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Mark-
You do not know me but I feel the need to reach out to you. I have recently went through this journey with my 39 year old wife Laura. She passed two months ago after a two year fight with a GBM that was treated at Duke. Your blog has helped me cope throughout our own battle. Laura was a unique individual who never feared death and accepted her situation. From reading your blog, I see that your faith in god has sustained you. I want you to know that Rhys (10), Emma (5) and I are preying for you and your family. May god continue to give you strength. Please know that you are not alone and many are preying for you. If you think that our story could help you or your family cope in any way, google popular vet brain tumor Bermuda.
God bless,
Eric
Mark,
My thoughts and prayers are out there for you. Your strength, clarity and faith as you move forward in your journey is inspiring. You have never ceased to amaze me at how well you have handled all that was dealt to you over the past few years.
The whole Meridith crew is still pulling for a miracle. We all shared some pretty fun an amazing times together over the years and I will always cheerish the memories we forged together behind the white walls (playing Army men in “Refried Bean’ville” – politically correct, ding dong ditching, canning cars and other rable rousing activities).
God bless you and your entire family.
Your friend,
Steven “Beef” Bamberger
Dear Mark,
You’ve been a wonderful friend to me my entire life … and in the past three years you’ve been an incredible teacher to me about life … fond memories and lessons I will cherish forever. Thank you for everything my good friend.
I love you,
Scott
We are so glad you are coming home today. Your blog and all your stories have toched my heart. I am writing this with tears in my eyes but hope in my heart! You write and express your thoughts so eloquently I hardly know how to respond. I just want to say you are a special family and we are here if you need anything and praying for you all. Ron & Cathy
[...] many of you know my close friend Mark Miller has been battling brain tumors for the last 3 years. It has become clear recently that he is now [...]
I started following your site when my ex husband was diagnosed more than two years ago. It was my way of staying in touch when my ex moved on with a new wife and life with cancer. I wanted to help he didn’t want me to help. I began reading your post with great inspiration and admiration for you. I am crying right now but thank you for the peace and love you have shown through your written word. You will never know how much your words have meant to me in just knowing about your strength and your beautiful family. The Lord is with you and I only wish you happiness with your family. Thank you
I found your story and website after my father was diagnosed with Stage IV GBM in Feb. 2009. I have been following your posts ever since. My dad was not able to do what you are able to do — say what you want to say and love the way you want to love — during his last months (the initial brain hemorhage left him cognitively impaired). As if you don’t already know, but this time you have is a wonderful gift. Thank you for sharing part of your journey and I wish you and your family the peace that passes all understanding.
Mark – i’m thinking of you and wishing you, your wife and your kids peace and comfort. I just don’t know the words to speak, but know that you are all in my heart.
Deanna
Mark: I wish you and your family a million moments of peace and tranquility. I don’t know what to say that will truly be a comfort but I am thinking of you and in awe of your strength and wisdom. Plus I love your music. I love music; it is the one thing that makes me smile and feel like all is right with the world. I will try to write you each day. Your children and your wife are so blessed to have you in their lives.
My Dear Mark and family,
I have followed your journey and prayed like crazy for you as my husband battled a brain tumor as well. God has used you in many ways through-out your journey and I’m sure throughout your life on this earth. This is so hard…I am praying for you as you enter this phase of your journey and will continue to lift your wife and children up to our loving Father. My heart hurts for you and also for your wife…I know what she is going through. May His peace surround you during these next days and weeks. Many blessings, Debbie Starr
You are an inspiration Mark.
Mark: my father has been battling your same war, we’re going on 2 years now. I want to thank you for this wonderful blog. I have found it to be in a way comforting to know that we are not the only ones going through this. You’ve help teach me so much about this disease, the different treatment options, and have helped me to better understand this new language (cancer medical terms), etc… I will continue to pray for you and your family. Thank you again, I’ll continue to look out for your words of inspiration and strength here. God bless.
Mark – I found your blog after my dad was diagnosed with Stage IV GBM in February 2009. The memories created during his last months will always be precious. So I pray that you are encouraged to say what you want to say and love how you want to love. And pray that you and your family find the peace which passes all understanding.
Mark… you amaze me!! God has given you strength beyond understanding, faith to move mountains, grace to sustain, and peace that will carry you through. The same God that gave you these incredible instruments, will stay right by your family, rest assured!! Our prayers are with you every day. We are all blessed to know you.
Mark…
I haven’t commented for a while, but I check in on your site often and have prayed for you again and again… And will continue to do so. You inspire me, you have educated thousands about this disease, and you have demonstrated a rare grace in dealing with your situation. It is a privilege to be among those who continue to be “in your corner.”
A quick note about our daughter. She continues to do well… some new weakness in her right hand that is probably related to tumor growth, but she is hanging in there. They have decided to discontinue chemo, feeling that her body can’t handle more right now. New scan planned in August…
Hang in there, brother!
Robin McGee
Mark, You and your faily are in my thoughts and prayers. I don’t post but have followed your journey. When I was first diagnosed and going for my biopsy, we emailed back and forth and you provided knowledge and strength for me. I don’t know what else to say other than I’ll keep you all in my heart.
Mark, ditto what each of your friends on this post have written. They truly have said it all. You inspire us with your strength and wisdom and knowledge and love for your family and friends. I think of you and your family every day and to read this post was heartbreaking for me. Your family is truly blessed to have you and your boys will remember how strong and committed you were to fighting this disease. Your are a hero to many many people. And remember the fight is not over until it is over. Keep the faith. Many prayers coming your way. Hope you and your family have a Happy 4th of July.
A brief update on my husband Marc, the cancer has not returned. We are just in awe of this news. But on the other side of this news is the sad diagnosis of a bipolar manic episode which landed him in the hospital for a few days. He is still in the same manic state and we are trying to get him situated on the right meds. He is just now starting to cooperate and understand what has happened. So minor to what you are experiencing now. His judgement has been clouded and his voice has been loud. Hopefully things will look up for him soon. Please keep us posted. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacey
Dear Mark, Thank you for enriching my life through knowing you. As your friends have said you are a srong, wise, wonderful family man. I wish I could meet you in person, but feel I could not know you any better. You have shared so much with us. God bless you, Rhachael and the boys. Know that my prayers will be with you and your family. Love Leslie Sellers
Mark – You’re amazing. The grace of God is so good and I pray that it saturates your family more than ever at this time. What a powerful testimony he has given you! I’m sure you are able to sit back and smile knowing that you will soon be sitting before our Lord with him smiling back, saying “well done, good and faithful servant.” I’m so happy for you and my heart breaks for your family, but he knows what you guys need. It’s been such a pleasure getting to know you online and I I’ll look forward to our meeting up in heaven someday. Prayers…
Mark,
I’ve been struggling to find any words to write here after reading this post. I had to wipe the tears away by the time I got to the end. Please know that my prayers are for you and your family, that God will be with you all and provide so much comfort and love. You’ve inspired me for a long time now. My husband is fighting against a brain tumor as well, and I have come to your blog for information and my own attitude-adjument many many times. I thank you a thousand times over for sharing your story, both the medical details and your personal faith journey.
As you put it, now is the time for you to be comfortable in the arms of your family. I pray for Rachael and the boys, and I pray that you feel deep peace and endless love.
Mark…your courage and way you’ve lived life to the fullest is an inspiration to all whose lives you’ve touched. Have peace in knowing that you have made a difference in this world. That day we spent in May sharing old stories and spending time with your beautiful family was truly amazing. You are in my family’s thoughts and prayers. Have strength and comfort my friend.
Mark
Mark,
I learned about your blog literally from a Google Alert on my own name. You may recall that we exchanged some emails, even though we have never met. Besides our names, we share a love of music, and I have followed your story with interest. All our stories eventually end the same way, but I have always been touched by yours. Thank you for your courage and for sharing your journey with the world.
Sincerely, Mark
Mark,
You simply amaze me. Your courage and attitude is inspiring to everybody. You will be leving an incredible legacy behind and will serve as an example for us all as we, one day, approach the end of life here on earth.
I am honored to call you a friend and will never forget what a great childhood we had growing up in Meredith Gardens. Movies could be made about all the adventures we shared, although most would’nt be appropriate for “general audiences”.
Safe travels my friend…save us all a seat…we will meet again!
Your Friend,
Rambis
Mark,
Mike and my prayers are with you and your family for peace and comfort. You have been an inspiration to both of us as as well as others while we are walking the same journey. Your friend Rambis is right–You will be leaving an incredible legacy behind and have served as an example for all of us of courage and love. We will never forget the love you have shared with us. You have taught us well
God’s Blessings to you and your family
Sharon and Michael Smith
Mark,
You don’t know me but I have been following your journey through your mother’s eyes as she keeps the prayer warriors of Lake Worth High School apprised of your condition. I just wanted to let you know that you, and your family have been such an inspiration not only to me but countless others from what I have read. You helped me get through a particularly difficult time when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. There were days I would feel sorry for myself and then I would read something that you were going through and your positive attitude and I knew that I too had to put my life in God’s hands and have faith. I pray that your journey is pain free, that your family has comfort in knowing that you will be with the Lord and that you will be together again one day. God Bless you Mark Miller.