Your Thoughts and Prayers for the Garritans...

[mmotjd]

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]

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]

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

Grant

[chambermusic]

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]

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]

Thoughts, prayers, blessings and good vibrations.

[Mad Kiltie]

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]

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]

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]

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