Wednesday, April 16, 2008

When It Rains, It Pours

So when I had y’all send out the e-mail chain last week, I thought I asked for some sort of healing, not for a hex to be put on Mike. Things have progressively gotten worse, and after a more than two month hiatus, Mike is back in ICU. He started having seizures yesterday around 1:30. You know nothing good is coming down the pipe when you’ve got five medical professionals in the room and a few more standing outside the door. I’m not sure what the folks outside the room were doing. Maybe it’s the medical equivalent of rubbernecking? Mike had a CT Scan on both his head and chest yesterday afternoon. It appears that Mike had a small stroke. And you remember that thing the doctor was a little worried about in his lungs yesterday? The CT scan showed that that would be a blood clot. Lovely. The bonus problem that comes with that is that Mike needs blood thinner to help with the clot but with his platelets being so low, even more problems can ensue. (They're around 27,000 today.) Mike is back on a BIPAP machine to help his breathing. He was on one of those a few weeks ago for a couple of days. Despite being given extra steroids over the weekend, Mike has a substantial amount of swelling in his brain. Obviously, with all of these issues, there will be no Avastin given today. Things aren’t looking real good for the home team. Miss Scarlett, we may just be running out of those tomorrows.
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17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Diane
I pray for God to watch over you, Mike and the girls and to hold you and give you comfort. Be strong, Miss Scarlet, have faith that God will not give you more than you can handle.
Love
Susan

Anonymous said...

I'm praying for comfort for you and your family tonight. Nicole

Anonymous said...

Diane,
we are praying for all of you.Find comfort in God. he will be with you
Harry & Rita

Anonymous said...

I'm calling all who are interested in a day of fasting. For those that know me, this truly is a big self-sacrifice. I know people that can fast for 3 days straight. I think I will just stick with one. I'm starting tomorrow, Thursday, April 17th if anyone wants to join me.
Philo Rockefeller

Anonymous said...

I don't know you, but I have received your email that you sent out to everyone. I'm sorry to hear the bad news. The good news is that you guys have lots of support that you don't even know personally. Mike's healing and your family are in my prayers. I also passed your email along to others located through the states. My advise for you is to not let God down and to know that he has control over this matter and HE WILL conquer this battle!

Much prayers from a stranger and a supporter,

Veronica W.
Noblesville, IN

Anonymous said...

Diane & Family,

We just received the chain email about Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and all the extended family.

May God lay his healing hand on Mike. May He grant you strength, wisdom and rest. May He give all of you peace and grace.

Rest assured that the prayer request has been forwarded to family and friends - nothing beats the power of prayer.

God bless you all -
Geena & Jimmy Copeland
Gilbert, SC

Anonymous said...

Diane and Family,

I know you do not know me but you are in our deepest prayers. Although we may not see the ryhme or reason now, God has a plan for all of us. I pray for the healing of your husband, for the joy of knowing and loving your him as much as you do, for the blessing of your husbands legacy in your 2 precious daughters and for the healing of your heart. May God bless you and your family and continue his healing process.

Love,
Natalie

Anonymous said...

D- there is not a day that goes by that I do not check this blog! thank you for all the time you have given to us and all the updates. Your prayer request may have hit almost all 50 states by now! The power of prayer is so powerful. It will help you all in many ways that you may never of imagined. Thank you for making all of us better people, from learning about your courage and your strength. We love you!
Renee & BJ Kozlowski

Anonymous said...

Diane,
We are so sorry that Mike is not doing so well right now. He has been on the prayer list at our church in Walterboro for a few months now. We will continue to pray for you, Mike and the girls.
God bless you.
Leroy and Cindy Riley
Walterboro, SC

Anonymous said...

Dear Diane, I am praying for you, Mike and your whole family at this difficult time. I wish there was more I could do but please know that we love you and Mike and will be thinking of you both. You have such deep faith in God that I know He will get you through this difficult time. Love Ruth C.

Bard-Loving Math Teacher said...

Diane,

I am a friend of Bill Price. He told me of Mike earlier this year. Our family has been praying daily for Mike, you and your children. We pray for healing. We pray for good days for Mike and encouragement for you and the girls.

Alan Lord
Lexington, SC

Anonymous said...

No one, except God, knows what tomorrow holds but I believe Your dedication and love to your husband is such a powerful thing. The way you have honored your vows and love to Mike is such an inspiration to others. I pray that his mercy continue to be with you and yours through this very difficult task.

Anonymous said...

Diane,
I am so sorry to hear about Mike. I too pray that God lays his healing hands on Mike, but also on you, your family and Mikes family. I am so glad that I got to meet you and Mike this week. Not to have known you and Mike I can say that after talking with you, I know God sent him a wonderful lady to spend his life with. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.
Your friend,
Dreamer

Anonymous said...

Diane,
I am so sorry for your loss, Mike was a great guy and will be missed.
Rosa

Anonymous said...

Just keep the strength that allowed our beloved Miss Scarlet to fight for what she dearly loved.
Sara W.

Anonymous said...

To all those who are left behind. Do not stand at my grave and weep. For I am not there I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glintz on snow. I am the sun on rippened grain. I am the gentle fallen rain. When you awaken in the mornings hush. I am the swift uplifting rush. Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Please do not stand at my grave and cry, For I am not there, I did not die. Mike we will always have you in our hearts and memories

Tri said...

My heart and prayers are with the family and many friends of Coach Starnes. The things he taught me not only as a coach but about life will always be with me. His wisdom and his wit will be truely missed.
Sincerely,
Tri Heard and Family