Higher thoughts and prayer request.
 

My dear friend and often participant of this forum - Carl Toboika, is just beginning a journey with cancer.

He will know soon if he can have the operation needed to help in his healing, if he is operable he will have a 60% chance of the cancer never returning. On the 12th of this month he will also have further test to see if it has spread beyond the current area, he will receive those results on the 20th.

Carl is one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Not only is he a very talent artist, he is extremely generous with his time, and has a sense of humor that can rock the world. He also loves adventure and is so dedicated to his family.

Please keep him in your thoughts, prayers or whatever it is you do.



Prayers to you Charlie, your loving Bessie!

Prayers going out from here.

Jean

Thoughts and prayers coming from here as well.

Elizabeth,

Our prayers from here too. Yes, he is very talented, very skilled self-portrait of his, I think Carl posted it last year some time? Thanks for posting it again.

Magdalena

Prayer request heard and is on the list. I am living proof to the fact that prayer can heal. Prayer Warriors.....UNITE! :thumbsup:


Geary

May I also extend my throughts and prayers to Carl and his Family.

geri

Our thoughts are with him and his family.

.

I'm devastated by this news. Carl is an outstanding person blessed with tremendous talent and great humanity. The world is a far better place because of his presence. Getting to know him personally has been a true blessing for me. I pray for his speedy and full recovery.

All of us who have had the pleasure of an extended critique from Carl (I must say handholding on my part) knows what a kind and most generous person he is.

We are with you Carl, in thoughts and prayers and as tough as you are - you will have the great spirit to stand up to this large challenge. I pray that you have great doctors and support staff to lean on through your treatment - and you know the portrait community will be behind you. Through the miles and cyber waves - I am thinking of you each day.

Denise

Carl, I hope with all my heart that you get good news. It's got to be hard to think about anything else.

Having met Carl last year and having exchanged many an email with him, I was shocked and deeply saddened by this news. Carl, hang in there and fight.... Is there anything we can do?

I have a big email folder full of advice, hints, ideas and what can only be called general all-around brilliance from Carl. He is an extraordinarily generous, kind, funny, imaginative and gifted artist.

Carl, I hope you know how many people care about you and sincerely hope all goes well for you in the weeks and months to come. All love and prayers going out to you, my friend.

Hang in there Carl! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Garth

And our thoughts and prayers from across the Atlantic.

Scott, Marianne & Eva

Carl will certainly be added to my daily prayer list. I have never met Carl but all those wonderful qualities mentioned here by those who know him personally arecertainly evident by reading his post on this and other forums. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

My prayers go with you, Carl. May you feel the love and support of your community here as we all think of you and hold you in our thoughts and prayers.

God's Blessings on you and your family

Carl, I will also be thinking and praying for you.

Carl,

We've never met, but I have to tell you I've always been totally impressed by your self-portrait. My thoughts and wishes are with you.

From all of us in the southern hemisphere, prayers are being sent across the waters and lands to you in your hour of need.

Prayers for strength
 

Carl,

My prayers are with you. My strength and faith is with you. That wall we are perched on...., with Hope on one side and Fear on the other, holds us above both. Be Still, and I'll sit here with you, focused completely on your recovery, thanking God for it as we speak.

Your friend,

ReNae

Carl - my family's thoughts & prayers are with you. We wish you a full and quick recovery.

Carl--

As we Quakers say, "We'll be holding you in the Light."

Best as always--Tom

Having studied with Carl at Bill Whitakers Scottsdale workshop last May, I couldn't thank Carl enough for "taking me under his wing" that week. He has been a constant source of help to me in my painting development over the last year, and his skill and generosity in helping other artists is well known. He is a true gentleman.

If there is anyone who can beat this, it's Carl. You are in my thoughts.

Your friend, Patrick.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you too, Carl.
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Terri and David

Carl,

You probably do not remember this, but back when I was still a lurker (Cynthia's term for those of us who read a lot but did not participate in the forum) I sent you a personal email telling you how much I liked your self-portrait. I added that I hope to be able to paint that well someday.

You took the time for a complete stranger and kindly responded with words of encouragement.

I shall take the time to keep you in my daily thoughts hoping for a complete and speedy recovery for you.

Be strong.

Sincerely,

Janel Maples

Dear Friends,
Thank you so very much for all your caring support! It is such a good feeling to know that many are behind me in my fight. It makes it easier to avoid being overwhelmed and set my determination in even more strongly to do my utmost in getting better.

Irrespective of a person

This is so good to hear Carl! Prayers will keep coming from Wi.

Jean

Dear Carl,

You have been in my thoughts and prayers since Elizabeth posted this. I am happy to hear that your surgery is a go and will continue to send positive thoughts your way for all to go even better than expected. Enjoy having your daughter home!!

Mary

Carl,

It has long been a goal of mine to be included on your hard drive.

Having a daughter myself I know what it must mean to you to have her returning.

All the best to you and your family.

Mike McCarty

Carl--

Thanks for the update. Just know we're with you through whatever comes.

Best--TE

Hi Carl,
My first prayers for you have already been answered with your good news for surgery, and the chance of a complete recovery and cure. Every time I visit portraitartist.com (believe me that is many times a day!) you come to mind, and I say a prayer....

You are in Good Hands!! And with the people you love. I pray all goes well
God Bless,
Pat

Carl I am looking at this as GOOD news! Just put on your miners hat, grab the flashlight and magnifier and go with your incredible attitude and patient persistence, and things will be GOOD!

I am glad your daughter is coming home (wow to leave SF), you know I have a daughter I could send you too! You know which one. :)

:thumbsup:

Carl, I'm so relieved. I was thinking about you yesterday, as I remembered that was the date when you were going to find out whether you could have surgery or not. I'll await news on how that goes and keep all my fingers crossed.

Dear Carl, there are a lot of folks in Georgia that you don't even know thinking of you and praying for you!

Thank you for the update.

I hope to meet you in person some day soon, till then and until you are up to the e-mails again, remember that I too am praying for your family, and your health.

Southern love to you,
Lynn

Quick update, the operation date is set for July 6th.

Thank you so much for your support my friends.
Carl

Hi Carl,
I just want to tell you that my wife recently went through an operation because of cancer. She is fine now. The cancer was detected at an early state , and she need no further treatment, so far.
Science is very advanced and all the best knowledge is available at all hospitals.
We think of you and hope the best.
You still have a lot of paints to do.
Allan

Carl, I certainly hope you'll have good news to share when we next hear from you. Until then, please know that my thoughts and prayers have been added to the list of those already praying and believing for your full recovery. If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to ask. We are here for you.

I received another note from Carl, asking me to share. It sounds like he is doing well but is exhausted.

Sad thing is his computer is up a flight a steps, so this limits his on line time - well just about makes it zero.

I would like to double thank you all for your kindness.

:) Beth

My prayers will continue for a speedy recovery, Carl.

geri

Thank you
 

Carl,

My friend has been recovering from cancer, and is doing very well. She sends you her regards.
We both continue to have you in our hearts, and are very glad to hear that you've had good results from the surgery.
I await your return to this forum board as soon as your energy permits, have missed your posts. And as another member just mentioned, you have paintings to paint!

Elizabeth,

Thank you for letting us know about Carl and where his computer is located. We all know that energy is everything when recovering from surgery. All the Best.

With much affection, Magdalena