Marin's Page

Welcome to Marin's CaringBridge web page. It is provided to keep family and friends. Our address and phone number are as follows:

Marin Morrison
230 239th Way SE
Sammamish, WA 98074

#(425)657-0041
Nancy cel: 678-908-6941
updated.



Marin was diagnosed with a brain tumor
on Wednesday, February 23, 2005. She underwent resection surgeries on March 4th and March 5th, and again on August 15th, 2005. Marin underwent a fourth brain operation on May 2nd, 2008.

Please pray often for:
- Marin to heal and recover
- God's peace with Marin and her family

Please sign the website's guestbook while visiting.




Friends and neighbors have established a fundraising site to support Marin and her family as she trains to compete in the Beijing Paralympics. To make a donation, click on the following link:
http://morrisonolympicfund.kintera.org

Journal

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 2:03 PM CDT

AAAAAAAAAnnndd They're OFF...!!! And what a departure. One of the most amazing scenes we've ever witnessed occured Tuesday evening in front of our home as dozens of friends and neighbors along with supporters from our church and community marched up to our front lawn with a patriotic chant of "GO MARIN". I think almost everyone on our street was participating, but anyone who wasn't was drawn in to it by the very loud, very touching, and very emotionial street scene. We heard the the march coming down the street from our upstairs TV room where Marin was relaxing. With the Olympic theme songs blaring from a boom box, we looked out over a sea of familiar faces and we were taken over by emotion. Like a scene out of "Evita", Marin was waving to the crowd from the upstairs window as the intensity of the cheers grew louder and louder.

We took Marin downstairs and outside to greet everyone and the cheering continued for several more minutes. With signs and US flags and other patriotic paraphanalia, Timberlake Church and the Sammamish community showed an incredible level of love and support. It was an amazing scene and a memory of a lifetime. Then it was time to go to bed early as the girls were packed and ready for a 3-AM wake-up call. The early morning flight to the Olympic training center in Colorado was preceeded by a ride to the airports in a LIMOUSINE! courtesy of the Timberlake Men's Club, another amazing gesture of support on our behalf. Of course Camie and Michael and Camie's sleepover friends Caleigh and Kelsie were thrilled to go along for the ride. Eric Johnson and his photog Doug from KOMO-4 were at the airport to greet us too. What a trip.

Nancy reports now that she and Marin have landed safe in Colorado Springs and the flights went well. Marin really showed a lot of courage dealing with all the travel hassles and she came through it all like a champ. They'll go through team processing today, and if she's feeling up to it, she'll go for a swim later in the day. The officials at the training center offered their encouragement and support and Marin's Paralympic dream is underway.

Thanks to all for the amazing emotional and financial support we've received through all of this. Though she's not feeling very well, Marin is as happy as she's ever been.

Beijing bound,

Marin & Nancy, Matt, Camlyn & Michael

Hospital Information:

Our new address in Washington is:
230 239th Way SE
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425)657-0041

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