Hey Mark,
It's a beautiful day in Santa Cruz, made all the more lovely by Chris's news that you had a good night. All of us who love you are especially grateful today for everything it's so easy to take for granted--each breath, the steady heartbeats that power us through each day, the sky, the birds, the ocean, and the people we love. Thinking of you. Keep getting better, Mark!
Jennifer in D'port
On March 10, 2011...
Mark,
Sending you tons and tons of love and positive thoughts as you are on your road to recovery. I'm thinking about you so much and sending good wishes your way!
Becki Spector
On March 10, 2011...
Mark,
Jean-Philippe and I are relieved that your surgery went well. We are hoping that the recovery is record breaking fast. We are thinking of you!
Carolee
On March 10, 2011...
Mark, I'm so glad you're stable and in recovery! We need you! Sending lots of positive healing energy your way.
Megan O'Reilly
On March 10, 2011...
Chris, thanks so much for the great updates! Love to you, your Mom and the rest of your family!
Mark, I bless God that things went well and that your wonderful surgical team was able to "mend your broken heart"! Continued prayers for a speedy recovery.
Veronica (Chris' co-worker in Dayton)
On March 10, 2011...
Slippy..Everything looks good here. The first wave of peas are reaching for the sky in of all places STEVE'S FINGER.
The road is a mess, but fixable.
We will see you in a couple of weeks.
Joe
On March 10, 2011...
Yes! So relieved to read all of the positive updates. We know the force is strong with you brother Jedi, now we have proof.
Stay strong Mark, we'll be sending lots of positive, healing energy your way. By the way the Hanuman story I know from yoga is when he leaps over the ocean to the island of Lanka, basically doing the splits (which is called Hanumanasana). I'm dedicating my next yoga practice to you and maybe I'll work towards Hanumanasana.
Thanks Chris for keeping us so well updated.
Peace and Namaste,
Kelly S.
On March 10, 2011...
Good Morning Mark! Rock steady, now. It's going to be a great day. Feel the rays of love coming from everyone, going through you and circling back to all of us.
Todd
On March 10, 2011...
Mark -- thinking of you all the time and sending healing thoughts through the night -- spring renewal is working on your heart
Chris -- thanks so much for keeping us up to date
Liana
On March 10, 2011...
Mark and Chris:
I've been following your progress and am so happy to hear the good news this morning. These things have a way of sensitizing a person to the preciousness of every single raindrop. I've been offering my prayers and will continue.
Wayne H.
On March 10, 2011...
Go, Mark! Today, "stable" means THRIVING. Sending love every day from Ohio. My family, friends & co-workers are sending prayers and good thoughts. Velma
On March 10, 2011...
Mark, what a relief this morning to find out you had a good night. Chris, thanks so much for keeping us all informed. We are all thinking of you from North Carolina!!!!!!
Nancy C.
On March 10, 2011...
It's Thursday morning Mark and this is Kate. I can finally let my breath out -- thank heavens that you slept well and that all seems to be working. You gave us all a bit of a scare last night. now keep on sleeping or doing whatever they tell you to do because we have serious baseball plans for just 50 days from today.
On March 10, 2011...
I hope that you had a good night. It was a pleasure to check the journal this morning to find that everything appears to be a go and that all systems are stable.
My best wishes for you,
Matt C. Smith
On March 10, 2011...
Mark,
It was so great waking up to the positive news this morning regarding the successful outcome of second surgery, and that your heart was pumping like a champ. Everyone has been holding hands for you through this. Happy cheers and tears for you! Rest easy, you have done the hard work. You are going to be up and about in no time at all.
Valerie
Valerie
On March 9, 2011...
Wow, what a day for you Mark! Good thing you got to sleep through it. I hope that waterfall keeps you company and the energy flowing.
Chris, thanks for the many updates. So appreciated.
Daniel Mountjoy, Corralitos
On March 9, 2011...
We're so glad to hear that all went well and that you are now resting and healing. Sweet dreams my friend.
Lots of Love, Lisa & Jay
On March 9, 2011...
I am at Expo, Mark and you are so very missed here.
I remember when we all told you how much we loved you from EcoFarm, and now, while you are recovering from this wonderful life saving moment, without your really hearing it, we are all screaming as loud as we can from here.....keep that beautiful heart of yours pumping and loving us.
jzc
On March 9, 2011...
All my prayers are with you Mark, for a speedy and complete recovery. Love also to Laruie, Chris, Elaine and Roger. -Ann Lipson
On March 9, 2011...
So appreciate the updates Chris.
Marky, we hope you are having a pleasant slumber. You are so strong and so loved.
Big hugs,
Alan, dd and Dylan
On March 9, 2011...
everyone is so glad the second procedure did the trick. sleep well, Mark, Chris and family. today I was thinking about that scene at the end of the Wizard of Oz when the Wizard says to the Tin Man something about how you measure a heart not by how much you love but by how much you are loved by others; surely Mark you have a strong and noble heart, because so many people love you, including me.
more healing light and love coming your way
Bu
On March 9, 2011...
God bless mark. As scary Scary as this might sound, he's been through the worst. He'll be fine soon.
On March 9, 2011...
Mark and Family,
Rest well tonight. I'm the one that forgot to sign messages. So glad things went well. Be strong. Mary-Sophia
On March 9, 2011...
Sending love and healing energy. Thank you for all the updates. Mischa, Timo and Colin
On March 9, 2011...
Well I'm glad you had the extended warranty...good to go for another 100K mi!
Love ya
Rog
On March 9, 2011...
dear brother, what a day you've had. I hope you're in a peaceful dreamland tonight as your body begins to heal. with you in spirit and much love. xoxo Lainie
On March 9, 2011...
Hi Mark,
I've been following your journey to new valve(s), bypasses and a new life!! Man you are the best and a great fighter - you are an inspiration! So I'm sending light, love and joy!
Much love, Bob Anderson
On March 9, 2011...
Mark (and Chris & Laurie) -- the Scowcroft/Fried family wanted you to know we've been following every written word all day and wish each and all of you the best. Glad to hear, on balance, that he's in recovery now. When you think he's ready to process the following -- let him know that Zito pitched a five inning winner today! Bob, Judy, Katy and Ian
On March 9, 2011...
Yay! Typing through tears of relief and joy. Thank you, Chris--and many thanks to those good doctors!
Jennifer in Davenport
On March 9, 2011...
Rock steady, we like that. Chris, you and Laurie go get some rest.
Love,
Abby W.
On March 9, 2011...
Yes, thank you Chris for all that you are doing. Mark, I have been following this all day and am confident you are in good hands and are going to come through smelling like an organic rose!
Erika P.
On March 9, 2011...
Mark,
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you. And thank-you to Chris for keeping us all informed today.
Jim G
On March 9, 2011...
Chris, so many thanks for keeping us informed and channeling the love from all of us back to Mark. The healing loving energy is flowing to Mark from many people.
On March 9, 2011...
Hi Chris. Thanks so much for keeping us informed. We are anxious for all your messages, but inspired by Mark's courage and your being by his side. We are here for whatever you may need. We are sending loads of love Mark's way. -- Roberta and Rick
On March 9, 2011...
Yay Mark! Sending lots of love to your way! - Hilde
On March 9, 2011...
thank you Chris for all the updates. every time I go out and come back home, I rush to the computer to get it confirmed that all is going well. wow and whew, what a day for you all, and us out here too waiting and good vibing.
On March 9, 2011...
Chris, we are grateful for your presence and service to all of us, to help us keep our prayers present and strong for Mark. Sending prayers to you, too.
-Gwendolyn
On March 9, 2011...
Thank you,Chris for keeping us all in the loop. A harrowing day that I hope ends soon and well. How are you and Laurie holding up?
Marcy
On March 9, 2011...
Really appreciating the updates and thinking good thoughts about Mark. Thanks.
-John W
On March 9, 2011...
Mazel tov. And thanks so much, Chris, for keeping us all in the loop.
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Ps: it is 8:48 pm not 5. :-)
On March 9, 2011...
Wonderful! Even as I was typing my last message you were typing good news. I usually stay up late. I'll check in later. Isn't technology wonderful?
On March 9, 2011...
Chris~ Thank you so much for the updates. I've been with you all in spirit all day. Stella and I went to a small zoo this afternoon where I had an intense eye-to-eye moment with a jaguar, somehow knowing something intense was happening with Mark. Not sure what to make of it, other than to acknowledge the fierce power of nature and the interconnection between all beings. Mark~ may the calm ferocity of that cat guide you back to us.
-Julia
On March 9, 2011...
On reading the last post I felt a sense of worry. Then I corrected myself. Sending thoughts of worry won't help. I calmed my own heart and am sending thoughts and prayers of a peaceful calm and strong heart.
May the surgeons hands be steady, may Mark feel calm, confident and supported even while "unconscious", may the family also feel supported with prayers and good wishes.
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What a day! Thanks for all the updates Chris. Portland is holding you through many tears of hope. xoxox Janet and Rob
On March 9, 2011...
Way t'go Mark, you're getting all the rebuild you can at one time. We're sending the good vibes to you and your family. Thanks, Chris, for keeping us posted.
Jill and Walt
On March 9, 2011...
Holding you in thoughts and prayers, Mark.
Valerie
On March 9, 2011...
Much love, prayers, and good energy flowing your way from me too, Mark. Hang in there Chris and mom! Thanks for the updates. Wish I could be there to help support you in some way.
Julie Hudson
On March 9, 2011...
Thinking of you all day, sending warm loving thoughts.
Long day and you will be so toally rebuilt after all this.
LaCohens
On March 9, 2011...
Thanks for the updates, Chris. We far away folk appreciate the info tremendously. Kick butt Mark, as usual.
It's a beautiful day in Santa Cruz, made all the more lovely by Chris's news that you had a good night. All of us who love you are especially grateful today for everything it's so easy to take for granted--each breath, the steady heartbeats that power us through each day, the sky, the birds, the ocean, and the people we love. Thinking of you. Keep getting better, Mark!
Jennifer in D'port