Mike had a lot of visitors today, and he was awake for most all of them; about 20 people dropped in throughout the day. He was pretty alert for the majority of the day and could talk a little with those who came for a while. We both appreciate you all stopping by. I think he was definitely the most popular patient on the floor! To those of you planning to come see Mike over the next several days, do be aware that while he is leaps and bounds better than he was in ICU at Duke, Mike is far from being his normal self. He can’t really talk a whole lot, but he definitely knows and remembers who comes to see him. If you talk to him, he does understand what you are saying, but he may not be able to respond very well.
Mike’s hair is starting to fall out from the radiation and chemotherapy. (Of course some of that is natural—I’ve been finding his hair all over the house for months. I guess now he just has an excuse for losing it!) The soon-to-be bald spots on his head from the radiation will be permanent. The hair loss caused by the chemotherapy will grow back. Oh, and Mike does take the Temodar on the weekends…he has to take that for 42 straight days.
This morning I read to Mike the comments that have been left on the blog over the last several days. Though he didn’t say a whole lot, I could tell he was touched by all of your words. After reading through many of the comments, I asked him if he wanted me to stop reading aloud and he said, “No.” Mike did want me to ask all of y’all to continue to pray for him. Though he doesn’t remember being at Duke, he does realize it is only because of prayer that he is still with us.
Mike’s hair is starting to fall out from the radiation and chemotherapy. (Of course some of that is natural—I’ve been finding his hair all over the house for months. I guess now he just has an excuse for losing it!) The soon-to-be bald spots on his head from the radiation will be permanent. The hair loss caused by the chemotherapy will grow back. Oh, and Mike does take the Temodar on the weekends…he has to take that for 42 straight days.
This morning I read to Mike the comments that have been left on the blog over the last several days. Though he didn’t say a whole lot, I could tell he was touched by all of your words. After reading through many of the comments, I asked him if he wanted me to stop reading aloud and he said, “No.” Mike did want me to ask all of y’all to continue to pray for him. Though he doesn’t remember being at Duke, he does realize it is only because of prayer that he is still with us.
There hasn’t really been anything revolutionary today, but we haven’t had any setbacks either, so that’s good. I want to thank you all again for all of your kind posts, cards, e-mails, phone calls, visits to the hospital, and especially prayers. I hope all of you have managed to be off from work on Monday for Presidents Day and have a fantastic long weekend!
10 comments:
Coach,
Just wanted to tell you that you are on the minds of the whole RNE soccer family. We miss you incredibly, and can't wait to have you back as our leader again.
Dianne, if there is anything I or any of my players can do please tell me.
With love,
--Jay
Oops... Diane, we meant.
keep gettin better coach. i hope to get a chance to stop by and see you soon.......rhino
Mike and Diane: Know that Hildyer and I are praying for you both continually and many times during the day! We are praying that Mike's treatments will be successful, and that Mike will get to go hope soon! We are enjoying the progress that we read in the Blog. Thanks for your updates! It makes it easier to know exactly how to pray! Love to you both!
Martha and Hildyer Brown
Faith Presbyterian Church
Hi Coach,
Not a day goes by that you are not in our daily prayers. We missed you at this years Basketball games (especially not being able to tell you to take a break and sit down). Diane, although we do not know each other; my Mom and I are in awe of you with what you have had to deal with but yet managed to keep a sense of humor!!! Prayers go out to you also to help keep your strength; please take care of yourself as well.
Nell Griffin & Debbie Fielding
Diane-
I saw you on WLTX the other night.
I'm so sorry about Mike.
He's so lucky to have you. You're so strong and setting a wonderful example for your precious daughters and anyone else going through such a terrible disease. You've always been a sense of strength for those around you. I have no doubt Mike feels that strength now. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love-
Angie Kinsey Matthews
Diane,
We know what a good guy Mike is from the time he spent at Walterboro High. We will continue to keep you, Mike, and your girls in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Leroy & Cindy Riley
Walterboro, SC
Mike & Dianne,
Hello from Ray and Linda Wootten in Rochester Indiana. We are friends of Mike's dad Tiny in California. We have met both of you before at Tiny and Elizabeth's. Our church's prayer team has been praying for Mike's healing. Just remember that all things are possible with God! God is good!
Hello Mike!
Keep hanging in there. We are continuing to pray for your recovery so that you can get back to work and to your family. Always remember, that all things are possible with God, and that God is good!
God bless you,
The Wootten's
Diane-
Please tell Mike that I, my wife, and all of my Sunday School class are praying for a miracle and response to his current regimen. I can tell you that Mike is truly blessed to have you and we are praying for your strength to endure as well. Tell him David Triplett said hello when you get a chance.
In Him,
David
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