Mike Kagerer

Hi Everyone,

I have put Mike’s and Mom’s new addresses on the “Contact Mike” page.  Please make note that if you are calling them there are times listed and if you are planning to visit Mike (especially) after 4pm may be the best time, although he will be wiped out from therapy.

Mike moved today to the Rehab floor.  He didn’t go yesterday because he had a bad nose bleed and they had to cauterize it.  He told me he has been to hell and back today since coming to the Rehab floor.  I said that I knew it was going to be very tough but I know he can do it and I am very proud of him for making the effort.  And I told him that you all are proud of him too. 

Mike’s Social Worker called today and talked to my husband, Bruce, to give him the new contact information.  She said that it was going to take Mike at least a good month to get some strength back.  All of you who are praying keep it up please.  He is turning the corner and he needs to have a lot of support right now.  I will try and go see him this coming week.  His Social Worker is going to call and talk to me on Monday so I’ll find out more about when is the best time for a visit.  I know that he will be extremely tired but I told him it will be a ‘good’ tired – like when you’ve worked really hard and it feels good to know that you’ve done your best.

Mom also moved this morning to her new place.  She will be in therapy too during the day so I’ll have to let you all know when best to visit her also.  She said she finally ate normal food tonight and felt fine.  She isn’t clenching her teeth any more either.  I think her nerves were really on the frayed edge and hopefully she can begin to relax and get built back up again and get home.  She did say tonight that she really messed things up as far as Mike was concerned and I assured her that she hadn’t.  We all probably did more than we should have for him and he will get back on his feet again.  I will be in close touch with the discharge planners this time.  We aren’t sure and it all depends on how he is doing where he’ll go after his stint on the Rehab floor.  Maybe even to the farm to stay with me and my family if they will let him.  But all this isn’t to be worried about now since he needs to spend all his energy on getting healthy again. 

Thanks for all of your prayers.  Remember to check the “Contact Mike” page to get the latest mailing info.

love, Ann

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