Up and At 'Em

Yo dude, thinking about you all the time from many miles away. Looks like there's a chance I spend more time in the states next year (Cali perhaps) so our glorious reunion is surely on it's way. Keep doin exactly what you're doing.

Hey Evan-
Clay Wolflick here, hope all is well. Megan and I have been thinking about you and are both amazed at how far you have come. I want you to know, that I've always thought of you as one of the most positive, adventurous and kind hearted people I have ever met. Keep reaching for your dreams. Peace.

Hey Evan,
I heard about your injury through my mom through Harty, and was blown away when I saw all the progress you've made that you've posted on this blog. You are truly an inspiration.
Hannah

Hey buddy! Hope you're doing great and continuing to recover. Looking forward to talking to you again soon. Give me a call when you have a chance.

Hey Evan,

Wow. How good are you?

I am no Lance Armstrong. You are the Lance Armstrong. You're the best evah. Your recovery is remarkable! Your videos are hilarious! Go eat the baby. All praise be to Hayden.

Nikolai aka Stoli

(That's a Mike Tyson joke for anyone who don't know what's what.)

Hi Evan,
I thought I'd let you know that Ray Green, that former US Eagles guy I work with that sent you a note a couple weeks back, just blew out his ACL while training for a reunion match in Philly with some of his friends / teamates.

I guess we can never control when the tough breaks come. But you're spirit is testimony that we can control how we react to them.

Loved the sit ups!

Bill

Hey Evan,

It's great to see that you're doing so much better already. Hang in there man, you always were one tough dude! Keep it up!

Mike

Evan,
I am so sorry to hear about your accident. You've alway been the toughest guy I knew. After reading the updates, I can see that in true form you are beating the odds and are recovering quickly. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Keep kicking butt in therapy!
Xo,
Samantha

Hey, Evan--

Sit ups--how cool is that? Have you asked your mom and dad to do a few w/you? (Alexa gets off, this one time...)

We can't wait to see you again...We figure that there are only a few times in one's lifetime that one gets to see an inspiration like you!

Love you,

Janet & Hartley

Hey Evan,

Kayvan and I are so happy to hear that you are making such great progress! Keep it up, friend! We often think of you and send you our best wishes.

Olga

Evan! Oh my goodness! I just found out about this. So glad you are so much more than just okay, you are brilliant! I think that is the only deserving word. At least for now. Stay strong--I know you will.
I'll be keeping up with your progress and cheering you on, buddy.
Sending lots of prayers, love and positive thoughts your way!

Hey Ethan - I've been admiring your spirit and progress from afar. I work w/ Carolyn's father, Bill.

As a former rugger w/ a couple of career ending injuries that I made comebacks from - I commend your drive, presence and even the guts it takes to look this situation straight in the eyes and make the most of it.

I've never met you and you inspire me. My only advice - allow yourself the time to heal properly before you are off on your next adventure. I never fully appreciated that the body actually needs time to do its healing.

Your a badass. Good luck with your recovery. -RG

Dear Evan,

Wonderful updates and progress! Keep setting and meeting your goals. And lots of patience with yourself in between (the toughest part :-)

Wishing you continued progress and as you move toward tougher, greater challenges. So great to see your recovery as it happens -- inspiring!

Keep it going'!

Sincerely,

Jim

Evan,
Since I met you in Second Grade, you've been the toughest guy I know. That remains the case today--thank you for proving it to all of us. Keep working hard; your commitment and tenacity are paying off day by day. It is a testament to you, that you are not even going to let this curb your worldly aspirations; It'd take a hell of a lot more to stop YOU from moving forward.

-Travis

Evan,

Honestly, I had NO idea that you were injured. Somehow Columbia kicked me out of my cubmail once and for all, and I didn't get the memo.

It doesn't surprise me, however, that you would turn a negative event into something equally positive with your weekly blog and scientific approach to physical rehabilitation. It also doesn't surprise me that you have a happy-go-lucky attitude throughout it all. I'm thrilled that you were still able to captain full year as a senior for CURFC.

Good luck with your speedy recovery, I'll be prayin, and ff you're ever in SF or Cali, give me a shout (610.639.7996). I'd love to catch up.

Ash
CC 2011

Evan,
Great progress. Looking good young man. Ganon clan is mighty happy and impressed. No more so that one particular Ganon ;-)
Bill

Hi Evan,
Wow, what a handsome young man you are! No suprise you always were a cutie! Remember the baseball party at our house? So fun. You are doing awesome, I know you will win, and beat this, keep up the hard work.

All our Love,
The entire Druss family

Hey, Evan--

WAY TO GO!!! You look FABULOUS! We can't believe you got up those steps--one foot/stair at a time!!

It was so great to see you--Hope to see you again soon. Keep posting those videos--we love them!

Hugs,

Hartley and Janet

Hey wish u the best in your recovery! Itll take some time but the progress is so exciting!

Evan,
I have known the Walther family all my life. Your grandparents and my grandparents became friends in 1940. So, although you don't know me, I am out here wishing you the best recovery. From all I have heard, you are a wonderful guy and much loved.
All my best wishes,
Liz Palmer

Hey Evan!

Saw the videos you posted; it was terrific to see you jump up on your feet! Looking forward to watching you move through your recovery goals in future clips. This video series was a great idea.

Olga and I send all our love. Talk to you soon bud and keep pushing.

Kayvan

Checking back in just to say still with ya, on your hip as they say. Keep up the good work.

Dear Evan,

You have always been a man of remarkable strides. I'm thrilled to see you make such amazing progress, but I'm not surprised. Your recovery is within your reach: you got this! :)

Please put me in the camp that will never tire of cheering you on.

Keep the healing going and don't stop smiling! YOU GOT THIS! :)

--Jim B.

Ev, greetings from Hong Kong. As your cousin and frequent partner in business and crime, I immediately knew how you were going to attack this challenge even before getting you on the phone. You're the sturdiest lad I know in both body and spirit, and I truly fear for anything that stands in your way. Can't wait to be back home and near you and the fam so we can huddle up and keep making progress. Up and at 'em.

Heeeey Buddy! Thinking about you and cant wait to hear your goofy laugh again.