Wednesday, December 26, 2007
from Emily 12/26
Hi all, today was pretty low key for mom. She just rested and she had a day off from surgery. Thursday at about 1 she will have another surgery. Unfortunately her right food could not be saved and tomorrow afternoon a small portion (not even the whole foot) will be removed, at a later date the bone from that foot will be used to fix her right wrist. Besides that there is nothing new to report. Thanks everybody again -Emily
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Ed, Emily and the entire Barclay family,
Words cannot sum up how we feel, but we will do our best, and in that way, it is fitting that we are connected to Marta through our book club, at least in that one way. We are both so sorry, but we know that Marta is so strong in spirit and all other ways, so we will keep the faith and expect her recovery. That doesn't mean there isn't a ton we can do to help, and we appreciate so much this blog to stay connected. I want to make sure you all know how much you are in our prayers. Thank you for ensuring we can all help. all the best, love to you, Kathy and Phil Belcher
Thanks for keeping this blog updated, Emily. It means a lot to the many who love your Mom and Dad, and that's a VERY long list.
I'm very sorry for your loss of your grandmother. She touched a lot of lives and was very well loved too...
After the first of the year we can brainstorm ways to put the love of your family to work in a way that will be helpful and good for all concerned. Lots of folks just want to hang with your mom and help with the little things, like flying the TV remote or turning the page of the paper. Others have offered to take turns cooking meals for your family. Still others have offered to get your mom books on tape or other entertainment to help pass the healing time. Give it some thought and discussion as a family and let us know what would be best. Alex Gardner
My husband and I used to work with Marta at Lane County. She was at our wedding, 28 years ago. Please pass on our love and support. We have been praying for her since we heard of her accident. We may be miles apart but she is close in our hearts! Deb and Brice Moomaw
Ed,Emily and Michael;
I wanted to let you know that I am deeply saddened by the recent event, and that the combined strength of all of you and your incredible friends and family will go miles towards helping Marta through the tough times ahead!! If there is EVER anything that I can possibly do,Ed, please don't hesitate to call! You are all in my thoughts....wow, lots of great memories from so many years of awesome friendship!
Love you all,
Michael Weinstein
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother and of your Mothers injuries sustained in that terrible accident. I wish her well and give her strength in healing during this long battle!
Take care of each of you,
Sharie Thompson (Formerly of 9-1-1)
Dear Barclay Family,
We are relatives of the Raschio family and over the years have had the pleasure of seeing you several times. We are very sorry to hear about the injuries Marta has suffered and we offer our condolences on the loss of her mother, Carol. We will continue to hold all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May the strength others are sending you sustain you and bring you comfort during these difficult days.
Sincerely,
Julie Ramil (Portland)
Ed and kids,
Dale and I are so sorry about your loss and Marta's injuries. We are Rotarians, we are neighbors and we are friends. We will be looking for opportunities to reach out and be of some help. Take care of each other and notice how many people love and care for you.
Debra Smith
Emily...... Thank you so much for writing to keep everyone up to date. There are so many prayers and love coming your way. Your Mom is one of the smartest and funniest women I have every known and I know she will draw strength and courage from you. I also know you must be so worried about her and missing your Grandma too. Remember to take care of yourself, ok? She will want to know that you are all taken care of while she gets better. lots of love, Katie Arnold
Hello Barclay Family,
I'm thinking of Marta constantly and keeping her in my every thought and prayer. I've known her for nearly 10 years now and I can't think of a time when she hasn't accomplished her goal. She WILL recover from this and no matter what her physical state is, she will always be Marta B, the mother, wife, friend and great leader who is cared for by so many. I sincerely hope that each stretch of her journey towards recovery is filled with good days that far out-number the bad.
You are in my thoughts and prayers as well. I wish you comfort in knowing that your grandmother is now Marta's guardian angel, side by side with your grandfather...guiding her through this journey.
Sending you love and strength,
Cat Colley
Dear Barclays, We are in Arizona with my family, but feel so close to you in Sacred Heart keeping watch. Marta is constantly in our hearts and we are so sorry for all this loss. We will be back next week to join the throng but know that our prayers are certainly with you all. She is the best gal and we will help out however we can. So many kisses to you and our best wishes during this hard time, Love, Ron and Sarah Sprague
Dear Barclay family,
I have known Marta for many years as being in the same profession. I have always loved her smile and cute laughs...she is a wonderful women and still to this day always stops and talks to me whenever we see each other..
I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother...may it help to know they were so happy being together.
Please give Marta hugs for me, my prayers are with all of you...and I will pray for Marta daily..I pray that her days to come will become easier as the go by...
With hugs to all of you....
Rita Mikkelsen
Thank you, Emily and Ed for keeping us posted on Marta’s progress. I know it takes time out of your day, but it means so much to us who love and care for her. I have worked with Marta for the past 20 years, and more closely the past 5 years while working on the Motorola project which I am sure by now you are tired of hearing her whine about. After countless meetings to schedule meetings (Marta will find that funny) I got to spend lots of time with her including a week in Cosa Mesa for a conference. Marta is so much fun to hang out with, we got to go to a shopping mall for lunch and a little shopping, and to Disney Land for dinner at the Rain Forrest Café with the Lane County contingent. When Marta and I have time to visit we always keep each other up to date on our families and what everyone is up to. It is more than obvious that Marta loves and cares for her family tremendously, and is very dedicated to all of you. I am sure by know you have figured out how much she is loved by her work family. I can’t wait to see Marta when she is feeling better and ready for visitors.
Patrick
Dear Ed and family,
Marta and all of you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. We were devastated to hear the news last Friday morning when we were gathered for Sid's mother's service. Sid has been keeping us posted daily, but now he and Hank are off to China for a couple of weeks, as you well know. I will check the blog daily to follow Marta's progress. It is wonderful of you to do this, Emily. You all have so much strength and Marta needs that right now.
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your grandmother.
Our love to you all,
Ellie and Cleve Dumdi
Dear Ed,Emily and Michael
Yesterday was a good day for the
family. I am so thankful my sister
is in the best of care.I have never
experienced so much grief and loss,in my life.Marta is our miracle and as each day passes and she gets stronger
we do too.
All my Love
Tony
To the Barclay Family,
It is so generous of you to have posted this blog. It is a meaningful outlet for so many of us who share in some aspect of your grief. Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of Marta's mother. I already miss seeing your mother at work. Emily I think that you and your brother Michael should know that the two of you are always on the top of her mind every time I see her. The first thing she talks about is family. She asks always asks about my family first and then just glows when she talks about hers. (I have learned, for example, that you love expensive jeans and are willing to work for them and that Michael is a stellar athlete) and it sounds like your dad is a pretty good guy too! Please know that your mom and your entire family will get through this. You will get stronger and the siutation will become easier over time. Your lovely mother and entire family are in the thoughts and prayers of so many people whose lives she touched.
Linda Cook
Ed, Emily, and Michael,
We are shocked and so sorry to hear about the accident. Emily, the blog is a great idea to keep everyone up to date with Marta's progress as we are in Seattle. We'll be checking it daily. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. You have a lot of people that love you. Stay strong. If there is anything we can do, call us.
Steve and Sue Rieger
Emily,
Not sure if I have met you but I know your Father and Mother. I work at Sacred Heart in the Food Service department. My direct number at work is 686-7078. Although I will be out of town from Saturday through Tuesday I will be back at work on Wednesday and can do anything for you and your family as far as food. Just call me. Ed call me on my cell 554-2807. I am the food dude. I'm not a doctor damn it! I will check on Marta the best I can from time to time. Love you guys!!!
Stinky
Marta and family,
On behalf of 911 CARES, we wish you a speedy recovery. Please let us know if we can help in any way!
Kevin and the team at 911 CARES
www.911cares.com
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Jennifer Jakeman
911 Dispatcher
George Mason University
Police Department
Fairfax, Virginia
*911cares
My thoughts & prayers are with Marta & her family. As a fellow 911 dispatcher from farther south in CA, I wish you all the strength and faith to push through this tragedy to the other side. God Bless.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this trying time. May God speed you on your road to recovery and may your thoughts and memories of your Mother be full of laughter, and love.
I received notice of your tragedy thru 911cares. Please know that you have the thoughts and prayers of all the dispatchers here in Orange County, California
Elaine O'Brien
Emergency Command Center
OCFA
Dear Barclay Family,
I am a 911 Dispatcher in Walla Walla WA. I heard about your accident from a 911 Cares e-mail, and wanted to let you all know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Harrison
Walla Walla City County Dispatch
Walla Walla Washington
From the Novato (CA) Police Dispatchers, our healing thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless you and keep you.
Linn County Sheriff's Office 9-1-1 Dispatch in Albany Oregon sends prayers and positive thoughts your way. We will pray for Marta's full recovery and for her family. Cathy Orcutt and the staff at Linn County 9-1-1.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Let us know if we can do anything. Brigham Young University Police Department, Provo. UT.
Joanna Hickman
911 Dispatcher & Training Coordinator
BYU PD, Provo UT
I had been notified of your tragedy via an email from 9-1-1 Cares. My prayers go out to you and your famiy as you heal from this tragic event.
A fellow ESC/Dispatcher/9-1-1 Operator.
Cindy P. Rossi
Washington County Maine Regional Communications Center
Machias, Maine
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family!
Marta and family, I heard about you thru the 911 Cares activation.
I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you for a quick recovery. God bless you!
J. Sheridan
911 Dispatcher
Kitsap County Cencom
Bremerton, WA
Marta: We heard about this terrible incident via the 911 Cares organization, and we are thankful for the oppoortunity to offer our prayers and best wishes.
All of us here at the Walla Walla 911 center feel your sorrow and can only wish for better times for you and the family.
Dan Aycock
Comm Manager/Captain
WESCOMM
Walla Walla, Wa.
By now you must know that there are thousands out there who care about you, Marta, and are pulling for you in any way we can by thought and on bended knee.
Consider this: a friend of mine answered a dispatch call we all dread, where multiple children were hit on a rural road. While the family was at the hospital with the kids, their landlord (who was related to them) burned their house down! The 9-1-1 community banded together and got them a new place to stay, and made some brightness out of tragedy. Please share your recovery with us, we care.
So sorry to read about your mom, I got the notification through 911 cares. I will remember your mom and the family in our prayers, stay strong and give it all to God, he will be your strength through this very hard time. God Bless each of you, Pat Varley, 911 Dispatch, Livingston, Louisiana
I heard about your tragic situation from a 9-1-1 cares activation. I am terribly sorry for your loss, and I wish Marta as speedy of a recovery she can possibly have. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sabrina Chicas
Communications/Records Supervisor
Belmont PD(SF Bay Area)
Barclay Family;
I recieved notice of the tragic accident through the retired officers network. I have known Marta since the mid 70's when she was a dispatcher. I have always admired her professionalism and good humor, even in stressful situations. When I retired from the Lane County SO in 2003, a part of the office went with me. Hearing of this accident, it was like hearing my sister was hurt...since Marta was always there to help. Please accept my prayers for her and the rest of the family.
Tim Roos
Florida
I'm so sorry for how difficult this holiday must be for your family. I am reallyt thinking of and praying for your family, and everyone who works with your mom. What a difficult time - I hope that you feel real peace this season...
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Know that there are so many people who are praying for you and your family. God Bless!
I heard about your Marta from 911 CARES. Thoughts and prayers for her friends and family coming from a police dispatcher, Sumner Police Department, Sumner, WA
Dear Emily, Marta and family,
We are thinking of all of you at this difficult time and hope recovery is quick. We are sorry for your loss and hope memories of Carol are near and dear in your hearts.
Nancy Cole
Santa Rosa, CA 911
I heard about Marta from 911 cares - I am a dispatcher on the other side of the state, (Ontario, OR) and I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and praying for you. God Speed in your recovery Marta, we are here for you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this trying time. May God be with your family and your mother to speed her along the road of recovery. Mindi Crawford
Marta and Family ~
I will pray specifically for healing and peace during this time of anticipation of Marta's healing and the grief of loss of your loved one.
Ann Otto
Linn County 911
Albany
Marta and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My God be with you all in this time of need. Remember to keep the faith; all things are possible with His love.
Michelle Ray
Dispatcher
Terrebonne Parish Sheriffs Office
Houma, Louisiana
Marta & Family:
911Cares activated a request for support and prayers. You and all are in our prayers. In the Emergency Services we are all family no matter where we live. It is very difficult during this time to keep everyone posted, all of your efforts are greatly appreciated. So from your Emergency Services Family in Illinois, May God Bless and keep all of you in his Loving arms at your time of need.
Emily, Marta, and family,
We are sorry to hear of the tragedy your family suffered this holiday season. The thoughts and prayers of our dispatchers and staff are with you as you go along your journey to recovery and dealing with your loss.
Don Nielsen
Norcomm 9-1-1
Franklin Park, IL
We heard about this tragedy and wanted to pass on our prayers and thoughts. We so often deal with this with folks that we don't know and it really brings home our career choice when one of our one is in harms way. Employees of the Port Angeles WA, Police Dept - Pencom communications center. KH
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