Update from Emily

Hello, Dear Mark’s Beloved Blog Readers,

I’m writing today with difficult news: Mark has entered his final days here on Earth. He is resting comfortably at the McClure Respite House in Colchester, surrounded by his loving family and where the wonderful staff have been watching his movie and exploring the Rumble Strip podcast that Erica Heilman recently reposted, which she created with Mark.

I visited Mark today and read him the most recent comments. Afterward, I asked if he would like me to write to you, and he said yes. He thought including the podcast for those who haven’t heard it yet, so you too can appreciate the heartfelt comments that have been coming in from all around the world was a good idea. Thank you, Erica, for sharing it once more.

Click here and it will take you to it.

If you would like more information or updates, please feel free to respond to this email. I will continue to keep you posted as needed.

Rest assured that Mark can tap into the thoughts you share with him in your mind!

Take care and think of fun moments you’ve had with Mark.

Fondly,

Emily

I send love

Dear Beloved Blog Readers,

I know it’s been a while, and I’ve been thinking of you all so much. Emily tells me that some of you have been asking about me and wondering how I am.

There is so much good in my life: Andrew, my fantastic communication partner; my new family; and a wonderful sense of independence. At the same time, for the past year and a half, I have been fighting cancer. Unfortunately, we did not catch it in time, and now I am in hospice.

Despite this, I have not let it deter me from continuing my communication journey. I’m proud to share with you this video I created with my advocacy group, Champlain Voices. (see below)

If you feel inspired, please send me happy messages. My email is uttercommunication@gmail.com.

Fondly,

Mark

Emily’s note- This blog post is a collaborative effort written by Mark, Emily, and Andrew, based on discussions about the current details of Mark’s life. Mark reviewed different versions, selected the ones he liked, and gave his approval to the final post and then wrote the title, ‘I Send Love.’

Jonathan Berger Displays the Power of Love One Letter at a Time

Fine Beloved Blog Readers,

Happy Holidays to you all.

Joy is in me today when I say that I am very pleased with the show at Harvard. Jonathan Berger's Introduction to Nameless Love is an amazing feat.

For a guy like me who slowly gets letters out, it is a wondrous celebration of quite equally impressive production. Thousands of tin letters make up this show.

Emily and I have our long-time working relationship on display in the form of edited interviews and a dramatic piece of writing. It shares a room with two other explorations of life through words.

I am delighted with this review by Cate McQuaid. Please take a look as it will walk you nicely into Jonathan's work. You can find it here.

Let's get back to you, dear blog readers.

Now, I am going to share with you a dear fairy that Emily created that supports a thing I created for the dramatic text I created for this beautiful show that is the outcome of years of work by Jonathan Berger.

The 'Miracle of Miracles' is something we all need and we will soon be experiencing it and it will enhance our lives greatly.

This thing will arrive in our lives in curious ways. You might experience some misfortune or a haze might descend over you. Have no fear, the 'Miracle of Miracles' will arrive in little pieces and grow into your life.

Oh, it will.
I am really thinking of you all moving into your holidays with ease that allows time for thinking and dreaming.

Fondly,

Mark

Jonathan Berger and Mark Utter