I am going to be late for work today because, I can't stop checking this site for updates on you my friend. I know I will be thinking of you ALL day. I will keep checking. I know you will be fine, but praying (In Hebrew, that I can't read or speak ) anyway.
Jane
On February 2, 2012...
God Bless You, thinking of you all day. You will do great!! Janis K.
On February 2, 2012...
Good Luck Mitch!!
Jamie McGuire
On February 2, 2012...
Lifting you up, now the healing process begins. take care jim
On February 2, 2012...
Goooo Mitch!!!! Kick butt!!!!
Love and prayers...Linda
On February 2, 2012...
Good luck Mitch!!! Can't wait to hear from you!!
Jimmy Johnson
On February 2, 2012...
Congratulations Mitch - you're about to be shiny & new all over again!!
I look forward to joining you on the other side of surgery in a few weeks.
Chuck Holmgreen.
On February 2, 2012...
Mitch,
Just saw your update this morning. Nothing to worry about now, you are in good hands.
John Lund
On February 2, 2012...
Hi Mitch,
It is about that time now, hope things go well in surgery!!
Later today you will be in rehab!!
John Lund
On February 1, 2012...
Good Luck Mitch...your day is finally here...Soon you will be on the wellness side and feeling so much better. God bless and will be praying for you. Jamie Todor
On February 1, 2012...
Dear Mitch,
I have been following your blog and you are such an inspiration to so many people. I will say a prayer for you to have a full and speedy recovery! May your future be Bright and Healthy and Happy!!
All the best to you,
Michelle
On February 1, 2012...
Go Mitch!! yeah! I have a beer with your name on it waiting....
We are thinking of you here in CO.
Pam and Scott
On February 1, 2012...
Hi Mitch, First slot is the best. Be prepared to get up early. They shave your chest, and then another shower. At least that is what happened to me. Modern medicine is amazing. The best to you.
Sylvia
On February 1, 2012...
Lol! I can only imagine! One day hope to see for myself!
Linda
On February 1, 2012...
Larry...you better watch Mitch! He is probably becoming BFFs with ALL the nurses. Glad they are gonna take him early in the morning.
I would have hated for him to have to wait half the day. Tell him Linda said "behave yourself!"
Linda Dixon
Mitch Friedman I am trying to behave, but with this personality, it is hard. Yes, this is Mitch!
On February 1, 2012...
Thanks for the update Larry. Me and the girls will say a special prayer for Mitch tonight.
Jeff
On February 1, 2012...
Go for it my friend!!!!
Of course...I'm still waiting... Linda :-)
On February 1, 2012...
Yay! You have a time!! Thoughts and prayers will be coming your way! Can't wait to hear the updates!! Good luck!
The "other" Stacy in your life (from Identity!;)
On February 1, 2012...
Houston, we have ignition! Good luck Mitch! You are going to do great.
JG
On February 1, 2012...
Mitch-
Good Luck tomorrow. All of us here are sending our love and support!
Janelle
On February 1, 2012...
Mitch,
One more offering from my "Free Advice" knapsack. Right before sedation, tomorrow, be sure you get the answer to the question, "And what operation are you about to perform?"
Just want you to be sure you're in the right room!
- Poly
On February 1, 2012...
Ok so how are you typing if u r flat on your back ? Duh?
On February 1, 2012...
My experience with the cath was also no big deal. Now that you have been absorbed into the hospital, I hope you find the waiting and anticipation easier, as did I. I was surprised that I didn't even need a sleeping pill the night before my surgery. Praying for you going into tomorrow. May you know God's peace, presence, and healing. All the best!
Duane Hunt, FL
On February 1, 2012...
Bravo. Mitch. Cus I was / fearing cath more that the big v. But darn if u can do it I can
Did you see the thumbs up pix of jeff and me in Orlando ? It was for you !
Meeting Jeff was super. Too bad he s in such bad shape. NOT. Omg. Hard abs the whole bit. I felt like a tub of lard.
All theists are super. Good vibes coming your way. I can see clearly now. ( yeah I'm hooked too). Nancy
On February 1, 2012...
Mitch:
Wishing you the best as you prepare for surgery and a fast recovery. Lots of people have you in their thoughts righ now.
Mike
On February 1, 2012...
See, I didn't lie.
I am so happy,
Jane
On February 1, 2012...
Mitch...just had to make your day! I just received a phone call from a guy, could barely understand a word he said...but did understand that he was calling in regards to a half million dollar cashier's check I have just won......bahahhahhahahaha! I have heard about this stuff, but this is the first time it has happened to me! You think it was rude for me to laught at him and hang up???
Hope the rest of your day is restful and full of humor! Knew you would ace the cath!
Your friend....Linda
On February 1, 2012...
Way to go Mitch. The "happy juice" they give is great. Wish you the best. Will for sure be throwing out some big good luck vibes your way all day tomorrow!!
Jimmy J
On February 1, 2012...
Thanks Larry!! Mitch knows we are all thinking of him and prayers sent his way...but... Tell him again, anyway!! I know he will do great and I look forward to your and his recovery posts. Hugs to his family. Cheers to getting fixed!! Love, Janis Kielbasa
On February 1, 2012...
Hi Larry! Thanks for taking over the journal duty for Mitch! We have all come to think so much of Mitch. He is quite the character. If it's not completely out of the question, lol, give him a hug for me!
Still waiting...Linda Dixon
Mitch Friedman Will do Linda, but I won't squeeze too hard. He has spoken about you and tells me that you and the r ... Read more
Mitch Friedman Will do Linda, but I won't squeeze too hard. He has spoken about you and tells me that you and the rest of the HVJ community have been a real help to him. Thanks for supporting him.
Larry
On February 1, 2012...
Let's do this Mitch. Sending you TEXAS SIZE best thoughts, wishes and prayers. There are several of us right behind you so we're hoping for some solid color commentary! :-)
Godspeed,
Chris Dixon
On February 1, 2012...
Mitch, wishing you the best tomorrow and a speedy, comfortable recovery!! Lauren
On February 1, 2012...
Mitch. You've been a rock for us. Now we are here for you. Hugs. Cuz. Nancy. Friedman.
On February 1, 2012...
Okay gang, just spoke to Mitch right before he checked in to the hospital. He was in good spirits and "ready as I can be" were his words. He and Mom were having breakfast at Lenny's across the street from the hospital. that was around 8:30am. Then Mom called and he has already been taken for his cardiac cath. That was around 9:30am. No word on procedure time yet. They won't tell us till around 4pm today. I personally would like to thank you all for being such a wonderful support center for my brother. You have all helped him tremendously!
Stacey (Mitch's sister)
On February 1, 2012...
Thanks Larry!!
We are all here for him and sending a lot of thoughts and prayers!!
Jimmy Johnson
On February 1, 2012...
Larry. Be sure cuz Mitch knows I'm here for him. I go in next Thursday.
Great job you're doing. Thanks. He very lucky.
On February 1, 2012...
Nice Job Larry
On February 1, 2012...
You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Christy
On February 1, 2012...
Hey Berm
To keep with the theme and song choice, I'm happy to see that Mitch chose "a man of wealth and taste".
JG
On February 1, 2012...
Mitch
You got this. Think Charles river, think t shirts.
You have dealt with challenges before and you always succeed. Plus the extra protein from Friday night should help!
J
On January 31, 2012...
Just thinking of you and sending good thoughts and prayers your way. I look forward to your posts as you recover. Everything will go great!! Janis Kielbasa
On January 31, 2012...
Mitch,
Thanks! I am so glad that song helped you. I listened to it myself 4 more times today. I know that, and so much other stuff, will help me face my big day as well. Well, I feel like I have known you for a LONG time, though its probably about a month, if that.:) I wish you the best on Thursday. I hope to hear that the worrying and anticipation was indeed the worst part. I will not write you tomorrow as I know you have a lot to do and probably no time to check anyway. Know that we are all with you on Thursday. Talk to you on "the other side".
Jeff
On January 31, 2012...
I just sent you an email before I read about your guest book.
You are so loved. We are are sending you our support and POSITIVE THOUGHTS and look forward ti watching your speedy recovery.
Both Tom and I are among your most ardent supporters.
Xxxxxxxxxxxx's
MimiMom
On January 31, 2012...
Mitch...will be praying for you...for the doctors and surgical team and for your surgery. You are in great hands and before you know it...you will be on the other side of this mountain and on the healing side. YAY!! We'll be all cheering you on from the pages of these HVJ.....May the God of Peace fill you many times over with the peace that only HE can give. God bless you.
Jamie Todor
On January 31, 2012...
i signed in and standing right behind you.
jerilyn
On January 31, 2012...
Mitch
You will be in my thoughts these next few days as you go through your surgery and begin your recovery! Good luck with everything. I look foward to following your progress!
Jamie McGuire
On January 31, 2012...
Mitch,
Best of Luck and God Speed to you brother. Will be thinking of you and praying for you.
Jim Davis
On January 31, 2012...
Mitch. Jeff came to meet me in Orlando & we took pix w thumbs up for u. It was great to meet a valver face to face ! Will see if I can get it posted on photo page
Do great cuz. Thinking great that's for u.
Hugs. Nancy Friedman.
On January 31, 2012...
Hi Mitch,
After you recover, I say we do a round at the Saugatuck Circuit? Is the Black Duck still there?? Viva Zapata??
love ya
jill
On January 31, 2012...
Mitch,
I have been following your journal from the beginning, and I can tell you your "roller coaster" of emotions has been felt by every one of us who have had to face valve surgery. That's why this sight is so great.....everyone knows exactly how you feel! I just want to wish you all the best this week. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Godspeed and good luck!
Deb Ziegler
Jane