Name: Jere and Bill Bolitho
Email: jbbolitho@aol.com
Date: 30 Apr 2004
Time: 07:32:52
Hi Marla, So very glad your surgery went well and it is all behind you now. And even though physical therapy (we've all had to do it)is not the most fun thing to do each day, with your mindset you will work hard to make that elbow work! So hang in there, we are thinking of you, and praying for an easy recovery. And hi to your parents and Mark for us. Next time you see Julie Anderson and Liz Beerman, please tell them hi from us. And what a story about Tiffany's sister being your nurse - I remember Tiffany as a student in junior high school. That's all from the California front. Headed back home in June. Take care. Jere and Bill
Name: Kim Doose
Email:
Date: 29 Apr 2004
Time: 20:54:07
Hi Marla, I always enjoy reading about your progress in the Post. I'm glad your surgery went well and hope that it has taken away the pain. You've traveled a tough road with dignity and grace - you are an example to us all. Hang in there and good luck with that new bionic arm! You remain in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Kim Doose
Name: Lynz and Mike
Email: lyndsay_dowd@us.ibm.com
Date: 29 Apr 2004
Time: 09:16:53
HI SHMARS! You truly are a bionic woman! I remember getting all of the plates and bolts taken out of my hip in my second surgery, I still have the hardware today. It's an interesting paperweight. We have some great news, my brother Jared just had his first son on April 21 at 10:29PM. He weighed in at 8lbs 6oz and his name is Colby Harrison Goldstein. We get to see him today and can't wait. I got to see him after he was born but I haven't been able to hold him yet. I stare at the picture you made us every day and think of you often. I've been on Mike's case as he still owes you a piece of artwork, but I promise, you will get something soon. You were in my dream last night giving me a hug. It was great. :) I'm so happy to see your surgery was such a success... you'll be bowling in no time! Keep up the good work, sweetie. You are in our daily thoughts and prayers. We love you! xoxo Lynz and Mike
Name: Missy
Email: melissa.marsh@adams12.org
Date: 28 Apr 2004
Time: 08:43:23
Hi Marla! I'm back from Hawaii, and back to school today! We got in early yesterday morning, and spent the whole day sleeping. I'm so glad to hear that your surgery went well! I thought about you! If it's ok, I'll stop by after school today. Can't wait to see you! Love you! MM
Name: Kelly
Email: kkwolf75@aol.com
Date: 27 Apr 2004
Time: 22:41:09
Hi Marla, I am not sure if you remember me or not but I was one of the nurses who cared for you after your elbow surgery. Anyway your mother gave me your website to see your drawings. I had no idea what a journey this has been for you. What a wonderful idea to develop a website to educate and keep friends, families and well wishers informed of your progress! I love being a nurse but I wish that I could spend more time with my patients and their families getting to know the "real" them. It is kind of like the iceberg theory. There is so much more to the patients/families than what we get to see. I am so glad that your mother gave me your website. Like I said before . ..what a WONDERFUL idea ! ! I have a younger cousin whom was critically injured in car accident in Nov. 2003. She also suffered a TBI. Her trials and tribulations have seemed to follow along a similar course as your own. I would like to share your website with her and her family if you don't mind. She is from a small town in Kansas and went through rehab. at a hospital in Nebraska. I recommended Craig Hospital but because of insurance and funds they chose a hospital closer to home. She is at home now but continues to struggle with day to day tasks and issues. I hope the physical rehab on your elbow continues to go well for you. I know you must be very excited to get back the movement in your arm again. Come back and visit us sometime . . .not as a patient though! Take care and tell your mom and dad hello for me . . and thanks again for sharing your story. . you are an inspiration . . . .and make what I do very rewarding :) Kelly
Name: Mark Williams
Email:
Date: 27 Apr 2004
Time: 09:32:02
Hi Marla, Good to hear from Mom and Dad that you've made it home from the hospital. I hope that they can get your pain management in check and improve your comfort now that the nerve block is out! I hope that you are enjoying some great "Puck Therapy!" Love you, Mark
Name: Alison Hickok
Email: Alison.Hickok@dot.state.co.us
Date: 26 Apr 2004
Time: 13:11:43
Marla, I sure hope the surgery on your arm went well. Recovery can be a long road and you sure are trying to travel that road well. I am very proud of you for putting your best effort forward to recover. Keep up the good work! Love, Alison
Name: Missy
Email:
Date: 23 Apr 2004
Time: 02:49:20
Hi Marla! I hope everything went well today! I thought about you! At the moment I'm sitting in my hotel room in Maui listening to the waves crash on the beach outside my balcony! It's so beautiful here. From the beach this afternoon we saw whales out in the ocean coming up and playing near all the boats. Take care! See you soon! Love you! MM
Name: Pat Hansen
Email: bsraft@sopris.net
Date: 22 Apr 2004
Time: 05:18:34
Hi Marla and everyone, I recently read that you were going to have major surgery on your elbow, a Total Elbow. I think you have already had your surgery Marla and I hope everything went well. Thats a big procedure followed with lots of physical therapy. How wonderful to be able to have motion in that joint again. You're a trooper and I know you'll work hard again to get that elbow going. We're all thinking of you and when your parents have time maybe they can let us know how everything is going. Bless you Marla and we pray you have a great result. Pat
Name: Anna Mae Williams
Email: awilliams12@surfmk.com
Date: 21 Apr 2004
Time: 21:29:32
Dear Marla, I will pray that your surgery on April 22 goes very well and that it is a success. You have been blessed with so many miracles and you have many more to receive as well as to be a part of involving others. When you are in Glenwood at the pool be sure to stop in the Sport Shop and say hello. It will be nice to see you. Tell your mom and dad and Mark the same. I hope they are all fine too. Take care, Anna MaeWilliams
Name: Michelle Priola
Email: michelle.priola@adams12.org
Date: 21 Apr 2004
Time: 13:15:31
Hi Marla! I have been thinking about you and just wanted to say hi and see how things are going. I really enjoyed swimming with you and the boys! I hope we can go again soon - after you're arm is ready for the work! Love ya! Michelle
Name: nicole diamond
Email: nicolediamond76@yahoo.com
Date: 19 Apr 2004
Time: 19:20:10
Hey cuz cuz, I was just thinking about you and i wanted to wish you luck with your surgery. I am thinking of you and will be praying for you on that day and sending you positive thoughts. I love you very much and miss you too. i will call you after your surgery to see how you are doing. love you, cuz nicole
Name: Sam Maniar
Email: smaniar@earthlink.net
Date: 19 Apr 2004
Time: 16:03:14
Wow! What a wonderful talent you have! Your chalk drawing of "Starry Night" is absolutely amazing. How are the evaluations & surgeries going? No doubt, it is tough, but if anyone can handle it, you can. Plus, you have those wonderful parents to help you out. Keep the wonderful pictures coming. I love seeing them on the website. As for me, all is well. I passed my licensure exam, so now I can be a real-life shrink! Scary, huh?
Name: Denise Hussain
Email: dhussain@resource-eng.com
Date: 19 Apr 2004
Time: 15:58:32
Dear Marla, Your pictures are great. The river float looked like lots of fun, and how exciting to see the herons in their nests. All of us at Resource Engineering want to wish you the best of luck on your elbow surgery. We will also be sending our thoughts and prayers for your full recovery. We will keep up on your progress through Mark. Good Luck and keep working! Scott, John, Paul, Eric, Graham, Dave, Michael, Melody and Denise (The Resource Engineering crew)
Name: Norene D'Onofrio
Email: norene.donofrio@adams12.org
Date: 15 Apr 2004
Time: 08:11:45
Hi Marla, Just read your latest news and am so happy that you continue to heal and improve. The art therapy sounds wonderful and I hope the surgery goes well. I want you to know that I think and pray for you everyday and know that you will continue to touch and educate people--just as you were meant to do. As you well know you have incredible parents and they serve as an inspiration to us all. We think of you often here at Malley. God bless you. Norene
Name: Carrie Click Kallstrom
Email: cclick@postindependent.com
Date: 14 Apr 2004
Time: 16:16:03
Hi Marla: I am a writer at the Glenwood Springs Post Independent. I have been covering your progress over the last year and am so happy to see your pretty face on this web site! I understand you are going in for surgery soon, and want to let you know I'm rooting for you. I also want to let your mom know that we'll be running her letter in the newspaper this week (I think Thursday, 04.15 or Friday, 04.16) about you. So let her know. I send all good wishes your way. We're thinking of you! All the best, Carrie
Name: Matt Kaufman
Email: mkaufman@coloradoattorney.com
Date: 12 Apr 2004
Time: 12:08:54
Marla, I am so proud of your progress. I check your site when i can to see how your doing and its such a pleasure to see your glowing smile. I really enjoy knowing you are doing so well. You give others great strength by your courage and we can just hope to offer you the same encouragement. Matt
Name: Linda Andrews
Email: yampalinda@yahoo.com
Date: 09 Apr 2004
Time: 15:50:17
Hi Leo, Mary, Mark and Marla, I always enjoy reading Mark's great new reports about Marla's progress. It sounds like you are doing so well, Marla. I wish you well with your elbow surgery and hope the results are positive. I am amazed at the incredible things you can do, Marla...everything from volunteering at school to reafting to Colorado River!! And of course, the tireless efforts of your parents are Mark are truly wonderful. I hope you all are well and I think of you often. Warm Wishes, Linda
Name: Tina Terry
Email: terry@jayco.net
Date: 06 Apr 2004
Time: 22:29:36
I am so happy that Marla is still making such great progress! I check hear often to see how she is doing.My sons tbi was 11/28/02.He was 18 at the time.He is starting to walk w/walker with only stand by assist!(Balance has been a big problem from shearing through-out the brain and a twisted brainstem)His speech needs much work.His left arm had severe tone,but botox injections every 3 months is helping so much! anyway,KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK,MARLA! from Tina Terry