Name: Missy and Steve
Email: melissa.soriano@adams12.org
Date: 30 Jun 2003
Time: 16:00:14
Marla, you looked absolutely beautiful on Saturday. Thank you so much for being there to stand up for us -- you were there when we met, and it meant the world to have you with us on the first day of the rest of our lives. We love you very much! Missy and Steve MARSH :)
Name: Ness
Email: vanessa.garcia@adams12.org
Date: 20 Jun 2003
Time: 23:52:57
I just wanted to thank you for sharing a part of your birthday with me and my family. We enjoyed "taking over" your place and just hanging out. I've missed that a lot. I can't wait to do more of those. You impressed me with your independence and awesome progress. Time can heal. I pray you continue to make even more strides as time passes on. You have a wonderful family Mars...I'm so overwhelmed by their labor of love. Keep on plugging away in that true Marla spirit and dedication. I'll see you soon again (without my "adorable" rugrats!) Love you mucho, Ness
Name: Missy
Email: melissa.soriano@adams12.org
Date: 20 Jun 2003
Time: 12:34:57
Hi Marla! I hope you had fun yesterday at your birthday party! It really was a celebration of the blessing you are in all our lives. You have lots of friends who love you! It really felt like summertine sitting with everyone by the pool. See you soon! Love, Missy
Name: Mark
Email: williamm@sopris.net
Date: 19 Jun 2003
Time: 19:14:28
Hi Marla, It is amazing to think that you came into our lives 30 years ago today. I want you to know how blessed I feel that you are here to celebrate this event with family and friends. I know that you are a shining light within our family, and your smile and laugh cast light on us even when times are tough. Lots of love to you on this awesome birthday! Love, Mark
Name: Arlene Kufchock
Email: arlene303@hotmail.com
Date: 19 Jun 2003
Time: 17:45:50
Hi Marla! So glad to see you are back in your condo with Puck! Singing and piano too, woohoo! I bet the water was great up at Glenwood Hot Springs. Great job!
Name: Kathy Harris
Email: kathy@sopris.net
Date: 19 Jun 2003
Time: 13:31:39
Dear Marla, You're making incredible progress! It's wonderful to see photos of you in Glenwood Springs, enjoying the pool again, riding our new tram, and taking in the extraordinary views at Exclamation Point. I'm sorry that I missed the concert on your behalf, I'm sure that it was a very special event. Keep up the good work, Marla. Give Mom, Dad and Mark a hug, for they are amazing. You're on my mind more than you'll every know. Love, Kathy Harris
Name: Julie and Liz
Email: julieandersen@att.net
Date: 19 Jun 2003
Time: 12:39:17
Dearest Marla--a.k.a. The Birthday Girl Liz and I wish to e-mail you a Happy Birthday greeting--we want you to know that your presence in our lives teaches us something almost every day. Your undaunting courage is certainly a beacon for those of us who often search for the light. Thank you for teaching us about what is truly important. Happy 30th--and here's to another 30---and to another 30 after that. We love you and we are thankful you are a part of our lives. Love, Julie and Liz
Name: Lynz
Email: lyndsay_goldstein@us.ibm.com
Date: 19 Jun 2003
Time: 08:33:11
Happy Birthday, Shmarsipan! I always think of you on this day, and remember it fondly cause it is so close to mine. I hope you can celebrate with a big smile on your face and remember all of the people who love you and send their positive energy your way. I was thinking just the other day, what a gift this website has become. It must be wonderful to see in black and white how many people love you. I hope your 30th brings you joy and love and a bright future for the next 30 years. I was just looking through some photos of Idaho, and I was thrilled I still had them in electronic format. I'll fire em over this morning.. I'm sure you'll love to see them. The photos were taken the day Mike and I got engaged. We love you, Shmars. Happy Birthday. Love, Lynz
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Email:
Date: 19 Jun 2003
Time: 07:24:32
Dear Marla, Thirty years ago today, you were born at Swedish Hospital (next door to Craig Hospital). I remember saying, "Hurry up, baby!", but you were teaching us that you will do things in your own way and time frame. Dad disappeared for awhile, and came back with 4 roses--one for Marla, Mark, Mom and Dad. We loved our 8# 3oz. premie baby girl. You were a bundle of joy and have continued to be a bright light in our lives and in so many others. It was odd that, all fall, I had been dreaming of you as a baby. After your accident, I have watched you rediscover your world, with intense curiosity and amazing courage. I can only imagine the trauma you have endured, and I feel privileged to have walked this path with you. Happy Birthday; God loves you.....Mom
Name: Jessica Cooper
Email: vbsweetheart22@netscape.net
Date: 18 Jun 2003
Time: 19:48:53
Dear Marla or to me Mrs. Gettman~ I'm sorry to here of whats happened and I send my most love and strength to get you through this. I was in your first class when you were teaching at Malley Dr. You may not remember me but I'm Jessica Cooper. It was my 3rd grade year that you came in a taught for Mrs. Stark. I am now going in to the 9th grade and I thank you for all the support that you gave me in my years at Malley my family and I have actually moved to Strasburg and have been here now for 3 years. But it was just the other day that I found your picture that you gave to me quoting "Good luck in all you do!" now I send my luck to you..... Thank you Mrs. Gettman Lovingly, *Jessica Cooper 14 years old
Name: kelly
Email: kellymason4@attbi.com
Date: 13 Jun 2003
Time: 13:36:44
Hi Marla! We were all just sitting around at Archiver's this morning and I was giving everyone the info from the updates on your website. You are looking so good sweetie, and we are all so proud of you. You are an inspiration to all of us. Chrissy, Heather and I are going to call soon to see if we can all come visit and take you to dinner or a movie. As soon as we all get a night off together. We are so happy to hear that you are back home, I bet it feels good to sleep in your own bed. Well, take care kiddo. Talk to you soon. Big dHugs, Kelly
Name: Kelly
Email: kellymason4@attbi.com
Date: 13 Jun 2003
Time: 13:32:40
Name: Ann Thomas
Email: ann.thomas@adams12.org
Date: 13 Jun 2003
Time: 08:31:14
Dear Marla, It was so good to spend time with you on Wednesday and to be able to go with you to therapy. I hope your mom and dad will let me take you, and then they can have a day off! I admire you so much - you are an inspiration to all of us. To see you work so hard at therapy and not complain, and at the end of the day, see you smile and tease your dad was unbelievable. You are awesome! I hope you have a great trip to Glenwood this weekend. I will see you next week. Much love, Ann
Name: Flavio Quintana
Email: fquintana@spike.dor.state.co.us
Date: 10 Jun 2003
Time: 16:55:35
Marla, it looks like your recovery is going well. You are in my prayers.
Name: Flavio Quintana
Email: fquintana@spike.dor.state.co.us
Date: 10 Jun 2003
Time: 16:55:31
Marla, it looks like your recovery is going well. You are in my prayers.
Name: Lynz
Email: lyndsay_goldstein@us.ibm.com
Date: 09 Jun 2003
Time: 06:32:01
Hi Shmars! It sure is wonderful to see you up and around and better yet to see you smiling! I would love to take a trip to the botannical gardens and the Zoo- if only there were enough time in the day... Your progress sure is remarkable. Things in Boston are really busy, between work, planning the wedding as well as tons of birthdays, Mother's Day and Father's Day and a couple of showers, I'm not home very much. But I really can't complain. Mike and I send you love and hugs from the East Coast. Keep up the good work and keep smiling, Sweetie. Love, Lynz
Name: Annig Raley
Email: annigmar@sopris.net
Date: 08 Jun 2003
Time: 15:46:46
Marla! How are you? Have you settled in your condo? Keep me posted on your progress at the piano. I think of you with lots of warm thoughts. I imagine you are discovering something new each day! Keep smilin' Lots of hugs, Annig
Name: Nina Stasser
Email: revgma@bigfoot.com
Date: 06 Jun 2003
Time: 12:23:40
Hi, Marla, and Mary and Leo, We at St. Barnabas in Glenwood Springs are following your progress and continuing to pray for all of you. Dick and I were away on vacation for two weeks of May-- out of town when you were in Glenwood Springs for the concert. I'm planning to be in Denver later this week and will try to contact you then. Would love to come by and have a short visit. God bless you always, Nina Stasser
Name: Ginger Yost
Email: chrisgingeryost@earthlink.net
Date: 04 Jun 2003
Time: 17:57:32
Marla, Today was the last day of school!! It feels nice to have the summer for some personal time! Anyway...I would really love to come and see you. I am very excited that you are back at home now, so we don't live so far apart. Let me know when it would be a good time to come visit. I'll talk to you soon. Ginger P.S. My home number is (720) 887-9115.
Name: Cousin JoAnne O'Fallon
Email: joannewscc@qwest.net
Date: 03 Jun 2003
Time: 14:46:13
Marla and family... I am so glad you got to return to Glenwood to see your kitty and swim in the familiar pool. It sounds like the concert was beautiful and just think..all in your honor. News of your continued improvement is wonderful to hear. God bless you and your family. Love, JoAnne