Mike Kagerer

Hi Everyone,

If you have been reading the blog for the last couple days then you know that Mike has been going through a very rough time.  He has been battling a urinary virus as well as some bowel issues and has been loosing strength to the point where he has difficulty standing and even walking.  So, today, he and I left for clinic after a hard morning session at home trying to get ready.  Once, we got there I talked frankly about the difficult time we were having with Mike over the past few days and how I was gravely concerned about our Mom’s health and Mike’s ability to deal with his health on his own at this time.  After much talk with the PA and the Doc and some tears Mike did decide to stay at UofM and get some help so that he can regain his strength and come home again.  It will be a while I think before he will be able to come to Mom’s since she really needs him to be able to take care of his own self and be able to be up and about without assistance.  Mom doesn’t mind cooking and doing some wash but she cannot care for him any more than that without compromising her own health, and none of us (including Mike) want anything to happen to Mom. 

His Doc hopes that he can get strong enough to qualify for the rehab floor at the hospital.  I will be honest with Mike and tell him that if he thinks I am tough – he hasn’t seen tough yet — rehab is tougher!  But, I know that Mike can do it if he puts his mind to it.  So, they’ll give him some time to heal from his other issues going on and they’ll start PT & OT on the BMT floor and see how it all goes.  I’ll be going back to see him tomorrow and take some of his personal things with me.  I think Aaron (my youngest) will go with me.  Uncle Mike will like that!!  He needs a smiling face!

Please pray extra hard that Mike heals quickly and can get to work on strengthening his muscles!  Thanks for all your support and I’ll keep you all posted. 

Good night and love, Ann

 

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