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Garritan

11-29-2009, 10:10 PM

My Friends,

Some of you have been wondering where I have been recently. This is not the kind of update I wish to write, and I do wish I had happier news to report. But there is something very important I need to share with you.

Recently my wife, Marianne, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Many of you know Marianne as the warm, cheerful voice you hear when you call us; and she is a partner and part of the very backbone of our company.

Cancer strikes almost every family, and I know that many of you, your families or loved ones have been directly affected by this disease. Although there are more cancer survivors every day, it's uncertain ground and a terrifying diagnosis to face. One never fully knows the outcome or consequences, even after surgery and often lengthy treatment.

But cancer can be beaten -- and we need to do everything in our power to fight this disease. You don't take halfway measures with this, because there's often no second chance; and we will be devoting every effort over the forthcoming months to that end.

Marianne is receiving excellent medical attention, of course. But we also need your support, the prayers and strength and positive thoughts of our friends and family in this community. We truly believe caring thoughts and prayers help.

The next several months are going to be very difficult, and I must devote substantially all of my time toward helping Marianne have the best chances of beating this; so if you post or email and don't receive an answer from me, please understand. My fulltime job right now is helping Marianne get well.

Usually at this time of year we have a holiday sale, a newsletter, announcements, NAMM plans, and so on -- but they may have to wait this time. Things will not be operating normal for a short time and much of daily operations will be on hold.

Dan is taking care of the Christmas album. Tony, Jeff, the moderators and others will pick up much of the slack. What we have in this forum is something special, and one of the best things you can do for us is keep the community thriving and at its best during this time. Be kind. Take care of each other. This is a family.

We don't know what the outcome will be. But with Marianne's strength and attitude, the best doctors, proper treatment, good care, and providence -- together with your healing thoughts and prayers -- there is a chance at beating this.

I'll be here when I can. And when things are back to normal, we'll be stronger than ever.

Please keep the Garritan family in your thoughts and prayers.

Wishing you and yours all the best,

Gary

DPDAN

11-29-2009, 10:17 PM

Gary, you and Marianne and your family will continue to not only be in my prayers, but also on my mind almost constantly.

Sometimes life isn't fair, BUT GOD is, my family and I will trust Him for her strength and healing, and rest for you.

Peace,
Dan

qccowboy

11-29-2009, 10:17 PM

Gary, I can only offer you and Marianne my most profound wishes of a speedy and full recovery.

No one can expect anything less from you than your full devotion to the most important person in your life. It is completely understandable. Please give her your complete support, and know that - whether we are far or near - we are there for you both, in thought and in prayer, and hopefully our moral support will help.

Hugs and kisses and anything else we can send your way to help.

Michel

wrayer

11-29-2009, 10:51 PM

My prayers and blessings. God speed for a cure. My wife and I will pray for you.

Best,
Bill

etLux

11-29-2009, 11:10 PM

Dear Gary and Marianne,

You both will be in my prayers every evening, without fail.

My sincere wishes for a full and speedy recovery, my friends.

All the best,

David
-----
David Sosnowski
www.DavidSosnowski.com

reberclark

11-29-2009, 11:21 PM

Gary and Marianne,

You are in my prayers. Godspeed for a quick and full recovery.

nikolas

11-29-2009, 11:37 PM

Gary and Marriane you have all my thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery. A full recovery without reccurings, without further problems, without... It is possible, I know it is, so I will keeping wishing for that.

germancomponist

11-29-2009, 11:47 PM

Marianne & Gary,

I am so sorry to read this. You both are in my prayers.

My sincere wishes for a full and speedy recovery, my friends.

All my best,

Gunther

Stephanie Pray

11-30-2009, 12:22 AM

Gary and Marianne,

We're so sorry that you're having to face this hardship. We know that you'll find strength in your love for each other, strength from your faith and from the tremendous amount of love and support from the people here who are your friends and extra-extended family.

You'll both will be in our thoughts and prayers :) Please do your best to stay strong and positive!

If we can be of help, please let us know.

Please take care and God Bless!

Steph and Aaron

C J Pro

11-30-2009, 12:43 AM

Marianne,

I, too, offer my sincere wishes. I know a person who is presently suffering from pancreatic cancer, and it's quite depressing to watch the fight. Just keep pushing to survive and you will survive. You also have an entire community of people, many of who you have given support to, willing to offer support of a different variety in return.

Don't ever look at life as bleak. There is always a better moment just around the corner.

Gary,

Make sure Marianne has the best doctors available. And do not worry about taking time off to be with her. Give her as much support as you can. We are here to help not as a community of users, but as friends. You two will get through this. You both have the ambition along with the added support of many. I also offer you my sincerest wishes.

Best,
Colton

Jerry W.

11-30-2009, 01:11 AM

Gary and Marianne

Please know that you will be in our Family's prayers as well.

Believe it or not, but I know precisely how you must be feeling at this time. I had a similar situation with my wife. We were told not to expect her to survive her surgery (a tumor had intertwined along her spinal cord and was causing paralysis). They told us that in the low possibility that she survived, never to expect her to come home. If she did come home, she would still be a paraplegic.
But miracles can and DO happen. After a lot of prayers by a LOT of people, when she went in for the surgery (a biopsy), instead of a turmor, they found her spinal cord was severely inflamed. (though - 4 separate batteries of MRI scans by 3 separate teams in 3 different hospitals - all showed conclusively a tumor). She did survive the surgery, and after a long recovery, learned to walk again. She is now living a very normal life with some medication. (she was diagnosed with Nervous System Lupus a year after all this)
Whatever the outcome of the future, know that we are praying for you.

Your friend,

Jerry Wickham

karvasika

11-30-2009, 01:22 AM

I wish you all the strength in the world to you in this moment... I'll remember your family in my prayers.

Jan

11-30-2009, 02:00 AM

I'm sorry to hear this news Gary.

My mother recently has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer also, so I am very aware of what this can do to a person. It almost seems as if this dreaded disease has grown to epidemic proportions.

Remember that our Creator has a second name: YHWH Tikvah (I AM Hope).
I wish you, your wife and your family much strength in the coming period.

Michael_uk

11-30-2009, 02:08 AM

Hello Gary,

I am so sorry to read your news. I can only add my thoughts and prayers.

As you say, this thing can be beaten and has to be your focus and there is no doubt of the support you have on this from us.

My very best wishes for a full recovery.

sonata5920

11-30-2009, 02:20 AM

Dear Marianne, Dear Gary,

We are so very sad. But there is always hope.

Margaret and I will be praying for you Marianne in our daily prayers until this adversity has passed, until you Marianne and you Gary smile again and enjoy the days.

Herbert

Poolman

11-30-2009, 03:08 AM

Gary,

I feel deeply for you both. May you and Marianne face this ordeal with strength and eventual victory.

Terry

Larry G. Alexander

11-30-2009, 03:58 AM

As a cancer survivor myself, I know that it can be defeated. If an old dude like me can do it, I know that Marianne can do the same, since she's young enough to be my daughter. :)

Hang in there, Marianne! We are with you all the way.

My Best,

Pierre Laroche

11-30-2009, 04:21 AM

Gary,

It hapenned to my wife and me mid-2005. And her cancer has been defeated, so it can be done.

I have been through this, so I can say it is perfectly normal that you devote as much time to Marianne as you can. This is very important for her recovery.

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I wish Marianne a complete recovery as soon as possible.

indianamusic

11-30-2009, 05:26 AM

I will pray often for you and your wife.
God's blessings and grace upon your household.

Charles

PaulR

11-30-2009, 05:47 AM

The very best of luck Gary and best wishes for a soon to be recovery.

Blakeney.

sakari.lindhen

11-30-2009, 05:59 AM

Also best wishes and healing energy from this part of the world, and hopes for a speedy and sustained recovery.

FLWrd

11-30-2009, 06:38 AM

I also wish you the strength and the wisdom needed to pass this ordeal. May you come out of this stronger and wiser than before. And may you also find some strength in this virtual community that you have fathered and that I have found to be sincerely supportive.

rpearl

11-30-2009, 07:04 AM

Gary,

You have all our thoughts, hopes, and prayers.

RichR

11-30-2009, 07:09 AM

You and Marianne will be in our prayers and thoughts.

Raymond62

11-30-2009, 07:22 AM

Please keep the Garritan family in your thoughts and prayers. Gary

It is sad to hear this. Now, nothing is more important than getting Marianne on her feet again (so to speak). These days were are preparing for Christmas, celibrating the birth of Jezus Christ. No better days than praying for a full recovery.

God's Blessing to you and your wife,

Raymond

Serge

11-30-2009, 07:28 AM

Take care Gary,

SergeD

sunbird

11-30-2009, 07:42 AM

Wishing for you to have all the strength
and healing powers needed to go through with it
until health and happiness are fully restored.

~Yudit~

efiebke

11-30-2009, 08:04 AM

Gary -

Most certainly, our thoughts and prayers are offered for Marianne and you. It is heartwarming to read the posts, here, of support for your family. It is equally heartwarming to read the role you are providing yourself to your loving wife. As you know, Marianne has quite the job ahead of her as she deals with the cancer, the chemo and the other treatments. Your full-time support will be instrumental in ensuring her comfort, and that she receives appropriate medical care.

You are a good soul, Gary. Peace and much Healing to Marianne and to you as you work together through this unfortunate journey.

And. . . please don't be afraid to ask for help from your friends, here. Although I am sure that you will be provided the appropriate education needed to understand the medical treatments offered Marianne, I and others will be more than happy to further explain the treatments or be used as a sounding board for you to just "sound off" if/when Marianne experiences some of the more unpleasant side-effects of those treatments.

Again. . . Peace and Healing to your family. . .

Ted

Tom_Davis

11-30-2009, 08:36 AM

There are so few words that can be said. You and your family have my sincere sympathy and my sincere hope for a good outcome.

All else - all - is of secondary importance.

Tom

Dean L. Surkin

11-30-2009, 08:42 AM

Dear Gary:

My family sends its best wishes to you and Marianne. And I see from these pages of messages that your family has expanded to include all those who have come to know you through your work.

--Dean L. Surkin

mistahamma

11-30-2009, 08:43 AM

Praying daily that God will bring healing and strength to Marianne, and that you will know His peace and comfort during this difficult time.

We wait in hope for the LORD;
he is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.
May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD,
even as we put our hope in you.

— Psalm 33:20-22

Jim

LFO

11-30-2009, 09:47 AM

I am so sorry to hear this news. Marianne will be in my thoughts and prayers daily, as well as yourself. In a way she is a lucky woman. She has a husband who loves her and will be with her every step of the way. I can't think of a more powerful medicine on earth.

-Kevin

SeanHannifin

11-30-2009, 10:29 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

vic_france

11-30-2009, 10:41 AM

I am really so sorry to learn of this.
My thoughts and prayers are of course with you both.
If it is any help, just remember the mountains you have had to move, to get to what you have achieved already in your lives... this is just one more mountain :)

dominick

11-30-2009, 10:57 AM

Hi Gary and Marianne,

Sorry to learn about this bad news. My mother and wife were cancer survivors, and I feel that attitude was a major factor in their recovery. May both of your attitudes remain strong throughout this ordeal.

Dominick

RustyCrook

11-30-2009, 11:12 AM

Dear Gary and Marianne,

I wish you much strength and comfort as you take on this new challenge. You are both so lucky to have each other!

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Best regards,

Ken Weissman

Hippie

11-30-2009, 11:33 AM

Dear Marianne & Gary,

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

bmpsound

11-30-2009, 11:38 AM

Gary,

My thoughts and prayers are going out to you and your family. Wishing Marianne a full and speedy recovery.

Steve

snorlax

11-30-2009, 11:55 AM

Gary & Marianne...
Please take confidence and strength from the number of people who are pulling for you. For every person who posts, there are ten who don't post but are still behind you both.

And remember: We can help you, just as you have helped us on so many million occasions...just ask!

You will both be riding a roller coaster with extreme highs and lows...call on us when the highs are too high and especially when the lows are too low.

Jim W.

BarrieB

11-30-2009, 12:26 PM

You certainly will be in my thoughts and prayers, all good wishes

Barrie

billp

11-30-2009, 12:27 PM

My thoughts and best wishes are with you both, Gary.

Pingu

11-30-2009, 12:37 PM

So sorry to hear this. Gary and Marianne, my thoughts and prayers will be with you. You helped me and Zoe through a very dark time, and I'm sure you have done the same for many others; now I hope that we can be of some comfort to you.

sgarsson

11-30-2009, 12:37 PM

Shipping out some positive karma from Connecticut to you - absolutely pulling for you and Marianne.

Scott

Jeff Turner

11-30-2009, 12:52 PM

Marianne will be in my prayers as well.

Jeff

Rhap2

11-30-2009, 01:10 PM

Gary and Marianne:

As you both team together to fight this disease, please know that
my thoughts and prayers are with you all the way.

Please just let us know what we can do besides the obvious to help
you through this difficult period. As you have said before, we have
a lot of talented people here at the Garritan Forum. Talented in so
many ways besides music.

I (we) are here for you both, so let us work for you. Anything you
need is our task to complete........

God bless you both and know that He will care for you........

Jack

jmc

11-30-2009, 01:11 PM

You and Marianne will be in my thoughts.

creart

11-30-2009, 01:45 PM

Ouch....
sorry to hear that Gary - very often a positive attitude seems to help in situations like these.
Let's hope that the following treatment results will be improved by that.
All the best for you and your wife in these heavy times!!!!
If only bundled positive energy would help, she would already be cured by all forum members' and software users' combined thoughts - I'm sure!

cheers
Hans

Aziraphal

11-30-2009, 01:47 PM

Gary and Marianne, you have touched all our lives deeply.

May fate repay just a small part of all the good you've done for us and everything will work out fine!

Love and best wishes, Matt

reasonmusic

11-30-2009, 02:01 PM

Gary,

This is DP Dan's buddy Alvin. Cancer has hit my friends and family as well so I truly understand how hard this must be. My hopes and prayers are with you both during such a difficult time. If there is anything I can do on my end... let me (or Dan) know. -Alvin Zamudio

AlexBG

11-30-2009, 02:23 PM

Gary,
My thoughts and best wishes are with you both.
Our prayers and hopes to overcome the illness.
Warm greetings,
AlexBG

Frank D

11-30-2009, 03:16 PM

God bless and keep you and Marianne safe and well and give you the strength for your challenge.

Our prayers and good thoughts are with you.

Frank D

earl j macey

11-30-2009, 04:30 PM

Gary.. I know what you are going through..

My wife of 48 years passed with Cancer.. My daughter Jamie is being treated for Bladder cancer..

You have my best wishes and prayers..

Earl Macey

beach

11-30-2009, 04:34 PM

Gary,
i wish Marianne all the best.

Also my family and a lot of friends have been touched multiple time by cancer.

A positive spirit and an immense sense of hope are really helpful in the fight of this disease.

My thoughts are with you Marianne and Gary!

Sincerely,
Roberto

dinerdog

11-30-2009, 04:35 PM

Dear Gary & Marianne,

Please count me among those praying for you and all of your family.

Stephen

joaz

11-30-2009, 04:53 PM

I send you and marianne all my best wishes and hope for a good recovery.

regards Joe

RobertTewes

11-30-2009, 04:55 PM

Gary and Marianne:

So sorry to hear of your news. Be assured of my prayers for a return of health to Marianne; and peace and blessings to you, her caregivers.

In this Advent season of Hope, may a profound version of this spirit be your beacon through these rough waters. Please keep us posted on her progress.

Take the time away from here you need, Gary. Marianne is, without question, your top priority now!

davecos

11-30-2009, 05:15 PM

You and Marianne are in my thoughts and prayers Gary.

spectrum

11-30-2009, 05:47 PM

Dear Gary and Marianne,

You guys have the support of the whole Spectrasonics team.

Lorey and I wish you all the best and will keep you foremost in our thoughts and prayers in these days.

synergy543

11-30-2009, 05:59 PM

Dear Gary and Marianne,

So sorry to hear of the news although I'm sure you're getting the very best care.

You live near one of the best cancer research institutes in the world, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Institute.

http://www.fhcrc.org/

My thoughts are with you,

Gregory D. Moore

StrangeCat

11-30-2009, 06:30 PM

I hope for a speedy and full recovery!!!:samurai:

Samurai will make that cancer go away!!

Brian W. Ralston

11-30-2009, 06:39 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife and your family Gary.

My father is a cancer survivor (over 12 years now). So, yes, it can be beaten with due diligence mixed with love and support.

ankely

11-30-2009, 07:05 PM

Sorry to hear the news.

Wish you the best recovery.

robh

11-30-2009, 07:34 PM

I also lift up Marianne in my prayers for healing, and to you Gary for peace.

Rob

sammy24

11-30-2009, 08:56 PM

You and your wife will be in my prayers. I wish her a swift and complete recovery-- this community and the world at large need people like you guys, in good health and good spirits.

rwayland

11-30-2009, 09:35 PM

Well, Gary, all I can offer is to tell you that cancer can be overcome. It will not be easy, sometimes it will be quite unpleasant, but it can be overcome. I think it very important that even during the bad times, that you do not give up hope. My nurses did no expect me to live, and my doctor only expected 5 years, but I did not believe them, and thanks to my determination and my partner's therapeutic hamburgers and a good supply of French Roast Coffee, here I sit 12 years later, very healthy, no trace of cancer, and I had two types at the same time, both rather aggressive. So, the message is, if I can do it, so can Marianne. I suspect that it will be harder on you than on her, and suggest that you keep yourself as busy as possible when not attending to your wife. Keeping cool is of the essence.

Richard

agoldstraw

12-01-2009, 01:23 AM

Dear Gary and Marianne, my thoughts and prayers are with you both. Gary, you are right - cancer can be beaten, and I'm one of the many people who are living proof of that. Stay strong for each other, put yourselves in the hands of your physicians and go with the flow. Wishing you all the best.

God bless,
Aidan

steve martin

12-01-2009, 02:15 AM

Dear Gary and Marianne,

I am really very sorry to hear this. I want to say that you will both be in my thoughts and prayers.

I am sure that you are doing everything you can to fight this.

My sincere thoughts, prayers, and love to you both,

Steve.

buckshead

12-01-2009, 02:55 AM

So sorry to hear your sad news, but bear in mind, as others have said, this can be beaten. I hope you find the strength together to overcome it.

Derek

Thonex

12-01-2009, 03:00 AM

All the best wishes for a speedy recovery to Marianne!!!

Hang in there and keep the faith!

Best,

Andrew K

TARI

12-01-2009, 05:13 AM

Dear Gary,
I really wish a fast recovery of your wife. I am sure of that. My prayers are with you and with Marianne.

Best wishes and be strong!

Tari

Nick Harvey

12-01-2009, 06:04 AM

So sorry to hear your news.

My thoughts are with you and your wife Gary. All the best.

Nick

Bela D Media

12-01-2009, 07:02 AM

It is not very often when I am at a loss for words. This is one of those moments. I only wish I could think of something to say that could lift spirits and double your strength in such trying times. I can only offer an extended hand if it should ever be needed.

You will beat this, Gary and Marianne. I know you will!

With love and respect,
Francis and Dawn Belardino

dnortana

12-01-2009, 08:07 AM

Gary and Marianne,

You are both in our prayers.

Trond and Renee

LHall

12-01-2009, 08:19 AM

Marianne and Gary,

Cancer stinks, but God is great and faithful. Prayers going out for health and joy in your lives.

Blessings,
Larry

Cantabile

12-01-2009, 09:03 AM

Wow I am at a loss for words.

Gary you have been a very very great friend to me over the last few years and I am so thankful. I wish you two the best in this situation.

Sincerely,
Robert Davis

Thomas J

12-01-2009, 09:14 AM

Gary,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Marianne. Having gone through the cancer experience with my wife I know that you are facing some challenging days. But you will come out of this just fine. My wife is now 4 years cancer free; it was an experience we will never forget but we learned so much about each other and ourselves. We came out of it stronger and our marriage ties were strengthened immeasurably. Never lose faith; keep your confidence; and a positive attitude. Many blessings are coming your way.

Tom

Ashermusic

12-01-2009, 09:43 AM

Gary and Marianne, you will also be in my thoughts and prayers.

RickD

12-01-2009, 09:45 AM

I'm so sorry Gary.

TobyBrez

12-01-2009, 11:10 AM

Gary and Marianne,

My thoughts are with you.

toby

Bob De Celle

12-01-2009, 11:45 AM

Dear Garry:

I just learned from David about Marianne's medical problem and I'm so sorry, but you are right, the prayers and strength and positive thoughts of your friends and family in this community, can do wonders.
Marianne was always very kind to me with her cheerful attitude.

I wish you and Marianne all the best in the world and of course you will be in my prayers.

Love

Bob De Celle

KeithW

12-01-2009, 12:19 PM

Gary,

I am deeply saddened at the news, but as you mention, cancer IS survivable. My wife's brother is a 5 year survivor of (advanced) colon cancer.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your wife, you, and the rest of your family.

Keith Walls

Glamator

12-01-2009, 12:48 PM

So sorry to hear bad news. Best wishes for successful recovery.

AlanPerkins

12-01-2009, 02:49 PM

Another note of shock here at this terrible news. I am amazed at how many people here on this forum have personal experience of cancer. I hope it is not the forum!

This will put some new perspective on the delivery schedules - and it is great to see you openly forthright on where your priorities are, and where they should be.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do in the background.

Alan

GrahamKeitch

12-01-2009, 05:14 PM

Dear Marianne and Gary,

I'm very sorry to hear of this. We will indeed keep you in our thoughts and pray for God's blessing on you both.

Regards, Graham and Philippa Keitch

Styxx

12-01-2009, 05:15 PM

Gary, I am so sorry to hear this shocking news. Karon and I offer our support and will make it our full time job in thoughts and prayer for a bright and speedy recovery.

scientist

12-01-2009, 05:24 PM

so sorry to hear. good luck in the coming months, and we all hope things turn out for the best.

BenNichols

12-01-2009, 07:19 PM

Sorry to hear the news Gary. Yourself, Marianne and your whole family will be in my prayers.

Best
Ben

trentpmcd

12-01-2009, 07:27 PM

I'm very sorry to read this. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.

EricWatkins

12-01-2009, 08:42 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Gary. God Bless you all.

noldar12

12-01-2009, 08:46 PM

Gary and Marianne,

Both of you will be in my prayers.

Jim

Reegs

12-01-2009, 11:47 PM

Gary and Marianne,

I'm very saddened to hear this. You'll be in my thoughts often. My sincerest wishes for a strong and swift recovery. Hope keeps us going through even the darkest of times.

Peter

Saraswati

12-02-2009, 02:04 AM

Gary and Marianne,

I'm deeply sorry to hear this; words don't suffice. You have both always been a true light in the world, a living example of how to do great things with a spirit of kindness towards all. Many of us have personally experienced that.

As others before me have pointed out, miracles can happen and prayer does work; even scientific research now supports that. I add my own prayers and wishes for Marianne's recovery to those of the many, many people who love, appreciate, and care about you.

Saraswati

KE Peace

12-02-2009, 07:18 AM

Dear Gary, Marianne and family,

i am so sorry to hear of this terrible challenge -- you are in my thoughts and prayers. wishing you all strength, courage and comfort. You are such special people.

Love,
Karen

Harsmith

12-02-2009, 09:07 AM

Dear Gary,

I was very saddened to hear your news about your partner, Marianne.

You are both in my thoughts at this time, and I pray that treatment can
be swift and effective.

Love, Peace and Strength to you both.

Ian

serenitymusician

12-02-2009, 09:41 AM

Dear Gary and Marianne,

I am so sorry to hear of the challenging time you are both facing.

To Marianne, you have a great man there. He will be there to love and support you through this time. Know that we of this "Garritan community" will be there for you as well with our thoughts and prayers.

To Gary, you are a wonderful human being. I am so grateful for what you have done for this community and for me personally. I would never have been able to create the lovely melodies over the years if it weren't for your creative endeavors. We of this community are here for you, Gary. And if there is anything I can do for you way out here in Milwaukee, please let me know. Please take care.

Gary A.

rbowser-

12-02-2009, 11:32 AM

Gary - Only now catching up with the news since I also haven't been online much recently.

Kate and I are are so sad and stunned to hear the news about Marianne. We can't imagine what you are both going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything we can do to help, do not hesitate to let us know. Would you please pass on a Hello to Marianne from us?

I'm very glad to hear you have people stepping in to see to things like the Christmas album, NAMM, etc.

Thank you DPDAN, for alerting me.

Randy

gardibolt

12-02-2009, 02:45 PM

So sorry to hear this news. Cancer's a tough one, but Marianne just needs to be tougher. I've been taking care of my mom with an aggressive colon cancer, but she's got the stuff to deal with it and a positive attitude when lesser men would would be crying in the dark alone. The positive attitude does so much to keep this at bay! Keep the spirits high and know we're here for you when you need it.

AQ Ink

12-02-2009, 03:13 PM

So, so sorry to hear this... You and your family are in my heart and my thoughts.

Sincerely,
Julie.

fred Holmes

12-02-2009, 03:32 PM

Gary,
All my best wishes and thoughts for you and Marianne in your fight.
Fred

Hannes_F

12-02-2009, 07:01 PM

All the best to Marianne and your whole family in this phase of your life that certainly is an inquiry. We have (had) a case of cancer in our own family but it seems to turn out quite well now. The best thing one can do besides medication is to advance positiveness and focus to the essentials of life, to give joy and to receive joy.

All the best again
Hannes

Markleford

12-02-2009, 07:56 PM

Ahh, I was wondering why I haven't been able to find you on Skype recently. I've dealt with too much cancer in my own family recently (including over Thanksgiving), and I know how it weighs on everyone involved.

Even if you can only help by "being there", that's exactly what you must do.

Best wishes to you all,
- m

Lister Coleman

12-02-2009, 09:12 PM

Gary I am so very sorry to hear of your wife Marianne's diagnosis and just thinking about how tough it might be as you guys move forward towards beating this. You absolutely have my positive thoughts and prayers coming your way. Stay positive and strong Marianne and Gary and God bless you.

Craig Reeves

12-02-2009, 10:25 PM

Y'all are both in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, guys.

Samantha Penigar

12-02-2009, 11:49 PM

Each and everyone one of us are going through tough times right now, but God is getting ready to bless you in a way that only He can. Keep the fath.

Father, I ask You to bless my friends, relatives and those that I care deeply for, who are reading this right now. Show them a new revelation of Your love and power. Holy Spirit, I ask You to minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy. Where these is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence through Your grace. Where there is need, I ask you to fulfill their needs. Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and their comings. In Jesus' precious name. Amen.

I hope this does not offend anyone. It is a prayer that was sent to me and I have read it almost daily for the past two plus years. It is the first thing I thought of when I read Gary's post about the chellenge he and his family is facing.

Gary I pray that the whole host of Heaven keep there full attention and grace of the Most High will hold you and your wife in the palm of his hands pressed lovingly next to his heart.

Iwanatsu

12-03-2009, 09:04 AM

One of my musician-friends survived a terrible cancer. The chances for recovery were very low so it all looked really bad. Yet he managed to win with cancer and the doctors had no doubt it was thanks to his very strong mind, positive thinking and an extremely "stubborn" will to live that helped a lot making this possible.

So Gary, please stay strong and try to do everything you can to support your wife in fighting this, because keeping her mind strong at all times is what can have a huge impact on the effectivenes of the medicine and the whole curing process.

I wish you both all the best and keep you in my thoughts,
Henry

giwro_jon

12-03-2009, 09:14 AM

Dear Gary and Marianne -

I'm sorry to hear of your challenges - I know very well by seeing similar things in many families (during the last 20 years as a church musician) how difficult it can be.

I also know (and have witnessed) that prayer, the support of family and friends, good medical care and keeping a good positive attitude is very often a winning recipe for beating cancer.

Know that you all are in my prayers!

My best,

- Jonathan

sd cisco

12-03-2009, 10:38 AM

Hello Gary and Marianne;
I too would like to offer you my sincerest hope for a speedy and complete recovery. My spouse had a similar diagnosis 5 1/2 years ago, breast cancer, plus several dozen lymph nodes involved. They gave her the maximum possible treatment in terms of the chemo and radiation. Some of the treatments were done at the Kingston, Ontario hospital, several hours away and required her to stay there for nearly 4 weeks. She had a "radical double mascectomy". Yet, today, she is active and strong again and has resumed her teaching career, full-time.
When I first learned of her cancer, that night, I felt as though I had come face to face with a bottomless abyss, as I considered and dwelt upon the unthinkable.
The experience has changed our view of life and made us thankful for each day.

I wish you both the strength, courage and love you will need to face this challenge. Please take heart in my story, and yes, think positively.

My very best regards,
sd cisco

jsp2

12-03-2009, 11:17 AM

Dear Gary and Marianne,

I’m so sorry to hear of this dreadful news.
I will keep you and your families in my prayers.

Jeff

welldone

12-03-2009, 12:19 PM

I wish you all the best and the necessary strength. May you get well soon!

You're in my thoughts.

Love,

Andreas

wst3ae

12-03-2009, 06:33 PM

My prayers are with you both, I have spoken with both of you on the telephone, and indeed you are both the "voice" of the company, can't imagine it any other way.

If I might offer a positive thought... my mother and one of my cousins were both diagnosed with cancer many years ago, the absolute worst moment in both cases was learning of the diagnosis, but the rest of it can be pretty harrowing too. No, that wasn't the positive part, but both of them are still in complete remission many many years (I can't even tell you how many any more) later. I also have a brother in law who has faced not one, but two different forms of cancer, and he beat them both. His is more recent, but we're confident the worst is over.

A positive attitude, coupled with the best medical care<G>, and some faith... I'll pray for all three for you!

Bill

Richard N.

12-04-2009, 02:44 AM

My thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family Gary.

I hope that the support you see here in this forum provides some comfort.

Richard.

oldbob

12-04-2009, 05:05 AM

I'm with you and your family, Gary. I'm sending you my most positive thoughts...

Roberto

DKeenum

12-04-2009, 08:11 AM

I've been there. It's not an easy road, but you make it. And you learn a lot about yourself, so there is good in it. My prayers are with you.

raweber

12-04-2009, 12:05 PM

Not much I can say that hasn't already been said. It looks like no one is too much concerned with product schedules right now, so take heart that your distraction from your business is understood and even applauded.

Funny, just a day or two before first reading this I was thinking to myself what a remarkable individual you are, Gary, and the grace with which you run this forum. Occasionally things are said here about you and your company that, if it were me and mine, I would flame on! But, you handle these situations with grace and dignity, and almost always your friends are the first to interject, which is a mark of the kind of friend you are to them.

Lastly, thank you Samantha for having the courage to not just say you will be praying, but to actually offer a prayer right here on-line. Good on you, and I am inspired by it.

Father, reach down right now and bring your perfect peace to the Garritan household. Use this time to draw them closer to each other, and to draw them closer to the Divine. May they take strength in Your presence and in the love they have for each other. Continue to send your children to minister to them, that on the other side of this test, they will have a testimony.

Amen.

DKeenum

12-04-2009, 12:07 PM

+1 and amen.

Garritan

12-05-2009, 11:45 AM

What can you say when so many people come to your side in a very difficult time?

We read every post and appreciated every word you've shared with us. We are truly humbled by the outpouring of kindness and concern that we have received from all of you.

This means more to Marianne and I than you can imagine. And it's great to know that there are literally people from all over the world who are praying and sending their best wishes. We truly believe they will help more than any of us could ever realize. With your help we are going to get through this.

All we can say is thank you.

With gratitude,

Gary & Marianne

Leaf

12-05-2009, 07:32 PM

Gary and Marianne, i am also so very stunned by this and will certainly pray for you two and get prayer groups to pray for you, i believe you will get though this and will have a victory. I also pray that God will let you feel His presence so you will know that when you call on Him, He will answer you, He has you under His wing, and will be your shelter like in Psalm 91, and will be with you every day.

X
David

Psalm 91

91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say [1] to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”

3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
5 You will not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.

7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only look with your eyes
and see the recompense of the wicked.

9 Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place—
the Most High, who is my refuge [2]—
10 no evil shall be allowed to befall you,
no plague come near your tent.

11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.
12 On their hands they will bear you up,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the adder;
the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.

14 “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;
I will protect him, because he knows my name.
15 When he calls to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”

JohnnyP

12-05-2009, 07:47 PM

Praying for you!

synthnut

12-05-2009, 07:54 PM

tcohen

12-05-2009, 08:04 PM

Wow... wishing you both the best and I'll be praying for your strength and a speedy recovery.

mmotjd

12-05-2009, 08:55 PM

Gary,
I will put Marianne, and you, and your family on as many prayer lists as I have contact with ...The power of prayer is a strong one ..... God Bless you all and may God give you and yours , all the strength needed to go thru this time of uncertainty ...God is good !! ....Sincerely, Jim
Gary and Marianne, i am also so very stunned by this and will certainly pray for you two and get prayer groups to pray for you, i believe you will get though this and will have a victory. I also pray that God will let you feel His presence so you will know that when you call on Him, He will answer you, He has you under His wing, and will be your shelter like in Psalm 91, and will be with you every day.

Fishin Musician

12-06-2009, 08:58 PM

Gary and Marianne, May the Lord keep his hand on you through this time in your life. Keep Faith, Stay strong, Love One Another, and Know We are Praying for YOU BOTH.

GDG

12-07-2009, 11:15 AM

Our hopes and positive thoughts are with you both. If I can do anything to help, just let me know.

Grant

chambermusic

12-07-2009, 11:43 AM

My thoughts are with you as well, and my prayers.

I am sure that your wife is obtaining excellent, first rate care there in the Pacific Northwest. If you ever need any explanation regarding her treatment, feel free to contact me. Sometimes I can explain things a little better and from another perspective.

David Young MD

(Hematologist / Oncologist)

Christopher Duncan

12-07-2009, 01:18 PM

Gary, Marianne -

I know firsthand how scary this kind of situation can be, so I thought I'd share a happy ending with you. Several years ago, my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer (she's smoked all her life) with a fairly sizable tumor in one lung. Most of the doctors wanted to do surgery to remove the lung, but she wouldn't go for it. She didn't want to trade in quality of life for longevity.

Consequently, she ended up at Loma Linda getting a new leading edge procedure - proton radiation (think I got that right) - that essentially targets the damaged cells with extreme precision, leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected. The results were incredible. In a relatively short period of time she was back to playing golf and living her life. Of course, she'll be keeping a close watch from here on out, but after many years the cancer has still not returned.

I can only echo everyone else's feelings when I say that this is the kind of happy ending that I envision for the two of you as well. I know I've been away for a while but nonetheless, let me know if there's anything I can do for you.

Steve_Karl

12-07-2009, 02:16 PM

Thoughts, prayers, blessings and good vibrations.

Mad Kiltie

12-07-2009, 02:41 PM

Gary & Marianne,

I am so sorry to read through this thread. I am sending as much positive thoughts and energy your way as I can.

Derek

jbraner

12-07-2009, 03:15 PM

Well you'll certainly be in my thoughts too, and I'll try to send some positive vibes too.

I'm very sorry to hear this news.

Sincerely,

DanielB

12-09-2009, 01:38 AM

My thoughts, prayers, and healing energy as well.

And with the positive thoughts and prayers of practically the entire forum, there's no doubt you guys will make it through. :) The Universe is cool like that. ;)

Best wishes,
Daniel

Thomas Johnson

12-11-2009, 08:46 AM

Gary:

I wanted to let you know that my friends and Family are here giving your Family our prayers and support.

Thinking of you...

Tom Johnson
Finale Product Specialist

My Friends,

Some of you have been wondering where I have been recently. This is not the kind of update I wish to write, and I do wish I had happier news to report. But there is something very important I need to share with you.

Recently my wife, Marianne, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Many of you know Marianne as the warm, cheerful voice you hear when you call us; and she is a partner and part of the very backbone of our company.

Cancer strikes almost every family, and I know that many of you, your families or loved ones have been directly affected by this disease. Although there are more cancer survivors every day, it's uncertain ground and a terrifying diagnosis to face. One never fully knows the outcome or consequences, even after surgery and often lengthy treatment.

But cancer can be beaten -- and we need to do everything in our power to fight this disease. You don't take halfway measures with this, because there's often no second chance; and we will be devoting every effort over the forthcoming months to that end.

Marianne is receiving excellent medical attention, of course. But we also need your support, the prayers and strength and positive thoughts of our friends and family in this community. We truly believe caring thoughts and prayers help.

The next several months are going to be very difficult, and I must devote substantially all of my time toward helping Marianne have the best chances of beating this; so if you post or email and don't receive an answer from me, please understand. My fulltime job right now is helping Marianne get well.

Usually at this time of year we have a holiday sale, a newsletter, announcements, NAMM plans, and so on -- but they may have to wait this time. Things will not be operating normal for a short time and much of daily operations will be on hold.

Dan is taking care of the Christmas album. Tony, Jeff, the moderators and others will pick up much of the slack. What we have in this forum is something special, and one of the best things you can do for us is keep the community thriving and at its best during this time. Be kind. Take care of each other. This is a family.

We don't know what the outcome will be. But with Marianne's strength and attitude, the best doctors, proper treatment, good care, and providence -- together with your healing thoughts and prayers -- there is a chance at beating this.

I'll be here when I can. And when things are back to normal, we'll be stronger than ever.

Please keep the Garritan family in your thoughts and prayers.

Wishing you and yours all the best,

Gary

MMOSC

12-11-2009, 11:00 AM

Gary,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Marianne, stay positive, this can be beaten

dynamix

12-15-2009, 01:54 PM

Best wishes and prayers for Marianne's speedy recovery. Everyday new advances in cancer treatment are being made. It is my dearest wish that these innovations will aid her and help provide hope in her return to health.

A/V4U

12-15-2009, 05:45 PM

Be strong God is watching us.

_Keol

12-15-2009, 06:10 PM

Gary, my thoughts are with you and your family. Don´t have much words to say... sometimes they don´t work too well. But thoughts do.

José Miguel Serrano

danbergam

12-16-2009, 02:35 AM

Dear Marianne and Gary,

from me and my family our best wishes for an effective (and as fast as possible) recovery!

May the precious Love you share help you through this battle; don't know why you have to pass through such a trial like this... but I know in my heart that your reaction, so full of Love, is the best possible answer in these circumstances.

Thank you, for letting us know, for giving us too a chance to do our little part by keeping Marianne, you and your families in our prayers: it has been done, it is done, it will be done.

May the good Lord bless and help and heal you all!
:'-)
Daniele

Beagle

12-16-2009, 07:36 AM

Gary and Marianne, my prayers go out for you. I pray for a full and quick recovery and many years ahead for the two of you. God bless you both in your time of need.

stevesolum

12-16-2009, 02:09 PM

Hello, and best thoughts and prayers to the Garritans. Like many others, I've been around folks in very dangerous and apparently hopeless health situations, who are now living strong happy lives many years later. I wish this for your family.

amaloney

12-16-2009, 11:19 PM

Marianne and Gary

Pax vobiscum!
I pray that you may experience healing and, deo volente, cure.
I pray with Paul, as in Ephesians 3:16-19, that you be given strength and that you know the love of God.

Al Maloney

Sonare Coeli

12-17-2009, 06:58 PM

Marianne and Gary,

I've been busy with school and didn't catch this until a little bit ago. I don't have much to add, but I just wanted to say that my prayers will be with you.

May God bless you and keep you both in this difficult time!

Tyler

Garritan

12-21-2009, 07:49 PM

I just wanted to let everyone know that Marianne's surgery went well. She is recovering and in good spirits. The first major step has been taken, but we still have a ways to go with the treatment phase, but it looks like we will have a happy Christmas.

We wanted to thank all of you for your thoughts, your prayers and your good wishes and concern. This is the most caring community and this has helped a great deal.

Many thanks again from our family. We hope each one of you have a Merry Christmas.

Our best,

The Garritans

DPDAN

12-21-2009, 08:04 PM

this is great news!!!!

an answer to one prayer,, :)

Dan

rwayland

12-21-2009, 08:26 PM

Well, that is good news. Now I can stop holding my breath!

Richard

mistahamma

12-21-2009, 09:50 PM

GREAT news! Continuing to pray daily-

Jim

etLux

12-22-2009, 12:59 AM

Wonderful news!

Everybody keep those prayers and good thoughts coming!

Best,

David
-----
David Sosnowski
www.DavidSosnowski.com

Tom_Davis

12-22-2009, 01:01 AM

In this season when many reflect on the value of life, friends and family, there simply is no better news than the hope of a bright and healthy future.

FLWrd

12-22-2009, 01:12 AM

That's a fast intervention. That gives some trust that she receives proper care. Best wishes for recovery and a Merry Christmas.

Aziraphal

12-22-2009, 01:48 AM

I just wanted to let everyone know that Marianne's surgery went well.

That is a great Xmas gift to us all! :)
Best of luck on your way to recovery!
Regards Matt

Michael_uk

12-22-2009, 01:48 AM

This is wonderful news Gary. Thanks for letting us know. :)

Saraswati

12-22-2009, 02:02 AM

I just wanted to let everyone know that Marianne's surgery went well. She is recovering and in good spirits. The first major step has been taken and we still have a ways to go, but it looks like we will have a happy Christmas.

We wanted to thank all of you for your thoughts, your prayers and your good wishes and concern. This is the most caring community and this has helped a great deal.

Many thanks again from our family. We hope each one of you have a Merry Christmas.

Our best,

The Garritans

I'm so glad to hear that...a cause for gratitude and celebration!

Saraswati

sunbird

12-22-2009, 02:29 AM

Wonderful news and thanks for letting us know about the first step taken with success.

Sending your way my best wishes for the continuation of the best healing.

Merry Christmas to you!

~Yudit~

Raymond62

12-22-2009, 04:41 AM

A very positive development, a miracle, an answer to prayers and the power of positive thinking. Let us thank God for this. In one of the gospels Jesus said: .... there were many I cured, but only you came back to give thanks..." (not the exact words !!). A very happy Christmas to Marianne, Gary and family.

Raymond

Fishin Musician

12-22-2009, 05:02 AM

That is Great News Gary. Thanks for keeping us informed and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family. Keep the updates coming so we know how to pray for you and your wife.

buckshead

12-22-2009, 07:43 AM

That is good news, let's all hope for continuing success in overcoming the disease. Have the best Christmas you can.

Does this mean Gary's cooking Christmas dinner ? ;)

RobertTewes

12-22-2009, 07:51 AM

This is encouraging news, Gary and Marianne.
One step at a time. We will keep praying!

Bob De Celle

12-22-2009, 09:00 AM

Great news Gary! David keeps me informed and I was delighted with the progress Marianne
is making.
I think this will indeed be a Merry Christmas for you and your family.

love
Bob De Celle

germancomponist

12-22-2009, 09:51 AM

Great wonderful news! Thanks for letting us know about the first step taken with success, Gary.

Sending your way my best wishes for the continuation of the best healing.

Gunther

Rhap2

12-22-2009, 11:38 AM

Great news Gary and the kind that answers our prayers for
you and Marianne. Everyone is so happy that you will have
a great Christmas.........and beyond.

Thanks for the update. I know everyone was waiting to hear
about Marianne's progress. WOW, this is something to cheer
about.

Jack

Pierre Laroche

12-22-2009, 11:42 AM

I just wanted to let everyone know that Marianne's surgery went well. She is recovering and in good spirits. The first major step has been taken and we still have a ways to go, but it looks like we will have a happy Christmas.

Really great news Gary. We will be keeping praying for the next step. A merry and happy Christmas for your family and everyone on this board.

nikolas

12-22-2009, 12:24 PM

Excellent news Gary! :) I wish for a speedy recovery with no follow ups!

My father in law, about 15 years ago, had lung cancer and had to remove one of his lungs, but on this very unlucky situation, he was very fortunate to not even need any chemotherapy. We are having him, with his wife and my parents for dinner tonight!

I'm hoping and feel almost certain that this will be the case with Marianne!

GregoryShaw

12-22-2009, 11:05 PM

Hi Mr. Garritan

I havent been around these parts for some time and was saddened by your news. Glad the operation went well and I hope you will both be able to put this behind you in the next few months.
Have a very happy Christmas,
Greg.

C J Pro

12-23-2009, 12:22 AM

This is excellent news!

Gary,

I hope that you, Marianne, and the rest of your family have a very Merry Chirstmas this year!

Colton

Styxx

12-23-2009, 10:52 AM

She is recovering and in good spirits. Awesome! This is wonderful new Gary. Karon and I wish you the happiest of Christmas this year (I think I boint me pizza with all this excitement!) ~|

Let Marianne know that the next time I call I will not disguise my voice and drive her crazy. :p

Thank God!

snorlax

12-23-2009, 10:56 AM

Great news!!

next time I call, I will say I am Styxx.

Jim

DPDAN

12-23-2009, 12:37 PM

and next time I call I will disguise my voice as newmewzikboy

he he he

http://www.dankury.com/photos/nmb.JPG

wes37

12-28-2009, 11:18 AM

Your family will be in my prayers...may you be blessed with a full recovery.

GregDx7

12-28-2009, 06:22 PM

We are praying as well. Our thoughts are with you.

DDW

12-29-2009, 12:38 PM

Gary and Marianne,

It was a shock to hear this news, with certainly more than a bit of hope now that her surgery has gone well. Both Julie and I pass on our best wishes and most earnest prayers for the upcoming challenges. You can do it, Marianne!!

Danny and Julie

Hummie

12-30-2009, 05:40 PM

To say that Vicky and I are in complete shock would be an understatement. Our thoughts are with you guys. Marianne, heal quickly so we can all once again meet for dinner in Edinburgh. Gary, be strong, my friend. Know that Vicky and I are thinking of both of you and sending positive energy and if there is ANYTHING that you need help with, do not hesitate to ask.

Hang in there guys!

Hummie and Vicky Mann

Fabio

12-30-2009, 06:10 PM

As a new year is close, I join all the members in wishing Gary and Marianne all the best for the 2010, and long years following.

5 years ago I joined the community, surprised personally by the humanity of Gary and his staff. We even had the chance of meeting in Frankfurt.

Then it's so natural now to feel part of a real group, and this moments are frequetly shared here, against the logic of pure business and pure topics.

Gary was close to all of us in similar moments, we can just be as close as possible to him now.

and I know... you will never give up.

Francesco

12-31-2009, 05:45 PM

Ga,
I don't know if my prayers are eoungh, I don't know if my thoughts are enough, but I'm with you, the same as when you were with me when I needed help. I should give everything for your happiness, my own life also, and if God give me the chance I should take the cancer instead of your wife. I would be missing only a composer, you would be missing for all composers.
Fra

robh

01-07-2010, 11:25 AM

this is great news!!!!

an answer to one prayer,, :)

DanMake that two!

Rob

KE Peace

01-08-2010, 08:50 AM

Dear Gary, Marianne and family,
I just logged on to see how things were going with Marianne and am so very glad to hear the surgery went well! We need to still be sending good energy and prayers, though, I know -- so here's mine for the next phase(s) of treatment. I received my copies of the Christmas CD, thank you so much for doing this every year!

Lots of love,
Karen

Great news!!

next time I call, I will say I am Styxx.

Jim

And if I ever call, I'll say I'm snorlax.... in a VERY DEEP VOICE. ;-)

KE Peace

01-08-2010, 08:51 AM

Dear Gary, Marianne and family,
I just logged on to see how things were going with Marianne and am so very glad to hear the surgery went well! We need to still be sending good energy and prayers, though, I know -- so here's mine for the next phase(s) of treatment. I received my copies of the Christmas CD, thank you so much for doing this every year!

Lots of love,
Karen

And if I ever call, I'll say I'm snorlax.... in a VERY DEEP VOICE. ;-)

We can then have a collective identity crisis!

robh

01-09-2010, 11:34 AM

And when I call, I'll call collect, and say that I'm Karen. Then you could reverse the charges to Styxx, since you couldn't keep track of who to blame anymore.

Rob

noldar12

01-09-2010, 11:47 AM

Haven't been around for quite awhile, and saddened by the initial news, but very glad to hear the surgery went well.

May the recovery go very well.

nikolas

01-09-2010, 01:01 PM

And when I call, I'll call collect, and say that I'm Karen. Then you could reverse the charges to Styxx, since you couldn't keep track of who to blame anymore.

Rob
The lack of non dynamic IP on phones can create problems, huh? :wow:

If you ever receive a bill for a 6 pack from Greece guess who's from! :p

88fingers

01-10-2010, 01:47 AM

Gary,

I dropped by to see how things are going on the old forum and I discovered this thread. I am so sorry to hear about your wife and have included the Garritan family in my prayers.

Keep strong the best you can.

Pete

Kwackman

01-19-2010, 02:48 PM

I only came to this thread after looking info on Aria and JABB.
Suddenly it wasn't so important.

Very best wishes to you both.

L0W

01-19-2010, 04:42 PM

I just wanted to add my best wishes to everyone else's for a speedy recovery and succesful treatment for Marianne.

Laurence

Robert P

01-19-2010, 05:21 PM

Dear Marianne and Gary,

Having been away from Finale/Garritan community for a while, I had completely missed all this until tonight and feel so sorry.

Marianne, I wish you all good force to fight this. And no doubt: you have with Gary the best companion and support for it.

Again, all my good thoughts and sympathy
Robert P.

KE Peace

01-20-2010, 01:43 AM

Dear Gary, Marianne and family,

I just logged on to see how things are going and renew my prayers and good wishes for you all.

Love,
Karen

CString

01-20-2010, 11:30 PM

Gary,

I've been away for quite a while and came back to upgrade to GPO 4. Just wanted you to know that the thoughts and prayers of myself and my gal will be with you and Marianne.

All the best,
Chad

Styxx

01-21-2010, 12:07 PM

and next time I call I will disguise my voice as newmewzikboy

he he he

http://www.dankury.com/photos/nmb.JPG Oh brother! That says it all Dan .......... :eek:

Anywho, I've been suffering from throat problems and sleeping mostly. I think it's all the praying I've been doing .... but hey, it's nice to know it's woikingk!

Love ya Gary and Marianne! :)

Styxx

01-21-2010, 12:08 PM

Great news!!

next time I call, I will say I am Styxx.

Jim Next time I call, I will sound like a euphonium. :D

earlwgreen

01-22-2010, 01:37 PM

As with others, I just logged in and spotted this thread. We will have our church begin praying for both!

DPDAN

02-11-2010, 01:35 PM

Hi Gary, I assume you are busy taking care of Marianne and she is up and about making you some coffee. :)
While I am not a coffee drinker, I bet hers is better than Starbucks!

So,... how is Marianne coping with her treatment?

I, like many, are still praying for your entire family.
Dan

RichR

02-11-2010, 02:00 PM

DPDan has brought up some of the same thoughts I have been thinking about lately. I really hope and pray that all is moving forward and Marianne is doing well. We all do wish you the best.

GrahamKeitch

02-11-2010, 04:53 PM

Hi Marianne, Gary and family,

We continue to think of you and remember you in our prayers.

Regards,

Graham and Philippa Keitch

sylva

02-11-2010, 05:56 PM

Gary,

I hope things are looking up. I sincerely hope. Sylva.

jimwaller

02-23-2010, 09:30 AM

Gary,

I just now found out what you and Marianne are going through and I want you to know my thoughts and prayers will be with you. I will not stop praying until I hear good news!

Warmest regards to you both,

Jim Waller

ptrickf

02-23-2010, 04:16 PM

Although a newcomer here and just getting to know about you and your fantastic work I wish you and your wife all the best. You are both in my thoughts.

Patrick.

Chalfant

03-10-2010, 02:27 PM

Gary,

I've been in Sydney the past three months and just got word today.
I am so, so sorry to hear the news.

Take care of Marianne as I know you will and take care of yourself too.

With respect,
Charles

germancomponist

03-11-2010, 02:53 AM

Marianne & Gary,

you both are often in my thoughts.

All my best!

Gunther

efiebke

03-21-2010, 07:04 PM

Gary -

How is your wife doing? It's been 3+ months since any update on her progress. Your last activity on this bulletin board is noted to be 2+ weeks ago (March 3, 2010). To be very honest, this worries me!!

I can only begin to imagine the physical and emotional whirlwind that Marianne and you are facing. The aggressive cancer that you mention in your original post is worrisome to say the least. The treatments can be just as worrisome.

I wish to re-affirm to Marianne and you that you are dearly held in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that you are amongst caring friends and that you are not alone. A source of strength and solace can be found here.

Please know that thoughts and prayers for healing and peace of heart, mind, body and soul continue for Marianne and you.

Ted

DPDAN

03-21-2010, 10:40 PM

Gary and Marianne,
both my Mom and Dad want to make sure that you know that they too are praying for you daily.

Dan

joojoo1234

05-04-2011, 08:56 PM