Comments on: At Peace http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/2010/07/19/at-peace/ a brain tumor story. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:59:25 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: brent mitchell http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/2010/07/19/at-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-666 brent mitchell Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:30:04 +0000 http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/?p=1051#comment-666 Dear Rachael, I don't know exactly what to say that hasn't already been said, but I do know that I do have to write to you. First, what a beautiful, well written tribute by you to Mark. I read it last night, and just felt so sad that I did nothing else but look at all your photos and listened to Mark's music. My wife Charlotte is fighting Mark's battle, and that is how I found your wonderful website. Mark did a big service to us all with his comprehensive blog. I mentioned you and Mark on our website http://www.themitchellstudio.com. Hopefully we are helping others. I know you and Mark helped us. Thank you. Brent and Charlotte Mitchell Dear Rachael,
I don’t know exactly what to say that hasn’t already been said, but I do know that I do have to write to you. First, what a beautiful, well written tribute by you to Mark. I read it last night, and just felt so sad that I did nothing else but look at all your photos and listened to Mark’s music.
My wife Charlotte is fighting Mark’s battle, and that is how I found your wonderful website. Mark did a big service to us all with his comprehensive blog. I mentioned you and Mark on our website http://www.themitchellstudio.com. Hopefully we are helping others. I know you and Mark helped us. Thank you.
Brent and Charlotte Mitchell

]]> By: Steve http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/2010/07/19/at-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-664 Steve Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:36:33 +0000 http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/?p=1051#comment-664 When I was diangosed in November 2009, the first thought that went through my mind was my two young boys. The doctors start talking to you about seting up surgery, chemo, etc. in the next week. Meanwhile, you're trying to find out more about this thing that you knew almost nothing about. Mark's help, knowledge, and explanations were invaluable, and I don't know how I would have got by without them. He would explain things in a way, that I would get a better understanding of my MRIs, than when I reviewed with the docs. Advice, such as telling me what tests should be run, and what questions to ask the docs, was invaluable. I often revisted certain blog posts to keep motivated. Having worked with Mark, I know what a techinical visionary he was, and we still reap the benefits of decisions he made years ago. The deepest sympathy of my family goes out you at this time. Steve Dormann When I was diangosed in November 2009, the first thought that went through my mind was my two young boys. The doctors start talking to you about seting up surgery, chemo, etc. in the next week. Meanwhile, you’re trying to find out more about this thing that you knew almost nothing about. Mark’s help, knowledge, and explanations were invaluable, and I don’t know how I would have got by without them. He would explain things in a way, that I would get a better understanding of my MRIs, than when I reviewed with the docs. Advice, such as telling me what tests should be run, and what questions to ask the docs, was invaluable. I often revisted certain blog posts to keep motivated. Having worked with Mark, I know what a techinical visionary he was, and we still reap the benefits of decisions he made years ago.

The deepest sympathy of my family goes out you at this time.
Steve Dormann

]]> By: JoAnn Jones http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/2010/07/19/at-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-662 JoAnn Jones Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:49:01 +0000 http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/?p=1051#comment-662 I am so thankful to have known Mark even though it has only been through his music and his blog. It was Jo who was our friend and who shared her love and concern for her son and his precious family. Their faith in a true and living Saviour will be their legacy and lesson for us all. Thank you Mark and Jo, I will miss you Jo but I will see you again! JoAnn (The other JoAnn) I am so thankful to have known Mark even though it has only been through his music and his blog. It was Jo who was our friend and who shared her love and concern for her son and his precious family. Their faith in a true and living Saviour will be their legacy and lesson for us all.
Thank you Mark and Jo,
I will miss you Jo but I will see you again!
JoAnn (The other JoAnn)

]]> By: John Cohrone (Cub to those from home) http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/2010/07/19/at-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-661 John Cohrone (Cub to those from home) Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:59:03 +0000 http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/?p=1051#comment-661 I am an old friend from Huntington Beach and unfortunately lost touch with mark much like I have with most of my old friends from the LeBard and Sowers days. I felt compelled to send my most heartfelt condolences to the Miller family in this time of grieving. He was a great friend and one heck of a Soccer player on my fathers team. (Go Pumas!) The one thing I do remember after all these years is that he always had a joke and a smile. I remember it like it was yesterday. It sounds like he really made a great life for himself and unfortunately it ended way too soon...I am honored to have been just a very small part of it. Sincerely with a heavy heart, John Cohrone I am an old friend from Huntington Beach and unfortunately lost touch with mark much like I have with most of my old friends from the LeBard and Sowers days. I felt compelled to send my most heartfelt condolences to the Miller family in this time of grieving. He was a great friend and one heck of a Soccer player on my fathers team. (Go Pumas!) The one thing I do remember after all these years is that he always had a joke and a smile. I remember it like it was yesterday. It sounds like he really made a great life for himself and unfortunately it ended way too soon…I am honored to have been just a very small part of it. Sincerely with a heavy heart, John Cohrone

]]> By: David http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/2010/07/19/at-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-659 David Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:25:20 +0000 http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/?p=1051#comment-659 Dear Rachel, Keegan, and Aidan, My deepest sympathies on reading Mark's passing today. I stumbled across Mark's website a couple of years ago and it provided such encouragement and comfort, knowing that we were not alone in these battles of ours. Mark was a man of faith and it deeply saddens me to hear of his passing. Dear Rachel, Keegan, and Aidan,

My deepest sympathies on reading Mark’s passing today. I stumbled across Mark’s website a couple of years ago and it provided such encouragement and comfort, knowing that we were not alone in these battles of ours. Mark was a man of faith and it deeply saddens me to hear of his passing.

]]> By: ron kays http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/2010/07/19/at-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-658 ron kays Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:48:35 +0000 http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/?p=1051#comment-658 Having known Mark from his days in the Southland, I blogged a bit about him recently: http://c23.ronkays.com/?p=297 Heb 1:6 Having known Mark from his days in the Southland, I blogged a bit about him recently:

http://c23.ronkays.com/?p=297

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]]> By: Cyndi von Tress http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/2010/07/19/at-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-656 Cyndi von Tress Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:53:59 +0000 http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/?p=1051#comment-656 I'm am in awe of the faith, courage and strength you have shown for your boys over this terribly difficult time. My heart is breaking for you and your family. This is one of those times that goes down in the 'I can't wait to ask God, why???' category. I am so deeply sorry. You will be in our prayers. I’m am in awe of the faith, courage and strength you have shown for your boys over this terribly difficult time. My heart is breaking for you and your family. This is one of those times that goes down in the ‘I can’t wait to ask God, why???’ category. I am so deeply sorry. You will be in our prayers.

]]> By: Friend http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/2010/07/19/at-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-654 Friend Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:26:04 +0000 http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/?p=1051#comment-654 Words cannot express the sadness that I feel for our loss here, but if there is one thing I'm sure of in this life it is that both Mark and his mother are truly home now. Those of us in Christ will laugh and be joyful with them again one day. Prayers for you, your boys and Lauren, the four most important people in his life and for the rest of Mark's family and so many many friends he touched in person and over the web. I love you, Mark. Words cannot express the sadness that I feel for our loss here, but if there is one thing I’m sure of in this life it is that both Mark and his mother are truly home now. Those of us in Christ will laugh and be joyful with them again one day. Prayers for you, your boys and Lauren, the four most important people in his life and for the rest of Mark’s family and so many many friends he touched in person and over the web. I love you, Mark.

]]> By: Marlene Carney http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/2010/07/19/at-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-653 Marlene Carney Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:01:10 +0000 http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/?p=1051#comment-653 Dear Rachel, Keegan, Aidan and family: If angels exist, Mark was one of them that are here to teach us what is most important in life. May all that is good guide him through the next journey & guide you to peace and tranquility. May Mark's music be heard through the heavens for eternity. I only knew Mark through work and primarily through the web since I work off-site in SoCA for the CalChamber. He was the best and I truly wish I had known him better. However, he has been a major inspiration to me. This tragedy is extremely difficult and I cannot even imagine the pain you all must be going through. However, there is goodness in the Universe and right now that goodness is holding both Mark and his mom as they begin their next journey. I pray that that same goodness and calm will carry you and your family through the rest of your lives. I cannot attend the service but I will be praying for you that day and I will make it a point to listen to Mark's music and remember. Dear Rachel, Keegan, Aidan and family:
If angels exist, Mark was one of them that are here to teach us what is most important in life. May all that is good guide him through the next journey & guide you to peace and tranquility. May Mark’s music be heard through the heavens for eternity.
I only knew Mark through work and primarily through the web since I work off-site in SoCA for the CalChamber. He was the best and I truly wish I had known him better. However, he has been a major inspiration to me. This tragedy is extremely difficult and I cannot even imagine the pain you all must be going through. However, there is goodness in the Universe and right now that goodness is holding both Mark and his mom as they begin their next journey. I pray that that same goodness and calm will carry you and your family through the rest of your lives.
I cannot attend the service but I will be praying for you that day and I will make it a point to listen to Mark’s music and remember.

]]> By: Lori Mathisen http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/2010/07/19/at-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-652 Lori Mathisen Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:51:01 +0000 http://www.markmillermusic.org/blog/?p=1051#comment-652 Dear Rachel, boys, Mel, and the rest of Mark's family, You've been in our prayers for so long. You will continue to be in our prayers. My children's school has prayed during opening praises and prayer requests for all of you for many months, too. I know of Mark through being friends with Mel and Jo. My heart is so joyful that Mark and Jo are together in the arms of Jesus. My heart breaks because of our loss down here. I'm stunned by the news of Jo. She was such a sweet, loving, special friend. Our family loves her and Mel. Your whole family has been a blessing to us through this blog and through our friendship with Mark's parents. Thank you. I pray for God's indescribable peace, and that God will continue to be glorified through Mark and Jo's legacies. God bless you, Lori Mathisen (in Arizona) Dear Rachel, boys, Mel, and the rest of Mark’s family,
You’ve been in our prayers for so long. You will continue to be in our prayers. My children’s school has prayed during opening praises and prayer requests for all of you for many months, too.
I know of Mark through being friends with Mel and Jo. My heart is so joyful that Mark and Jo are together in the arms of Jesus. My heart breaks because of our loss down here. I’m stunned by the news of Jo. She was such a sweet, loving, special friend. Our family loves her and Mel. Your whole family has been a blessing to us through this blog and through our friendship with Mark’s parents. Thank you. I pray for God’s indescribable peace, and that God will continue to be glorified through Mark and Jo’s legacies.
God bless you,
Lori Mathisen (in Arizona)

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