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Hi everyone, I know you still see just Bob's pic here but this is Jen (by now the basket case) checking in. He is having a 5-7 bypass open heart surgery on Friday morning. He's calm and resigned to this and I am totally scared and trying to hold everything together here. I guess I just wanted to ask those of you who are religious for prayers and those of you who are not for your positive thoughts. (Steve, I would have called you but I know you are gone and didn't know how to reach you). Please think of us today. Thank you, Jennifer
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Sorry to hear.... I will certainly hold him my thoughts and send him a lot of love. Good luck Bob. My dad went thru it twice...it is a piece of cake... You'll do just fine....just keep your mind right....
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Well Doug is from an Island out in the Pacific and I'm from an Island out in the Atlantic So With my best wishes,positive thoughts and prayers and everyone else in between Bob should have no Problems... Good Luck! Neil
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We ask that you look after brother Bob in his time of need. We ask that You touch him with Your love and grace. Grant his family and loved ones peace and comfort them in these trying times.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Jen,
Dana and I wish you and yours peace and comfort. We pray for Bob's recovery and that things go well for him. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers today.
Have a great one!
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Bob, I'm sure you will be pinstriping the recovery room in no time. Keep your spirits up and a clear mind and the rest will be easy. Thoughts and prayers!!!
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Jennifer, I'm replying with a hearty AMEN to Bruce's prayer from my hospital bed. Sometimes the recovery is slow and others fast. Much is determined by blood loss. How are the kids doing with this? Support is necessary. Get well soon "Hollywood!"
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I met Bob in Las Vegas 5 years ago at the Big Show. He has been a great inspiration to me and I'm sure to many others as well! May God look over the both of you in your time of need.
Mark
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Hi Jen. Bruce's prayer was so touching, there's nothing I could add. But have faith, be strong, and know that so many people care. Love- JILL
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Amen and ditto to all. Bob has been a great inspiration to me as well. Best wishes.
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Hi Jen, we all know Bob and he'll do just fine I'm sure. best wishes for a speedy recovery. Mike
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prayers to bob,all will go well, God watches over those He loves. jillbeans sis,fiddles.(faye welsh)
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Any of us that have been fortunate enough to meet Bob know him to be a kind and sharing person. Always willing to share his talent. I will keep Bob and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Having recently been on the receiving end of a lot of prayers, I can honestly say that it feels good to have people praying for you. I also received so many get well cards that it looked like Christmas. What say we all send a card to Bob as well. This will do a lot to speed his recovery.
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So, it has been the better part of the day. How is Bob doing? Has anybody dropped in on him?
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Hi everyone, Thank you so much for thinking of us and being so supportive. Bob's surgery was perfect with no complications. He had a 6-way bypass and they moved him out of ICU today. I want to say that when so many are praying for you and thinking of you, that you really can feel the love. He is on the road to recovery and if all goes well he can come home on Wednesday. I will keep you posted.
Rick Sacks, We are so glad to know your surgery went well and you are recovering as well. The kids were scared but okay. Josh didn't tell us, but we found his Indian medicine bag tied to Bob's overnight bag. And Becky spent a half hour with him the night before surgery talking and apologizing to him for all she put us through the last 3-4 years. She told him she just wanted him to know she loved him. She's been really great. I'd say prayers and positive thoughts are wonderful.
Bruce, Thank you.
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I met Bob at several shows. One of the most inspirational sign & striping guys I know. I'm so happy to hear he came thru the surgery well and will continue to share his great wealth of knowledge for years to come. Get well soon Bob.
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Jen, Our best wishes for a short & speedy recovery to Bob. I'm so happy all went well. Please keep us posted how he is doing & when we can call when he comes home. Karen & Bob
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I ned Mark Faire or someone with the skill and humor to finish a new hymn.
"Lord don't pass me by when you bypass me"
So, OK world, watch out! Bypass Bob will be breathing better and regaining his youthful vision and pulling longer and cleaner lines than ever before. I'll notify Andy Griffith. Can he just dial 1 800 BYPASS BOB?
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Rick you are too funny. Karen, I'll be sure to let everyone know when you guys can call him. It is looking like he may get to come home as early as tomorrow. I can't believe it, after a 6-way bypass and home in four days? To all of us who have been praying and wishing for a speedy recovery, this is pretty incredible. He wasn't looking to great when I got there today, but after they gave him a painkiller he perked right up.
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Amen! To Bruce's prayer. I will continue to pray for a you and your family. May God Bless You! Judy
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You are welcome. I am a firm believer in the power prayer holds. He has worked wonders in my life and I know He will in others.
Have a great one!
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Thank God all is well with Bob. Tell him that I had a 6 bypass operation and it went well, so well that I was able to go to a Letterhead meet in England 4 weeks later. It is very important that he takes daily walks and listens to the doctors orders.
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You'll do just fine....just keep your mind right.... 
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