a bacholors degree in Fine Arts and a Minor in sociology last June from DU. Jason (our younger brother) will be getting married this summer (in July). Mom and Dad (Michelle and Dennis) are keeping busy (and STRESSED-OUT) at Elmer Glass. I want to thank you for setting up this web page so that all of us who care so much can watch your progress and see our prayers as they are answered with each new accomplishment. Keep up the hard work, strength, courage, and keep the FAITH. We are all praying for your continued progress and recovery. Love-Jennifer
Thanks so much to all those who continue to leave messages of support, love, prayers and encouragement for Marla. We are so blessed by the many who are supporting Marla and our family. From time to time, we'll consolidate the message log entries into a link so that the message book doesn't get too long at any one time. The earlier messages can always be read by accessing the link above. Thanks so much for your support and caring. --Mark