Blogs

Michael is back home!  His doctor took him off 2 medications and reduced another, I’m very happy about that.  Michael’s doing okay – I know I keep saying those words and it might be difficult to decipher what that really means, “okay” is obviously...

I spent the weekend with Michael, he’s doing okay. He’s ready to come home but realizes he’s there to get some help.  This stuff has to be a pain for him. He’s only been there a few days so they’re still in the process of adjusting his meds. ...

Well at least I'm hopeful we'll be on the road to Columbia MO - I have to remember to put the MO in there as some have thought I'm talking about the country of Columbia. - we are awaiting approval from Michael's insurance.

The pain that Michael had a couple days ago is back.  I’m not sure, it would be better said that I don’t have any idea what is wrong, the only thing I know is that I’m tired of him hurting. Pray for his comfort and that those who examine will diagnose...

Michael is doing well, he has remained strong and healthy.  I'm going to start getting him into his Standing Frame on a regular basis.   We haven't gotten him standing regularly for some time now - lots of different reasons and...

I think we can learn something from the show Life on Mars. If you don’t know the show you should check it out. Sam, a policeman is hit by a car and left in a coma, but then he wakes up in 1973. I’m not sure why the writers picked 1973 but...

This has been a good year for me and my family. For Michael, for all of us - we have a lot to be thankful for. We've gotten some stuff that has made life easier and better. We've gotten our van converted - this has been awesome, it makes moving...

I don't know about you but I am a Bible believer, yeah I believe what it says to be true, accurate, literal - where the context is literal - I believe it to be inspired and perfect. So, with that I see gaps, there are gaps all over the Bible where...

Well, Kirk hasn't been good about keeping postings, so I'll update everyone :) Kirk and Connie were without their van for about six weeks... it was in Detroit being made handicap accessible. They had a special ramp installed, removed some seats...

I read a book awhile back, the book was about a man that left a successful writing career to care for a disabled young man named Adam. In the book the author accounts a time when a woman, from a local church, came to visit Adam. The woman looked at Adam...

Updates - Therapy continues. Michael makes quick progress, then it slows down. I wish I knew why that is. We get excited about a new step he's taken and it is so quick and big that it seems he's been there all the time, maybe waiting on us. But...

I heard from Rehab Institute today, guess we have a little bit more therapy coming. Michael has made some real improvements on holding his head up, pretty impressive. I had him sitting up, very straight, in his chair, no strap, not even the thing to rest...

My friends Steve and Brandie are home and recovering. Both of them were hurt in a motorcycle accident, Brandie and Steve have a lot of fun together, maybe they'll be replacing "riding" with something else - but I'm not sure about that...

As I said in the last post - here we go, well we're goin! Michael's first couple days at therapy were good. The Rehab Center seems great, Therapist seem great, I think this will be really good for him. As I've said to Michael more than once...

Here is a post from Christine. There are so many simple things that we take for granted and in that don't realize that other people can NOT do that. Yesterday Michael had school on the deck outside. He loves being outside. He also had a big adventure...

There has been a lot of "thank you God" stuff going on today. First I got an email from my mom, she feel and hurt her ribs, finally she found out that nothing is broken or fractured. I'm sure this news doesn't make it hurt any less but...

Okay we're going after therapy for Michael again. We've been cautions, hesitant about going after therapy because we've been told there is a problem with nursing care while he is at therapy. As I've said before, we've received most...

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1164321695

Hi

I like to brag on Michael here, it’s pretty easy, he amazes me. I think I’ve pointed out before that he has an awesome attitude. Yesterday, I was working putting up a ceiling fan – typical situation where it should take 30 minutes but for one reason or...

Today I’ve let my mind go to remembering 2 years ago, that’s dangerous because I can get stuck there. There is a lot of sadness in those memories and there is a lot to be thankful for. Sometimes I think about how much Michael has missed, graduation, turning...

If someone asked you that question, what would your answer be? It would probably be similar to what Michael's answer was, accept he couldn't say it very well. His response was something like MMMMMMMmmmmmmm. I'm not sure if that is the correct spelling...

Things have been pretty smooth for Michael the last few weeks, no problems - thank you God! He will have a nursing change, at least for a month or so, and he doesn't like that very much. The nurse has just come on the case seems very nice, very attentive...

Just saying a quick hey. If you were looking for us at the Amy Thompson run, we didn't make it. I've been hit pretty hard with something, a sinus infection, flu whatever it is I wasn't able to get up and get going for the run, and I am trying to stay...

Something changed on the site -- here are the instructions for signing up with / for Michael. 1. www. amythompsonrun.org 2. click on Raise Funds 3. click on Register now (even though you are not registering) 4. on the right side, look for "make a donation...

Michael went swimming today! Michael’s nurse and Physical Therapist worked together to get him into a pool. He’ll be able to go to this Aquatics session on a regular basis and it sounds really good for him. The pool has a good setup to keep him safe ...

Michael received the computer we’ve been waiting on – The Mercury – with time this will go a long way to help him communicate. The system is pc based, with touch screen, the software includes thousands of symbols to use in building communication screens...

If you haven't heard about it, let me tell you about this.. There is a house in Lee's Summit, a big 1.8 million dollar house, that is available to tour. The proceeds from these tours goes to support the Dream Factory. If you have the time, go out and...

So Michael is still doing good. They say his pneumonia is fine, they aren't worried about it, but there is still fluid around his lungs. This isn't necessarily a bad thing either but they have to keep an eye on it, make sure it doesn't get too much, make...

Got mostly good news today. Michael's oxygenation level is back to normal, he's had no fever for a couple days now, all seems great. But - yeah I have my but-face on - but the fluid around his lungs increased some after they drained it off so they want...

Michael has had another turn of events in the last couple days. He's now at University Hospital in Columbia, he has pneumonia and some fluid around his lung. This morning they are going to drain the fluid from around his lung, then check it for infection...

I have a huge thank you to give to The Dream Factory in Kansas City!! The Dream Factory has offered to purchase a communica tion device for Michael. You might have read about this device, it’s called The Mercury from Assistive Technology . This is just...

Michael is doing great. He does have a fever, well he has it, then it goes away, then he has it again the next day. They've done a lot of tests to see what it might be and so far everything has come back inconclusive - so maybe he has a virus. I don't...

I got a call this morning from Rusk to tell me not to come get Michael – his doctor is concerned about a fever and wants to check him out before releasing him. So, now we’re set for tomorrow. Unless I get another call. I was told not to worry, he’s okay...

Just talked to Everett and Denise, things are going well. His tone (spasticity or tenseness) is better. Molly said that he helped out but putting his foot on the floor when going from the bed to the wheelchair. I haven’t heard if he’s been in the Auto...

Yesterday no nurse was available so I stayed home with Michael. It was a good day and I’m pretty sure that the Baclofen Pump is working. I got to see him working with his Leasa, his teacher –she is just awesome with him!! She had his hands laying on the...

I've been pretty disappointed with the results of our trip to Columbia. I thought, I hoped that this time, just this time, maybe, things would all go the way I had hoped. That didn’t happen at all. Not only did Blue Cross say no to Michael getting a well...

It is nice to say that. It seems we’ll be trekking back and forth to Columbia again for few weeks. Christine talked to admissions at Rusk and they are expecting him Friday afternoon. Thanks for your prayers on this and thanks to God for hearing them....

Today is Michael's 18th birthday. Wow, my little boy is 18. There are so many thoughts that go along with that statement. I'm sorry I haven't done more recently here!! I know there are a few people who look regularly to get information on how Michael...

I’m pretty sure that Michael does better with his new life than I do. He rarely says NO – that he’s not doing well. The last week or so he has been doing a lot of thinking, a couple times he has said that he is sad. It’s difficult to tell for sure how...

One of these days you're going to go to this site and read Michael said Hi Dad or something like that. I praise God for that day, I would like to be able to write that today. Christmas would be a good time for talking. :) Michael did move his left foot...

I keep thinking - a year ago today I was... and remembering Michael being at Rusk, the good and the bad. Kylee is right there are some amazing, caring people there, other hospitals, even some other churches could take a lesson from them. Hi Jill - how...

Michael is back with Dad now, it's nice to have him home. with me - not to say that he isn't at home with Christine. This morning as I was leaving Deborah came running out telling me I had to come in and see him, "Michael is waving with his left hand...

It is so easy to think about how bad life is, it’s easy to forget the good things. As one who claims to be a follower of Jesus Christ maybe it shouldn’t be that way, but it is for me. It’s easy to look at Michael and only think about...

Michael has had someone from school working with him for a couple weeks now and we are seeing a difference. His teacher has him moving both hands together, he holds on to his left hand with his right and he moves them both back and forth. This is really...

Happy Birthday to my brother Buddy! Michael is in his second week of school, I see and hear good things! He’s still moving his head better, he gets better and better with it. Mrs. Coulter has him exercising his jaw, making sounds, blowing through...

Hi Laura, we miss you too! Hope everything is good. Feel free to leave a comment telling me to post. I keep starting a post, then don’t get to finish. Once in awhile, Michael will just answer yes or no to everything you ask him. I guess it’s...

Now that we have some cooler weather, Michael has been able to enjoy his porch. We’ve been able to meet our new neighbors many have stopped to say hi, everyone wants to know Michael’s story. A teacher from LSHS lives close enough that she...

It's one year today. I just now realized that. A year ago - right now - I was wondering why he hadn't called me from school. Michael is doing well! Yesterday we took our regular trip to Columbia Missouri. Seeing the people who did so much for...

Thanks Laura and Sally for the comments. Sorry for the distraction and for suggesting I stop the site, I know I worry too much about what people think. If you have any trouble with the 'sign in' for the site, leave me an email - Just click on Email under...

Michael is recovering still. But, it’s just been a couple days in the hospital and it looks like he has an infection. His lung has sealed up, they are taking the Chest Tube out this morning, I’m sure he’ll be happy about that. I guess it is very uncomfortable...

This morning we took Michael to the hospital and found that he has a collapsed lung. The last 3 or 4 days something hasn't been right but then there have been times when he has seemed fine too. This morning he was breathing very fast, his heart was racing...

Thanks for the comments!! For anyone who might have read any of her wise comments, Laura is my niece. Laura, you have impressed me many times with your wisdom and insight - thanks! I wish I could really communicate with him, I wish I knew, really knew...

We move a little closer to being ready for Michael to move. This weekend some good friends helped me get the deck or maybe I should really say "porch" built outside his room. It all went very well, I still have the railing left to do and there will be...

I've had a lot of " a year ago today " thoughts! I see a car with the driver's ed sign on it I think that Michael should be doing that this summer. We all have our plots to carry. For myself I thank God that he's given me the circumstances he has to learn...

Faith - Hope - Courage - Strength - Love Everyone has their own definition for these words, these concepts. Even those who believe the Bible and takes it's definition still have their own way of applying the meaning behind these words. I think for most...

Michael seems to be taking a turn now. He's made some good progress in the last week and in areas that he had pretty much stopped. I was sitting and talking to him, I asked him a question and he nodded his head yes. I said "Did you just nod yes?" He nodded...

This entry will remain in the forums area under Prayer Requests I have a prayer request for a co-worker of mine….. 9-month old Janis Joelle DeMasi was injured this weekend in a kitchen accident…. She has 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 70% of her body....

So today is the day we’ve been waiting for, for months now. We finally closed on our new house – a ranch with a finished walk-out downstairs. It’s really a nice house, more than I thought we would get or even be able to get. The neighborhood is great...

We have a contract on our house and a contract on what will be our house. I praise God and thank him for taking care of us . We have been able to keep the closing dates arranged so that we can have some time to do some work on the new house before we...

Michael seems to be doing better with voicing. She said that yesterday his nurse said he was saying mom, mom, mom. I told him that if he could get that out when his mom is around, it would be the best Mother's Day present she's ever received. Please pray...

Michael I hope you are feeling how much you are loved. I know you know that you're loved, I'm not sure you realize how much and I'm not sure you realize how much you're needed, how many people have looked to you. I don't want you to be hurting now but...

It seems we are closing in on that house we've been hunting. Maybe, we'll see. If you're praying, please pray that God's plan be done. He knows what we're looking for and what is needed. Connie and I are staying patient, at least most of the time. She...

On Halloween night 1986, Amy Thompson was shot in the head at age 23. Against great odds, she survived. For three years, Amy fought the battle of life after brain injury. She approached each day with courage and faith, and her spirit gave hope to all...

In case you are up in the early morning hours: Tuesday night / Wednesday morning, at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00 in the morning, the time and date will be… 01:02:03 04/05/06. That won't happen again for another hundred years. Tomorrow we...

Below is an email that my sister sent me. It's amazing, always amazing how God works and how good his timing is. This morning I've been strugling with a lot of things, but in the end they all came down to stuggling with "Right" from my point of view....

Yesterday was a really good day!! Michael is home again, he has a scheduled date to restart rehabilitation and there is something really good about his eyes. This experience in the hospital will help us in the future, his doctor knows more now and hopefully...

So far everything looks good. Everything looks good and his enzyme levels have been back to normal since yesterday morning. This morning he should get food again, then they'll see if everything looks normal after digesting the food, I think if everything...

For a while now I've been wondering what Michael remembers. I'm really not sure, this is one area that he is inconsistent with his responses. I know he knows what's going on here and now, but I'm not sure what he knows about his past. Well, my sister...

Michael is keeping his progress with holding his head and his eyes. At times he will make progress and then because his therapy is in another area he will back off a little. Especially now, it's hard to give him therapy in every area he is improving in...

Michael is doing good! I would really like to KNOW how he feels and what he is thinking, I guess every parent of a teenager probably wants that. His eyes are looking better, he looks as though he is focusing better, he responded with "yes" when I asked...

Sorry for taking so long to update! Well Michael is home. :) It is very nice to have him here, it's nice to not have to leave him and come home. Well I guess for now I'm still doing that, I'm just leaving him a couple miles away at his mom's house. Michael...

Michael is coming home next week, unless there is another change.. they do seem to happen pretty often. This is quite a change from last week when it appeared that he would be here at least 3 - 4 more weeks. His doctor said it is common to move to a higher...

When I called Michael today he had his Yes / No buttons so I could hear him, he said: Yes - He can hear me Yes - He is in therapy now No - It doesn't feel like he's smiling Yes - His Grandmas are there Yes - it is Tuesday, tomorrow is Wednesday No - it...

There's something different about Michael's expression. He's smiling. Well it's kind of a smile, like half a grin. ;-) It is a little hard to tell for sure with only yes and nos for communication but it is nice to see his smile again. The blister on his...

I just got here in Columbia and have the latest information. Tomorrow morning at 7 Michael will leave here for University Hospital, his surgery is scheduled for 11AM. It's not known if he will come back here tomorrow evening, possibly Saturday or Monday...

...just digging for information that God hasn't given me yet.. What a week! A lot of stuff has hit this week, I've felt completely surrounded and overwhelmed. But God is good! Connie said it well to me, she said I don't understand but I trust God anyway...

Here's the latest info on Michael and Rusk. Everyone there agrees that his progress is great, there has been no decrease. From what I understand I guess, Blue Cross just doesn't want to pay for it any more. Michael's doctor has sent 2 letters appealing...

Christine just called me me, it seems that, as of last Friday, Blue Cross - Blue Shield has denied claim on Michael's stay at Rusk Rehabilitation. Up to this point I've been impressed with the coverage and care we've received from Blue Cross, but stopping...

It seems that most of the time, we assume that how we see things are the right way or the best way, maybe the only way. I said we, maybe I should just speak for myself. :-) I should know by now that God doesn't always see things the way I do, I should...

I want to say thank you in advance to everyone that's making the trip to Columbia! I don't know how much Michael will appreciate it tomorrow, there's a possibility that the excitement or stimulation will be too much for him. It's my hope that this day...

Michael is getting better and faster with his mouth and voice. For Michael to "talk" he must work up to getting sounds out, then he must work to get sounds coming through his mouth and not his nose, then he must work up to getting his mouth open, then...

I just talked to Tori, one of Michael's therapist , one of the things she's doing with him is asking him yes or no questions. He responds in various ways, thumbs up and down, 1 or 2 fingers, they also have a button that he can push for yes - we're looking...

We're all the way into 2006 now, Michael continues to get better but it is little by little. We have a lot to be thankful for! That's not to say that there aren't times when I act otherwise. I don't want Michael where he is, I want to be able to talk...

From Christine.... Michael is making great progress….. Last Friday, he maneuvered a motorized wheel chair down the hall. He stopped halfway and took his had off the control. Kirk talked to him, encouraging him and he continued… The PT turned it around...

Michael's Dr. again reports to me that he is making great progress. His latest feat is a motorized wheelchair, for now he just took a test run, he went down the hallway and back with me in front of him and his Physical Therapist beside him, next week...

Michael walked in the Auto Ambulator for 12 minutes. At first he was uncomfortable, he gave a thumbs up to the straps being a little too tight, but then he seemed to enjoy it. Molly gave Michael a pen and asked him to draw a circle, he did pretty good...

Michael will be taking bigger steps today than he has in over 100 days, he'll be walking. Rusk has a machine that allows someone to go through the motions of walking while controlling the weight that is on their feet. I didn't expect him to be doing this...

The drive down here was interesting. It was snowing and the sun was out - no rainbow with snow. I miss Connie. She's so understanding to let me come down here every weekend. Today Michael had a crowd of people gathered around him as he moved a stack of...

I know I haven't updated in a while, sorry if you've been looking. He continues to get better, slowly but he is progressing. I imagine it is frustrating for him to keep trying and trying and trying, and still it's so hard. I'm so proud of his fighting...

We've been setting up the Christmas tree, just one tree this year with a mixture of ornaments. Does "Just one" puzzle you? Well for our house "just one" Christmas tree is a big deal, if you know Connie and how she loooooves to decorate for Christmas,...

Yesterday when I got to Columbia, Michael's Dr. saw me in the hallway and came after me. How many doctors will do that? So, he stopped me and said "Your son is doing really well!" Then he proceeded to tell me all that Michael is doing. The latest progress...

I forgot one thing. Connie asked me if I told everyone about Michael waving good-bye, so I am. As we were walking out of the room, I said "Good-bye Michael, I'll see you on Thursday", I looked back and he was waving to me. A very big wave! I can remember...

I hope you enjoy today and I hope you take time to be thankful. I know I don't do that enough, but when I do I feel better. I think there is something to that process, something we get inside when we take that time to consider. But it's difficult to do...

It was so great...."GREAT" visiting with Mike, he was a little sleepy when we first got there, but seemed very alert shortly thereafter, I can see him there do you know what I mean, I can see our Mike there in his eyes, I can't explain it, but I know...

Michael was resting a lot today. He needs that once on a while. He’s getting better at controlling his right hand and has started with his left hand. Today I left him about 10, it was really difficult to leave him. So many questions, so many things that...

Michael continues to progress slowly. I'm on my way down to see him this morning, but my mom called me on her way back to tell me that he was holding up 1 finger for Yes and 2 fingers for No. She said that the Speech Therapist asked him if his mom's name...

If you're from Rusk or Research and would like to leave a comment for or about Michael I've created a section in Community for that. It's my plan for Michael to personally come and thank you for all you've done for him. Today, Michael got Bowtox injections...

Today was a busy day! Michael had a CT scan this morning physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy plus I have been testing him all day long. Right now 3 Nurses are giving him a shower. I'm sure he is totally embarrassed. Michael made...

I just got word from Christine that Michael's trache was removed this morning!!! He's moving along very well! No more tube stuck in his throat, no more suctioning! Ya Hooo!!! Thank you God

Michael got to go outside, in fresh air, he's wearing normal clothes - no hospital gown!! Great day!!!!!!!!! It was really nice to see him dressed and sitting in a chair, he was in a gym with 20 or 30 other rehab patients, all struggling with things that...

I will be working on this site every chance I get, so if it isn't available or something doesn't look right, try again in a few minutes. Sorry for the inconvenience but I don't have a lot of time to mess with it. It's been a while since I've done this...

Today is a big day! I don't want to be over dramatic , as it is easy to do when writing something , but today is a huge day for me. I'm not scared or worried about it but I have considered it and I know it will be very difficult. I'm not the first parent...

I think I've said this before... I don't recommend this situation to anyone , but in this situation I've felt so fortunate, so loved and so much love for Michael it is very encouraging, it's amazing! Thank you! Thanks for the very nice comments, the offers...

I have added a Forum, specifically for prayer requests. Click forum on the toolbar, then Prayer requests, from there you can read and post. Feel free to use it for yourself and others. Kirk

I met Ed, from Columbia today. Ed is a good guy, he's a nurse, the representative from the rehab hospital in Columbia. He was encouraged with Michael and encouraging to me, Columbia Missouri is a long ways away, but I feel good about Michael going there...

I have some amazing friends and family! Friends that I've had for a short time and some that have been around for years. I recieved some really nice emails, phone calls and visits, often at just the right time to keep me going. In a world where everything...

We should know soon where Michael will go for rehabilitation. I'm still hopeful that it can be here in the area but I have heard many good stories about a hospital in Columbia MO. If a local place will take him, it will be hard to decide what to do, more...

Saturday's weblog had not been public, I hesitate at times to tell you some things that happen. But, I think that you're praying for Michael you should be able to be encouraged too. Just remember, we've been told again and again and again.. progression...

Michael is still recovering from the surgery to put his skull flap. His head swelled up after surgery quite a bit, I was told this was not dangerous or even unexpected. Last night both of his eyes were swelled shut. He didn't look good at all. A few hours...

I hear there are questions about Michael's condition and going to see him... When he's in the ICU visiting is very strict but when he moves back to a private room it is pretty open. To this point he hasn't had much chance to get settled out of the ICU...

There haven't been any notable changes over the weekend. There are times when I'm really hopeful for a break through, like I even expect them, but getting to that place risks a let down, which risks all kinds of other feelings. Michael has been okay,...

Tomorrow morning someone from a rehabilitation hospital will come to see Michael to evaluate whether they will accept him in their program. This is a local place, so it would be good for Dad! As I said before please pray for this one and pray that God...

We have the next battle on the scope. Michael has a blood clot in his femoral artery, in his left leg. I wonder, is this just life only magnified? The Neurosurgeon doesn't want to use blood thinners, I guess there is still healing going on in his brain...

Late last night Michael was moved from ICU, this is good, it's good that he's progressing but it is also very scary. He received very good care there, the nurses were wonderful, they were able to pay very close attention to him, I know we can't expect...

No changes to report for Michael, but thank you for your prayers and support! I hope my thoughts here are profitable to you... I did get this request from our prayer list at Lakeland... Last week, a family member of the church, a young girl named Caitlin...

Some Good News for Lakelander's we got the occupancy permit!! Next Sunday will be at our new place. Thank you God! So, yesterday Michael started again on his breathing test. It's funny how those nurses are always amazed that he breaths so well on his...

Michael's doctors said that his preliminary results from his most recent blood culture are negative. Thank you Lord!! This means that he is no longer showing signs of having a Staph Infection in his blood. He still shows it in his lungs though. The Doctor...

The Doctor told us tonight that the infection he has could be serious. He has a Staph Infection in his blood and lungs. They have changed out all the IVs and moved him to a different area in the ICU, the next few days will be crucial. He still seems comfortable...

Here's some good news! The nurse that took care of Michael last night told me that he had "purposeful movement". Purposeful movement isn't necessarily conscious but it's like scratching something that itches, holding something that hurts etc. I didn't...

A couple people have commented to me that they are impressed with how confident I am. I have to snicker a little here... If you know me, then you probably know I'm no "Positive Thinker". I've often been told that my comments come out on what seems to...

My God is an awesome God! Thanks to all who have been praying for Michael! Yesterday, another complication brought an opportunity for God to answer prayer, God came through clearly in this one. Something was partially blocking Michael’s airway, he could...

No real news today, something seems different with Michael at least to me. Last night he was resting very peacefully, his breathing and heart rate were not as high. Thanks again for praying and caring! I wish you could have and hope you get a chance to...

No changes to report today. Thanks for praying for Michael! Michael wanted this site to be used for prayer requests, I'm going to start posting the prayer requests from Lakeland's prayer chain. If you have a prayer request feel free to add it here. I...

Michael handled yesterday well, he shouldn't have to go through as much for a while now. The doctors are using all the have and all they know to give Michael the best invironment to heal. I appreciate them very much! I imagine the next step for him will...

More progress... Yesterday was another eventful day. In the morning he went to surgery to get a Tracheostomy . The doctor also wants to work him off of some of the medicines he's been on. Michael's blood pressure and heart rate are stabilizing but still...

There hasn't been much change; Michael is still in a coma and we are told the road ahead will be long and slow. I'm reminded that in these situations progression will be very slow it is often months before conciousness is regained. I remind myself that...

Today was a very good day for Michael, the best day so far! By the way, I want to say this, I love my son! I love my son Michael, I've always been so proud to be Michael's dad. Okay to the update... Today started with Michael's ICP rating continuing to...

Update on Michael. There is little change but we've been told by the Neurosurgeons that this is the way it is with brain injuries. Patience is key. His pupil response is a little quicker than it has been, he looks much better, the swelling in his face...

This is the xanga Michael made. He really needs us right now. Pray for him and his family. -nicole swaney

i want God to use this site to reach out to you all. Michael