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May 9, 2025 Some day, I will read these updates to Mike that chronicle his amazing journey from stroke to recovery. This title alone will put a big smile on his face 😀 Change is the only constant in life. Mike is still Mike…but different. He is unbelievably somehow stronger in his vulnerability. Sincere gratitude Read more
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May 1, 2025 I decided I will do weekly updates to let you all know how Mike is doing. So many of you have reached out to ask. That means so much to us. Progress at this point is still daily but in very small ways. God has been so faithful and we thank Him Read more
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April 23, 2025 Mike had a smooth transition to Sunnyview. It’s a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility. Honestly, compared to the last 11 days at Albany Medical Center, it feels like the Ritz Carlton. He has his own room with a huge window. An amazing bathroom with a shower. He is really looking forward to showering! It’s Read more
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April 22, 2025 Na na na na na na na na hey hey hey goodbye “The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades” 😎 HE’S HEADED TO SUNNYVIEW TODAY!!! Read more
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April 21, 2025 It’s crazy to think it’s been 10 days since this nightmare began! Mike had a good day yesterday. We had a nice visit with his sons in the morning. He requested specific food and drink that we all brought to him. He and I watched a couple movies together and had Read more
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April 19, 2025 To say Mike is doing well is an understatement. My love is kicking butt and taking names! He was the best he’s been this morning. His sons and his brother got to witness it. He ate and ate and ate. He chatted and made jokes. He requested hash browns with eggs and Read more
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April 18, 2025 So we are a full week now since Mike’s stroke. Mike had a restless night. Didn’t sleep at all. He’s experiencing hospital delirium. It’s common with some patients in his condition. As I and his kids have experienced when we visit, he will talk about going upstairs to lay down or asking Read more
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April 17, 2025 Mike is still suffering quite significantly from head pain. The blood putting pressure on the brain along with the tissue damage is the reason. The doctor said they can’t give him any real pain medication for another three to possibly five days. It’s awful. He’s only sleeping about four hours at night Read more
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April 16, 2025 He had a restless night with head pain. Not great sleep. Neurosurgery saw him last night for the final time and they feel his well-oriented presentation and clinical stability over these last couple days indicates that the swelling is not significant enough to warrant acute intervention, meaning no surgery. Great news! I Read more
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April 15, 2025 Mike did well last night. His head pain stayed at 5/10 til just recently where they administered more Oxycodone. A new head CT was just taken so we will get those results later this morning. He asked for food around midnight and ate a bit. Blood pressure remains under control. Before I Read more
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