Well I've been here less than 48 hours and it is abundantly clear who the favorite patient on the floor is! The nurses here LOVE him. When we are walking on his "rounds" everyone goes out of their way to say hello, pat him on the back, ask how he's doing, etc... His nurse today is Paula and she is his favorite and vice versa. She was actually called into work today to take someone's place and said that she could deal with being called in if she got to be Mike's nurse. She's very sweet and nurturing. Mike said that having Paula here is like having Melisa and/or Mom here. While I'm sure Mom and Melisa are both grateful he's receiving such exceptional care, there may be a just a tiny part in each of them that raises their eyebrows, snaps their fingers and says, "Oh no she didn't!" We're all pretty much your typical mother hens around him. It's hard not to be.
Mike is doing exceptionally well today! He hasn't had any fever in a few days and all around feels good. Once his WBC count reaches an acceptable level he is free to go! Dr. Stein said he is progressing "perfectly" and looks for Mike to go home early next week. WhooHoo! Sherry worked like a dog making homemade vegetable soup for Mike last night and he really enjoyed that! It was delicious - thank you Momma Sherry! Between cooking and doing Mike's laundry she joked, "Hell, I do more here than I do at home!" I don't know how happy Jerry will be about that but I know Mike sure does appreciate it! :)
Also at this time, if you will, please keep Jackie Buckman in your prayers. She is Niles and Angie Buckman's mom from Henderson and came down here to Vanderbilt to be treated for her illness. Sherry and I went and visited with Jackie and her friend Kathy Craig yesterday and she seemed to be having a good day. It was really nice to meet with her too. Please pray that these doctors down here can put their renowned experience to good use and she can be healed.
It's pretty quiet down here and boring is good. Please continue to keep Mike and Melisa in your prayers. Please pray that his WBC comes on back up and he can go home for a while.
Thanks Everybody!
Rachel
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How To Help
Many of you have asked, "How can I help?" Many more have already done so much and have offered the best suggestions of what you can do.
The most important element of help that you can provide is to keep Mike, Melisa, and Casey in your thoughts and prayers. Wherever the Lord leads your heart is the prayer that we need the most. We know the power of prayer and we are relying on that continually.
With the loss of income along with the degree of treatment that Mike will undergo, their financial burden will be a heavy one. Many have graciously offered financial support.
These are just some suggestions on how to help. I am sure that others will have many more ideas on helping that will be just as beneficial.
I (his sister Rachel) am trying to be the 'organizer of needs', contacting them to see what they need, getting the word out, and relaying the help to them. Please feel free to call or email me at any time. I'd love to hear from you. Please feel free to mail any funds, gift cards, etc... to me at:
Rachel Hall
P.O. Box 6261
Louisville, KY 40206
502-648-2312
LRachelHall@yahoo.com
Thanks for your love and support!!
The most important element of help that you can provide is to keep Mike, Melisa, and Casey in your thoughts and prayers. Wherever the Lord leads your heart is the prayer that we need the most. We know the power of prayer and we are relying on that continually.
With the loss of income along with the degree of treatment that Mike will undergo, their financial burden will be a heavy one. Many have graciously offered financial support.
These are just some suggestions on how to help. I am sure that others will have many more ideas on helping that will be just as beneficial.
I (his sister Rachel) am trying to be the 'organizer of needs', contacting them to see what they need, getting the word out, and relaying the help to them. Please feel free to call or email me at any time. I'd love to hear from you. Please feel free to mail any funds, gift cards, etc... to me at:
Rachel Hall
P.O. Box 6261
Louisville, KY 40206
502-648-2312
LRachelHall@yahoo.com
Thanks for your love and support!!
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Don't baby him to much,you know how he gets.Michael, how the hell are you? Fine I hope. Everyone here at work continues to ask how you are and I can thankfully say you are really doing good. You get an opportunity to see that people are truly caring creatures when given the chance. I often said that people aren't like they used to be. Now that they have proved me wrong, I realize that our family is truly blessed with both new and old friends. I also feel that our family one and all has grown not only in our love for each other but in our love and closeness to our lord and savior. Scott, who has shown me strength in this entire trial that we have been going through,is constantly telling me of things he now feels even when talking to a complete stranger.He talks to me a lot and I know it's O.K. not to understand what I feel,but to keep on digging for the anwsers. I understand now the true meaning and power of prayer and love. So,Michael, your illness is a bad way to figure out that there is a better way, but sometimes that feeling down in your gut might be the only way.So,say a little prayer and I will to. LOVE
Testing, Testing 1-2-3
Come in Nashville!
This morning I wanted to get on Rachel and tell her to hurry up and write today's blog I was waiting. It is now afternoon and the blog is up and I'm still trying to send my comment. I should just stick with the phone. Anyway, I'm glad you're feeling better and hope you're ready to party all weekend. We have to celebrate with the "Old Mop"!! (I know she'll love that)
Bret says he's spending the night with you Friday, so keep the earplugs handy.
I just love reading all the comments,although I don't understand most, and isn't that JoJo funny? Keep 'em fired up Mikey.
Nini signing off. Jesus Saves
You know my typing skills have really improved since this blog thing has hit the scene.It only took me about half a day on this last entry. LOVE
Mikey,
Well, it's me again, I know not your favorite aunt but at least your aunt by the grace of GOD. I am so glad you are doing better and may come home soon. I was coming last week-end but when I talked to your mom on the phone she said I sounded congested and would not let me come. She is not the boss of me, but as you know I do love her very much and I didn't come down there. Big hope said we are blessed and I truly believe that, I know that I could not have made it through what I put my family through without GOD beside me. I love all of you so much and reading your daily comments keep me up to speed. I want so much for you to come home and be allright. I was truly blessed when I told big hope he needed to meet your mom. I could not impress on him enough to meet her. I loved her then and I love her now. Big hope and I have a lot of history and I don't ever like to see him sad. I am so glad that they are taking such good care of you. I have a really crude joke to tell you, but it will have to wait until you get home. People say that blood is thicker than water, but we are all wound so tight together we certainly are not the norm.
Hope to see you next week with Melisa and little Casey, are you sure you did not have him because he looks like he was pulled right out of you.
Love & Prayers
Barbara
hey, Mike (i.e. "The Great Calved One")... just got the Internet restored over here and am happy to hear that you might be able to get out of there and taste a little freedom again maybe as early as next week...
I really enjoyed your previous "from the Horse's Mouth" blog... hearing you spout off again is maybe the surest sign yet that things are getting back to normal for you and also demonstrates that your historically-poor judgement has been unaffected by your recent illness
BOAT DRINKS
I am standing here on the bandstand at Skateway listening to "Soulja Boy", and reading your blog. I have stood here so many times, read your blog and prayed for you. I am so proud to know you, Mike. You are an inspiration. Thanks for giving everybody "HOPE". Hang in there and before you know it, you will be back in San Hendro Valley.
Love and hearts.
Rendy
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