I don't know the exact specifics on his next treatment process but as they surface, I will be sure and pass those along. Basically he will spend a couple of weeks at home and then go back to Nashville for his consolidation therapy, or curing phase. Please be praying for this next process as well. Please pray that this upcoming therapy completely rids his body of this illness.
Hopefully, when he goes back to Vanderbilt, he is able to return to his same unit. He formed some really great friendships with several of the staff members and he would like to finish out his stay along with them. Here are some pictures of his favorites:
Dr. Scott English - Being a resident, I don't think he ever left the hospital. At least he was there every time I was. Super cool guy. Over the course of the past month, he and Mike concocted this big story of what English was going to be for Halloween. His costume is to consist of Mike's velour blanket, some platform shoes, and a cane - Dr. Dolemite. It became such an involved epic that most of the time it was way over my head. But they sure did laugh at it...every time!
Nurse Paula - Hands down, this was Mike's favorite person on the floor. I will say she definitely possesses Saint-like qualities. Not only did she take excellent care of Mike, she went out of her way to ensure his comfort. The two of them really seemed to have an obvious connection. Thanks a ton - We Love You Paula!
Mom was able to celebrate her 50th birthday in style in Nashville along with Poppy, Sherry, Bret, Mei-Mei, and Luke. They ate at Maggiano's, this fabulous Italian restaurant and she also got some really nice gifts. I think having her son home is the greatest gift she could ask for though.
Thanks yet again for all of the thoughts, well wishes, and prayers. Please continue to pray for Mike's healing. It means so much!
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Yo, Mikey! So your left side is sore??? BIG WHOOP. My entire rib cage is still in spasms after that last little comedy routine you staged for my benefit. Remember how I begged you to stop??? How I was literally reduced to tears??? How I begged you for mercy??? But would you stop??? Noooooo. Remember how I actually had to run out of the room in order to recover? - Surely, you remember that.- Soooo, I'm just here to let ya know that it's not all about YOU, and when you return to Vandy, I'm gonna make sure that you know exactly what I mean. So get ready, little buddy, 'cause I fully intend to turn the tables on you. (I'm kinda vindictive like that, ya know?!!) Sure hope this note finds you feeling fine, relaxing and enjoying yourself at home 'cause you're definitely going to need all the strength and fortitude you can muster when you return to the 11th floor. Heck, I'm already strategizing as we speak. So just remember, I WILL be there, and THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT next time around. That's not a threat; that's a promise. By the way, GO INDY!!! lol....hahahahahha Love ya much.
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