Hi everyone!
Mark and Mary along with Andrew, Brian and Chris are so grateful for the outpouring of support they have received from so many family and friends! They are truly touched by the love and kindness that has been shown to them!
As you can imagine, Mark is pretty tired from the surgery and all the activity. For the next couple of days Mark and Mary would like to limit visitors at the hospital to give Mark a chance to rest up and assist his recovery. Mark might be home as soon as Monday and it will be a lot easier for him to see visitors there. We’ll keep you posted.
Many have asked about sending flowers. Mark has asked that if you wanted to send something to consider a donation in lieu of flowers to either:
Fairport Challenger Baseball
c/o Ken Minor
36 Shannon Glenn
Fairport, NY 14450
OR
Matt Talbot Ministries.
514 Oxford St.
Rochester, NY 14607
OR
The Perl Foundation. (Computer Software Programming Language)
6832 Mulderstraat
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
The thoughts and prayers are making a difference. Please keep them coming. Mark, Mary, Andrew, Brian and Chris feel truly blessed and are so thankful for your love and support!
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Great job on the blog Chris! Your Dad is amazing, of course he is taking photos in the hospital! Let him know that he has an ARMY of supporters out there who care very much about him and are thinking about him.
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
Mike Rumrill
Mark,
ReplyDeleteYou are the craziest and most positive person that I've ever known....it's no surprise that you are grinning & looking amazingly handsome after your surgery! Not many of us would let a camera near us.We are praying for you and Mary, Andrew, Chris and Brian...the blog is terrific...thank you for keeping us posted. We love you. Cornelia, John, Jack & Nancy, Emmy, Pat, Ben & Annie
Chris,
ReplyDeleteYour Mom and Dad were both students of mine at Fisher. Two of my best ever. Two of my all-time favorites. They have stayed in my life ever since to some extent. I am truly honored by their involvement and the rewards they have given to me as people, as friends, as students.
Let your Dad know that I am pulling for him with every ounce of passion in my heart and soul. They just don't make finer people than Mark.
Sending all the love I can muster and all the positive energy and good vibes I can find, I am . . .
Tom Proietti (obviously his favorite professor of all-time or at least in the Top Ten)
Hi Everyone,
ReplyDeleteI am sitting here in my "customized hospital bed" compliments of John & Lauren Doyle (Deluxe 3" memory-foam mattress with 500 thread count sheets) I am the envy of the hospital!
I am so truly blessed to have so many wonderful friends that are out there praying for me.
It has been a wild 5 days. I can't believe I checked into the hospital at 11am Sunday and it is now Friday evening. I just wanted you to know that the surgery went very well and that am recovering quickly.
STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND ALL THE PEOPLE THAT WORK HERE ARE FANTASTIC! From the people that clean the rooms, the patient transporters, nurses, doctors and therapists have have all made me feel like I am surrounded by a caring a nurturing family.
Thanks for all of your prayers and support over the past few days. The blog that my son Chris set up with the assistance of John Doyle, & Doug Hitchcock is a wonderful forum we can all utilize to talk to each other and share information.
At this point please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers and I will let you know when I regain my strength and am up for visitors at my home.
Love,
Mark
Mark, thank you for the note, you are truly an amazing person. Dan and I have been sitting here at the computer laughing this morning at the pictures of the hospital staff and your room -- only you!
ReplyDeleteDan mentioned to me that when he went to the hospital the other day the gentleman at the reception desk blurted out your room number, without even looking down. He continued to say "this guy must be pretty special as he has a visitor every few minutes". Well, we've always said that you should be the "Mayor", but now we know that the Mayor can't hold a candle to your popularity.
We love you and are thinking about you every single second of the day. I look forward to you feeling better and us getting together for another wine party and having some laughs ... real soon!
If there is ever anything at all either Dan or I could do for your or your family -- we're there!!!
Love ya to pieces ...
Donna Shultz
MARY~ Please let me know if you need ANYTHING! Glad Mark is recovering well & getting some rest! continued positive thoughts & prayers to you guys!!!!
ReplyDeleteTake care,Terri Urzetta
p.s. love the pics!!
Mark and Mary,
ReplyDeleteThere are many people that cross are paths in life. You have made a lasting impression on Moey and me (as you have on so many). We believe in faith that God has more for you both. We pray for a full recovery and grace abundant for the challenge. You are loved!
Bill C
Mark,
ReplyDeleteSo good to read your words! You are an inspiration.
Donna and I and all the Proiettis, Marinos, Sortinos and all my pups are sending you big hugs and so much love.
Tom
Mark, Mary and Boys,
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us all updated on Mark's progress and allowing us to be a part of this very personal time in your lives. I think it's a great idea!! Mark--you've been in my prayers daily and will continue to be. This is just a little hiccup in the road and I know you'll be back in my office very, very soon with that camera!! Let me know when you're up to company. I might surprise you and bring my camera!! Take care and do what the docs say...talk to you real soon..
Love,
Tans
Mark, It's awesome to read your words! It is also fantastic to see that EVERYONE feels the same about you and your family! You are a shining light in all of our lives! Sent by God to make us all smile! Your smile and amazing attitude and zest for life is an inspiration to all of us. I will continue to send you all prayers! Love you! Julie, Jim and the kids.
ReplyDeleteMark, Mary, Chris, Brian and Andrew,
ReplyDeleteYou are a fantastic team and you're handling this just like you do everything - together and openly. Thanks for your spirit and your continual loving of all you are about. Recovery is the key focus and we love you for all you bring to it and us. Mark, with our Syracuse roots, I've lit my candle for you. Blessings and great love coming your way daily. Love, Elizabeth and Dave from Sun Aqua