I have a story you will never believe
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I just tuned back into this thread to see how things were going.
I was shocked.
My thoughts and prayers, to you and your wife, my friend.
If there is anything I can do for you, don't hesitate to let me know.
Regards,
Bob
I was shocked.
My thoughts and prayers, to you and your wife, my friend.
If there is anything I can do for you, don't hesitate to let me know.
Regards,
Bob
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Man I am so sorry to hear this. I praythat God sends healing and hedge of protection and comfort during this tough time. Amen.....God Bless you and yours.
I am so sorry for this news for your family. Yesterday I read through your thread from beginning to end and never expected this turn of events. We are all here to pray for you and your family. With your families attitude, you will come through-honorably, regardless of the final outcome. You have my deepest respect and admiration.
Peace,
Carl
Peace,
Carl
This was a really unexpected turn in the story that is your life! Amazing outlook though. I hope and pray for your family and hope that your wife receives the comfort that she needs and the love that she undoubtedly deserves. I pray that you have healing and skilled hands come to the aid of your wife as well. Best of luck, keep us posted.
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After spending a couple of hours being moved by this story.....I am at a total loss for words........may God bless you and your family.
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This is not what I expected when checking back into this thread. So sorry to hear about this but her attitude and strength is amazing. This whole thread is an insperation. Your family is in my thoughts.
His last post was his last time on the board Mark. I have a feeling he's dealing with a lot of stuff right now and hasn't comunicated with a lot of people other than family and close friends right now. My prayers are with him and I hope he comes out of this ok.
Update-
I got a PM from Mike and he asked me to give a update for him-
Lisa passed away Dec 11th. She was 43. She spent her entire time at home with me taking care of her up until her last 3.5hrs. There was no suffering or pain. The Lord took her in the best possible way just like I asked.. She was an amazing woman... I am just trying to get thru every day now in our new house that is so empty. I am thankful for the time that God gave us together. I know we are just on loan from him and I am thankful he let me borrow her for the past 25yrs.. Thanks for caring about us my friend...
This is her obituary from the Everett Herald.
Lisa Marie McCoy Marthaller
Our precious Lisa, 43, passed away peacefully from this life to the next on December 11, 2011, surrounded by those who loved her. Diagnosed less than a month ago with an inoperable brain tumor she made the decision to forgo treatment that would have only given her a few, short months more, and lived each day with faith, courage, humor and strength that amazed and humbled everyone she knew. Lisa was born April 7, 1968 joining mom, dad and a waiting family of five brothers, two sisters, aunts, uncles and grandparents, all of whom, loved and cherished her every moment of her life. Lisa was one of those rare flowers on earth who bloomed with a beauty that touched everything and everyone around her.
Like her mom Louise, family was #1 with Lisa, she loved unconditionally and even during her last days, had thoughts and concerns only for others.
Lisa loved music and in 1998 began singing with brothers Kevin and Kyle in their band. Helping to name the band "Oblivion" she became the lead singer, later joined by good friend Kevin Hughes and niece Cindi. The band played semi-professionally and at family functions, most recently on July 4th at Pat and Marlea's annual celebration. We will always picture her with blonde hair waving in rhythm to the beat and her beautiful voice reverberation over the microphone.
In 1999 she re-connected with Mike, her one and only love, they married in 2000 and were partners in business, and life, totally inseparable until her last breath.
Mike's son, Mikey, came to live with them and Lisa became his step-mom and friend; he gave her many happy moments and she loved him dearly. With Lisa cheering him on, Mike bought American Towing and she proudly rode beside him in their beautiful red, white and blue tow truck which won many prizes. Lisa never ceased to marvel at the love and life they shared, this year finding and buying the home of their dreams where she got to spend her final days with Mike loving and caring for her and Max, their cat, never far from her lap.
Losing Lisa has left a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her that can never be filled, but she left us a lifetime of wonderful memories which we will cherish and hold close when the pain seems too much to bear.
"When you truly love someone, you can still hear their laughter long after they're gone."
I got a PM from Mike and he asked me to give a update for him-
Lisa passed away Dec 11th. She was 43. She spent her entire time at home with me taking care of her up until her last 3.5hrs. There was no suffering or pain. The Lord took her in the best possible way just like I asked.. She was an amazing woman... I am just trying to get thru every day now in our new house that is so empty. I am thankful for the time that God gave us together. I know we are just on loan from him and I am thankful he let me borrow her for the past 25yrs.. Thanks for caring about us my friend...
This is her obituary from the Everett Herald.
Lisa Marie McCoy Marthaller
Our precious Lisa, 43, passed away peacefully from this life to the next on December 11, 2011, surrounded by those who loved her. Diagnosed less than a month ago with an inoperable brain tumor she made the decision to forgo treatment that would have only given her a few, short months more, and lived each day with faith, courage, humor and strength that amazed and humbled everyone she knew. Lisa was born April 7, 1968 joining mom, dad and a waiting family of five brothers, two sisters, aunts, uncles and grandparents, all of whom, loved and cherished her every moment of her life. Lisa was one of those rare flowers on earth who bloomed with a beauty that touched everything and everyone around her.
Like her mom Louise, family was #1 with Lisa, she loved unconditionally and even during her last days, had thoughts and concerns only for others.
Lisa loved music and in 1998 began singing with brothers Kevin and Kyle in their band. Helping to name the band "Oblivion" she became the lead singer, later joined by good friend Kevin Hughes and niece Cindi. The band played semi-professionally and at family functions, most recently on July 4th at Pat and Marlea's annual celebration. We will always picture her with blonde hair waving in rhythm to the beat and her beautiful voice reverberation over the microphone.
In 1999 she re-connected with Mike, her one and only love, they married in 2000 and were partners in business, and life, totally inseparable until her last breath.
Mike's son, Mikey, came to live with them and Lisa became his step-mom and friend; he gave her many happy moments and she loved him dearly. With Lisa cheering him on, Mike bought American Towing and she proudly rode beside him in their beautiful red, white and blue tow truck which won many prizes. Lisa never ceased to marvel at the love and life they shared, this year finding and buying the home of their dreams where she got to spend her final days with Mike loving and caring for her and Max, their cat, never far from her lap.
Losing Lisa has left a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her that can never be filled, but she left us a lifetime of wonderful memories which we will cherish and hold close when the pain seems too much to bear.
"When you truly love someone, you can still hear their laughter long after they're gone."
From Mike's PM...
Could you please post this news for the community for me? I just dont have it in me at the moment... Thanks so much. If not I undrstand.
Here is the last letter I wrote to her that she never got to read.
Lisa,
I never thought I would have to write this letter to you. It seems our lives have brought us to a point where we have to say, See ya soon. I just want you to know how much you complete me. I remember the place I was in when I saw you again for the first time. I was very angry and hurt. Then in a moment, that moment you jumped in my arms made all of that go away. I mean I was still angry but the hurt disappeared. It was like there was some hope that I would someday be happy again. I was happy.
You gave to me all that you were, even when I was being an ass you still stood by me. Even though you weren’t happy about it. I am sorry for all of the stupid things I did back then. You helped me see that my way wasn’t the right way to go about things. I have learned that some things are better left alone..
I remember the night Mikey came home for the last time and I asked you what we were going to do? You said bring him home, what else are we going to do, somebody needs to love him and we know hes not getting that at home. He belongs here. That is one of the biggest reasons he turned out like he did. You loved him. You told me that night to be nice because you knew I wanted to slap the crap outa her. I didn’t because I knew it wasn’t right and you taught me that.
Our relationship has always been so right. The love we have is something not many people get to experience. I remember going to the ocean on our honeymoon and the fun we had on that trip, You writing my name in the sand bank, our little walks on the beach that lasted hours, the fires that lasted way into the night, the first time you saw a pelican and how excited you were… Those were our greatest moments..
I remember all of the lighthouses and how you admired them and the architecture and the wonder of what it would have been like to be the keeper of the light during a big storm. You were just like a child opening her eyes for the very first time. Then it was off to the redwoods, The look on your face when you saw those enormous trees. I could go on and on about that trip and how wonderful it was to see you having fun. I knew most of your life revolved around home and it was so great to be with you on most of your adventures away from home. We have been to Cali, OR, Canada.
Then I think of even our trips close to home. Every Saturday night thru the summer at Clearview hanging out with our friends in Bart. The Saturday drives to Kirkland, Edmonds, Seattle, or wherever the car took us. I didn’t care what we did as long as we did it together. The cinnamon rolls on a Saturday morning, and just hanging out at home on the couch together, All the fun things we did with your family like the 4th of july, and all the fireworks we got to see that pat was a part of.. The car shows, man the list goes on and on. I just want you to know at the end of the day my life in no way could have been better. We are the perfect team. Never a bad word, never ….
Today I love you, today I care
Today and always, I’ll be there
I Love You, FOREVER
Mike
Could you please post this news for the community for me? I just dont have it in me at the moment... Thanks so much. If not I undrstand.
Here is the last letter I wrote to her that she never got to read.
Lisa,
I never thought I would have to write this letter to you. It seems our lives have brought us to a point where we have to say, See ya soon. I just want you to know how much you complete me. I remember the place I was in when I saw you again for the first time. I was very angry and hurt. Then in a moment, that moment you jumped in my arms made all of that go away. I mean I was still angry but the hurt disappeared. It was like there was some hope that I would someday be happy again. I was happy.
You gave to me all that you were, even when I was being an ass you still stood by me. Even though you weren’t happy about it. I am sorry for all of the stupid things I did back then. You helped me see that my way wasn’t the right way to go about things. I have learned that some things are better left alone..
I remember the night Mikey came home for the last time and I asked you what we were going to do? You said bring him home, what else are we going to do, somebody needs to love him and we know hes not getting that at home. He belongs here. That is one of the biggest reasons he turned out like he did. You loved him. You told me that night to be nice because you knew I wanted to slap the crap outa her. I didn’t because I knew it wasn’t right and you taught me that.
Our relationship has always been so right. The love we have is something not many people get to experience. I remember going to the ocean on our honeymoon and the fun we had on that trip, You writing my name in the sand bank, our little walks on the beach that lasted hours, the fires that lasted way into the night, the first time you saw a pelican and how excited you were… Those were our greatest moments..
I remember all of the lighthouses and how you admired them and the architecture and the wonder of what it would have been like to be the keeper of the light during a big storm. You were just like a child opening her eyes for the very first time. Then it was off to the redwoods, The look on your face when you saw those enormous trees. I could go on and on about that trip and how wonderful it was to see you having fun. I knew most of your life revolved around home and it was so great to be with you on most of your adventures away from home. We have been to Cali, OR, Canada.
Then I think of even our trips close to home. Every Saturday night thru the summer at Clearview hanging out with our friends in Bart. The Saturday drives to Kirkland, Edmonds, Seattle, or wherever the car took us. I didn’t care what we did as long as we did it together. The cinnamon rolls on a Saturday morning, and just hanging out at home on the couch together, All the fun things we did with your family like the 4th of july, and all the fireworks we got to see that pat was a part of.. The car shows, man the list goes on and on. I just want you to know at the end of the day my life in no way could have been better. We are the perfect team. Never a bad word, never ….
Today I love you, today I care
Today and always, I’ll be there
I Love You, FOREVER
Mike
Here is the letter she wrote to me that I found after she passed.
Lisa’s Letter to me, October 28, 2011
Mike,
Today I Love You, Today I care
Today and Always, I’ll be there
You wrote me those words 26yrs ago and you’re still here. I loved you then, but my love for you has grown by leaps and bounds!
You are the most dedicated man I have ever known. I’ve never dreamed I could find someone who loves me so completely!
I must have done something pretty amazing to deserve you! Thank you so much for your love and patience! They mean so much.
I hope we have many more wonderful years together! If not you need to know how fulfilled I am. I had the most wonderful life because of you!
I Love You Forever.
Lisa
Lisa’s Letter to me, October 28, 2011
Mike,
Today I Love You, Today I care
Today and Always, I’ll be there
You wrote me those words 26yrs ago and you’re still here. I loved you then, but my love for you has grown by leaps and bounds!
You are the most dedicated man I have ever known. I’ve never dreamed I could find someone who loves me so completely!
I must have done something pretty amazing to deserve you! Thank you so much for your love and patience! They mean so much.
I hope we have many more wonderful years together! If not you need to know how fulfilled I am. I had the most wonderful life because of you!
I Love You Forever.
Lisa
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Wow.. I only read the last page and I got all choked up. Id read through a lot of it but not the whole thing.
Im really sorry for your loss, Mike
Im really sorry for your loss, Mike
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This is really as bad as it gets. Guy goes out of his way helping people and this happens. Hope he comes back on here soon. His wife seemed like a really nice gal. He posted a pic of her posing with his GN in an old thread where people asked what everyone looks like. So sad.
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