Mike Kagerer

Hi Everyone,

What a great day today!! Barb (John’s wife from Alaska) and I went to see Mike this morning. He was tired but they were changing his diet to the Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) Diet 1 – which means he can start adding solid foods one at a time to see what he can tolerate. His tests on Monday showed that his GVHD is under control which is so good to hear.

So, anyway, we wanted Mike to walk after lunch and he was tired. I went into the hallway and talked to his nurse and said I just think he wants out of here and she said his counts are going up, let me call his doctor and see if you can take him outside for a while. I went back in with Mike and didn’t say anything and then his nurse came in and told him she had a surprise and that he was going outside. You could tell that he was a little confused and I said that he could go outside into the court yard and get some fresh air with Barb and me using a wheelchair. We got him all ready and went out. It is very hot these days in Michigan but it wasn’t too humid. We were only gone for about a half hour because his machines started beeping. What a difference that little brief time outside did for Mike. We came back to his room and he was tired. We told him he could rest for now and walk later this evening. But, he said no and got his shoes on and made 4 laps with Barb and me in tow!!!! He said it is so much easier walking with someone.

When we left he was going to lie down but I did feel that his spirits were lifted. Barb was even able to take a picture of Mike and me.

Keep the prayers coming because we are headed in the right direction now!!!!!

Love, Ann

 

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