Annette and Steve

Marshall I am glad that you are doing somewhat better today. Keep up the hard work little buddy!
Sometimes it really is easy for some of us to start taking little things for granted. For instance, I easily forget how important it is to breath. Then I read about your breathing trials and the ventilator that helps you. (thank heaven for the ventilator) And I once again become grateful that my lungs work and that I don't even have to think about breathing.

 
And then there is the bathroom issue. . .let me just say thank you for reminding me of that blessing as well!
You see Marshall, you are a blessing to all of us! We love you and your awesome family!!!! 

 xoxox Annette and Steve

Kelly Israelsen

Sweet Marshall your quite the little man, keep pushing forward. You have such wonderful parents who love you very much., not to mention all the cousins etc. that can't wait to meet you. Your strong and there are so many prayers being said for you sweet Marshall.

Love ya Neal & Kelly

Colleen Stout

Marshall, that was way too scary!! Whew! We are praying you don't have any repeat performances. How thankful I am for every breath of air. When I read your story, it makes me aware of how our Heavenly Father provides the air we breathe, breath by breath, day by day. Like our hearts, we take them for granted, but they loyally just keep beating away. Ours skipped a few beats for you, but now they are back to normal, and we hope that you are too. BTW, you are getting mighty good looking! Oh how nice a little fat and muscle can be.

Love, Grandma

Annette and Steve

oh marshall,

we love you and we haven't even officially met you yet. more fasting and prayers are being offered in you and your families behalf. Make sure to keep your seatbelts fastened on this wild roller coaster ride. Hang in there little buddy.

 xoxox Annette and Steve

Sharon Kresge

Dearest sweet Marshall boy,

So good to hear from you. Grandpa and I prayed a lot about you in the Temple today. You are the first thing on our minds in the morning, and the last as we go to sleep. We love you and your Mommy and Daddy so very much. It will be so wonderful to hold you. We are thrilled that you are growing ! We love your last picture.

thank you, Grammy and Grandpa

Colleen Stout

Dear Marshall,

Nothing we ever get on the emails touches us so much as your sweet letters. We know that you personally write them too. They sound just like you.

You are really getting to be a Big Boy, relatively speaking, and we are amazed at how well you are doing. We know that it is not much fun to have tubes and pricks, but we are thinking that you are being saved for something special in the future, and you need to learn to be strong and patient. Consider: You could be here when the Savior comes again, and he loves you and wants you to be ready.

Keep up the good fight, and don't get discouraged. We have faith that you will make it, and someday be like your strong and tall dad. Having such a lovely and caring mommy makes all the difference.

Much love from Great Grandma and Grandpa Stout

ps Have your dad sing the Stouthearted Men song to you!! It will get your red blood running with happiness!!

Beth

Thanks for the update and the fun photos, Marshall! I'm so sorry that things are so rough for you, but I'm proud of the tough little guy you are and the way you are growing. You keep working hard and know that there are angels around helping you and that you are in our hearts and our prayers (along with your mommy and daddy)! As soon as I can get rid of this cold, I'll be back to see you.

Love,
Beth

Annette and Steve

Good grief little guy, that roller coaster ride can be wild. As you said not only is it scary for you but for everyone who loves you - especially your parents!

WE will be praying that the highs and lows start to even out soon. Hang in there little buddy and be certain to give your parents a huge hug for us. Remember that many of us are praying for you and that angels are GREAT babysitters - you don't get any better than them!

Love you all and prayers continue your way

Annette and Steve ;)

Annette and Steve

Hang in there Marshall! You are such a courageous little warrior and we know you can conquer this set back. We are sending additional prayers in behalf of you all!

Love you xox,

Annette and Steve

Teryll Stout

Dear Marshall,

This is Grammy. I love you so much! I know that you know I do. I am praying very hard, in great detail, for you and your parents! When Grampa read this latest email to me I got right down to pray again. You are a strong boy! You are determined! You trust in the Lord and He will bless you for it! Thank you for the blessing of bringing so many close together in one united effort to plead with our Father in Heaven in your behalf! I am honored to be your grandmother! I feel of your greatness and your integrity. I feel of your strength of soul and your devotion to our Heavenly Father. You are accomplishing a mighty work for the Lord. Well done my wonderful, beautiful Marshall. Know that Every soul on both sides of the veil prays for your success! We are being victorious! Hurrah, hurrah, Hurrah for Israel. 

All my love, Grammy

P.S. I am probably going to be able to come see you this week. I am finally getting better. Love you!