Today, as it has been all week, was a beautiful, sunny, crisp fall day.
Michael was about the same. He seems to be the most "talkative" in the morning when we all get up. He really moves his arm around and fiddles with our hands. He likes the mouth moistener brew they make here and touches his mouth when he wants us to swab some more on. His IV, which was in his hand, finally had to come out, so his meds (swelling and seizure) are given subcutaneously - under the skin in fatty tissue. I apologize if I misspelled that.
Bruce's sister and her husband drove up from Georgia on Saturday, and will probably leave tomorrow. Michael's sister Katie drove back to Chicago today to get back to her architecture classes. Brother Jon is hanging in there with us. Looks like Bruce's brother Tad will come in from Colorado later this week.
Of course we don't know how long Michael will hang in with us, so we take every moment to tell him we love him and are with him, hold his hand, and just be here. The hospice folks continue to be amazingly compassionate and attentive.
Thank you all again, and I hope these posts help keep you informed. Your messages mean everything to us, and to Mike. The tagged photos in FaceBook are great as well. We love seeing Mike having fun with his friends.
Bruce
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Thank you for the updates. Mike, you are your family are all in my prayers. I hope you are able to find peace and feel the love that surrounds you. You have touched so many lives, more than you could ever know.
Thank you, Bruce, your posts mean so much. My experience of church this morning was all about your family--songs and prayers all seemed to relate. Mike's spirit is touching the universe.
Deanie
It would be great to see posted here some of the stories Mike's friends have of good times. I'm sure Mike would like to remember them too. Would love to see the pictures too if there's a way to post them here or if someone could collect them onto a website.
Deanie
Michael and Family -
You are on my mind as we start another beautiful day. May this be a peaceful day for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love.
Danny
As always, Michael continues to be on the minds of everyone here at KMC. We are keeping all of you close in our hearts and praying for the strength to carry you through. Please know that we here for you and if you need anything to let us know. Love from all of
us.
We appreciate being kept in the loop regarding your amazing son! Although we only met Mike once at my brother's house in Highland Park, IL, it was memorable - he was gentle, sweet, funny, and so, so kind to Lourenco. Our prayers are with you and Mike that he can be freed from the restraints of this earthly plane when he feels the time is right. The angels will meet him at the pearly gates and sing songs of joy that he joined them. Blessings on all of you.
Mary and Steve York from Minnesota
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