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I need to know about heat and marble....

Thanks to all who have answered so many of my questions about marble in the kitchen. We have just begun building a house and I've had the vision for the kitchen which included Carrara countertops/backsplash with walnut cabs stained espresso-like. I've got 2 little, messy kids, but can't imagine the wear being much worse on marble versus granite. We've lived in our current home only 4 years and there are chips from falling objects and some mineral deposits by the faucet. I'm not opposed to sealing (and re-sealing!) several times/year. My biggest concern is the heat factor. What is the effect of hot pots/pans on the marble? I feel as though it will be the one reason to sway me away from marble, just because of the ease of cooking and prep.