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Friday, July 20th – Day +60

Hi everyone,

I just talked to Mike on the phone.  He sounded tired but did say that the PT was in this morning and had him up and walking – she said 2 laps but he said they walked through this one hallway which makes a nice shortcut!  At least he was up and walking with her. 

He is still having some urinary/bowel issues but they seem to be improving.  He is very tired and is hopeful that in a few days he will feel better and be up and about more.

We are hoping that he will be able to go to the Rehab floor in the hospital but we aren’t sure yet.  It is pretty intense there and you need to qualify.  But, the BMT people are doing what they can and he is getting physical and occupational therapy so that should help him. 

The social worker was in this morning and Mike said they had a good talk.  I hope that she will be able to build his confidence in himself so that he knows he can do this.  It is almost more of a mental challenge than a physical one!  It takes a lot to know that you have a long recovery ahead of you and yet push forward with all you have in you! 

Thanks for all your prayers and I will keep you posted.  Bruce, the boys and I are going to try and visit Mike next week.  I know that he needs people to visit so that he doesn’t feel alone in this ordeal.

love, Ann

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3 Responses to “Friday, July 20th – Day +60”

  1. Sharon Nowak Says:
    July 20th, 2007 at 2:54 pm

    Hi Mike,
    We’re hoping and praying for a speedy recovery, sooooooo……..I made fresh chocolate chip cookies with pecans in your honor. It’s a tough job eating my share of the cookies as well as your share! :) Took some by the store so they could eat for you as well……………..can you feel that cookie energy heading your way? YUM! :)
    Just want you to know we’re thinking of you! Sharon, Dave and Sharida

  2. kerri hafner Says:
    July 20th, 2007 at 6:47 pm

    Mike,
    I check your website daily. Sorry to hear about this slight setback, I am sure it will be your last hurtle. You continue to be in my prayers! Keep those Frechen boys in line for me when you see them, oh and your sister too! I know she can be a handful!!!!
    Kerri Hafner

  3. Margaret A. Kagerer Says:
    July 20th, 2007 at 6:53 pm

    I talked to

    The Mom adds that

    The Mom reports that she talked to Mike this eve and he had walked a third short lap!
    Yea. Mike!

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