Know that God gives his hardest tasks to his strongest warriors.Apparently there is something yet for you to learn/do/teach. It will reveal itself. Be and stay strong Marilyn.
Blessings,
Dan C.
My warmest thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong my friend and please let us know how you are doing from time to time.
Hey Marilyn,
So sorry to hear about the problems you're experiencing. I have always enjoyed our pleasant exchanges. You have always been so positive and cheerful. STAY STRONG. Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery.
Ernie
Oh Marilyn I am so sorry to hear that you're dealing with all of this. If there is anything I can do to help, don't hesitate to let me know. You're in my thoughts.
Marilyn, my heart is breaking right now--we go WAY back well before SOR with probably 1000s of trades over what is maybe 20 years. Please be assured of my prayers for you and your husband. Please do keep us posted as you are able.
BOB
Marilyn,
All good thoughts and prayers for you and your family for what is going on in your life and a happy outcome for you.
Mike
Marilyn
I'm mostly just a wise-acre here, but you triggered the memory of my mother who I lost 20 years ago this past Thanksgiving. I shed a tear for her when I read your news, and said a prayer for you. Your SoR family will be pulling for you as you know. Peace and blessings upon you in this trying time.
Dave.
So sorry to hear your news. Stay strong, try to keep a positive attitude, and hold your loved ones close. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
So many others before me on here have said it better, so let me just offer my thoughts and prayers for your health, and for strength for you and your family at this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.. Take care and don`t worry about the invoices etc...Take care Cheryl
Thank you for letting us know of your health concerns. Please check back here, when you feel strong enough just to say "Hi"
I consider you a friend, Marilyn, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gro
God bless YOU, Marilyn.
Prayers are with you.
Hi, everyone!
I am humbled by the great responses to my announcement. God bless all you caring people!
Each day I'm getting a little stronger, regaining a little appetite. Today I saw my primary physician, who is scheduling appointments for me with chest xrays (to check on the fluid levels around my lungs), a biopsy of the mass in my belly, and appointments with the local GYN oncologists.
Still haven't gotten to stamps, and I may not have the energy to do so. I have been a pack rat, for those plus some other hobbies, so my daughters are helping me to reduce some of the mass/mess. We took a couple hundred books to the local library's book sale this morning, and I hope to keep cutting down on the 'stuff' I have lying around.
Happy stamping!
Marilyn
Clearing out clutter is so freeing! Not to mention - less to dust!
cyber hugs --- ((((((marilyn)))))
"... Each day I'm getting a little stronger, regaining a little appetite ..."
Hi Marilyn
I'm so very glad that you've had a better day!!!
Gro
And may each day be better still...
Dear Marilyn,
So sorry to read about what you're going through, but happy that you posted some updates for your fellow stampers!
I have enjoyed our stamp sales and purchases and was always impressed with the quality and variety you offered in your auctions.
I will say prayers for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Borouchoff
Marilyn... four years ago the doctors gave me six months to live... I am now cancer free going on three years.. I beat it...so can you...you will be in my prayers
Marilyn just sent me an email with an update, so here it is:
"Had my first 5-hour Chemo today. It actually took almost 8 hours, since they ran each new drug very slowly, to make sure I had no allergic reaction. I’m home, and go back tomorrow for an injection for something else. The Benadryl and Xanax in one drug make me sleepy, which will be a help,, since I haven’t been sleeping too long or deeply lately. Also, a run to re-hydrate me....a real fruit cocktail of drugs, one after another.
Now I have a 3-week rest, then we do it again, for a total of six times, ending just before Christmas."
BOB
Prayers for Marilyn Please....
Marilyn, my wife Penny just completed her 5th chemotherapy session, one more to go before surgery. She has breast cancer. When it was first diagnosed we were shaken to the core, but as we go through the process of treatment we have learned that many advances have been implemented in the treatment of cancer the last few years, especially chemotherapy, where specific chemicals are used depending on the type of cancer.
If you are being treated there is hope!
And if you are like most people taking chemo, food will taste terrible. My wife swears by chicken soup and ginger ale. Also, during chemo, oncologists will tell you to eat whatever you can, even if it is cheese cake or something sweet.
During the times when you are not too tired, do what you love. For Penny that is sewing. Helps her relax and get her mind off her discomfort. Her oncologist said it is important for people to continue with their passions, but of course that all depends on how much energy you have.
Stay positive. You can do it.
Eric Carlson
I battled Breast Cancer for 3 years recently as most of you know. The cocktails are hard on the system. I started to finally be able to handle chocolate protein drinks.
My first surgery they came through with clear margins but 3 months later I developed a rapid growth kind but I was too sick for them to operate. I had to wait a long 7 months before they could go in. They thought it was just my left breast because nothing showed on mammograms or ultrasounds on my right side. When they did the second surgery, they had to go down to the muscle sheath and discovered the right side was a ticking bomb - 95% full of grade 0 stage 1. Thank God they had to go that deep. Last year I had to have my 3rd surgery. The lump had wrapped around the bone so they ended up taking part of the bone and muscle and thank God, it was benign. It's a long recovery - still have a long way to go.
For everyone who has battled this beast in the past or present, always remember you are a WARRIOR.
I am now at the stage of psychological recovery now as well as physical. I imagine this differs for everyone but for all who are battling this beast or have loved ones who are - please remember that you are strong and don't ever give up even when you are sick from the treatments. It's hard but find that inner strength. I also found a Facebook support group that has been my lifeline for the past 3 years.
Remember, you are never alone.
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Marilyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you
I received the following sad news in an email today from Marilyn's daughter Cindy regarding Marilyn:
"Hello there,
I don’t know if my sister or my father has been in touch with your group in the last 3 weeks….
Marilyn passed away on Thursday, July 7th in the evening.
I was so happy to come across all of the wonderful thoughts your stampers sent to her. She LOVED stamp collecting and had been doing it since she could read, I think.
If you find it necessary to let your subscribers know, you may give them this sad news.
Thank you,
Cindy"
May she rest in peace....
I knew it was serious but not that it was this bad. She will be missed...
Saddened to hear about Marilyn,
In March, when my dad passed, she reached out to me and we began a very sweet and friendly correspondence. One day she said:
"Hi, Ernie.
How are you doing? I hope the good memories you have of your Dad are making more of an impression on you and your family these past few days.
When my son died, family from around the country visited or e-mailed... One evening we sat down and looked at slides that had been taken over the years by my brother. That started a lot of stories, and was a very close, warm time.
Later on, after some time had passed, we did the same thing in another setting, and even more stories showed up. We tried to focus on all the good memories we had, rather than the sadness we felt that he was no longer with us.
Don't know if that helps, but it might be worth a try, with your family.
Marilyn :-)"
Marilyn was a very nice and gracious lady. We and the hobby lost a great person.
RIP my friend.
Marilyn will be missed. My prayers and warmest wishes to her family at this time.
It is often that we get to know others through our online interactions, but we never really get to learn more about them until we see their names show up in the titles of posts such as this.
Here is Marilyn's obituary for those who are interested:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/publicopiniononline/obituary.aspx?pid=180623648
OMG - What a shock it was to me to hear of Marilyn's passing. She was such a wonderful, kind person and I for one shared many stories and aspects of her life over the years she was a member of Stamporama. She picked me up many a time with her whit and wisdom when I was dealing with issues in my life.
Rest in peace my dear friend. Sending my condolences to her husband, family & friends.
Liz
Marilyn was an inspiration to so many of us here. I considered her a friend. She was a ray of sunshine. She has been missed.
Condolences to all her family and friends.
Gro
O my I am without words Just shocking...It just seems like just a month or two ago that we were exchanging stamps and words about our families....So sad to hear this....Rest in peace my friend....
I had wondered how Marilyn was doing, but this very sad news confirms my worst fears--that they caught the cancer too late.
Marilyn and I went back at least a decade if not more. She had posted a trading ad in Linn's and that was the beginning of a long friendship. She loved Stamporama, both from being able to acquire stamps for her collection and for the friends she met here.
I am a better person because I knew Marilyn Noll.
BOB
This is such sad news. Marilyn was so much fun, so cheerful and upbeat about the hobby and life in general. Hearing that her albums are closed forever is tearful news. She will be greatly missed.
I never had the opportunity to meet or interact with Marilyn, but I can tell from the previous posts that it was my misfortune. She sounds like a wonderful person, may she rest in peace.
Prayers go out to her family and friends,
WB
May she rest in peace. She was a wonderful lady. One of the hardest things about ovarian cancer is that it's very often only discovered in the last stage. I know too many ladies who have had this happen.
Marilyn and I talked after she was diagnosed and I'm honoured to have been her friend.
She will be missed by so many of us.
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Although I have loved being part of Stamporama for the past two years, recent physical events have rendered me almost useless.
I just got home from a 10-day visit to the hospital, where they did a lots of tests, some yucky procedures, and made a tentative diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
As a result, I won't be able to pay your invoices, nor can I send our your won lots from the auction. Please consider all auctions won or lost to be null and void ....sorry!
I've made some good friends on here, and will miss knowing more about your lives.
I don't have the strength to mail each one of you, so please spread the word.
God bless.
Marilyn
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Know that God gives his hardest tasks to his strongest warriors.Apparently there is something yet for you to learn/do/teach. It will reveal itself. Be and stay strong Marilyn.
Blessings,
Dan C.
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My warmest thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong my friend and please let us know how you are doing from time to time.
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Hey Marilyn,
So sorry to hear about the problems you're experiencing. I have always enjoyed our pleasant exchanges. You have always been so positive and cheerful. STAY STRONG. Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery.
Ernie
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Oh Marilyn I am so sorry to hear that you're dealing with all of this. If there is anything I can do to help, don't hesitate to let me know. You're in my thoughts.
re: Closed Album: Marilyn Noll (SeawayMa)
Marilyn, my heart is breaking right now--we go WAY back well before SOR with probably 1000s of trades over what is maybe 20 years. Please be assured of my prayers for you and your husband. Please do keep us posted as you are able.
BOB
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Marilyn,
All good thoughts and prayers for you and your family for what is going on in your life and a happy outcome for you.
Mike
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Marilyn
I'm mostly just a wise-acre here, but you triggered the memory of my mother who I lost 20 years ago this past Thanksgiving. I shed a tear for her when I read your news, and said a prayer for you. Your SoR family will be pulling for you as you know. Peace and blessings upon you in this trying time.
Dave.
re: Closed Album: Marilyn Noll (SeawayMa)
So sorry to hear your news. Stay strong, try to keep a positive attitude, and hold your loved ones close. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
re: Closed Album: Marilyn Noll (SeawayMa)
So many others before me on here have said it better, so let me just offer my thoughts and prayers for your health, and for strength for you and your family at this difficult time.
re: Closed Album: Marilyn Noll (SeawayMa)
My thoughts and prayers are with you.. Take care and don`t worry about the invoices etc...Take care Cheryl
re: Closed Album: Marilyn Noll (SeawayMa)
Thank you for letting us know of your health concerns. Please check back here, when you feel strong enough just to say "Hi"
I consider you a friend, Marilyn, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gro
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God bless YOU, Marilyn.
Prayers are with you.
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Hi, everyone!
I am humbled by the great responses to my announcement. God bless all you caring people!
Each day I'm getting a little stronger, regaining a little appetite. Today I saw my primary physician, who is scheduling appointments for me with chest xrays (to check on the fluid levels around my lungs), a biopsy of the mass in my belly, and appointments with the local GYN oncologists.
Still haven't gotten to stamps, and I may not have the energy to do so. I have been a pack rat, for those plus some other hobbies, so my daughters are helping me to reduce some of the mass/mess. We took a couple hundred books to the local library's book sale this morning, and I hope to keep cutting down on the 'stuff' I have lying around.
Happy stamping!
Marilyn
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Clearing out clutter is so freeing! Not to mention - less to dust!
cyber hugs --- ((((((marilyn)))))
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"... Each day I'm getting a little stronger, regaining a little appetite ..."
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Hi Marilyn
I'm so very glad that you've had a better day!!!
Gro
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And may each day be better still...
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Dear Marilyn,
So sorry to read about what you're going through, but happy that you posted some updates for your fellow stampers!
I have enjoyed our stamp sales and purchases and was always impressed with the quality and variety you offered in your auctions.
I will say prayers for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Borouchoff
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Marilyn... four years ago the doctors gave me six months to live... I am now cancer free going on three years.. I beat it...so can you...you will be in my prayers
re: Closed Album: Marilyn Noll (SeawayMa)
Marilyn just sent me an email with an update, so here it is:
"Had my first 5-hour Chemo today. It actually took almost 8 hours, since they ran each new drug very slowly, to make sure I had no allergic reaction. I’m home, and go back tomorrow for an injection for something else. The Benadryl and Xanax in one drug make me sleepy, which will be a help,, since I haven’t been sleeping too long or deeply lately. Also, a run to re-hydrate me....a real fruit cocktail of drugs, one after another.
Now I have a 3-week rest, then we do it again, for a total of six times, ending just before Christmas."
BOB
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Prayers for Marilyn Please....
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Marilyn, my wife Penny just completed her 5th chemotherapy session, one more to go before surgery. She has breast cancer. When it was first diagnosed we were shaken to the core, but as we go through the process of treatment we have learned that many advances have been implemented in the treatment of cancer the last few years, especially chemotherapy, where specific chemicals are used depending on the type of cancer.
If you are being treated there is hope!
And if you are like most people taking chemo, food will taste terrible. My wife swears by chicken soup and ginger ale. Also, during chemo, oncologists will tell you to eat whatever you can, even if it is cheese cake or something sweet.
During the times when you are not too tired, do what you love. For Penny that is sewing. Helps her relax and get her mind off her discomfort. Her oncologist said it is important for people to continue with their passions, but of course that all depends on how much energy you have.
Stay positive. You can do it.
Eric Carlson
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I battled Breast Cancer for 3 years recently as most of you know. The cocktails are hard on the system. I started to finally be able to handle chocolate protein drinks.
My first surgery they came through with clear margins but 3 months later I developed a rapid growth kind but I was too sick for them to operate. I had to wait a long 7 months before they could go in. They thought it was just my left breast because nothing showed on mammograms or ultrasounds on my right side. When they did the second surgery, they had to go down to the muscle sheath and discovered the right side was a ticking bomb - 95% full of grade 0 stage 1. Thank God they had to go that deep. Last year I had to have my 3rd surgery. The lump had wrapped around the bone so they ended up taking part of the bone and muscle and thank God, it was benign. It's a long recovery - still have a long way to go.
For everyone who has battled this beast in the past or present, always remember you are a WARRIOR.
I am now at the stage of psychological recovery now as well as physical. I imagine this differs for everyone but for all who are battling this beast or have loved ones who are - please remember that you are strong and don't ever give up even when you are sick from the treatments. It's hard but find that inner strength. I also found a Facebook support group that has been my lifeline for the past 3 years.
Remember, you are never alone.
â¤â¤â¤â¤
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Marilyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you
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I received the following sad news in an email today from Marilyn's daughter Cindy regarding Marilyn:
"Hello there,
I don’t know if my sister or my father has been in touch with your group in the last 3 weeks….
Marilyn passed away on Thursday, July 7th in the evening.
I was so happy to come across all of the wonderful thoughts your stampers sent to her. She LOVED stamp collecting and had been doing it since she could read, I think.
If you find it necessary to let your subscribers know, you may give them this sad news.
Thank you,
Cindy"
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May she rest in peace....
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I knew it was serious but not that it was this bad. She will be missed...
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Saddened to hear about Marilyn,
In March, when my dad passed, she reached out to me and we began a very sweet and friendly correspondence. One day she said:
"Hi, Ernie.
How are you doing? I hope the good memories you have of your Dad are making more of an impression on you and your family these past few days.
When my son died, family from around the country visited or e-mailed... One evening we sat down and looked at slides that had been taken over the years by my brother. That started a lot of stories, and was a very close, warm time.
Later on, after some time had passed, we did the same thing in another setting, and even more stories showed up. We tried to focus on all the good memories we had, rather than the sadness we felt that he was no longer with us.
Don't know if that helps, but it might be worth a try, with your family.
Marilyn :-)"
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Marilyn was a very nice and gracious lady. We and the hobby lost a great person.
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RIP my friend.
Marilyn will be missed. My prayers and warmest wishes to her family at this time.
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It is often that we get to know others through our online interactions, but we never really get to learn more about them until we see their names show up in the titles of posts such as this.
Here is Marilyn's obituary for those who are interested:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/publicopiniononline/obituary.aspx?pid=180623648
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OMG - What a shock it was to me to hear of Marilyn's passing. She was such a wonderful, kind person and I for one shared many stories and aspects of her life over the years she was a member of Stamporama. She picked me up many a time with her whit and wisdom when I was dealing with issues in my life.
Rest in peace my dear friend. Sending my condolences to her husband, family & friends.
Liz
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Marilyn was an inspiration to so many of us here. I considered her a friend. She was a ray of sunshine. She has been missed.
Condolences to all her family and friends.
Gro
re: Closed Album: Marilyn Noll (SeawayMa)
O my I am without words Just shocking...It just seems like just a month or two ago that we were exchanging stamps and words about our families....So sad to hear this....Rest in peace my friend....
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I had wondered how Marilyn was doing, but this very sad news confirms my worst fears--that they caught the cancer too late.
Marilyn and I went back at least a decade if not more. She had posted a trading ad in Linn's and that was the beginning of a long friendship. She loved Stamporama, both from being able to acquire stamps for her collection and for the friends she met here.
I am a better person because I knew Marilyn Noll.
BOB
re: Closed Album: Marilyn Noll (SeawayMa)
This is such sad news. Marilyn was so much fun, so cheerful and upbeat about the hobby and life in general. Hearing that her albums are closed forever is tearful news. She will be greatly missed.
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I never had the opportunity to meet or interact with Marilyn, but I can tell from the previous posts that it was my misfortune. She sounds like a wonderful person, may she rest in peace.
Prayers go out to her family and friends,
WB
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May she rest in peace. She was a wonderful lady. One of the hardest things about ovarian cancer is that it's very often only discovered in the last stage. I know too many ladies who have had this happen.
Marilyn and I talked after she was diagnosed and I'm honoured to have been her friend.
She will be missed by so many of us.
🌹â¤ðŸŒ¹â¤