I woke up this morning in a little of a funk.  I suppose reality is beginning to set in.  I am not a patient person.  I am grateful for Marty's progress, but the slowness is wearing on me.  To try to pull myself out of the funk, I went back and reviewed some of the sweet messages that have been sent to us over the last 11 days. 

We have received so many inspiring words of hope and love from all around.  I wanted to try to capture as many as possible, all in one place.  I apologize up front if I embarrass anyone with these, but it is important to me that I have these for future reference.  This isn't an exhaustive list by any means as there have been hundreds, if not thousands. 

• Been thinking of you all day.  I hope your day went well.  It has been precious for my family to pray for Marty.  I love hearing the children include him in our family prayers without even being reminded. - Cori Graham
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• Zach told me that in his prayer this morning he said, "please help Miss Rylee's dad not have to go back to school." I thought he liked school, but maybe not. I guess since we told the kids that when he got sick he forgot lots of things, Zach worries that he'll have to go back to school & that would be TERRIBLE! :) Hopefully therapy isn't THAT bad... We're still praying for you guys everyday. - Shana Howe
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• Marty - Thought you could use something to help you "carb load"!  You'll be pounding the pavement in no time.  It's just like all the marathons you've run. . . one step at a time.  You're an inspiration! - Tia Glover
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• We have fasted and are praying for your complete recovery every prayer we utter.  I was delighted to hear today that you had smiled a great big smile and said, "Hi!"  We had specifically fasted Sunday that your voice would return.  I know you of all people, have great faith, a will of steel and an excellent work effort.  With the Lord's help you will beat this Marty.  And our prayers will not cease until you do exactly that!  You have touched so many lives for good and are an amazing man. - Jean Fields
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• I was watching you and your family in church today. Reading your blog has made me feel like I know you all so well. After everything you've been through, I was so happy to see all of you smiling and laughing today, with arms around each other. What an extraordinary trial, and yet you all have happy, positive attitudes. You're such an example of enduring with patience. Good luck this week! - Stephanie Clawson
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• Just wanted to share something sweet with you. Yesterday morning, with no previous discussion of it being Fast Sunday for us or what/who to fast for, our 9 year old McKenna remembered all on her own and told us she was fasting for Marty. =) - Nicole Bingham
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• We will put your family pic on a hand cart u both will be with us. You will get a copy of the dvd too - Lorlinda Hackett
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• Reading the little miracles that you shared uplifted me and reminded me to be a little easier on myself. These trials we are given take time to heal from. - Laura Hammontree
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• I've been thinking a lot about you lately and your decision to work outside the home. I'm so grateful that you followed the inspiration of the Spirit even while others judged you. You inspire me. - Jane Kilby
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• while they are looking for a therapist, I would be more than happy to help out. I do not have certification in AR for speech therapy. I did take the test here for that, but went into the classroom instead. I cannot charge anything......that would be just wrong, but I could work with him until they find someone. I hate for you to have to drive all that way when I am right here. I would be happy to do it as a friend. I also sign. I have experience with language development, stroke rehab, sign language, reading recovery...all kinds of stuff and would love to be of service. I'll send you my phone numbers in a message. - Roberta Collins
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• When Greg got his calling, the stake pres. told him he will see miracles in our ward. I think Marty is one of those! - Krista Evans
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• Your blogs were a wonderful insight to what you are going through and the beautiful bond that you and Marty and the girls have! You are a strong and brave woman. I am so thankful to have you in my life. - Amy Glazier
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• No words exist to tell you how I feel - I only know He loves you, He loves Marty, He loves your children and He is very aware of each of you. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt feelings. Prayers continue for you all. - Jean Fields
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• My heart breaks and it overflows with the abundace of love here. I am so sad for your losses, so glad for your gains. You always have appreciated every little thing, you are just seeing them different now. I Love you, my dear cousin, and am glad to take this journey with you and your family. What a great blog journey so far, words somehow have a way of becoming important when we least expect. You will remain always in our prayers as well. - Susan Rodman
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• What a trial your family is going through right now--I'm so sorry. We have been thinking and praying for your entire family ever since we heard about Marty's stroke on Sunday. Craig's comment after we heard was that Marty is just a salt of the Earth person, it just doesn't seem fair that something like this would happen to him. I know Marty has helped and reached out to so many people, I guess now it's his turn to be the recipient of service on the other end. . . You are a great example of strength and courage through of of this. We will be continuing to pray for all of you as you deal with this trial.  - Rachel Robinson
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• I am so grateful and humbled to know Brother Christoffersen. He is one of the few people in the world today who has the light of Christ shining in him always. I will never forget how when we came in the room, he was so happy. We had all planned to bring the light to him, but he was the one who brought it to us. He is the best seminary teacher I have ever had. I hope he knows how much we all love him and how great his effect and influence is on us seminary kiddos:) lots of love and prayers to you guys! - Unknown