The strength Mari shows and feeling she shares quite literally keeps me going when I feel like I cannot go on, that no one else understands. Thank you Mari, for being so brave and sharing your journey.

This is the most heartwarming speech I've ever heard. I admire you so much Marisol!

@lauracorbett4577

6 жыл бұрын

Savannah Jenkins I like Marisol she's so beautiful. I'm inspired by her and Rob. On Windows Movie Maker I'm gonna create a slideshow of her and Rob

@joreed1732

4 жыл бұрын

❤

Rob took one look into those beautiful eyes and fell totally in love with this beautiful woman. Good man deserves good woman.

@Neoyorchese

2 жыл бұрын

and they both deserve that she finally gets well.

What a dignified, beautiful and brave woman

My sister has this my heart truly goes out to the Thomas's you are loved by us never give up

Literally cried. What a strong, strong, woman she is. I hope she realizes this! ♥️

I had never heard of Rob Thomas or Matchbox Twenty when I got sick. I was researching my symptoms, symptoms my doctors didn't believe, when I can across a story of Rob Thomas and his wife Mari. Her symptoms mimicked mine in many ways. One thing I remember about the article was they did not give up trying to find out what was/is wrong with Mari. I decided I'd go back to the doctor again. I was eventually diagnosed with thyroid cancer that had spread. The diseases we had were different but if it hadn't been for Mari speaking out I wouldn't have continued to look. I would likely have been dead today without her sharing her story. Mari, I've never met you but I love you. Between your story and Rob's story about his mother I have continued to fight. It's been about 13 years now and I'm still fighting cancer just a different form of it now. I thank you for being courageous enough to fight, to share your story and for the courage you've given me so that can advocate for myself. Rob, thank you for loving your wife the way you do. I'm a huge fan now because I respect who your are as a man, a husband and a great musician. I have a great husband too. Of course I love your music but I admire who you are as much as I admire Mari. Love to both of you. 3ambarbie

What a great speech you gave! Rob is my famous guy crush. I looked you up to see who his lucky wife was. I never thought I would run across this. I'm so sorry. I struggle with bipolar. They can never get my meds right. I know how it feels to feel guilt. I know the pain of feeling like you let everyone down. I'm so glad you have Rob. His music brings me up on hard times. So he is helping me too. I wish you all the wishes in the world. Let's get well! Thank you for that great speech. You touched me.

I watch these speeches when I have days where I feel really alone

I don't have Lyme, but I have Hashimotos and Fibromyalgia. Just hearing you speak literally tells my story of invisible illnesses that others don't understand. Thank you for standing up not only for yourself...but for others. We thank you ❤️

@ridgebriar17

5 жыл бұрын

So many people do not begin to understand these debilitating 'invisible' illnesses ... the anguish, the constant uncertainty how well you can function on an hour to hour basis, the feeling you need to pretend to feel well - put on a mask constantly when all you want to do is lay in bed to minimize the symptoms ...etc. Those who suffer so tremendously in silence, knowing so many do not believe or understand how dramatically these all consuming overwhelming debilitating health issues steal away one's ability to live a normal life ... need all the support and compassion one can offer. It is like falling into an disabling abyss of chronic pain and malfunction - one so deep that one cannot crawl out of it, no matter how hard they try. Our medical system has a long, long, long way to go in treating and understanding these debilitating silent illnesses ... and too many times it is the non medical individuals who do the research to find solutions, after countless doctors have been unable to. Dan Reynolds, the lead singer of Imagine Dragons was faced with some very severe chronic ailments with no cure ... but he didn't give up, and used the resources he had available to make unique diet and psychological changes that have resulted him being pain free - and depression free - for the first time in 10 YEARS !

@joreed1732

4 жыл бұрын

My mom has fybro something er other and i knew not what it is...thsnks for posting! Prayer for all of you!🙋🙏👂😔❤

@joreed1732

4 жыл бұрын

@@ridgebriar17 ❤

@VenaCava777

2 ай бұрын

I have hashimotos too and I went to a new endocrinologist today. He said that medication doesn’t make a big difference in how patients feel. It does for me. My tsh is too high and I feel horrible. It’s debilitating. Too many doctors don’t want to use the treatments that are available.

I've watched my cousin suffer for years. It hurts my heart. She's such a beautiful person and the strongest person I know.

I can relate to so much of this. Some days I can hardly put a foot forward. Some days I only get dressed when I have to pick up my dtr. Thank God I have to do that or I may never get dressed. My ability to remember words is affected. My ability to pronounce words is affected. I forget where I am driving many times & have to hyper focus to get where I’m going. It’s scary. It does make me worry if one day I will be unable to speak with clarity or even care for myself. I fake it. I tell no one. I defend my speech & thought issues with the excuse of being tired & having brain fog. I, too, feel guilty Marisol. May God bless you, Rob, your parents & your “boys.”❤️🙏

@VenaCava777

2 ай бұрын

Me too.

Marisol is a WARRIOR and Rob's her ANGEL. What a couple! Love them both!

A very heartfelt speech. You are a very strong woman and I am sorry you are going through the effects of this disease. I am glad you have Rob there to help you.

From one Lymie to another... Thank you for doing this. 🙏💚💚💕

You are the voice for the unspoken and for medical treatment to find answers for those countries ie Australian medical fraternity won't acknowledge this diease when those people have to go to US for treatment so thank you for sharing your experience to bring light & hope to all those are suffering this condition.

I can't even imagine what she goes through every minute of every day. I pray that some sort of relief or a cure comes to her and everyone else afflicted with this condition. Her and Rob's love for each other is so beautiful. I'm glad she has him by her side. 💜

You bring the gift of light and strength to all those who hear your words, Marisol. You and Rob are evidence that our angels and teachers come in many forms. You are in our hearts and prayers always. God bless you and Rob. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

I hear you, Marisol. You did not ask to be sick, and you owe no apologies. I have MS. Pain everyday, and a life completely stopped because of it. Be blessed you have a support system, you look beautiful. You are in my prayers.

@jaylynn444

5 жыл бұрын

Anonymous Girl I know someone who healed themselves from MS. She did what Montel Williams does (Green juice fast, raw foods, exercise, meditation, detox such as enemas, colonic, etc.). As a holistic nutritionist I have seen people heal themselves of stage for terminal cancer, acid reflux & other health issues that doctors either say is terminal or they need to be on medication for life. Watch videoes by: Markus Rothkranz - he is amazing, & has over 20 years researching health, wellness, nutrition, etc. Medical docs weren’t taught about The body’s natural healing powers w/nutrition. Markus is offering his best selling book “heal your self 101” for FREE (The downloadable version only). There is another book I recommend called “mind over medicine” by Dr. Lisa Rankin - I hope you find this information useful and I wish you light & health

@joreed1732

4 жыл бұрын

@@jaylynn444 okay. And i suggest germicidal air purifiers and an ozone facial steamer in the home. Im an aesthetician and I disvovered many benefits from steaming and it's highly useful at boosting immunity to also speed healing of even pain and headaches and beats out VIRUS ATTACKS AND COLDS!!!

A wonderful wonderful lady! So brave! God Bless You!

Thank you for helping to inform an uniformed world that Lyme Disease is real and exists everywhere! !

@lauracorbett4577

6 жыл бұрын

Marcy Stewart since I'm inspired by Rob and Marisol and their love story and support for rescuing animals I'm gonna create a slideshow of them on Windows Movie Maker and upload it to KZread and I'm gonna use the song by Rob called Pieces for when the pictures slide

@joreed1732

4 жыл бұрын

❤

Suffering from ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, and Hashimoto’s this touched me so much. Thank you Marisol

Wow what a great speech. This is what it’s like to live with this disease. I’ve had Lyme about 8 times and it was caught early. I’m currently undergoing treatment for it again.

Marisol Thomas is an amazingly honest and brave human being I hope she can continue on her journey to continue to live and love

Thank you for saying everything I can’t say without getting frustrated or crying.

I worked with a client with lyme disease. It was really hard to see her lay in her bed and not be able to move . She needed her excercise every morning which I helped her do. These disease takes a whole of your life and body . She was bit by a thick from deer she had in her back yard which were woods . Her husband took care of her and he was good to her . She couldn't talk or walk. She was aware of everything but just couldn't communicate at all due to her lyme disease. She would get in these depressions and just cry , cry 🥺 she couldn't even get that out .I understand you Marisol . I saw this lady suffer. It's really a sad disease. God bless you . Your husband , I know he loves you and what an amazing husband you have to care for you. You are an amazing woman your self bringing awareness of this difficult disease .Thankyou for being you.#matchbox20fan God bless you and your family. Be strong . God hears you.

You're not alone Marisol. There is so many people that support you. We love you!

Very touching and also very challenging. I'm thinking how terribly more difficult it is for those who don't have the kind of support you have & this is where the challenge intensifies.Only a spiritual commitment can sustain. Thank you for your articulation of how it is. It helps me to better understand my friends.❤

She is an amazing woman! I too have late stage neurological Lyme, and am so glad to hear her story and find that it’s so much like my own

As a woman with rheumatoid arthritis whose had so much pain it’s hard to live, imagine not being able to sit down, having to fall back because I can’t bend my legs. The leg pain is so bad everyday that nothing I do helps. My family doesn’t understand so I push myself to try to hide the pain, my fingers are deforming they’re so painful and ugly. I think the worse is not being able to get the pain medicine to help, there are politics behind all of this, how can that be I ask but it’s true. Because of this debilitating disease it’s quite literally ruined my life, it has caused other things to happen like scoliosis, neuropathy, a general feeling of sick, fever. I have a rheumatologist and thankful for him. When I was 34 I had iritis and the Dr said do you have rheumatoid I said no, he said you will someday. Marisol is right, immune disease can not only cause the worse pain it affects your mental health as well. Hopefully one day Dr’s once again can treat their patients with pain relievers without the government being in our business “DEA” it’s infuriating! Thank you Marisol for standing there in pain to help others who has immune disorder’s!

As a woman who suffers from Rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, spondylitis this was the most amazing speech. I totally know every single thing you are feeling. I have very good drs too and a loving husband and momma. My pets help a lot so thats why I love how you are a warrior for pups! Thank you for all you do. God bless and much love. Hoping a cure is found

God Bless, I pray they will fine a cure, I know it's taken all your strength to even get out there and help others. I will keep you in my prayers,All my love, beautiful speech.❤️🌹🙏

Heartfelt thank you for this amazing speech. Everything resonated with me and I hope this Gives people a more understanding of all this hell we endure!

Thank you for telling this story Marisol. So many people will no longer feel so isolated in their difficult Lyme journey because you shared your private, painful illness with the world.

@lauracorbett4577

6 жыл бұрын

Therese Oldenburg I'm inspired by Marisol's speech

@joreed1732

4 жыл бұрын

❤😔🌹🙏I never even knew

I know exactly what this feels like I was bed ridden for ten years and no one would believe me Everyone turned on me I was completely isolated. And was afraid to be a burden on anyone. I just stated alone I understand and I will pray for you. A miracle of Jesus healed me all things are possible with God. ✝️🙏

You are an amazing woman. God bless you. ❤💕❤💕❤

God Bless, I will keep you in my prayers, you are such a strength to us all, I hope they fine a cure & you will heal. Beautiful speech & heartwarming.Thank you so much . Never feel guilty.❤️🙏

this made me cry

@luisfelipeorozco7534

6 жыл бұрын

Lord, me too!!!! D:

What an absolutely heartbreaking speech. Very admirable Marisol. Hang in there. You're bringing awareness and have a lot of people praying for you.

I know how you feel and you are an inspiration. I have two autoimmune diseases and you are so right when you say we are lucky for many reasons. Thank you

She is an amazing courages beautiful woman.❤

@lauracorbett4577

6 жыл бұрын

Mariela L I I feel sorry for Marisol that she had to suffer with Autoimmune disease and Lyme disease. Good thing she's a survivor

She may not be able to read but by God Marisol Thomas can speak and speak so beautifully and so powerfully. Thank you, Marisol. Your speech is a touchstone for me, a fellow Lyme disease sufferer in Australia.

My older brother died from cancer and we got on the subject of suffering. He said that we all have our own cross to bear mine can't be seen. Neurological pain, BPD, anxiety and ptsd. I'm so glad to hear that you have a wonderful support system. Take care of yourself and may God bless you and your family. 💜

Marisol, I happened onto this beautiful speech. Thou I have not been dx with Lyme Diease I do have Mixed Connective Tissuue Diease... some of the same chronic issues... I am so moved by your beautiful speech, the raw truth and all the many feelings that come with it... My issues include Fibromyalgia, pain everywhere and anywhere. I've tested positive for Scleroderma... I take a medication for Lupus as well... It's hard to feel like you are going to die at times, but look healthy on the outside... I wish more than ever I could hug you and make you feel better. You have certainly done that for me... Always know you are loved and deeply cared about by a lot of people, some you do not even know, like me... I would love to hear from you... Debbie :-) FB Debbie Barker Anderson...

You are beautiful, strong, caring. Thank you for having the courage to share your story.

Oh God, this is heartbreaking!!! I have managed to somehow get several awful fevers in the past few years and two of them caused me SO MUCH pain that I could barely do a couple of things and then feel so weak I had to lie down unable to get up because my body felt so heavy. The last one gave me spinal chord pain from the top of my neck to the bottom of my back and I would just crawl up into my bed and cry thinking I was surely gonna die because the meds didn't seem to be working. To listen to her and to even try to imagine being in the kind of debilitating pain that i was for weeks at a time but for years.... NO WAY. My heart goes out to every single Lyme patient and their loved ones for hanging in there. For being so brave and courageous to keep on fighting despite feeling like Ronda Rousey beat the crap outta them. I commend you. I salute you. I have the deepest most utter respect for you.

She is a Very strong person!💕

Thank you for your story Marisol. I felt like you could have been me talking. ❤️

@lauracorbett4577

5 жыл бұрын

Laura Lerro She inspires me

Lived it living it . No matter who is lying next to you you are alone . I have learned when sick hide it . When dr can't figure it out they will blame you . The psychological injuries compete with disease,

❤️❤️❤️ God bless you Mari

What a wonderful woman!!

Beautiful description of a horrific disease. Gratitude for her story 💚

Sending prayers 🙏

I don't have Lyme Disease, but I have an autoimmune disease as well. I was nine months old when my parents were told that I had Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Hearing this is so relatable pain wise.

I admire your courage Marisol. You are a Beautiful SouL. Your speech was straight from the heart. I wish you Health, Happiness and many Blessings. God bless you and Rob.❤

I don't have the slightest idea as to what having lyme disease feels like but I certainly felt her pain in my heart and soul. What a brave young woman. As a consequence of using Carlos Santana's song "SMOOTH" to start off and pump myself up during my workout routine, I've been watching a lot of interviews with Rob Thomas who wrote and sings that song with Santana's band, not realizing how much pain his wife has been. Aside from the obvious, his career as a musician, the ONE THING that has been catching my attention time and again, is his great love for his wife. In each and every interview I've seen of him so far he has never failed to mention his wife in at least one occasion, sometimes more than once. That alone speaks volumes of him as a man and as a human being.

A Beautiful speech! Marisol you are amazing. I am glad that you have Rob being a fan of Mathbox 20 I am a fan of his Beautiful and precious wife.

God bless....Lymes strong.

The average person doesn’t understand how incredibly brave it is to do something like this, to give an emotional speech in front of a crowd. There have been times I feared for my life by walking into a convenience store, as my heart rate would skyrocket and I would nearly faint. The PTSD of blacking out at any given moment, the not being able to catch your breath, not simply due to panic, but from a symptom of a tick-borne illness, makes it hard to be around people. I’ve had to give myself pep talks to take a shower because the fear was tremendous. The average person would not understand this. The emotional toll these diseases take on us is also tremendous. We didn’t choose to be so ill, but here we are. And we get hardly any breaks, from doctors and even from family and friends who cannot even fathom the pain, exhaustion, dementia-like states, along with the other countless symptoms that come and go throughout the day. This disease is not for the weak. If you are living with Lyme, you are one of the toughest people I know. No one else could understand it, but I certainly do. This disease is one torturous prison sentence, and it would be fitting to substitute for actual prison time in many cases. That’s just the truth.

May God help you heal.God Bless you for your honesty.

Thank you, Marisol, for pushing yourself and delivering such a helpful and informative speech. peace and love

I cried...Reminds me so much of sister.

@rgalunas

2 жыл бұрын

"JSSH" YES and Pray

Keep well We love you

I believe and love you! 😘❤️

I'd like to take a moment & tell people about depression & Marisol's words. I'm certainly not dismissing Marisol's personal struggles and brutal honesty to everyone...but, I have to say... This made me sob. I and lot of others, suffer from a chronic depression called Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). At it's worst, you literally feel like putting a bullet in your head. Mirasol, with Lyme Disease, among all her other medical issues, expressed "dealing with constant pain and trying to HIDE that pain" perfectly! I could never find words "good enough" to explain to anyone else how each day (or even each minute/hour), was SUCH a struggle. Because, I have faith in Christ, I would never take my own life. But, that doesn't mean you don't "feel like it". If you would just insert "Major Depressive Disorder" (and lesser things like migraines, arthritis, sciatica, herniated discs), this is EXACTLY how I would describe it! I know the people in my life love me… Even some of *them* got sick of me "canceling at the last minute", etc. My mom and my husband have always understood. It was either the MDD or physical pain… But MDD "won" most times. However, I lost friends. My daughter thought I was "selfish and rude". She told me just how rude it was to cancel at the last moment and break my grandchildren's hearts. Wow. I can't explain that pain. My little sister wrote me a text and told me to "GET up, shower, get dressed and go out and DO something. Stop using it as a crutch! I get depressed, too…at least I don't put it off on everyone". THAT, in itself, is a LOT of pain. # 1 I rarely even spoke about it. Most people with MDD don't WANT to! # 2 Getting really, really sad... or even having the blues days and days, is not depression at all or it's not as bad.* # 3 There are different types...levels (if you will), of depression. # 4 Depression is not my (our) fault. # 5 Hiding it is harder than having it. # 6 You can barely function. # 7 Having a good "day" it's almost unheard of - and you take advantage of the moments and the hours you feel "just okay". I will stop there. It doesn't matter how old this is… anyone out there with ANY kind of debilitating pain… dealing with it on a daily basis? I feel for you. I really, really do. I empathize. (there's a big difference between sympathize and empathize). God bless all of you. All we can do is keep pushing on… Those of you that have a loved one with depression… Please… Look up "things you should NEVER say to someone with severe depression". You'll be surprised at how many of them you say. I'm bringing this up because it will literally HELP you and your loved one. -------------------------------------- 💔✨❤️ * When you hear someone say, "I'm SO depressed" because their stylist cut their hair way too short or they had a bad day at work…I want to SCREAM !!

Thank you for sharing your story Marisol darling 🌹🌹🌹

Brought tears to my eyes. 😢

Praying

Oh my! I have the exact same diagnoses, Hoshimoto’s , neurological later stages Chronic Lyme . and yes, I am that sick...that exhausted and yet I’m still going to work ....it’s a fog most days! Miss my Granddaughters, yet zi push myself to see my son’s sweet family and try to make memories! It breaks my heart that many have it worse off than myself! I hate for my eyes to be on “me”, yet I’m learning that the most beautiful thing is giving my time to a suffering friend or stranger that needs hope, a hug or someone to pray for them and hold them. I’ll be praying for all who are on here that are suffering from this disease, or who have s loved one that is impacted in some way. So many tears, but our pain is no cause for us to feel shame🙏❤️

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤amazing testimony, thank you!!!!!!

Marisol & Rob, I was feeling mysteriously ill after a honeymoon in Ireland. Plus, as an always happy, positive person and fellow Latina, like you, Marisol ... my heart broke when I read your trying to get a diagnosis at same time I was (between 2007 (infection year by sheep tick 2012 a when finally diagnosed). I prayed for you and Rob. Marisol I felt in my intuition I had Lyme and was denied resting all those years ... and when they (mis)-diagnosed you with Lupus (same time I got misdiagnosed with severe symmetrical RA. I kept you, Marisol and Rob in my prayers and begged for a way to be able to get in touch with you -/ even when it was hard health wise to be on the phone (when I always loved it) ... I still called People Magazine and I tried to get a message to you & Rob ... that I had a strong intuition that both you , Marisol & me, Stephanie ... unfortunately have Chronic/Late-Stage Lyme Disease with the same confections. I would be honored and love to speak with you and share our stories and positive outlook when LYME & co-infections are so overwhelming. Of course, I was devastated when I heard you were finally diagnosed with it. And you have remained with Rob (one of my favorite 🎤 singers & meaningful songwriters - “Cradlesong” that I heard was so heartfelt and realistic. I also bless Rob for giving you the support you deserve. I also have a “baby” - a teacup service dog, Maltese teacup who saved my life 5 times in her 6 years with me. She sniffed out sepsis and alerts me before a lyme seizure. Plus, I channel all my nurturing, caregiving, and love to her ... as you said “Unconditional Love”. You were the perfect recipient. You spoke so truthfully. I could relate to all you said in your honoree speech. You are a blessing. Rob is a blessing, too. It would mean so much if we could please get in touch. I’ve been praying for you and continue to do so. Please let me know how we can do that. I am very proud of you, Marisol & Rob!

@Thesusanfig

5 жыл бұрын

Hi it seems we both have a connection to Mari and Rob I'm sorry u too are suffering with this insidious disease Sending hugs

@Thesusanfig

5 жыл бұрын

I just saw you had the same intuition I did !! this disease gives us a sense of understanding in a whole different way the last 10yrs that gut feeling has been 99pct right we are egnigmas wrapped in a riddle Would love to get in touch with you

I watched part of this year's ago. Drs dismissed me for years Today it's lupus, fibromyalgia, shogrens, hashimoto's, vitalago. Marisol I feel you. I almost killed myself.

This sucks. I can’t even imagine being so uncomfortable all the time. It sucks to be in pain and discomfort for a day. I have nothing I can say to help, but my thoughts and hope you get well.

She is so beautiful.

Why would someone give this a thumbs down vote ?

♥️♥️YOU ARE AMAZING. KEEP PUTTING ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER, PUSH THROUGH THE PAIN AND HAVE FAITH IN GOD AND YOURSELF. GOD BLESS xo♥️♥️

JSS - I love that Rob and Mari are huge Walking Dead fans like me. 💜

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Beautiful speech❤ I have epilepsy and mental illness and because people can't see it they don't understand it and I've also lost people and things because of it. It hurts so much and some days I want to kill myself💔 I hate my life

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Woah, what does "late-stage neurological Lyme disease" even mean???? :O

So did she get bitten by a tick? I"m confused.

@kevikeenom1710

4 жыл бұрын

Lots of the time tick-borne illness come from ticks. Some of the co-infections can come from other sources-- like bartonella, from cats and fleas-- and Lyme can also come from multiple sources. But often when it's from a tick, it's slightly easier to identify.

I'm not trying to be cold about lime disease but at least your an adult and are able too enjoy the outside and remember the smell of the outside world not like children with cancer where their outside is a picture of the outside. The only smell of outside is the medication it the building they call life.

Good fkn' job husband ROB! You are an ANGEL person. Your wife is so pretty. And a sweet, strong person. I dont know how she does it- living in a miserable weird cruel disease she certainly doent deserve of course! Oh- she's got YOU! I was nosing and poking around on youtube cause I was nosy and curious to review who your wife was-wantin' to see more images of her that I was just being- well --NOSY. I have to have a talk with God later about THIS. I really do not know what I will even say....lot of stuff going on at planet Earth Im sure everybody noticed. Prayers are are with The Rob Thomas family (happy for your positivity and excellent dedicated, devoted work and wonderful -hearing people I still dont know- have kids- it still is pleaure to hear for you) this could go out to all these people in here looking and nosing around in curiosity like us in here are👀🙄🤔🤓anyway its something I HAD NO IDEA WHAT LYME DISEASE WAS LIKE. I dont know why it has to exist and bother people so much!! But I will likely make sure some kind of benefit can be helped along for it! One more important discovery. Thank you.

What is the definition for the perfect person? - Marisol Thomas... yes... I covet someone's wife!

We shouldn't be looking at galas. Spend the money instead on free Lyme testing for all. Galas are not helping any sick people. Many homeless w Lyme. Help them instead of these parties

Eat a sandwich