One more day and more steps we all so much enjoy sharing with you.
Congratulations, Josh.
One more day and more steps we all so much enjoy sharing with you.
One more day and more steps we all so much enjoy sharing with you.
Great news Josh - thrilled for you!!!
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Excellent news Josh!! We are all rooting for you!
New blog post is up...Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours... http://joshherzenberg.blogspot.../valentines-day.html
JH how is the arm coming along ?
thanx for the box of chocolates
thanx for the box of chocolates
as i read your blog entry for valentines day,i thought about my son's tj. he was released before surgery and rehabed by himself. the first time in his baseball life he wasn't a member of a team. it is a difficult thing to grasp, but keep your eye on the prize. you'll be in the game before you know it.
20dad- That had to have been amazingly difficult. Hopefully it turns out to be beneficial and that much more gratifying in the end. Thanks for sharing, it helps to know that others were in difficult situations with respect to their experiences.
New post is up!... http://joshherzenberg.blogspot...ching-next-year.html
Congratulation, Josh, Georgetown will be very lucky to have a young man of your calibre. It's just gravy that they are getting a motivated LHP with an impressive resume!
I look forward to following your blog for another year when, hopefully, your TJ surgery journey will come full circle.
I look forward to following your blog for another year when, hopefully, your TJ surgery journey will come full circle.
New post is up... http://joshherzenberg.blogspot...ters-gonna-hate.html
Like Kat Williams said "You need haters to make you stronger..without haters most people wouldn't try to become better. Just tell them ***** you just hate me because you can't be me."
Gosh Josh, that is terrible. It seems like so many just can't be happy when something good happens to others.
Just remember, if you didn't work hard enough, Georgetown wouldn't be your next destination,.... I heard they're pretty tough! ;-)
Just remember, if you didn't work hard enough, Georgetown wouldn't be your next destination,.... I heard they're pretty tough! ;-)
Laugh at their doubt then prove them wrong!
Your right Josh, haters are going to hate. You just keep up all the hard work and get to that place you are going next year.
All of us here are extremely happy for you and wish you nothing but the best!
All of us here are extremely happy for you and wish you nothing but the best!
Interestingly enough, I received a text message about a half hour after posting the new entry. The person on the other end seemed not too happy, stating that "I don't appreciate the public slap in the face, no matter how discreet you tried to make it." I politely responded "if you don't like it, don't read it."
Thanks to all for tuning in nonetheless. I'm going to update again this coming weekend with (hopefully) much better news that's much more geared towards the actual recovery process.
Thanks to all for tuning in nonetheless. I'm going to update again this coming weekend with (hopefully) much better news that's much more geared towards the actual recovery process.
Josh: Some coaches have some wise words for you...
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. –John Wooden
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. –Vince Lombardi
When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, and my critics can kiss my ***! –Bobby Knight
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. –John Wooden
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. –Vince Lombardi
When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, and my critics can kiss my ***! –Bobby Knight
As you know Josh, I have written in the past about my admiration for your maturity and your writing skills.
I have to say though that I am extremely disappointed that you would allow such a wide breadth of standard setting to enter your mind set.
No one knows entirely what you are doing 24/7 and certainly no one can have your entire paradigm when it comes to deciding what is 'working hard enough'. Only you can, and should, do that.
If you try to measure up every spec in the universe you are bound to feel as though you are failing. Measure up to your own expectations; knowing the little I know about you I am certain that you will be, as you no doubt already are, an extremely valuable member of our society.
What did I read in an old book somewhere? Let him with out 'fault' cast the first 'criticism'? Something like that....
Carry on!
I have to say though that I am extremely disappointed that you would allow such a wide breadth of standard setting to enter your mind set.
No one knows entirely what you are doing 24/7 and certainly no one can have your entire paradigm when it comes to deciding what is 'working hard enough'. Only you can, and should, do that.
If you try to measure up every spec in the universe you are bound to feel as though you are failing. Measure up to your own expectations; knowing the little I know about you I am certain that you will be, as you no doubt already are, an extremely valuable member of our society.
What did I read in an old book somewhere? Let him with out 'fault' cast the first 'criticism'? Something like that....
Carry on!
Some great quotes from some great people slotty.
RedSox- I am disappointed in myself as well for letting it get to me. I sort of felt as though it was important to put down in writing because I'm sure there are many people that experience similar circumstances. Nonetheless, I agree with everything you said and try to take that exact approach with everything.
Thank you for the kind words from all
RedSox- I am disappointed in myself as well for letting it get to me. I sort of felt as though it was important to put down in writing because I'm sure there are many people that experience similar circumstances. Nonetheless, I agree with everything you said and try to take that exact approach with everything.
Thank you for the kind words from all
New post is up, enjoy: http://joshherzenberg.blogspot...hrowing-partner.html
Hey Josh I assume you are back at school now. It was a pleasure meeting you and your Dad the other day in the BX. It's funny how I felt like I've known you forever (maybe because I have through these pages).
I just finished reading your most recent blog. Remember, you still have a long process going forward and you'll have many "up" and "down" days still ahead. Don't get too high on the positive days and too low on the negative ones. Keep you eye on the "goal" and be concerned with moving forward and getting there. Remember what you have accomplished already and look forward to when you get there. We are all pulling for you as you go through this journey. Keep up the hard work!
I just finished reading your most recent blog. Remember, you still have a long process going forward and you'll have many "up" and "down" days still ahead. Don't get too high on the positive days and too low on the negative ones. Keep you eye on the "goal" and be concerned with moving forward and getting there. Remember what you have accomplished already and look forward to when you get there. We are all pulling for you as you go through this journey. Keep up the hard work!
New post is up...enjoy, and once again thank you to all for following along!
http://joshherzenberg.blogspot...zation-practice.html
http://joshherzenberg.blogspot...zation-practice.html
JH,
Through my rehab the hardest part is getting back into game shape. I still am not cleared to play defense but I am getting opportunities to pinch hit and DH every once in a while. Whether it is running bases or standing in the batter's box I would still say that I am slightly uncomfortable on the field. Glad to hear everything is going well and you are still progressing strongly.
Through my rehab the hardest part is getting back into game shape. I still am not cleared to play defense but I am getting opportunities to pinch hit and DH every once in a while. Whether it is running bases or standing in the batter's box I would still say that I am slightly uncomfortable on the field. Glad to hear everything is going well and you are still progressing strongly.
I had setback: http://joshherzenberg.blogspot...e-i-had-setback.html
Josh,
You had me scared there for a second. Glad its a minor issue old man!
You had me scared there for a second. Glad its a minor issue old man!
Hey Josh, welcome to my world! 
"Honestly, you will probably have some type of ache and pain everyday for the rest of your life. It's called getting old brother."
Josh, you're not quite ready for the old folks home...but remember some day in the future when an old geezer told you about how irritating it is when body parts ache for no apparent reason. You get used to it. I went from being a runner to a walker when I reached the point where I put the knee brace on the knee that hurt the worst...and refused to wear two.
Keep plugging and may God bless you,
H-1
p.s. be sure and stop by this summer-lots of good talent!
Josh, you're not quite ready for the old folks home...but remember some day in the future when an old geezer told you about how irritating it is when body parts ache for no apparent reason. You get used to it. I went from being a runner to a walker when I reached the point where I put the knee brace on the knee that hurt the worst...and refused to wear two.
Keep plugging and may God bless you,
H-1
p.s. be sure and stop by this summer-lots of good talent!
quote:Originally posted by birdman14:
Hey Josh I assume you are back at school now. It was a pleasure meeting you and your Dad the other day in the BX. It's funny how I felt like I've known you forever (maybe because I have through these pages).
I just finished reading your most recent blog. Remember, you still have a long process going forward and you'll have many "up" and "down" days still ahead. Don't get too high on the positive days and too low on the negative ones. Keep you eye on the "goal" and be concerned with moving forward and getting there. Remember what you have accomplished already and look forward to when you get there. We are all pulling for you as you go through this journey. Keep up the hard work!
BM14,
New PM
HM95
I'm currently killing some time in the school library until my next class at 11:30 and decided to look through some of the stats that come with the blog. One of the features it offers is the ability to see where my page views come from. My blog has been viewed from the following countries in the last month alone (in order from most views to least views):
United States
Canada
Russia
United Kingdom
Germany
Netherlands
Japan
Australia
Taiwan
Spain
Bahrain
Chile
Colombia
Malaysia
I also can view what site referred each page view to the blog. Nearly 28% of all the views of the blog have come from the HSBBWeb. That's more than any other website in the queue except for Google, which brings in a lot of hits through image searches.
I don't really have a reason for sharing the above information other than to say that the international flavor is something that I think is pretty cool, and to thank everyone here for continuing to tune in and track my progress. So, thanks!
I also can view what site referred each page view to the blog. Nearly 28% of all the views of the blog have come from the HSBBWeb. That's more than any other website in the queue except for Google, which brings in a lot of hits through image searches.
I don't really have a reason for sharing the above information other than to say that the international flavor is something that I think is pretty cool, and to thank everyone here for continuing to tune in and track my progress. So, thanks!
Josh, my 2014 soph son got cut on 6-30. He has made great strides and not one time in rehab, throwing or hitting felt any pain and got cleared to pitch at 9 months. Yesterday he had 10k's in 4 innings. Good days are soon ahead for you.
Mark B,
I thought it was interesting your son had surgery the same day I had my labrum surgery. Congrats to your son on his recovery.
I thought it was interesting your son had surgery the same day I had my labrum surgery. Congrats to your son on his recovery.
New post is up about my throwing experience today!
http://joshherzenberg.blogspot...g-my-flow-state.html
http://joshherzenberg.blogspot...g-my-flow-state.html
One year ago today, I tore my UCL. Proud of the progress I've made so far and thankful for all those that have been in support of my Tommy John recovery. Almost there...
http://joshherzenberg.blogspot...ear-anniversary.html
http://joshherzenberg.blogspot...ear-anniversary.html
Godspeed JH!!
Happy second 21st Birthday!
Life is a series of ironies for sure, if your TJS wouldn't have happened you wouldn't be headed to Gerogetown. I know it's no consolatiopn for pain and suffering, but my firm belief is that everything happens for a reason.
Life is a series of ironies for sure, if your TJS wouldn't have happened you wouldn't be headed to Gerogetown. I know it's no consolatiopn for pain and suffering, but my firm belief is that everything happens for a reason.
New blog post is up! http://joshherzenberg.blogspot...ike-riding-bike.html
New post is up: http://joshherzenberg.blogspot.../throwing-alone.html
My most interesting throwing program moment was throwing in the parking lot at 12 in the morning because the fieldhouse wasn't open.
New blog post is up: http://joshherzenberg.blogspot...2/05/strike-one.html