Thank you, everyone, for the outpouring of love, support and prayer for Carol and her family during this difficult time. It is overwhelming and so appreciated.
Carol moved yesterday afternoon from Georgetown Hospital to a lovely, in-patient hospice facility with relative ease. She is resting comfortably, surrounded by her family.
The rest, as we know, is in God's loving hands.
Love,
Sally
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Sally,Thank you for letting us know...from what Ruth has told me you have been an amazing support and helper to Carol and family. I have been praying for everyone there..including you! Always in my heart and prayers, Elisa (cleveland,OH) Oh, please hug Ruth for me.
ReplyDeleteI am glad Carol is comfortable. I know from all her posts and how openly she shared her thoughts through these last months that she is comforted by her faith and her family. Terry and I are thinking of all of you in this sad and difficult time. I hope that all of the Marshalls take comfort in seeing how so many people love and care for Carol.
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We are on our way to Chicago today, but will check daily on Carol. You are all in our thoughts and prayers in this courageous journey.
ReplyDeleteCarol and Paul
May God hold you in the palm of His hand and comfort you, sweet Carol. We send our most sincere loving thoughts to you - Larry and Brenda
ReplyDeleteJesus said," I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" John 11:25,26.
ReplyDeleteCarol, may your loved ones find strength and hope in these words in the coming days.
Love and hugs until we meet again.....
Elaine and Preston
To Frank, family, & Sally,
ReplyDeleteYour faith - and Carol's above all --have been a true inspiration. May it be the source of the courage you need now. We are lifting Carol up in our prayers.
Vivian and Pete
Ralph Waldo Emerson said that Success is "to laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded."
ReplyDeleteThat is Carol, a great success.
Winn
To my dear sister in Christ and her loving, devoted family and friends holding you near, my prayers continue to be laid at the feet of our Lord for you, and all those whose lives you have touched and continue to touch. Your experience has been a tremendous witness to so many.
ReplyDeleteLove, prayers, and thoughts press on for your comfort, wellness, and peace. Our God is Mighty in all things!!!
Psalm 121
I lift my eyes to the hills---where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip- He who watches over you will not slumber, indeed He who watches over Israel will not slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you- the Lord is your shade at your right hand: the sun will not harm you by day nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm- He will watch over your life: the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
with love,
Kathy Chen
Carol and family,
ReplyDeleteThank you for having the faith to know that God is in control. Tim and I are constantly praying for your family as you experience this difficult time. Praise God that this separation is temporary and that one day we will be in heaven together.
This blog has been a blessing and encouragement.
I pray that you experience God's peace today.
-Tim and Beth
Carol, Frank, Chip, Christine, Andrew and Ruth,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you that the God of all comfort will sustain you with His peace that surpasses all understanding.
"Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyon all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Love and prayers,
The Stewarts
Dear Carol, family and Sally,
ReplyDeleteMay the word of this beloved hymn minister to each of you, and bring joy and comfort.
Precious Lord Take My Hand
Words & music by Thomas A. Dorsey
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I’m weak, I’m lone
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When the darkness appears and the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet, hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I’m weak, Lord I’m worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
Sending love and prayers,
Bob and Carol C.
To an amazing Carol and her wonderful Family,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you, love you, care about you and are thinking of you.
Sara (Siegan) Cogswell
To Carol and her family,
ReplyDeleteI am praying for God's peace and comfort for you.
In Christ,
Kathleen C.
Sally - Thank you so much for being there for Carol and the family. We love them all so much and it's hard to not be able to be there with them. But we are vicariously loving them and hugging them and crying with them and praying with them and helping them through you. So thank you for not only being God's hands and feet to them through this, but also so many of ours.
ReplyDeleteSweet Friend,
ReplyDeleteMay the many loving responses here, the beautiful promises of Scripture, and the inspiring words of gifted writers and song-writers all speak to you of the very special place you hold in each of our hearts. I look forward to the great reunion that will come where we can celebrate with joy the glory of our loving God! Please know that I am praying you home to the presence of the great I AM.
Carolyn Arneson
Carol,
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you and your family. May his peace and love cover you all during this difficult time.
Lauren
Even tho we walk through the shadows of lifes ups and downs, twist and turns, joys and pains, we fear no evil for God is with us still.
ReplyDeletePlsm 139: 8If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
9If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
10Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
Praying without ceasing for you.
God loves you and so do I
AME Pastor
Dear Carol,
ReplyDeleteJust a little note to send you my love! You are a true friend and mentor. I continue to pray for you and your family, and think about you daily. You are truly special. May you find comfort with your family.
Love,
Lesley
(Your ethics protégé)
My etched-in vision of you Carol, is loudly singing, PROCLAIMING, your song of praise to our Lord.
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Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
angels descending bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
(Refrain)
Perfect submission, all is at rest;
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love.
(Refrain)
Our God is an Awesome God
ReplyDeleteHe reigns from heaven above
With wisdom power and love
Our God is an Awesome God.
Ah Sally, here on GNR we cannot thank you enough for keeping us informed. We are praying daily that Carol is comfortable. Our thoughts are also with Frank and family. ML + OJ
ReplyDeleteCarol, my life is better for having known you. I do and always will consider you one of my true heroes - an inspiration in good times and bad. I will use that inspiration to try to bring joy to others, as you have done to so many of your friends.
ReplyDeleteMay God's peace be with you.
Dave & Carolyn
Dearest Carol," The Lord is my Light and my Salvation- whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid?.... One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life!!!!"
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"Cancer is so limited; it cannot cripple love, it cannot shatter hope.It cannot corrode faith, it cannot eat away peace. It cannot destroy confidence, it cannot kill friendship. It cannot shut out memories, it cannot silence courage. It cannot invade the soul, it cannot reduce Eternal Life. It cannot quench the Spirit, it cannot lessen the Power of the Resurrection!" Until Eternity.... we will miss you. Peace and Love to you, my friend, Always, Lowrie and Bob
Dear Carol,
ReplyDeleteI have appreciated your kind and generous spirit. You have made a big difference in the lives of many people like myself. I remember how much fun I had helping you set up for an ERC dinner at your home - you moved so gracefully throughout the entire evening as you prepared and served a delicious feast for the big group - making it look easy! Your professional advise has always been thoughtful and right on. Thank you for caring about my life and the well being of my family. God has blessed me in gracing me with your friendship. May he bless you and your family.
Love, Jane
Carol, Eileen and I continue to pray for you and your family. You have been and continue to be an insperation to us all. May God's peace and love be with you and your family at this time. Love, Wally & Eileen
ReplyDeleteDear Carol,
ReplyDeleteRemember the words of our Lord, "In my Father's house are many rooms. . .. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going." John 14
Peter Balch
Dear Carol,
ReplyDelete"Because He lives" -- I praise the Lord for your coming to know Jesus at that women's retreat and the fun we had planning others. His Word changes us and you have grown so beautifully in Him. Your faith, courage, humor and depth are an inspiration to me. I love you and you will always be a star hero to me. I don't understand His ways sometimes, but I know He is in control and He loves us and is good, all the time and in every way. When I think of Carol Marshall, I just smile deep inside. It is a smile with thoughts of admiration, love, energy and humor. You have made me smile in so many ways. Thank you. "Jesus knows me, this I love." - and I love you.
Carrie Myers
Dear Mrs Brown, thank you for your updated post. And to Mrs Marshall and family, I'm praying for you all everyday, and asking God that you may find comfort and peace in this difficult time. I love Mrs Marshall so much, and she is always on my thoughts. God bless you all..
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Dear Carol, we missed you and Frank very much in Del Mar. You must know that every moment of the meeting our thoughts were with you and the family. God bless you all at this difficult time. We love you,
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Dear Carol: Please know that you have made a positive difference in the lives of those you have touched with your intellingence, sense of humor and caring ways.
ReplyDeleteTo Frank and family: May God give you strength as you work through this difficult time, knowing that you were the special beneficiaries of Carol's love and affection.
Dear Frank, This morning the Lord said, I will never leave you; I have a purpose.
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Scott (Mauly)
Carol,
ReplyDeleteThe only thing worse than losing you physically from this world and having to wait until heaven to see you again is never having known you at all. What a blessing you are to every life you touch; wife, mom and friend. Thanking God for every precious moment I've had with you, and thanking Him for arranging our lives to touch. Praying that when you run to His loving arms, our God the great Comforter will hold tight your family in peace and healing. My love in Christ,
Kristy
Dearest Carol, wondrous, loving, caring friend, you are in my heart forever. All who have met you have been so blessed. Thank you God for giving our world Carol, allowing her to touch our lives & be witness to Carol's amazing faith in you, our Lord Jesus Christ.
ReplyDeletePlease God wrap Carol & all her loved ones in your gentle, unending love now & forever.Pam & Jim-GNR
Dear Carol, Frank and family
ReplyDeleteGod has a master plan behind all of His mysteries. Only God knows what the future holds. Carol, you have been an inspiration to all of us and I will keep you in my prayer.
May all of you receive God's mercy and grace to help you in your time of need.
Love in Christ,
Mei
That Your will be done in my life,
ReplyDeleteThat my life be all that You are,
That we'll meet some day beyond the veil,
That You'll say "well done", my faithful one.
words by Kirt Mosier
Carol, this is my prayer for you. Well done, you are a faithful servant of Jesus Christ. Thank you for your faith and inspiration.
Love,
Angie Thurmond
Dear Carol,
ReplyDeleteIt has been such a privilege to share via your blog what has clearly been a most difficult, private, painful and faith-filled journey. I was so heartened after you made it back to D.C.; and then heartbroken to read the latest updates. You illuminate and assure so many people with your faith. I pray that you and your family will continue to find comfort in God’s love. You are, unquestionably, a class act. Warmly, Stacey Sauter
Frank, Carol and family-
ReplyDeleteMay the enduring love of family and friends and the grace of God be with you, comfort you and bring you peace in this most difficult time.
love-
Madge and Warren
Dear Carol, Frank, Chip, Christine & Andrew,
ReplyDeleteThis is a very painful time for everyone who knows your family. You are a very kind, generous, warm, giving family. Carol, It will be extra hard when God decides to have you join him, you are worthy far beyond anyone we know. We hope that your time here on earth is surrounding you with all of the LOVE and caring that you so deserve. We pray that your family will be comforted in the future. For me, it has been an HONOR and a pleasure to call you my friend. Even though we don't see each other often, you are always in my thoughts and my heart. You are such a special woman. I will miss you. But, I'll see you when I get there!
Love You Forever my Friend,
Carol J.
Carol-as you inscribed in the Bible you gave me as a gift for my true BIRTHday in Christ by your lead...."you are my very special friend...Remember...Sisters are friends forever!" As you always signed, 'Care'. I will love you forever my dear one for all that you have given to us all!
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Carol, You are a special angel who has touched me so. And since angels find each other, there is Sally. As trite as this sounds, this is my prayer "May peace be with you". We love you. Pat Lonardo
ReplyDeleteDear Carol and family,
ReplyDeleteYou and your family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for peace, comfort and for strength. And of course miracles.
Much love, Lea and Safwan
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things but you surpass them all." Proverbs 31: 28-29 NIV
Dearest Carol.
ReplyDeleteMy arms ache to hug you. You are such a blessing to all who know you.I am holding you in my heart and lifting you and all your family up to the throne of Our Lord. May He hold you tightly in His loving and peaceful arms. Nothing is impossible with the Lord! Whether here or with the Lord, you'll always be in my heart-your loving and faithful example of servanthood and courage will always be an inspiration and model for me.
In Christ there are never good-byes,just until we meet again.
Hugs and Love,
Melanie G
Sally
ReplyDeleteDon't even know where to start, my heart is heavy, my feelings sad and my prayers for a quick, peaceful journey to the next place. I said my goodbyes to someone who touched my life, made me laugh despite our circumstances of meeting, me her nurse, she my patient who taught ME about life, living and getting through terrible times. And through all of it, she had you. Such an incredible girlfriend. Someone we each should have to get us through times like this, who we can confide in, who is by our side EVERY chemo, doctor appointment and is strong. You both have handled this, as well as Frank, with dignity. My prayers are for all my past patients, to help guide Carol through this easily,peacefully and with the dignity she has maintained throughtout this journey. And Carol, I'll need YOUR help with future patients. Please know I am here if you need anything, and my thoughts are with all of you.
Ella-Mae
Dearest Carol,
ReplyDeleteYou will always be a perpetual light . . . a sparkling, bright, dazzling, glorious, radiant light.
You stepped into the darkness and what did you do? You let your light shine even more brightly.
You set aside your fears and worries, your pain and your suffering, and you took each step of the journey with dignity, strength, courage, humor, and most of all, with holiness. You never failed to find moments of meaning and endless opportunities to express your love and gratitude.
You lived your life as a prayer and you showed to all of us the gracious calm that comes from a deep, abiding faith.
Your love and your light stays with us and will continue to inspire us, dear friend.
Wishing you and all of your loved ones . . .
PEACE.
Lynda and Curt
Dearest Carrol, Frank and family,
ReplyDeleteI am constantly in awe of the outpouring of love and warmth on this blog. But I shouldn't be. The Levys share all of those amazing feelings towards you all. Wishing you comfort and strength always,
LOve,
H & K
Carol - You've touched us all. Your truly amazing and giving spirit of fellowship is inspiring. Thank you for your friendship and encouragement. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers have been with you, your magnificient family and friends during this courageous journey. With love and blessings - Pam S (from Williamsburg)
ReplyDeleteDear Carol,
ReplyDeleteIt is Labor Day Weekend, I hope your pain is under control and you are feeling good enough to have gone down to the shore for the weekend. Nothing is impossible. I also pray daily for a miracle, those happen too! If you weren't able to get away I am sure your family is surrounding you with Love. Everyone you have touched is thinking of you too.
Love You Forever,
Carol J.
Carol, Frank, Chip, Christine, Andrew,
ReplyDeleteI think of you all daily and your amazing strength. Just want to tell you all that I love you and thank you for all of the amazing memories. Carol you are and always have been an awesome inspiration to me.
Your sister in Christ,
Sarah Franklin
Carol, we're thinking about you every day. We love you. - Sean & Francella
ReplyDeleteDear Carol,
ReplyDeleteI know you can feel the love in these posts from your friends all around the world. I like to imagine that you could also hear the cheering from the soccer pitch in Taipei today as your U.S. Deaf National Soccer Team beat the world champions -- Great Britain -- to advance to the Deaflympics quarter finals for the first time in history.
I will never forget how much fun we had at the 2001 Deaflympics in Rome. Frank, as always, was such a good sport to go along with your whim to come with us to watch Mike play. Jack and Frank met for the first time near the Spanish Steps. You quickly learned the names of all of the players on the U.S. team and became their favorite fan! Mike is determined to score a goal for you in the next game.
We are thinking of you every day. We all love you so very much. You will be with us always -- our most special, wonderful friend.
Nancy, Jack & Mike
Frank- all of us in NOLA are praying for Carol, you and your family. You are in our daily thoughts and prayers. God Bless. jpm
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