Dear Family and Friends,
Mike is feeling okay, but is very tired tonight so he asked me to update you with the news. The Doctors are thrilled with Mike's progress. He has nearly set a record for fastest grafting of stem cells. On day 8 Mike made a huge jump in his white cell count. Today his cell count was even higher. The Doctors are preparing him to come home. They have started to wean him from the IV's and started administering the meds in pill form. He will be on the anti-rejection drugs for several months. He will be coming home tomorrow or Sunday. I never thought that I would be celebrating Mother's Day at home with Mike. This is so exciting. He told me I could pick out any card I want for Mother's Day since he can not shop. I told him to make a card for me. Is there anyone out there that doesn't know how to draw a flower? I don't think so! I know one thing for sure...this is the best present ever.
We are blessed to have you in our lives and everyday is a reminder of our good fortune. To all of you, we say thank you for your encouragement, quotes, words of wisdom, and for providing plenty of laughs. The next phase of Mike's recovery will not be as confining, so we hope to be able to spend time with you. Your love is as healing as medicine.
To all you Moms...we wish you health, happiness, and endless love. Enjoy your families and the gift of time.
We Love You,
Cookie and Mike
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12 comments:
wow!!! it doesn't get any better than reading the news you just sent to everyone. Mike, you're one incredible man (or young 21 year old stud). I know that your rapid recovery is related to your positive attitude. That and your Cookie are making miracles happen. Keep feeling stronger everyday...we'll see you when you're home...love you, Sandi
Miracle of miracles! There aren't enough superlatives to express our happiness. You're amazing everyone, including the doctors. Even they didn't know what was possible with the power of positive thinking and the tons of prayers backing you up. We love you and can't wait until we see you.
Love Lanabelle and Mike
Hello Michael and Cookie!
I am reading your fantastic news in my kitchen sitting down with cousin Bonnie. She and Bruce are visiting us to help celebrate Aunt Shirley's 80th. We will all be thinking about you and those "Stud Cells." Hope to see you soon.
Love,
Pat (and Bonnie)
Good Morning!
Awesome! We are thrilled and filled with gratitude for everyone who took such good care of Mike. Happy Mom's day and Happy Mike's day.
xxxooo Cathy & Randy
WOW! You really are awesome - no doubt about it. We were selfishly looking forward to having Cookie as a roomate but we will now be able to spend time with both of you. LOL Bruce and Linda
Bottom of the ninth...Stem Cells 10 - cancer 0. PMA and 21 year old stem cell. Now that's a winning combination. Love you both.
Dear Cookie,
Thank you for the wonderful news about Mike. Congratulations on receiving the most wonderful and beatiful Mother's Day present in the world, your precious Mike.
We love you both and will continue our prayers for Mikes success.
Happy Mother's Day,
Love,
Denise, Neil, Hunter and Connor
Mikey,
Welcome home!!! Back in your own bed...Yay!!!!! Keep up the good work stem cells.
Hi Cookie and Mike. What a great Mother's Day present! Mazel tov on the great news and can't wait to see you. Lots of love, Leslie and Norm
Wow, what great news! We are so happy that Mike is going home so soon! Continued healing and continued strength to both of you! Happy mother's day! We love you bunches,
Sue and Barry
I knew Mike was fast but this is record setting. Best Mother's Day gift.
Bette & I are excited for you and your family.
Continued good health and happiness to the entire Center family. We look forward to
hearing future exciting good news.
Love,
Stu & Bette
Welcome Home Stud Muffin(my new name for you) hey you two have always been my most sweetest of friends so now we have the muffin and the cookie..tee hee...well the stella doro dago can not WAIT to give you both bocces(kisses)
xoxoxoxoxoxox
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