Praying for Mike's Recovery: Help Support Our Friend in His Battle for Life

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a community's support for Mike, who is facing serious health challenges following a bone marrow transplant. Participants express their concern, share prayers, and provide updates on Mike's condition as well as encouragement for his family during this difficult time.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares that Mike is in ICU battling pneumonia after a bone marrow transplant and emphasizes the emotional toll on his family, particularly his young daughter.
  • Several participants express their prayers and support for Mike and his family, highlighting the community's solidarity during this challenging time.
  • Another participant notes that Mike's wife, Kelly, has been providing updates and that Mike finds strength in the messages of support from the community.
  • One participant mentions that Mike's health has shown some improvement, with updates indicating he is responding to treatment and may soon be able to walk.
  • Another participant shares a recent update indicating that Mike's cancer is reported to be gone, though he continues to struggle with breathing issues.
  • Several users express the importance of continued prayers and support as Mike navigates his recovery process.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There appears to be a general agreement among participants on the importance of supporting Mike and his family through prayers and encouragement. However, specific details about Mike's health status show varying perspectives as updates are shared.

Contextual Notes

The thread reflects a community coming together to support a member in crisis, sharing personal experiences and updates about Mike's condition. The emotional weight of the situation is palpable, with many participants expressing their heartfelt thoughts and prayers.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to members of the community who wish to stay informed about Mike's condition and those looking to offer support to families facing similar health challenges.

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My dear friend Mike is in a battle for his life. He had a bone marrow transplant in April, and has been struggling pretty much since then, but we thought he was coming around. He is currently in ICU with 2 different types of pneumonia, and is fighting for his life. Please pray for him, and his wife Kelly, who has been by his side. Mike is a believer, and knows if the Lord should take him home, he is ready, but they have a 5 year old daughter, and he is not wanting to leave her fatherless. Please add him to your prayer lists, and thank you in advance.
 
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My prayers are with all of you.
 
Prayers going up for you all. That is so sad. :(
 
I am so sorry to hear that, I will keep you, your friend, and your families in my thoughts in hopes that he will pull through this...
 
I left them a message and will be praying - they have been through SO much!
 
I'll be praying for your friend and his family as well.
 
I will be praying for your friend and his family.
 
praying...
 
Prayers coming your way. I am so sorry to hear of the situation.
 
I am praying for him and all of you.
 
I pray that God will heal him completely and allow him to return home to his family! That would be so hard with a little one...
 
May God be with each one involved... God's will is often hard for us to understand... May they each be given courage and strength and Dear Father, if it be your will... preserve Mike's life here on earth... let him testify of your faithfulness to him and give him more time with his dear wife and daughter.
 
Prayers coming right up...please keep us posted as to his progress.
 
They'll be in my prayers.
 
They are in my prayers as well!
 
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The link to Mike's caringbridge journalHere is the link to his page on caring bridge- if you would like to post for him to read. Kelly says that he is gaining much strength from these messages and prayers. I had the link listed before, but I did not think it worked, but Janet posted, so I guess it works.

www.caringbridge.org/visit/kmced99
 
You just have to have an account on Caring Bridge to post. I have never had an issue with spam or anything from them. It is a great communication with families.

For those reading, give him some prayers and encouragement - sounds like yesterday was a really rough day!
 
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Yes, yesterday was very rough for Mike, and at times he feels like giving up. Kelly is exhausted also, and they are not in their home town, so family and friends are not near. Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement.
 
My thoughts and prayers go out to this family. Just remember the Lord will not put more on us than we can handle. Keep us posted. I will leave a message on the website.
 
prayers and best wishes for Mike and his family. Keep us updated!
 
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Thank you for your prayersThank you all for your prayers and messages to Mike on his Caringbridge web-site. Here is Kelly's last post ...

Tonight has been a good night. Mike wants you all to know that he counts on your messages to get him through each new battle. You words have touched his soul and mine. You all have given us the will to keep fighting with God carting the sheild to protect from each enemy of illness.

God had filled our room with love, planning for the future, and the hope of a new tomorrow. We will continue to fight for each second of hope.

Please keep praying. Mike is having a little anxiety, so I need to go and get the nurse. I will write soon!

He is still in ICU, so please continue to pay for Mike and Kelly (and Mikkenzi- their 5 year old daughter) Mikkenzi started school this year, and must stay home for school, so not only are Mike and Kelly fighting this battle, but little Mikkenzi is away from her parents.
 
Here is today's update I just found... Wednesday 9/12/07 - 10:07 AM

Mike is very exhausted today. I think his 9 1/2 hour push yesterday was too much. They tried to lower his oxgen intake today, and he only lasted 45 minutes, and that was a struggling 45 minutes. He is going try it again at lunch time. They want him off of the high oxgen because of the damage it can do.

Thank you all for your support, we will keep fighting with the fists of God, prayer is our weapon!


Love,

Mike & Kell
 
Still praying for Mike and his family!
 
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Update on MikeHere is the latest update, from kelly, Mike's wife ...

Today Mike is doing better the doctor's say. He stayed on his new breathing device for 3 hours yesterday, so I was impressed. I thinks that his five 1/2 hour visit with his friend Brent Pilger. His friendship was a gift, I got to have a lunch outside of the hospital, and do laundry.

Mike tried his mask and it caused nasal irritation and bleeding. Mike has severe nasal problems. He has broken his nose 5 times, and he a deviated septum. So I went and bought him nasal breath right strips , and we are going to try them this afternoon.

His doctor says he is better, he still has fluid in his lungs. They might try to get him up in the next few days to walk. I am certain we will be here for another week or two. Please continue you to praise God for this awesome miricale!!!!!!
 
Saw this today - talk about great news!!!!! ...but he's not clear yet - check the 2nd update too and keep praying!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 11:30 AM, CDT
Mike's chimerisom is 100% he said that the cancer is gone. The nurse told me that it did not mean it was. But the doctor says it is gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Praise God!~!!!!!!!!

Mike is very tired today and they have lowered his oxgen, and he is having a little trouble with that. If he keeps improving we may be home in 1-2 weeks!

Please continue to pray for courage and strength each hour to accomplish what needs to be done to go home.

It was confirmed that Mike had GVHD and will probably go home on a low dose of steroids.




FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 02:42 PM, CDT
Mike is really struggling for air right now. He is having difficulty with his breathing. I can feel his panic and distress. Please God almighty Father grant us the courage and the ability .
 
Mrssyvo hasn't been able to post an update for a day or so, but PLEASE guys, keep praying for Mike...he has some trouble yesterday and still needs a lot of prayers! See the last entry...

Saturday at 9:37 a.m.
Praise God for the prayers last evening. Mike's breathing became eaiser, he was lowered to the 50% mask and now is using the nasal cannula this morning. He is trying so hard because he just wants to go home!

Please continue those specific breathing prayers. They are firmly telling him that he has to walk today. So you can imagine his concern. Please pray.

We want to lift up the joys during this trial, Praise God, he has healed Mike from cancer. Please oh Father thank you for giving my husband the freedom from this horrible sentence. We ask for reassurance that Mike will be cancer free when they decide to do a bone biopsy. I ask you to remove the reluctantcy we hold, to believe we are truly free from this paralizing illness. Give us the comfort in testing him to reinforce the freedom. Please God be with Judy, Mike's sister. I know that a burden has been with her each day. Thank you Lord for creating her, you knew the plan and knew how important her role would be in Mike's life. Paise god for her willingness to help him with her cells.

God I ask you to cast out the puemonia from Mike's lungs. Satan still is lurking, and he must understand he can not defeat your efforts to save Mike. Show the world your almighty wishes and power of healing. Let us continue to be the example for the doubters and nonbelievers, that they will no longer doubt, and only believe!

Mikkenzi has a game today, so let her make a GOAL!!

Love,

Kell & Mike

Saturday at 1:25 p.m.
Mike has been moved to room 6394, due to another critical patient. Mike has been moved but there sre no beds in the ICU unit, so he is on the floor where that tragic night happened almost two weeks ago.

Saturday at 4:50 p.m.
Mike all of a sudden has spiked another fever. he is not doing so well. His breathing is difficult. When they tried to walk him, he turned purple/blue so they quickley sat him down. Resp. just came in and they had to turn up the oxgen. Please pray for him!!!! We just make two steps forward and back two.
 
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Sorry all, I have been out of town doing shows all weekend, and I have my 3rd today, so I have not been able to keep up. I plan to go see Mike tomorrow morning, and I will let you know how it is. Thank you all for the prayers. I am so excited that we are seeing improvement. Please pray that the bone scan comes back clean, and that he is truly healed of the leukemia!!! I am worried about his breathing, and oxygen levels. Mike was always so energetic, and on the go, and I know that this lack of energy, and weakness is driving him nuts. Lets also pray for increased energy, and strength.
 
They are still in my prayers.
 
mrssyvo said:
Sorry all, I have been out of town doing shows all weekend, and I have my 3rd today, so I have not been able to keep up. I plan to go see Mike tomorrow morning, and I will let you know how it is. Thank you all for the prayers. I am so excited that we are seeing improvement. Please pray that the bone scan comes back clean, and that he is truly healed of the leukemia!!! I am worried about his breathing, and oxygen levels. Mike was always so energetic, and on the go, and I know that this lack of energy, and weakness is driving him nuts. Lets also pray for increased energy, and strength.
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Tell him "hi" from all of us and we'll keep praying!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
I just read an update on Mike and Kelly. He is not doing well and neither is she. She is totally exhausted... I think she wrote she has had 36 hours of sleep in 3 weeks ... They are at Loyola Univ. Hospital. If ANYONE is near there that could garner some help for Kelly... some "help with skin on" sounds like it is desperately needed. I'll keep praying... please.. .if anyone can reach out to them... I don't know them... just learned of their plight here and my heart goes out them.
 
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