Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Finding Strength

For the first time in two years and a month, I have bad news. Rosalie shows evidence of tumor on the spine.

I am not in the place or space to write about treatment options - but they are available, and we will certainly talk about those options when we are ready.

Please help us to find strength and courage on a very difficult day. Please pray for our Rosalie.

Love and hope,
Carolyn

27 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh Carolyn & Mark, We're sorry to read this news today. :( Our prayers are/will continually be with you and the family.

xoxo from the East Coast
Rob & Jenn

Unknown said...

Carolyn and Mark,
I just spoke with Harris who told me the sad news and I want you to know my heart aches for you and for the difficult decisions you must now make. My love, prayers and hopes are with you always, Merri

Sarah Woulfin said...

We know you are a courageous family, and we will pray for Rosalie. Please take care.

Love,
Sarah and Jeff

Anonymous said...

We are so sorry to receive this bad news. I don't even know what to say. May you find strength in knowing that we are all praying and supporting you. You all are always in our prayers.
Love
Robyn and David

Anonymous said...

Carol and Mark

I am so sorry to hear this bad news.
You and Rosalie will be in my thoughts and prayers.

You and the marvelous crew from SF hospital will find a way out!

Please take care.
Catherine Braunstein

Anonymous said...

Julie, Judah and I are very saddened by this news. You know you can count on us to help in any way, particularly if you need someone to watch Susanna.

JJ said...

We too are so sad to hear this news. We send all our love and hope.

projectlover said...

I am so sorry you guys - that stinks. I will keep you in my thoughts and please let me know if I can help in any way at all!! Hang in there...
Love, Lisa, Emma & Finn

Anonymous said...

Graham sends a big bear hug,
Eleanor sends a hug that lasts a long time,
Penelope sends a hug around your knees
and, of course, Luke sends LOTS and LOTS of kisses!!

Anonymous said...

Carolyn and Mark,
We're sending you and Rosalie our best wishes for strength and hope right now.
Love,
Laurie & Elbert Lin

fibby said...

I am at a loss for words, except to tell you that I'm sad and disappointed and frustrated at this news. I am also so so so full of love and hugs for you right now all that I'm overflowing.

Hating that I live so far away, but trusting that you know I'm with you in spirit and that you are all very much in my thoughts...

XOXOXOXO,
Phoebe

Paula said...

WE CAN DO IT!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Carolyn, Mark, Rosalie, Susannah,
This is devastating news. I am so terribly sorry. May you find strength and courage and may you know how many of us are praying for you. All my love,
Elisabeth

Anonymous said...

We are at a loss for words. Scott and I want you to know that if you need anything, please don't hesitate. We will be thinking about you and Rosalie often. You have been and will be in our prayers. We love you.

Anonymous said...

Oooooh -- we are SO sorry to hear this news! Please know that we will be thinking of you all & praying for and loving Rosalie.

Don and Martha

Jenica said...

My thoughts are with you guys! If there's anything I can do, please let me know!

Unknown said...

Oh Carolyn, I am so sorry. Daniel and I are hoping and praying, and sending all our love to Rosalie and to the whole family.

Love,
Gwen

Anonymous said...

Carolyn, Mark, Rosalie and Susanna,

We are so very sorry to read this report. We are here for you and our prayers are with you.

Love,

Kathryn, James and Jonathan

Betsy Tomlinson and Peter Sillin said...

My heart is aching for all of you - but I know that somehow you'll dig deep and find that incredible strength that brought you through these past two years. Sending huge hugs.

Love,

Betsy

Debra said...

My thoughts echo the sentiments of the rest of your posts. Please don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. I'll be here...

Sending love and strength-
Debra
Xxx

janelle said...

Carolyn and Mark, I am so sorry to hear about this. Jenna and I will be praying for you all. Lots of love.
Janelle

Anonymous said...

Carol and Mark -- you know there is a whole army of people who wish nothing but love and strength and support for you and Rosie and Susannah. I am so sad to hear the news. Hang in there.
-Casey

Anonymous said...

Dear Rosie, Susannah, Carolyn and Mark,

Like all of your family and friends from near and far, we are sending you every ounce of our love and hope.

Dan and Amanda

Anonymous said...

Hey guys,
I had such a blast all day yesterday hangin, playin & having dinner with Rosalie, Susanna and the both of you. Rosalie has to be the strongest most sweetest little girl I know. I get so much joy being with Sweet Rosie. She is an inspiration to me and I am sure to all. There is nothing I would not do for you guys. Keep your chin up & keep believing.
Love you always,
Uncle Kenny

Kate and Paul said...

I cried when I read the news but know of all the people on this planet who can handle this and transform this with love and determination, you two with all your family behind you can. Sending a huge hug and love from Italy. -Kate and Paul

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry! You and your little girl bring me strength every time I read your blog. The worse is over and I know you can get through this. Best of luck!

Unknown said...

Carolyn, Mark, and Susanna:
Circles of strength around you,
locked in tight with precious love and prayer, for the hope for life to overcome the obstacles it puts in our way. As Rosalie has been a rock through this, may we all be your rock during this difficult time. Call upon me with whatever you need, anytime.

Love and Strength,
Nicole