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This is the "Beginning" of Coaching with Carolyn:
One day as I was searching the web for information about
RSD, God allowed me to come across Coach Marla's web-site. Wow! That was the day that God brought into my life a very
special person and friend. Our relationship was just the beginning of the "new me" that I am becoming.
I
have had RSD for five years and just recently broke my arm, experiencing a flare-up that changed my life once again.
The
day I actually made the phone call to Marla I found myself in a "survival mode" filled with much self-pity,
only focusing on what I had lost. The pain and the feeling of being overwhelmed with life's responsibilities was taking
over in my mind and emotions.
I have been God's child for over 50 years and my faith was really being challenged.
Marla's
life story really touched my heart and then to hear her call all of her afflictions "gifts" just astounded me.
Her laughter and joy drew me immediately to want to conquer my own pain just like she did. Well, she is being used by God
to do just that and a whole lot more. She is inspiring me to become that new person I want to be and helping me to do just
that. I praise my loving Heavenly Father for directing me to her "accidentally" that day in late August. Marla
is an amazing testimony of what God can do in the midst of suffering and trial.
Thanks, Marla, for being my encourager
and coach.
You are my sweet sister in the Lord!
~Carolyn Fish
This is how she "Feeeels" at our last
Coaching Session: (which was a sad & happy day!)
Dear Marla,
I thought I would let you know that I am doing GREAT
this week--and I am more rested--and excited about what God is doing in my life!
On Sunday, on the way to church I was just praising God
for what He has done so far in my life and I actually became emotional about it. I was thinking about ways to share
and give Him glory. When we got to church we found out that our class had been cancelled, but one leader said let's
just have an "impromptu" lesson and see what God has in store. So he opened the session in prayer and then
asked if anyone had something to share. My heart was beating so hard and that is usually my signal that He
was telling me to do it!
So I shared how God was using my RSD to change
the inside of me--which really needed some changes. I shared about God directing me to you
and the truth that all things in our lives are "gifts" from Him. I talked for about 8-10 minutes about
what God has done so far and how He is now leading me with this new study of Phillipians 4:8.
My husband, two daughters, and son-in-law were in the class
so it took much humility to share in front of them. Anyway, I obeyed God and will let Him
do what He wants to do with anything I shared. I saw tears in one lady's eyes and another lady thanked me later for
sharing those things from my heart.
I praise God and I thank Him for YOU.
You have had an impact on my life which will last forever. It feeeels sooo good when people ask
me how I am to answer, very truthfully, with words like "super, or great,
or wonderful, or one of your made-up words--like fantabulous".
Love,
~Carolyn
There was more to Carolyn's note to me, but this was all we agreed
upon posting here!
Carolyn is one of the most enjoyable ladies I
have ever had the honor, pleasure, & joy of meeting!! She is SUPER AMAZING!!
I know Carolyn will continue to progress in fulfilling her life,
and I am so proud of how she made such WONDERMOUS progress in finding the "Gift" of RSD!!
Which she never thought she would ever see how I could consider RSD and all other diagnoses "Gifts", but
now....Now she KNOWS!!
God Bless you Carolyn! You will ALWAYS have a
very special place in my heart, and if you EVER need anything.... I am here for you!!
Take Care of YOU & Notice The Beauty In ALL
Around YOU!!
Much Love & Respect,
~Coach Marla
Marla,
I just finished looking at your very impressive website. If anyone is a great example of making (really good!) lemonade when
life hands us a whole basket of lemons, you are surely that person. The work you do, which benefits so many, is absolutely
amazing.
My eyes just about fell on the floor when I learned you had MS and fibro, too! These nasty conditions should only be "one
to a customer," if we have to have 'em at all, don't you think?
Your accomplishments despite the severe medical problems you have are as amazing as they are inspiring. I'm always so heartened
whenever I get to hear about people like you. Plus, you make us realize that although we have these various conditions, we're
in great company.
~Susan
Marla,
You are such an amazing lady. Most people would have given up when diagnosed with only one disease, but not you, you have
shown us all that we can do anything we set our minds to as long as we work towards that goal.
I don't know what I would do if I would have been told I had all those diseases at one time, but I love the way you are handling
it. And being a coach to help others is the most positive thing you could have ever done. I think you are a God send to so
many of us and one I am grateful for.
~Karen W.
Hello!
Once in a while we meet someone special who makes the world a brighter place. RSD Coach™ Marla is one of those special
people! She is making history.
While I am a Life Coach and Marla is an RSD Coach™, we had the opportunity to share our coaching. Marla is gracious,
goes the extra mile, and has not only lived with RSD but researched it and learned for years. If they gave out degrees in
RSDology, you would see Marla graduating with honors! Plus, she has a wealth of experience from her pre-RSD work experiences.
How many of us would give up and live in a permanent
“pity party?”
I first learned of RSD from my dear friend, Terri. Since then, Marla has taught me a lot.
Anyone can develop RSD and if it happens to me, or to someone I know, Marla will be the first person I call! Having a staggering
diagnosis is like having your life puzzle of thousands of pieces spilling out on the floor.
Marla’s been through it. She knows how to get you through it, too. You just need to contact her, open your mind, and
let her in! She’ll guide you through the rest and help you figure out where the pieces go.
Gift yourself a blessing. Contact Marla today to help you or a loved one through RSD.
~Coach Annemarie
Hi my name is Chris Tatevosian, a retired nutriceuticle analytical chemist and occupational safety coordinator, but most recently
writer and author of the book "Life Interrupted, It’s Not All About Me". This self-help book is my real life
story dealing with the stress that is put on one’s relationship as a result of life being interrupted by chronic illness,
in my case MS.
RSD Coach Marla knows her pain, she knows my pain, she knows PAIN! She too suffers from MS, and it’s neurological
pain and mental anguish. Neurological pain is a horrible pain. In many cases your skin feels like it’s on fire, but
for coach Marla this MS related pain is a secondary pain. You see her primary pain is the result of a condition called RSD
(Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy). This neurological pain is similar to that of the neurological pain from which I suffer as
a result of multiple sclerosis. The neurological pain from both MS and RSD is the result of misfiring neurons. The nerves
are signaling pain where there actually is no reason for pain. Still, there is pain, real pain. In my book, "Life Interrupted,
It’s Not All About Me", I share with the reader that at times it feels like someone is holding a hot iron to my
skin. At times the weight of a bed sheet alone resting on one’s skin can cause such unbearable fiery pain that sleep
is impossible. Marla suffers from the pain and everything else that goes with these two diseases and still she provides us
with comfort, advice and care regarding how to best deal with our pain and discomfort. What kind of person does this, you
ask? You guessed it, RSD Coach Marla. Brilliant, caring, and sweet with a great sense of humor and infectious laugh, Coach
Marla shares her knowledge and compassion with others suffering with chronic pain as a result of RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy),
Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome among others.
To learn more about RSD Coach Marla all you have to do is call or email her. The result of Marla’s coaching can remove
such a burden from your life, bringing out your smile once again. In the unlikely event that it does not, her laugh surely
will. She’s a special friend to me and I’m sure she will be yours as well.
Hi Marla,
I wanted you to know how much I appreciated you calling me and talking with me. It did my soul a lot of good to talk to you.
I didn't feel like such an outcast, I'm still not sure where I belong but I'm anxious to find out.
I have taken your advice and been meditating on all that you said, it did not go to waste.
So know, you where the highlight to my week.
You do a wonderful work, I so admire what God has given you to do and what your doing.
I can only pray that God will bring me to see my use as well.
With a grateful heart.
Susan Barber
Have a blessed day
Marla, RSD Coach™
Texas, USA
800-731-1504
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