Sunday, November 6, 2011

It's been a long time . . .

. . . since I have posted. But unfortunately, not since Mike has been in the hospital. Mike is back in....exactly 4 weeks to the day since his last admission. Even though it has only been 4 weeks he will stay in the hospital for 2 weeks once again. He is pretty sick. We were so blessed to have a couple of spans where he actually went 8 weeks or a little more without going in. He was out and about on his motorcycle, dancing and even made a trip to Michigan (even though it was pretty stressful for him).

Mike has lost a lot of weight. His lungs are down to 31%. He was in a dance routine with about 12 other people for Halloween. He didn't want to let the group down. He danced three performances in one night. The group was awesome. I got to go see him. Julie really does a great job with these group performances. If you ever get the chance to see one - go for it. You won't be disappointed.

Mike struggled. He danced and coughed until he threw up and then danced some more. Two days later he was admitted. He is still struggling. His dad went down to see him yesterday. He enjoyed the visit. He is trying to get out every day to walk. His back hurts from the hospital bed. He coughs so much.

Mike's post from facebook:
I worked hard this last weekend now im in the hospital only out for a month w pfts lower than they have been in a long time now my work is not dun i will work work to get back the lungs that went down the fight never gives up and a cf'er can never give in but w the help and suport of others it makes it a lil esyer so for that i thank u all for the support

CF has been in the news with new drugs we are all hoping will help all CFers. Go here to learn more. His doctors are all at National conference so we should hear more when they get back next week. We'll post when we have an update.

Mike loves the support he gets from family and friends and fellow dancers. Please keep him in your prayers.

If you want to see him dance go here. Amazing. Just a week ago...
Blessings to you.

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