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Mike,
TODAY IS THE BIG DAY YOU ARE COMING HOME TODAY!! We are all so excited. I’m sorry I can’t be there for your homecoming. I am thinking about you and will see you this weekend Mike.
Love you,
Mary
Welcome home Mike! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! Here’s to a new year full of hope, happiness, and progress. To Mike and all of his family and friends, thank you for the gift of this website.
glad you’re home mike! to a happy and progessive new year i wish you the best, i know you can do it!
Happy New Year Mikey!!! This is your year. To a new chapter…a very amazing one at that! I can’t wait to see you again. Keep moving forward…I know you will!
Love,
Jessie
Welcome Home Mike!! Way to go!!!! xo
Amanda
Glad you are at the house bro. You are making great strides! Keep it up!
I just wanted to say welcome home and that you’re missed more than you know. Just know that you have some wonderful people pulling for you to make it out of this a new and improved you. Happy New Years!
Happy New Year Mike!! I’m so glad to see that you finally got to go home! Congratulations and keep it up!
God Bless!!
Wow it is SO GOOD to read that post of Mike’s move back home and the progress he has been making since then. Mike – congratulations! You are doing so well! It must feel so good to be home!
And Rae – don’t even think about even thinking of apologizing for anything. I am just as impressed with you as I am with Mike. Mike is not the only one teaching lessons from this. The way you have handled all of this…it’s…well, remarkable. I wish there was a better word out there to describe how amazing you have been to Mike, your family, and all of Mike’s friends. Everyone is so incredibly lucky to have you in their lives and I know we are all so thankful for everything that you have done and continue to do. I know that I barely know you, but if you ever need anything, please please call me. (703.772.1906)
Again, Mike, you are amazing
Mike I am so glad to hear that you are home and doing well! Keep up the good work, you are truly a Miracle.
“The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.”
Amanda
Mike,
I’ve been thinkin about you the whole time and I hope you’re getting better. My prayer’s are here for you. I remember all the times we spent together and all the great times we’ve had in Ocean City. What great times!!! I want you to know that I’m thinkin about you and you’re family and I hope to see you soon. I love you buddy!!!
Love you man,
Robbie Stoltz
I’m so glad to hear that you’re home and doing better. I know you still have a long road ahead of you but I hope that this new year is filled with great triumphs. I wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers. Happy New Year!
Mike,
Thank you for coming over on Saturday and having dinner with us. It was a great time, your Dad in the kitchen cooking with Nate helping. We all sat down, your Dad, Nate, Sylvette, Emily, her friend, and me. The meal was great but the conversation was the best. How I love to watch you and hear you laugh. You have made such strides…..but we all knew you would. I am so impressed by your determination…..you are an inspiration to me.
Love you,
Mary
Mike is one strong man. Wow! That’s what I find myself saying most nights after leaving casa de Rosner. He never stops amazing me. So I had a pretty great experience with Mike the other day that I thought I would share. Over the weekend I went grocery shopping for the family, and when I came in with the groceries Mike was over on the couch hanging out. Bobby came over to help and before I knew it BAM, Mike was up from the couch and walking towards us. Bobby and I rushed over and Bobby says, “What are you doing Michael?” And he said “Oh just getting up.” Jokingly I say, “Oh Mike were you just getting up to get a better look at me??” As I struck a silly pose. He smiles that beautiful smile and says, “Yeah!” Then with out missing a beat he starts walking towards me with his arms out reaching for a hug! OH MY GOSH! I’m pretty sure that was the best hug of my life! It just took me back to all those days at Fairfax INOVA waiting for Mike to wake up, and thinking to myself what I would give for him to just jump out of bed and give me a big ole’ Mike hug. Well I got one! Thank you Mike! Thank you for just being you. That charming, funny guy that you are. I love you Mike!
Mike- I am so proud of you and all that you have accomplished! I know it must feel great to be back at home and I continue to read about your progress everyday! Keep up the hard work and hang in there buddy! We all know you can do it and you are doing such a great job! You are always in my thoughts and prayers! I want to come by and visit someday soon! I can’t wait to see you again!
Love-Nicole
I’ve been writing comments here the whole time so I figured I’d continue with the tradition. I didn’t want to say much other than I’m glad that Rae is continuing with the updates. I haven’t written anything to you yet, Rae, but these updates are great. I’d like to elaborate more on how they help me feel better from day to day, but I’m about leave the house soon, so I just wanted to say thanks. Continue to let Mike know that he’s not alone in this battle. Even though I’m not around more often, I can see Mike’s situation as a blessing in disguise for everyone that has and will be a part of his life. I’ll see you soon man. Later
Mike,
I’m so happy your mom has continued the updates on how you are doing and your progress. Like many others, I’m am on here daily checking for more updates from your mom. You are so strong and such an inspiration to us all. It’s good to see that you are doing so well and seem to be doing great being back at home. I hope if you or your family need anything you’ll let us know. Hope to talk to you soon
I just saw you a couple days ago and I’m sure I’ll see you in a couple more, but I just wanted to let you know in the meantime that I’m thinking about you. Your strength has helped me when I’m having a bad day. I try to think about all that you’ve been through and are continuing to come through and I realize that you haven’t complained. Not once. It makes me want to do better. To be stronger. Just like you. Thank you for that.
See you soon!
Amanda
Mike,
Thank you for coming over on Saturday and going to lunch with all of us. We had such a great time at Chili’s, laughing and talking. The best part was when we went to see Grandma Vee. You walked into her room and the look on her face was priceless. She cried and she couldn’t stop touching you. She is so proud of you and how far you have come. She loves you very much Michael, we all do.
See you soon,
Love, Mary
WOW! WOW! WOW!!
Seeing Michael’s post today brought tears to my eyes. I read it outloud to my co-worker who has been checking out the site weekly, we are both thrilled and amazed. I hope you realize how far and wide the prayers have come and continue to come for you and your recovery! I have posted on here many many times about how the boys, especially Karl, needs you and I think you know that, but god I’m so happy your here for him now! You can’t imagine how they adore you and their love for you grows every day with every step you take. You are an amazing individual who is literally taking the bull by the horns and continues to push! We all admire your stregnth so much! I wish you the best of luck in the coming weeks and hope to see you soon!
XOXOXO-
Ellyn & the von Schilling/Perry/Sullivan-Perry Clan!
Mike Rosner, you’re an animal. I check this site daily, almost religiously, like my morning constitutional and cup of coffee. Reading the posts of today both brought tears to my eyes and invigorated me. Your re-invention has in many ways made me better myself. Made me pick up the phone more to call the old crew, made me breathe in the winter air a bit more deeply, made me stop taking so much for granted. I pray for your continued progress from afar. I think about your quest for a return to “normalcy”, but I genuinely doubt any day you will experience from now on will constitute as normal in any way. Rather, it will be extraordinary, as it should be. I’m keeping hope alive down here in the Cackalack Rosner. Godspeed.
-Hugh-Lloyd
Mike, tell your mother she has no right to cast an apprehensive eye over your oatmeal technique…I’ve eaten hers. And one day I’ll remind you of how cold and hungry I needed to be to do that! We call it porridge, and it’s the only thing my husband cooks. We make it in a pan though, on the stovetop, and without fail he lets the whole thing boil over. So to me, it sounds like you’ve got a pretty good grip on breakfast. You are fantastic xxxx
yo kid,
glad to see you back on the saddle. hello to you too mike, hello to you.
keep it up
Hey Mike! I’m so excited to see you making great strides! I want you to know that I pray for you every night. You’re amazing! Hopefully planning on making it back up there around the end of February. Hope to see you then!
Love from Texas,
Kristin
Hi Mike,
Just want to say Hi and let you know I’m always thinking about you. I actually had a dream about you the other night. Love Always, Alison.
Hi Michael and Rosner family,
It’s halftime and the Giants are losing! As a Redskins fan, I trust that this is good news! Thinking about you every day.
Love,
E
Mike,
Thanks for coming over on Saturday. We had a great time and I know Grandma loved seeing you. Your Dad said, he’s making steak for you the next time. He’s back in Richmond, but he can’t wait to see you this weekend. We pray for you daily and please know how much we love you.
Mary
Mike,
It’s so wonderful to see that you are doing well. A day hasn’t gone by that I haven’t kept you in my thoughts. While things are hard now, they will get easier. Every second brings healing and the promise of tomorrow.
Well wishes and warm thoughts,
H
Mike,
It has been a while since I have seen you. I miss the visits in the hospital but am so happy that you are safe and sound at home now. I am really looking forward to seeing you again. Keep up the hard work. I do not know how you do it. You and your family are such an example to the rest of us. Love Ya, Kem
Word….well, you seem to be doing amazing, and to seeing you responding to everyone and this blog gave me goose bumps. I can’t wait to hang out when I come home, and have PLENTY of stories to laugh about. F-the Gaints and keep your head up, it only gets better form here….
I have to admit I still make my daily visit to this to check-in on your progress and almost every single day I am brought to tears with such joy for your progress! So much different than the tears that were shed just 3-4 months ago! We are all so thankful of your daily milestones and your eagerness to jump in with both feet. You are an amazing person with a truly spectacular family! Relish in your every day joureys and embrace all of the new experiences. You are truly a miracle and there’s something to be said on how amazing that is.
My best-Ellyn
Mike-
Sounds like you’re making great progress. I thought about you on Sunday during the Super Bowl..Seems like it was so long ago when we watched the Stealers win. Do you remember that? Well, I will talk to Karl and maybe I can come visit with him next time.
Mike, It is so great to see how far you have come. Sherry and I read your blog daily. Your drive to heal and move forward has become an inspiration to us. On days when things seem to be too tough or life throws us a curve, we open your blog and things seem to get better. Just reading about the successes in your recovery, reminds us of how precious life is. Keep inspiring us! P.S. Take care of my bike, I will be up to get it soon! Love your Uncle Ben and Sherry
Mike,
Don’t worry about the whole patch thing, it’s temporary. You are gorgeous and it just adds to your overall charm. We are so thankful that you are here with us. Keep the faith Mike. You have given us all so much and we are all here for you.
Love you,
Mary
To Everyone,
Please feel free to stop by anytime you would like to see Mike. He is doing great and I’m enjoying having him with us. He’s at Rae’s house today w/Nate, but coming over here this afternoon. In case you don’t know where we live, we are in Wellington, 10154 Strawflower Ln. Please come by, I know that Mike needs to see everyone.
Mary
I sure hope my visit to see you at Mt. Vernon right before you left didnt cause you to talk with the southern accent. thats the last thing you need is a southern accent, you’ll have to beat the girls off with a stick now. you know they dig a southern gentleman and all….
To Everyone,
Here is an update on what Mike’s been doing while at our house. Yesterday was quite a day. Mike went swimming, with his Dad, Nate, Emily, Taylor and Danny. Once he got into the water, it was like old times. He hadn’t forgotten anything. He did 8 laps of breaststroke and 1 lap with the kickboard in the deep end. David threw a ring and diving stick and Mike went after them diving for them. While in the deep end at 14 feet, he saw something at the bottom. He dove down and picked it up, it was a hair tie. He just contiues to amaze us all. What a great day! We will definitly keep up the swimming trips.
Thank you to the visitors that came by, Karl, Jimmy, Pat and Stu. He loved seeing all of you. As Rae has said so many times, it’s so important for him to see you. He really lights up when his friends are around.
Mary
Hey Mike,
It was really nice having lunch with you yesterday. It was just like old times. Just sitting around shooting the shit and talking about girls. It was really something special man. It’s nice to have you back Mike.
Matt
Hi Mike I’m think of ya, glad to hear you are doing well! Keep it up man. XOXO
Hey Mike!! I am thinking of you and always praying for you!! So glad to hear that you are doing so well!! You are pretty darn amazing 
Hi Mike,
It sounds like you are bouncing back by leeps and bounds. You are such an inspiration to the other people who have had head injuries that log on to see your progress. The way your mom and dad kept this site up todate is amazing. I think the fact that you also enter your feelings and thoughts is so important. Other people with head injuries really want to hear from you as well to see if what they are feeling is normal for that particular stage in recovery. Dave and I think about you daily. I know we have not been good about getting by to see you but you are always with us. I need to get your address so that we can come visit you.
Miss you guys alot,
Kem
It was good seeing you mike. I know your recovery seems slow and can’t get here soon enough, but i know that as you pick up steam and keep fight’n things will come together even quicker than you could imagine. WE as in jessie and I will be coming by to see you tomorrow. Take care and keep strong! love you bro..
Hey bro, just stopping by to say what’s up. You got your own little myspace going on here. Call me if you ever need anything, but you got a great support system going already. Later
Hey Mike and family! It’s great to wonder how you are doing and come to this website for an update. Take care and keep up the good work!
Mike,
We had such a great time on Saturday at the Newseum. My favorite part was when you and your Dad did a live news report. Afterwards you went swimming with your Dad, Taylor and Emily. You did 825 meters….WOW!
I’m so glad we all went to Church together. I’m Catholic, so I was a bit out of my element at a Methodist Church. When we went to communion, we both didn’t know what to do, it was funny 
. The service was nice, but it meant more being together. Thank you Rae and Bobby. I thank God everyday for watching over you on that early October morning.
Stay strong Mike and keep fighting. Please know that we are all here for you for whatever you need….you are not alone.
Love,
Mary
Hi Mike! I haven’t written in awhile, but I sure haven’t forgotten about ya. I think about you everyday. I am so happy to hear about your progress. Stay strong!
xxoo,
Joc
Mike it was so great to see you on Easter! We really did laugh hard, Matt is a way funny guy…I do see a future in comedy! I am so happy that you liked the chinese food! It was really good You are looking great and I know you are working hard!! Keep it up darling! Talk to you soon
Rae-
That is so beautiful! How far he has come is truly a miracle as each day is cherished with him… The slideshow is such a wonderful declaration of your love and dedication to your son!
I hope you see you all soon.
xoxoxoxo-
Ellyn
WOW … we all sat around the computer in awe of such an amazing tale of Mike’s recovery. It’s actually hard to put words together to describe what we are feeling because sometimes, you just don’t need words, you have friends and family. Mike, you’re one lucky guy to have such a band of “mothers” & “brothers” looking out for you. Congratulations man. We love you!! Do I smell emmy nomination?? Beautiful work Rae.
Love you guys,
The Merry Macs
Good Morning Rosner/New family! Avory was asking about all of you this morning. Especially Mike and Emily. I told her that I would let all of you know that she said hello and she said, “okay, tell Mike’s mommy hello too!” We hope that all is well!
Love,
Kristin and Avory
Rae!~
The slideshow is so beautiful! What an amazing testimony!
The Lord has been with you Mike, and will be with you every step of the way! He gives you the strength and you have given him the glory!! You are really somethin’ special
Michael & Rae,
I can not begin to express how my heart went out to such a beautiful, heartfelt slideshow that was put together, with so much passion. Not only is Michael a miracle, his mother is also. We know where Michael gets all his strength! God has put tragic in your life, then made you stronger than anyone could ever imagine. I look up to you. My prayers are always with you. I will always remember that little smile we got from Michael. I will make plans with Shannon & Jessie to come see you. Love you
Mike,
It’s been 6 months now and look at you…..look at all that you have accomplished! You are so much stronger than the doctors knew, but we knew. This is only the beginning for you. Keep moving forward Mike and don’t look back. Here’s to the next 6 months.
See you this weekend.
Love,
Mary
Hi Mike and Rae,
The slideshow is incredible and Mike you look as handsome as ever. Keep smiling. With the good energy you have surrounding you everything will come together.
I am awe every day that I read this at Mike’s new goals and aspiratioons for this new life he has been given. Many I know see every single daily task as a challenge but from your entries Mike seems to see them as the steps to his future and what an amazing thing that is. He is an amazing person as are you Rae and the challenge ahead seems so much brighter every time I log onto this website. I am motivated every single day by reading this site.
XO-
Ellyn
Mike,
I wanted to tell you that I am so thankful that you let me be a part of your life. I’m really looking forward to our trip to Disney!
Love you,
Mary
Mike,
It’s hard to believe that this time last year we were getting ready to celebrate Christmas at the hospital. We all sat in the family/waiting room, opening gifts and laughing. I’ll never forget when you got out of the wheelchair and sat on the couch. This was a first for you since your accident and your Mom was overjoyed, as we all were. While you were at Mt Vernon your Dad and I promised to take the family on a trip to Disney…this year. We had our trip last week and it was wonderful. The weather was great, but more importantly you were with us. You went on rides, saw shows, flirted with Pocahontas , and laughed. It’s a time I will never forget and will always be grateful for. We had all 7 of our children (yes you too Sylvette)with us the greatest blessing of all. Thank you Mike.
Love you,
Mary
October 22nd, 2007 at 11:03 pm Mike – We’re here for you through thick & thin. Godspeed in your recovery!!
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:58 am Mike is in Trauma ICU at INOVA Fairfax hospital 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042. Visiting hours are 24-hrs a day with the exception of 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM and 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM for shift change.
October 23rd, 2007 at 7:02 am Mike we love you. We are there is spirit. We know you are strong and a fighter. Unless told otherwise I want to come Saturday to be by your side. Even thou you might still be alsleep I know you will be able to hear me and I will not threaten you with my cooking but will promise you your Dad (Bobby will not fix you macron & cheese. Love Bouffie/Pop
October 23rd, 2007 at 7:47 am Mike as you lay there asleep and hear all around you, know that we love you. When you awake we will all be there to lend a helping hand to whatever life holds for you. You are strong and nothing will hold you back. Love Bouffie/Pop
October 23rd, 2007 at 11:55 am Mike,
I wish you a fast and speedy recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers. To his family, although i have not had the pleasure of meeting you, I admire your strenghth and devotion to michael.
I consider myself a good friend of your son and would do anything for him or you. Hang in their bro nothing you can’t shake I will be talking to you in no time.
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:17 pm Mike, When I visited you this morning, I so wanted to have you feel my touch and hear my encouraging words but apparently your heart starts speeding along when we do this…..so…
I blew you a kiss and spoke to you with esp…you heard me right?
You may not have ever realized before this how important you are to so many people but let me tell you buddy your friends and family some kinda love you. Trish
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:28 pm Mike, I have been here for you since I first heard about it from out dad. Let me tell you how worried and scared i was and still am, i may not show it on the outside because when im around you i just put on a smile and let you know I’m waiting here by your side for when you wake up. We all pary for you every night. I love you Michael!
Get Well Soon !!
October 23rd, 2007 at 3:55 pm Mike-
You are in all of our thoughts and prayers! I think about you everyday and pray that you wake up soon and have a fast recovery. It is amazing how much love and support there is for you through your friends and family. We all care about you very much and miss you dearly! We all need to hear you laugh again soon. Please hang in there and stay strong, we all know you can pull through this! I love you Mike!
-Nicole
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:04 pm Well, where do I start? I don’t want to be the normal me on here because I feel like people won’t understand the way that we communicate. Of course the first thing that popped into my head when I heard the news was that night back in the summer of 2000 when we were having that really deep conversation about religion, and I sped away from that party not being able to process all the information that I had just received. I spent that night in jail after flipping my Lincoln Continental 2-3 times (not quite sure how many times) and totally five parked cars in the process. Most people will read this and think of how big a moron that I am, but one thing that I can always count on you for is a deeper understanding. I also remember moving back from Charlotte after spending my whole year lifting weights and getting into shape. I thought that I was such big shit, but we both went to the gym one night and you stuck with me on every single workout. God how we can all be selfish at times. I just want you to know that this blog is for you buddy, and noone can take that away from you. No matter what happens, know that I care about you more than I will probably ever express. All ego aside, get well soon man.
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:23 pm Holding you all close in heart…
Can’t believe that the darling red head is a grown man now, much less facing this…he was a smart, determined little thing then and it sounds like that’s still the case. Take care of each other and know that we are here.
love,
The Stokelys
Have been trying to get word to you all this week that I worked with Brian Injury Services in Fairfax for several years and am glad to get involved and get others involved if it would help. kate
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:27 pm About two months ago, you told me you were one of my brothers. I laughed about it at the time. You were trying to look out for me. Now I understand. I love you like one of my brothers. I love all of you boys like brothers(you know who you are). I know I don’t say that enough and I wish I had told you then. We are all here waiting for you Mike. Praying for you. You are constantly in my thoughts. Know that now and when you wake up we will all be here to support you through your recovery. Love you brother.
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:04 pm Mike we all can’t stop thinking about you and praying for you. Stay strong and wake up soon please! Love u buddy XXXX
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:18 pm Mike, we’re praying for you every day. God has given you the will to live, stay strong and pull through- we have no doubt that you will. We are thinking about you (and your laugh) and pray for a fast recovery.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
love Brit and Emily
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:59 pm Mike, It’s boy JD. I wanted to remind you how strong you are and how you got nine lives. Everyone is praying for you and your family. I will get up to the hospital soon to see ya, hang in there boy.
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:46 pm “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,” declares the Lord.
Jeremiah 30:17
I am praying that you will come through this Mike. Hang in there and have faith. Know that you are loved!!! Stay strong sweetie! All my love…… Amanda E.
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:24 pm I don’t know you Mike, but I know your mom and I know she gave you everything she had, and everything you need to go through this. The acorn never falls very far from the tree, they say. We’re all behind her with faith and prayers to pull you through this.
October 23rd, 2007 at 11:07 pm My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong and come home. Your family and friends need you. Nate~ If there is anything I can do, please don’t hesitate to call. All my love~Becca
October 24th, 2007 at 8:06 am My friend, my brother, we need you! I pray, my family prays, you will come back to us the same way you left us. Survive this and I swear I’m putting you in a bubble that has a leash I can tie around my wrist so I can’t lose you again. I need you! we all do! I love you brother. I talk to you when I’m there because I know you can hear me! You have ALOT of people pulling for you man, our energy, our thoughts, our minds, everything we have is with you right now. Till you get better i’ll be by your side holding your hand telling you everything’s gonna be alright. Just listen for me, im there……………
October 24th, 2007 at 8:37 am Mike, I am at work today but my thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I knew what to say or do that could make a difference. One thing I have learned this past few months, No matter how bad things get, no matter how scary things become, the people that love you will always be there. The great thing is that you never have to ask for it, the love and support just comes. We are there for you!!!
Your Uncle Ben
PS Stop flirting with the nurses (LOL) Then again, I guess its OK.
October 24th, 2007 at 8:43 am Mike you are in our prayers and I know you will pull through quickly!!!!
October 24th, 2007 at 9:15 am Mike, I cant help thinking about you every second of the day. Please wake up soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. XOXOXO
October 24th, 2007 at 9:27 am Mike, my prayers and wishes are with you and your family. I know you are a strong person and wont stop fighting. I know you wil pull through and I will see you in Florida one day when you visit.
October 24th, 2007 at 9:36 am Mike this is grandmom (Bouiffe). We love you as I write today I notice that Uncle Ben wrote you again. Mike you are so much like Ben that when he was going through his problems you were there with guidness and love. Now we are there for you. Pull from our strenght fight. I will be there Saturday to fell you in on all the happens around town. You would laugh if you could see me and Pop on the trick. I am holloring go fast as he drives the trick like he does the jeep real slow. Get some rest Love ya
October 24th, 2007 at 9:41 am Michael,
My best friend, my brother! I need you man! I have no one to smoke jacks with in the house! Most important I dont have my best friend to talk to! Although every day I sit by your side and talk to you! You know im there and I know you can hear me! I know when you wake up your gonna tell me all about the hot girls that you met in your dreams! I sit in your room at the house and pray for you every day! I miss you more and more every day but you are the strongest person that I know and I know you will pull through this! Wake up soon man, I love you!
Justin
October 24th, 2007 at 10:07 am We wanted you to know that we were so sorry to hear about Michael’s accident and will keep him and all his loved ones in our prayers.
October 24th, 2007 at 10:14 am Dearest Michael,
It’s me, your good friend, Sarah. You know, the one you’ve had a love/hate relationship with since the very first day we met? Do you know who else I have those kinds of relationships with? My family, exactly what I consider you to be (except they don’t make me surf and turf dinners like you do…mmmmm). You have grown so close to me over the years, especially in the most recent and I’m very fortunate for that. NOBODY can make me laugh like you do! NOBODY calls me “Sura” like you do
October 24th, 2007 at 10:19 am Stay strong Mike. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers . I’ll be up to see you around Thanksgiving. Get well soon Mike.
Scott
October 24th, 2007 at 10:53 am I am so sorry this happened to you Mike.
They say you have to go through the rough times in order to get to the good times. So wake up and see that we are all fighting for you.
You are in my prayers.
Amanda
October 24th, 2007 at 12:01 pm I’m watching American Gangster right now, fool. Don’t you just wish you were as cool as me. Hahahaha. I hope you find some humor in that. There is a manhunt going on around my house right now. There is a cop car parked out front and I keep seeing them all around my house. My mom called and told me to lock the doors because she thinks they are looking for a bank robber or something. Good ole Manassas. Some things will never change. Well, I’ll see you soon and I can’t wait until you make a full recovery so me, you, and Kristen can sneak more popcorn into the theater on a rainy Sunday evening. Later bro.
October 24th, 2007 at 12:09 pm Mike, I can’t believe this happened to you! You will be in my family’s thoughts and prayers! You’ve always been strong, I’m sure you can pull through this! I hope you get well soon!
October 24th, 2007 at 12:23 pm Mikey-I get updates from KK every single day. You are in our thoughts and prayers…and don’t worry as soon as our mom gets home she’ll be there to see you! You know how much our entire family adores you and can’t wait for a speedy recovery! Karls updates yesterday were good, so that put a smile on my face. Hope to hear the best news soon!
Much love
Ellyn
October 24th, 2007 at 1:31 pm Michael…a son, a brother, a grandson, a nephew, a cousin, a friend. You have touched the depth of our souls with your strength, your fight, your courage, and your undying will to get through this. It’s amazing because we are all out here trying our best to be strong for you, when in all actuality you are the one being strong for us. You are the source of strength. You are a survivor Michael, you always have been. I know you.
I want everyone that reads this to take a moment and stop what you are doing. Just for a moment. Close your eyes and picture Mike. Take a deep breath and see him. Now picture all of this positive healing energy surrounding his body. Picture it going into his body and healing him where he is hurt. See it happen. See him healing inside and out. The power of attention and intention is great. “Intention has infinite organizing power.” This means that just being clear on a desired outcome can have a pronounced effect on achieving that outcome. And we all know what that desired outcome is, right? So see it. See Mike and see him heal. Every ounce of positive energy we give him helps. He would do it for you.
And Michael, I love you. You know you hold a very special place in my heart. Our history speaks for itself. You are my family. We always talk about positive energy…so accept the energy that’s coming your way and you will come out on top. You always do.
October 24th, 2007 at 3:03 pm Mike, I am terribly sorry to hear this news. We share the same Manassas roots, but only really hung out in Arlington. Strange, I know. I also know you are such a friendly person and extremely HILARIOUS. You have a full life ahead of you and so many people that care about you, so you have to stay strong. I am thinking about you and will stay updated on your recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Here’s to a speedy recovery.
October 24th, 2007 at 3:03 pm Hang in there Mike. We are all praying for you.
October 24th, 2007 at 3:27 pm Mike, just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers everyday. Stay Strong!
October 24th, 2007 at 3:30 pm Mike, I know with all the determination and verve you exhibit you’ll overcome the challenges that are now before you. Well wishes to you in these trying hours; you’re in my thoughts.
October 24th, 2007 at 3:48 pm Mikaay,
Look at this outpouring of love for you my man. When you come to and are reading these posts, simultaneously laughing and crying and trying to make sense of it all, you should take solace in the fact that these comments aren’t FOR you…they are BECAUSE of you. You should be proud of the life you have led thus far my friend, namely the accomplishment of making so many people love you like they do, and your work is not finished. They say that courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. And you are that kid my man, the people by your side are courageous and hopeful instead of afraid, and its because you’ve made them that way, and made them think that way about you. I wish you and your family as much hope and love as I can muster, and can’t wait to hear from you. One
October 24th, 2007 at 3:52 pm Mike I know your Mom & Dad. You couldn’t ask for better but I’m sure you know that. Thank you for squeezing your Mom’s hand – she needed that affirmation. For all us Moms & Dads out here praying and wishing and hoping – get well quick. All of us have tried to imagine ourselves in this situation – and at the same time hope and pray it never happens. You have a lot to live for.
October 24th, 2007 at 4:19 pm Yo Rosner if there is anyone that could walk off something like this, its DEFINATELY you. Everyone I know has you in their prayers. Get well soon Iron Mike.
October 24th, 2007 at 6:59 pm Mike,
You are in our thoughts and prayers, we will be here for you and your family during your recovery. Get well soon.
October 24th, 2007 at 7:00 pm Iron Mike we were just gettin’ started bruh can’t wait for you to wake up and get back in this game called life, I’m sure the future holds great things for ya but, for now sleep tight no one’s going anywhere we’re all here waiting, hoping, praying… and I always knew you’d have a website I thought it was gonna be a lil’ more along the lines of BangBros. but I mean this is a start haha get well bro
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October 24th, 2007 at 7:03 pm mike. You are in my thoughts and prayers man. You are one of the strongest people i know and i have no doubts you will pull through this as you do everything you put your mind to. Talk to you soon!!! To infinite and beyond –
October 24th, 2007 at 7:22 pm Mike-
One night, after so many years together, we finally were brave (drunk) enough to express the loving thoughts we had for one another and the fears that silenced them, and it was the start of the best times we had ever had. This didnt happen all that long ago, and since then, I have looked forward to moving through life knowing that there was someone always looking out for me, and having you who i loved so much that i would do anything for. I had an idea, but I can see now that so many other people have been planning on this as well. The morning of your accident I was starting to accept that those dreams were soon to end. After the surgery and alot of praying ( which is new for me ), I am coming to see that the hope and trust that EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALLRIGHT works. You are crushing the negative expectations of your injury, and are forcing us to believe that WE are going to be ok. You offer us small hints of positivity every hour, and every visitor that comes out has a story to tell of your improvement. We are all very excited to see you regain piece by piece the parts that make up one of the most exciting, influential people we know. I love you so much and cant wait to have you back with your arm over my shoulder and enjoying this beautiful life we get to share.
To anyone else reading or posting:
Thank you for the thoughts put forth to Mike and the fam. They mean so much to me and help me through this difficult time. As much credit as I give Mike, I know it has been through the love and support of his family and friends that have made him who he is. So to all, thank you again.
one
October 24th, 2007 at 7:27 pm Mike and family,
My thought and prayers are with you and your family. I know you’ll get through this
October 24th, 2007 at 7:32 pm Mike,
Im thinking about ya my man. I wrote this down on your poster but I gotta say it again. Your my only competition in fantasy. Without ya up and active, Im gonna run away with the league and thats no fun. Plus your still in 1st place, so we need ya… Get well buddy!! Much love….Eric
October 24th, 2007 at 7:42 pm Dear Mike,
As the parents of Matthew (Kicker), Sean, and Aaron, we have heard them talk about you,and your brother Nate, affectionately for years. Please know our heartfelt thoughts and daily prayers are with you (and your family).
The McLaughlin ’s
Jim, Maureen, Matthew, Sean and Aaron
October 24th, 2007 at 7:54 pm Mike,
All I can think about is the days at Stonewall pool when we were little praying that they would skip the adult swim…Heather and I had such a big crush on you at 9 years old. Nothing changed in High School =) You have always been a blast to hang out with, back then and everytime I have been home since. Get well Mike you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nate, the site is amazing, my family is praying for you and yours!
Jamie
October 24th, 2007 at 7:57 pm Mike, we’re all praying for you buddy and every time we hear something, its better news. Keep the good news coming! See you very soon!
Will
October 24th, 2007 at 8:13 pm our thoughts and prayers are with you.I know that there is nothing
to make this pain go away till he gets better but anything at all I am a phone call away 8042290485 = cell work 2664955 home 8837431
thanks for the web page .if the hospital allows it play mikes music
love you all
uncle al
October 24th, 2007 at 8:45 pm Michael-
When I first met you I soon began to realize that you had many, many friends, but wow, I don’t think I even know this many people! You are certainly blessed to have so many people who love and care for you. I once read somewhere that people who pray send requests up to heaven filling a “prayer bowl” and when it fills, it pours over and sends down answered prayers. I will say there’s no doubt in my mind that with this many friends and family who love you and are praying for you, that you will be better in no time.
Although I haven’t known you as long as most of your friends, I feel I know just what everyone is talking about when they say your smile and laugh is one of a kind, but especially that you are strong. I know this is something you will get through. I feel that God has a purpose for everything, the accident included, but more importantly for putting you in my life. You are the first person I have cared about here in Virginia and if it wasn’t for you, my summer would definitely not have been as fun! For knowing you, I am grateful! I think about you and pray for you everyday.
Love ya Mike- get better soon!
Allison
October 24th, 2007 at 9:22 pm Mike,
Words cannot express the feelings I’ve felt since I’ve heard. Memories from our past fill my mind with joy and laughter. We all know how strong you are, and it is that strenghth which will guide you through full recovery and it is that strength in you that provides strength for all of your family and friends. We are all strong for you Mike, and will continue to be as long as it takes to bring you home to us. I feel very blessed to be lucky enough to know such a good person and call you a friend, and just know that you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers, and I look forward to seeing you when you are ready for all the commotion your friends have in store for you. Be strong Mike, and to everyone else supporting him, we all need to be strong for Mike, and everything will fall into place for everyone. If there is anything that anyone needs, please don’t hesitate to call me………for anything
(571) 437-3224
I love you Mike, along with all of your friends and family, and we all look forward to seeing you smile and carry on with us.
Continue to be strong my good friend
With all I have,
Sean McLaughlin
October 24th, 2007 at 9:25 pm Hey you…the second I was asked if I knew what happened to you my stomach dropped. This will probably be the hardest thing you’ll ever have to do in your life and knowing your strength I know you’ll get through this. Know that you are truely loved by so many people and that I’m thinking about you every day. I can already see that beautiful smile of yours
All my love,
Cristina
October 24th, 2007 at 9:34 pm Dear Mike:
God is holding you tightly and he has his angels watching over you, Mike, and he has provided you with the best Doctors and Nurses to help you make a full recovery. You hold on and fight. You have so many family and friends praying for you and wanting you to pull through this. You are young, smart and strong. We know that you will wake up and make a full recovery real soon. We send you all our love and support.. To you and your family… God Speed.. Cyndie, Avalon and Brandon New
October 24th, 2007 at 9:48 pm Mike,
My stomach just dropped hearing about everything that you are going through. However, I know that you are such a strong and determined guy and I know that you will pull through this. My family and I have you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. Get well soon MIke.
Steph P.
October 24th, 2007 at 11:07 pm Thoughts, prayers, and love from Chicago!
October 25th, 2007 at 1:19 am Mike,
i’m praying for you buddy. i’m not out there often enough, i’m coming to see you as soon as i can. love you Cuz!
Brandon
October 25th, 2007 at 5:52 am Yesterday was a good day. Your ICP was removed and you are showing signs of movement. Now it’s time to wake up my sweet Michael. I just want to see those beautiful eyes, staring at us. I know you can do it…..so please wake up. I love you.
October 25th, 2007 at 7:53 am Mike,
Just wanted to say hello and let you know I’m still praying hard for you brother. We have too much left to do Mike, take care and know you are loved.
Sean
October 25th, 2007 at 8:37 am Mike, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Hang in there man!
October 25th, 2007 at 8:56 am A friend of the VonSchillings- wishing you a strength towards speedy recovery. My prayers are with you and your family.
-Keira
October 25th, 2007 at 8:58 am Mike, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please get well soon!
October 25th, 2007 at 9:25 am A friend of Nate’s… You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
October 25th, 2007 at 9:42 am You are in my family’s prayers MIke. See you soon.
October 25th, 2007 at 10:26 am Mike-
Katie and I are constantly thinking about you and just hope&pray for a speedy recovery. Get well soon Mike.
October 25th, 2007 at 10:33 am I just wanted to say what a way to spend your birthday. Happy birthday Nathan. thank you for helping all of us get through this. God Bless you, son. I love you,
Dad
October 25th, 2007 at 10:39 am Michael- The girls and i cant wait for your recovery. We have thought of you everyday. We brought you a singing balloon to the hospital. It was pretty obnoxious so we left it in the hall. I haven’t spoke to God so much in a long time as i have this past week guy. I know that you are going to pull through this bc you are an amazing person and none of us will be the same or HAVE been the same without you. Its the power of your smile, your laughter and your wit that leaves everyone around you glowing. I hope you are having sweet dreams and cant wait for you to wake up and tell us all about it. xoxo
October 25th, 2007 at 11:49 am Mike,
I had the pleasure of meeting you years ago when my daughter Kristin Hicks lived here in Virginia. I can remember her coming home with all sorts of crazy stories. Please know that you and your family are in our family’s hearts and prayers. I wish you a complete and speedy recovery.
To Mike’s parents,
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I work at Fairfax Hospital so you can reach me at x3354 anytime. Mike is so very lucky to have such wonderful and supportive parents.
With lots of love,
Kem Hicks
October 25th, 2007 at 12:26 pm Mike,
Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family from the Tamers. You have a lot of love coming to you and have touched many people. Hang in there and keep fighting.
Jessie
October 25th, 2007 at 1:18 pm I don’t even know where to begin Michael………you have no idea how infuriated I am with you right now and you know why with me. I guess I was the last to know what happened, guess I should start answering my phone. I don’t know whether to cry, to yell, to laugh or just flat out be angry with you. I can barely control myself in class right now, and that is why I am not there with you right this second. Like my brother, you and I have been on a different level many times, in conversations, and in our actions, which is apparent to everyone. There is no doubt in my mind you are strong enough and brave enough to make healthy recovery. I am coming up tomorrow to see you, which I have tried to make every excuse not to, I don’t want to see like this, but you have given me no choice.
Everyone loves you Michael, and like always brother, I got your back, and will be here for you through thick and thin. I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t hear that ridiculous laugh with that goofy-ass smile. Well I am smiling for you brother, because I know you are going to be allllll right! See you this weekend, love ya bro…….and you made me start praying again
October 25th, 2007 at 1:51 pm Prayers are being said for Mike in Myrtle Beach SC
People he doesnt even know are being touched by him
God sees and knows all, and He Loves Mike
With our prayers the power to heal is in Gods hands.
October 25th, 2007 at 2:00 pm Mike, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you will find your way through this! I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers during these times.
October 25th, 2007 at 2:05 pm another hour down, another day to come, you’ve given us positive improvement each and every minute, each and every day. I know your fighting, i know you want to wake up, your finding your way back to us, just don’t stop looking! you’ll find us mike, we’re waiting right here for you to open your eyes, laugh, and say WTF just happened??! your almost here brother! don’t stop looking! keep fighting, keep searching, find your way home! WE’RE HERE! listen for my voice! come home! come home mike
October 25th, 2007 at 2:17 pm I don’t know your family directly but I heard about what happened through Pattie Allue. My prayers are with all of you.
October 25th, 2007 at 2:50 pm Mike… I’m so sorry to hear about your accident. Stay strong and keep fighting. You and your family are in my thoughts.
October 25th, 2007 at 3:14 pm Dear Bobby, Rae, Mike, Nate, and Emily,
Dave, Meagen, Tristen, and I have you and , especially Mike, in our thoughts during this heart wrenching time. There are on words that family or friends can say to make the fear of the unknown go away. My hope is that the collective positive support from all of us who care about your family can give you encouragement to stay strong. Support. in the knowledge that you are never alone in this new journey your lives have taken. And hope, that Mike’s recovery will be soon and complete. Our family wants you to know we are here for all of you , too. At a time like this I feel you can never have too many friends and well wishers.
Rae, I wish I could wrap you up in soothing love that would make this nightmare go away. No parent should have to go through this.
Sue and Family
October 25th, 2007 at 3:36 pm Mike:
When I first heard of the accident, I sent out a mass email out to all my friends and family asking for prayers. In the last two days, I have visited here too many times to count. Each time I visit, I read something new and everytime I do, it brings tears to my eyes. Although you and I aren’t great friends, we do go way back. Please know that you, your family and ALL of your friends are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and everyone out there praying for you.
October 25th, 2007 at 3:47 pm Mike
I have always said you were special on all cards ,letters,and every time it makes me feel more&more That not only are you special you are a fighter You have so many people there with you some physically,some in spirit only but they are there fighting with you So quit flirting with the nurses and …..FIGHT We love you
POP
October 25th, 2007 at 3:52 pm Mike, you have been in my thoughts and prayers since Ali told me about the accident. God Bless you, your family and all of your friends who love and care for you so much. I will continue to hope and pray for your recovery.
Roxanne
October 25th, 2007 at 4:01 pm Mike,
You are on my mind all the time since your accident & I pray for you
& your family and have asked God to give you all the strength to get
through these rough times. This is very hard on everyone that knows
you & loves you. You are such a wonderful young man and from reading all the comments from all your friends, I know you will be okay
as it sounds like you are an amazing strong person and have what it
takes to beat this. We are all pulling for you & wish there was more we could do to help you. I know by now God just wants you well so
he can go about his business instead of answering all our prayers
from everyone you know. Ha! Ha! Hang in there sweetie & be strong.
CU tomorrow eve!
Bobby,
Thank you so much for all the updates. It is great to be informed by
just pushing a few keys or moving a mouse. Give Rae a big hug from
me & I will CU tomorrow eve.
Luv all of you!!!
Rondi
October 25th, 2007 at 4:25 pm Mike-
Each day you are starting to show improvement and it is putting a smile on everyone’s face! We are all waiting for you to wake up! You have to wake up soon, when I went to see you yesterday, Justin and Shannon kept talking about your nurses and they are going to try and take them from you! You have to wake up to see them! Hang in there buddy! You are continually in my thoughts and prayers!
Love-Nicole
October 25th, 2007 at 4:45 pm I love you Mike! Your like a big brother to me
October 25th, 2007 at 4:59 pm Dude, I just sit on this site and wait for Bobby to write us a message saying that you are awake and well. So much crap is running through my head as I sit here reading everyone’s messages. It’s crazy because I know that everyone but you are reading these things so I don’t want to get crazy and write something that offends anyone. I was just going through my myspace messages and the second to last message that you wrote me you told me to DIE SLOW!!!. Hahaha. We are going to have to discuss these creepy coincidences one day. All I can say to you is LIVE LONG!!! I was planning on coming up there today but things just didn’t work out as I had planned. I was shaving my beard this afternoon and when I got to my mustache I had this crazy idea that I would leave it so when I came to visit and you woke up you would think you were in another dimension. I would then pretend that I was some other version of myself. So, now I have a mustache. My mom says that I look stupid, but I think I’m a handsome devil. Hanifin and I are going to be up there around 4:00 tomorrow so get ready for me to creep everyone out. hahaha. See you tomorrow brother.
October 25th, 2007 at 8:35 pm Mike- You are in my thoughts and prayers…God bless you and your family.
October 25th, 2007 at 8:58 pm Hey man, my love goes out to you and your family. I hope you pull through this i know you’ve got a lot of love from everywhere around you good luck
October 25th, 2007 at 9:18 pm Mike,
I know we haven’t seen each other in years, but know that I am praying for you.
October 25th, 2007 at 10:02 pm David, Mary, and all of Mike’s family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time that must be a parent’s worst nightmare. I see by comments left here that there have been signs of improvement throughout the week and that is encouraging news. I don’t know Mike, but I can see that this kid has quite a zest for life, is so loved by many people and is a strong young man who will no doubt fight hard for recovery. God bless all of you.
Sue & Tim
October 25th, 2007 at 10:19 pm yo homie,
Man, you have really made quite an impression on so many peoples lives and im sure that stinking grin of yours has something to do with it. I miss it. I miss coming home and talking your ear off about non-sense and you just quietly ignoring me. I miss kicking your ass off the couch b/c its my damn living room to. I miss eating ice cream bars together. I miss you. Jennings, you’re my brotha from anotha motha and we all need you back. I’ll be by your side as long as you need me. I’ll be seeing you around Mike and I know you’ll be seeing me soon as well. You stay strong Mike. You’ll pull through this. I love you.
Thank you again everyone for all your support. It means so much to all of us.
Matt
October 25th, 2007 at 11:43 pm Still thinking about you Mike!!! It’s tough to know that we are so limited in what we can do to help…. but just know, we’re all praying for you and your family! Rosner Family: please let us know if you need anything!!!
October 26th, 2007 at 8:31 am My family and I are thinking about you! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
xoxoxo
October 26th, 2007 at 8:34 am I heard on the radio this morning (99.5) that they did a survey to see what names had the highest likelihood of having one-night stands. Your name wasn’t in the top 10 that they announced, but more than 1 person called in and said that “Mike” should definitely be up there. So, you kinda need to wake up and live up to your name with all those ladies out there
Seriously though dude, you are constantly in my thoughts. Going to work everyday is super weird without you here. I miss my lunch buddy!! Everytime I walk out into the hall, I look down to your office still expecting you to come out.
I came to visit you yesterday – I know you know this b/c I know you could hear me. You have quite the support system up there…there are so many people who love you and care so much about you and who are waiting for you to open your eyes. Please keep fighting – you are so strong, Mike. I can’t wait to see that electrifying smile of yours and to hear your contagious laugh. Please wake up soon…
Molly
October 26th, 2007 at 8:50 am MIke,
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. We all know you are a strong man who will come through this even stronger than before.
Stay strong and know that there are so many here to help and praying for you.
The Peacher Family-Steve, Cindy, Stephanie, Stacey and Sonny
October 26th, 2007 at 8:55 am Psalm 4: 8 – I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
October 26th, 2007 at 9:02 am Mike
Just wanted to let you know that I am still thinking about you. I also wanted to leave you some pictures that I know always made you smile.
I know you remember that night. We all had so much fun until the end; and then you proved what a great friend you are by waiting in the emergency room all night with Matt. Come on buddy! Wake up! Your friends need you and we are waiting.
October 26th, 2007 at 9:15 am We are praying for you everyday Mike!! So many people are thinking of you..The Lord hears our prayers and he is gonna answer them..You stay strong and keep fighting everyday!! xoxoxo
October 26th, 2007 at 9:32 am Be strong as we all know you are and pull through this. I will be thinking about you and praying for you until you wake up.
October 26th, 2007 at 10:50 am Hey Mikey,
I won’t be around this weekend, I’ll be out of town. Just wanted to let you know I’ll still be thinking of you and have Sylvette calling to give me daily updates! I’m praying that on Monday when I get back you’ll already be up! Stay strong honey!
October 26th, 2007 at 11:15 am Mike-
Over the past week I have been trying to get up the courage to finally sit down and type all the thoughts and emotions that have been going through my head. Here goes….
I sit here and wonder why it is that a person who is so loved by family and adored by many friends that something this tragic happens. My questions have gone unanswered. I pray every night that this is just a learning experience for all of us and you will pull through fabulously and we will all hear your hearty giggle once again. It is contagious you know….
Mike what I really am trying to say is that this is not your time… It can’t be. You are a lover of life and there is so much more for you to live. Listen to all the words and prayers that people are whispering in your ear-I know you hear them. You are too strong not to.
Know that I am here thinking about you and your family and if I could be there, I would be. Your support team is so strong that I have no doubt that you will pull through this.
So I leave you with this…WAKE UP! WAKE UP MIKE!
October 26th, 2007 at 12:15 pm Hey Mike, we are lifting you up to the Lord. He knows all about you and the type of person you are and he will heal you. We are just praising Him for bringing you this far. MIKE WE ARE PRAYING THAT YOU WILL BE HEALED VERY SOON AND CAN GET BACK TO YOUR GOOD LIFE. GOD IS A GOOD GOD AND HE KNOWS WHAT YOU NEED.
LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU MIKE,
October 26th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
October 26th, 2007 at 12:32 pm Mike, we love you and are praying for your quick recovery. Mike, the Lord has what it takes to bring you out of this wilderness. We pray that the Lord will protect you from any other foreign matter and that you will be out of there and back to your good life. RAE, (you know that was hard for me )but you know that we are praying that God will give you all the strength you need to get through this. May God Bless you and Bobby, Nathon, Emily, Barbie and Ray.
Love you all,
Aunt Faye, Uncle Vic, and Aunt Judy
October 26th, 2007 at 12:39 pm Dave and Mary,
From all of us at Turner Construction, we offer you our prayes and wishes for a speedy recovery for Mike. May God bless the family and give you the strength, courage, and patience during this troublesome time. Our prayers are with you buddy.
Nick Good
October 26th, 2007 at 1:27 pm Mike, stay strong bro and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Looks like you’ve been a positive influence on a lot of peoples lives and we are all looking foward to your speedy recovery so we can have you back! Nate, stay strong too and know that i’m here for ya. Pete
October 26th, 2007 at 1:31 pm Mike you will be in my thoughts and prayers brother. You are one of coolest straight up dudes I’ve ever met.
Much Love and God Bless,
Riche
October 26th, 2007 at 1:50 pm I wanted to let you know, that you are in my, and my families prayers. I remember from high school, you are a strong, determined person. Everyone is praying for you Mike. Stay strong, and get well soon. God Bless you and your family.
Jessiaca Ryan Conde
October 26th, 2007 at 1:53 pm Mike,
I know you can do this – you and your family are in my heart and prayers.
October 26th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
October 26th, 2007 at 4:06 pm Wake up Mike! There are many more fun times ahead for you!!
October 26th, 2007 at 4:23 pm Dear Mike,
Over the past few years you’ve become a great friend to me. I’ve been thinking of you every day and keeping the faith. Arlington, 1/2 price burger night and S Wayne are nothing without you so hurry back.
Love ya,
Erin
October 26th, 2007 at 5:48 pm Mike,
I’m praying for you. Hang on, be strong and pull through.
-Heather
October 26th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
….don’t worry Mike you didn’t remember this night prior to the accident and neither do I but, I’m pretty sure we had a real good time hahaha wake up bruh one love
October 26th, 2007 at 6:39 pm Michael, Michael, Michael,
WAKE UP!!!! You know I have been by your side every day! I actually almost fell asleep in your room today! The hot nurse brought me a chair. Your dad isnt letting me eat all the food everyone is bringing! NOT HAPPY!!! I need you to get well soon, I need you back in my life playing that best friend roll that you did so well!
Justin
October 26th, 2007 at 7:07 pm Hey Mike,
I really miss your calls at work, ya know the ones where you check in and tell me you’re working on filling my open positions (what the hell are schedule managers anyways haha) then we would laugh at each other. When we would see each other out, you would ask me about work and I would always tell you I didn’t want to talk about it. I will take talking for hours with you about work then not being able to talk to you at all. I keep hearing that laugh of yours in my head. Please wake up so that we can all hear your voice again.
October 26th, 2007 at 9:03 pm Mike and Rosner family you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this very painful time. No one should ever have to endure the pain and suffering you are right now. You are such a special family and we wish Mike a full recovery very soon. All our love and support, Maggie & Chris
October 26th, 2007 at 9:14 pm Nitie:
We sure do wish we could come up and be with you during your long and awful days. We are praying for Mike and know that he is going to be alright. Hang in there Nitie and Bobby, Emily and Nate, the Lord is still in prayer answering business. Lean on the Lord and he will make all of you strong. We love you all.
October 27th, 2007 at 8:09 am Hang in there Mike we are all praying for you you are a fighter keep fighting You are my grandson and I know you will come thru this with flying colors we are praying for you love you and God bless
Love POP
October 27th, 2007 at 8:45 am Mike–You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Hurry up and pull through this!
Much Love,
Kim
October 27th, 2007 at 10:50 am Mike,
I just wanted to let you know you’re in my thoughts and prayers, stay strong and I know you’ll pull through this.
Justine
October 27th, 2007 at 12:46 pm Hey Mikey! We were so excited last night to see you yawn! All of the hours we spend with you, we wonder where your mind is. So we were happy to play a little Sublime’s KRS-One, and even happier to see the yawns that made you look so peaceful. Like you were at rest this whole time and unaware of the struggle your body is going through. It set us at ease. Thank you.
This morning when we were waking up, we remembered all of the times that you would crash on the fouton at our place and your alarm would ring for hours.. “SIMON SAYS WAKE THE #$@% UP” (anyone who has had the pleasure of hearing this alarm knows these hours well). We miss it. We miss you. Wake the $#@% up! Simon said so.
We love you,
Nate & Sylvette
October 27th, 2007 at 1:34 pm I found this poem and it reminded me of the trials and tribulations that you and your family are facing. Just know you are not alone on this trying journey. The lord and all of your friends and family are here supporting you. I here about your famous laugh and look forward to hearing it for myself.
“Footprints in the Sand”
by Mary Stevenson
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was
walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the
sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he
noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one
belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When
the last scene of his life flashed before him, he
looked back at the footprints in the sand. He
noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed
that it happened at the very lowest and saddest
times in his life. This really bothered him and he
questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, You said that
once I decided to follow you, You’d walk with me all
the way. But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life, there is only one set
of footprints. I don’t understand why when I needed
you most you would leave me.” The Lord replied,
“My son, My precious child, I love you and I would
never leave you. During your times of trial and
suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it
was then that I Carried You.”
October 27th, 2007 at 3:10 pm Mike, what can we say at a time like this? What can i say that hasnt already been said? I’ve always known you to be a warrior, and you are proving it now in a most important battle. My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family since i heard last Sunday night. I know you will make it thru this and I cant wait to see you again enjoying yourself and your life. Obviously everyone here loves and misses you, keep fighting brother.
October 27th, 2007 at 6:27 pm Michael and family,
We are all praying for you. You gotta get better so we can see ya at Christmas. Rae, Bobby, Nate, and Emily, if you guys need anything at all…we are here for you. Just a call away.
We love you, all.
Uncle Nease, Aunt Pat, Rusty, Neasie, and Brandie
October 27th, 2007 at 6:44 pm I love you man! every door you open puts you closer to the one that gets you back to us. I know your fighting, i know your looking. just get better mike, please, i need you man. without you there is no me. please mike, just wake up as soon as you can. its time to shine soulja! show me mike! show me everything I know you are! fight like we’ve had to do all our life, for everything!! fight, and when you think you’ve fought enough? fight some more! im fighting with you, we’re in this together! your not alone, you’ll never be alone, im always with you..
October 27th, 2007 at 7:20 pm Still here. Shemeal informed me that my comments might be a little too laid back, so I’m keeping this one short. I didn’t get to see you today (rough night) but I’ve wondered how things are going in that creepy room they got you in. See you soon big guy.
October 27th, 2007 at 9:27 pm Mike,
I need you to get better so Thomas will stop writing creepy messages. Somehow, even in your condition you are causing humor. Outstanding
October 28th, 2007 at 5:32 am To my wingman:
When I go out now with my other friends to try and get my mind off of you –it doesn’t work- I don’t under estimate my ability to talk to women. It’s just different and not as fun anymore without you there “training” me on how to be a good wingman. HA and I know when you read this you are going to use one of your funny ass laughs. I was just watching californication Session 1 show 10 and it again reminded me the great times we had when we were hanging out just the two of us and the girls of course.
It’s weird how something like this brings all the people that knew you out of the woodworks; I called Mike Zigler and guess who he ran into; Brady! Dude still looks the same and works in Reston. We were going to visit but heard only family was aloud for a couple days, so we ended up having a couple drinks at coastals, then went to FuR. Once you fully recover, you, Gabe, Zigler, Brady and I will all go out, like back in the day times and I can re-train you how to be a good wingman. Then we all can get some high class strange, Just trying to keep it real! I miss my best friend, I miss our drunken real talks (you remember two guys that acted hard but talked about the true stuff and then that was that- when you are better I can come get some more real advice), I miss going out and I miss bitching to someone that would give me a straight answer and I really miss someone that would always go out with me on a work night to go have a little fun after a stressful day. NOBODY will ever replace those things. No one………………………
By the way Thomas writes some funny ass comments. Shit made me laugh finally.
October 28th, 2007 at 8:16 am Maybe we need a separate posting header for Thomas.
October 28th, 2007 at 8:58 am Mike, Stay strong! We all know you’ll pull through and put this behind you…you are in my prayers
Jamie
October 28th, 2007 at 11:23 am
The boys in San Francisco, summer 2003.
October 28th, 2007 at 11:40 am Mike,
It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other, but please know that you’re in my thoughts every day. I have so many good memories because of you, so stay strong, as you always have.
October 28th, 2007 at 12:00 pm miss you bud.
October 28th, 2007 at 1:18 pm Mike,
Still here, still constantly thinking about you. I continue to think positive thoughts.
I remembered something the other day. Remember when Danny and I used to not get along? You were so great about talking to me about him. I really appreciated that you took the time and made that effort.
Michelle
P.S. Emily, I hope you danced your heart out last night!
October 28th, 2007 at 2:07 pm Michael, Not a moment has passed since last Sunday morning that you have not been a constant presence in my mind, heart, and soul. I love you so..Trish
October 28th, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Hi Mike…
So I tried posting an image but I’m guessing its not gonna work cause I’m pretty computer stupid. Anyway, the picture is of your birthday this past year. I’m not sure who put all the icing all over your face before you blew out the candle, Chrissy I think. Anyway, that was a fun night. We all had fun and I’m pretty sure I still owe you from the bet we made at the baseball game (and I think Matt is still waiting for his buffalo chicken sandwhich). But, you need to wake up to collect!
I had to laugh too when I saw the message Nate left about the “wake the @#$% up” song that you have your phone alarm set to. Im sure many of us have wanted so many times to throw your phone out the window to stop the never ending sound. But Nate is right, we all want you to wake up!!
I’ve been thinking about you everyday, you pretty much consume my thoughts. I’ve been at ease though knowing you are in God’s hands. Wake up soon. We all miss you.
For your football update- I’m sorry to say its doubtful your Redskins are going to win today- they play the Patriots. Don’t feel too bad though the Bengals already lost, although Houshmandzadeh may have earned you a few points for your fantasy team.
I hope to be up to visit soon- Stay strong!!
Allison
October 28th, 2007 at 4:04 pm well they say progress is a slow process, I read these updates daily and I’m seeing what they mean but you rest up cause we got plenty more mornings like this ahead of us:
…man I wish you were here to laugh at Graham’s comments stay strong bruh we all love ya!
October 28th, 2007 at 4:48 pm Mike….I know you can feel everyones love and prayers that are being sent your way! I think I must log onto this site 30 times a day hoping and praying Karl just hasn’t gotten to me w/ the good news. We are all praying all day every day. There are so many people who are feeling a huge void from your absence. We need you back w/ us, Karl needs you back with him. He cherishes you and your friendship so much, I know he’s trying to be strong, but selfishly I need you back for him. You are and will remain a constant thought in each person’s mind, I know you’ve been on mine almost every minute of every day! Our mom and Stu was there today and was just happy that she was able to spend some time w/ you, I’m sure you know they were there wishing you well….well enough blabbering! Much love-
Ellyn
October 28th, 2007 at 5:22 pm There are so many people praying for you during these days. Hopefully you can feel and know how many people are thinking about you. Patience is the key right now….and I know that time will heal.
October 28th, 2007 at 5:43 pm Mike,
Bob-bo came in from NYC and we came to see you on Saturday. The nurses were nice enough to let us come in and talk to you.. We were there bright and early; and begged you to wake up on our watch. We were struggling a little cause we all went to Whitlows on Friday and trust me we tosted to you many, many times. We miss you so much and its not the same being out without you.
I think the Reskins need you too…we are taking a beating from the Pats..45-0 right now. ugh
October 28th, 2007 at 9:51 pm Bobby and Rae,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this unbelievable time. Mike is a young, vibrant and wonderful person and I hope he will come back very soon. I know God is with Mike every second of the day easing his pain and comforting him. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.
October 29th, 2007 at 7:58 am Mike-
Well homie I must say I thought you were a popular guy but never realized how damn popular. With all these people praying for you surely has to give you strength for a fast speady recovery. Get better soon because we could all use some of your laughter and positive outlook on life as its obvious how many people you have touched through the years.
Also, I learned from Dewey beach that you are one tough kid to wake up but I think this time you are taking it a little too far so please get up!! I will have to try to dig up some old pic’s of all those beach & nyc trips and post them. So while we had some great memories we all still need many more to come so once again WAKE UP!
Much love,
Bobby
October 29th, 2007 at 9:47 am Still thinking about you….
Be strong and get well soon. You’re a fighter! There are so many people out here that love you and think about you daily. Be strong Mike!
Nate, Dave, Mary, Rae, Em and the rest of the family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong.
Much Love,
Kim
October 29th, 2007 at 10:28 am When I heard about your accident my heart sunk into the bottom of my stomach. You are one of the few people who have bothered to keep in touch since I moved away. I always look forward to seeing you back at home, and you are always there to greet me with your fabulous smile. You and your family will be in my thoughts, everyday. Wake up soon
xoxo
Sarah
October 29th, 2007 at 11:08 am my sister and I spent the morning with you! Rachelle the roachster is on her way up to see you. figured i get my time in this morning b/c after she’s gets in there with you, i don’t know when i’ll get to see you again. your making progress! your doing good! listen for rachelle, we all know she’ll be talking…..ALOT =)
October 29th, 2007 at 12:42 pm Mike, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Stay strong!
October 29th, 2007 at 12:46 pm I’ve been praying for you every day, hoping to get online one of these times and see that you woke up. So many people care about you so much and… The world needs you Mike, stay strong.
Love, Kristin
October 29th, 2007 at 12:59 pm About this time last year:
and you know we all miss this shit-eating grin:
Stay strong and pull through, God Bless
Nick
October 29th, 2007 at 2:09 pm Michael,
I didnt make it to see you yesterday so I am writing you this to tell you that I am still here! I had to work. Hate it, just want quit and get a full time job hanging out with you and the nurses of course! I miss you very much Michael. Every day I pray for you, every time I see your room I pray for you, every second of every day I pray for you! You are strong and my best friend and I know together we will pull through this! Love you man!!!!
Justin
October 29th, 2007 at 4:26 pm Rosner, we’re all pulling together and praying for your speedy recovery!!! I’ve known you for being a good friend, loving towards his family and who enjoys living life. We need you back in the swing of things man! Seriously, my heart goes out to you and to your family and friends but knowing you; you’ll give 110 percent and pull yourself through. Be strong bro!
October 29th, 2007 at 5:20 pm Just checking in…i gave you the weekend to wake up. Are you awake yet?
October 29th, 2007 at 5:52 pm Mike,
When i heard about the accident you were in i could’nt and did’nt want to believe it was true. I’ve always believed that god has a plan for everybody and all things in life happens for a reason. Yet I question why he has let this happen to such a good person that has so many people in his corner. I regret not getting to talk to you longer when we saw eachother at Claredon a little while back but was happy to see you and happy to know you were doing well. We’ve known eachother since elementary school and I am honered to say that you are a true friend. Friendships come and go for many different reasons. People change some for the better and sometimes for the worse. You’ve never changed and never will and thats something to be very proud about. I’m praying for you and your family every night and know you will come out of this stronger than ever and I look forward to seein you again very soon. Til then Mike stay strong and know you gotta friend 4 life right here. MUCH LUV
JL
October 29th, 2007 at 6:37 pm Michael,
I know from knowing what a strong and good man that your father is and you being his son….that you have it in you to pull through this, and you will! Just browsing through all the get well wishes from a ton of people tells me that! God’s speed Michael in your full recovery.
Keeping you and your family in my toughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Virginia Baker
October 29th, 2007 at 6:40 pm Dear Rae & Family,
I just wanted to say that my prayers are with you and your son.
With prayers,
Liz Bergquist & family
October 29th, 2007 at 7:09 pm Mike
Keep fighting. God Bless you and your family.
October 29th, 2007 at 7:23 pm Rae, Bobbie & family,
I first want to let you know how great it was to see all of you this
past weekend at the hospital. It’s been awhile. We all didn’t enjoy the circumstances for our visit but I really want to comment each and every one of you for your strength. I can only imagine what you are all going through. Rae, I think you are so great and such a comfort to
others but remember you, as a mother has the right to lose it at any
time and feel whatever way you need to. In fact, it probably would be healthier for you. Remember back to how everyone treated you & all the clout you had as a mother when Mike was born, well Sweetie, you still have that clout, respect, care & love now as Mike’s mother as you had then. I remember when I had my kids, everyone was wearing a mask, gloves & stuff & here I was with nothing. I felt like a queen! Rae, it’s time you think about
your needs & feelings and what you need to do to help you, not everyone else. I love you girl and pray for you. And Bobbie, I also have great respect for you. You have loved those children and enjoyed them as if you had created them and have been a super
husband to Rae & a great family man. I am very proud of you! Remember, I have known you since you were four years old. Always remember, like everyone in your lives, I am always here for any of you. You both have raised three wonderful kids and
I never felt like a stranger from the first time I met Rae & the kids. I
loved spending time with Mike and holding his hand. He’s such a sweetie. I hope & pray we all get some GREAT surprises from our young man and I know God willing, it could happen at any time. I love you all. Take Care!
Rondi
October 29th, 2007 at 7:36 pm sometimes we feel at a total loss..sometimes it seems that there is no ryhme or reason for things that happen..sometimes it seems like the only appropriate thing to do is curl up in a ball and try to stop time..waiting for sometime to change..mike’s life force is what has spurned this tremendous outpouring of love and support..his body may not be as active, but ironically his life force is as strong as ever..it would have to be to draw so many of us in to help him recover..remember that he’s in there..he’s mike..he wants us to love him, help him and be okay..that infectious personality wouln’t want any less for us..stay in motion, take action, be positive, share your life force with him and others…let’s all be like mike..
October 29th, 2007 at 7:52 pm Mike,
We have only met and hung out a few times. But, in those times of being around you, I knew there was somthing special about you (aside from the obvious, handsome charm)! It is so amazing to see just how much love is being shown through something as simple as a website…Clearly we need more people like you in this world. Hold on to that strength!
Thoughts and prayers from,
Sacramento, Ca
Rachel
October 29th, 2007 at 9:21 pm Mike, Bobby and Rae,
Our prayers are with you. We just found out today. If there is anything we can do, please call. 240-304-6973.
October 29th, 2007 at 10:10 pm Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you… again. I will be by to see you tomorrow. And the next day. And the next… keep fighting.
All my love,
Amanda
October 29th, 2007 at 10:23 pm Mike,
Man, what can I say..Growing up with you and Snake, days at Stonewall Pool, hanging out with the family, so many great memories!! I heard today what had happened, and my heart dropped…I have seen both you and Nate fight your way out of trouble in the past, and I know deep down you are going pull through this…Wake up, lets go get something to eat, hospital food sucks!!!
I gave your mom my cell number today, your dad has it as well, if there is anything I can do for anyone, let me know!!
Love you, bro!!!
Chris
October 30th, 2007 at 10:21 am So here’s what I am thinking this morning. Mike and his very close friends that I know ( you know who you are) are accustom to my inspirational porch talks. Maybe we need an abbreviated version today……..just a one liner.
Let’s take this day to do one act of kindness in Mike’s honor and as you do, ask God, yes God, to answer our prayers.
Love to each of you, Trish
October 30th, 2007 at 2:21 pm Mike….buddy…..Fight thru it! We will be praying for you and thinking about you daily. Everyone hear at ONSS is praying for you also. Stay strong, we all need you!!!!
Love you
Andy & Michele
October 30th, 2007 at 3:33 pm Mike-
I haven’t been able to make it up to the hospital to see you this week since I have been busy with school, but I want you to know that I am always thinking about you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers continuously. I hope to make it up there to see you again soon! Keep hanging in there and please come back to us. We all miss you very much!
Love always- Nicole
October 30th, 2007 at 3:52 pm Mike,
You’ve been through some crap and come through on top. The entire time, you were poised and in control. Although we’ve not spoken for a while, I truly believe that you’ll pull through. You are one of the kindest and brightest guys I know. I learned a lot from you, not just technically, but professionally. I also consider you a friend. When I heard this news, I immediately went into shock. I wondered why such things happen to the best people. I quickly snapped back and thought, I’ll definitely be speaking with you soon. I know you well enough to know that you’ve not done all that you need to do. So, get well. Because I know you’ll be popping your collar through this and have a very speedy recovery.
Much Respect,
Cheryl
October 30th, 2007 at 5:50 pm Mike,
You, as well as your family, are in the Zazzaro’s thoughts and prayers. I check this site all day long for your recovery updates and to share everyones sentiments and hear about how you continue to impact their lives. Although I cant come visit because of where I live, I’ve sent my brother to check up on ya and add to the positive energy that surrounds you both day and night. There’s no doubt in my mind that you have the will, the heart, and the ability to recover quickly. Keep doing what you’re doing, little by little if thats what it takes, and we’ll be seeing ya soon enough im sure.
Mark
October 30th, 2007 at 6:03 pm What a wonderful update!!! I prayed for some GREAT surprises from
our young man & today he is breathing a lot on his own. Thank you,
GOD! I knew you & Mike could work everything out and I believe more
great surprises are to come and very soon. There’s too much praying
going on, not to have wonderful things happen. Again, thank you for all your updates. Most of us have Mike on our minds all the time and it’s like an addiction to get on the web site every chance we can (day
or night) looking for any update info. Hang in there, Mike and know we
all love you and we are all working with God to get you back where you belong. We all need you and your smiling face.
Luv You!
Rondi
October 30th, 2007 at 6:32 pm Mike – i check ur medical reports every day and i know that ur strong and u’ll make it!! the european girls are thinking of u – hang on!!!!
when we come back to the US we wonna here ur laugh again =)
October 30th, 2007 at 7:27 pm Mike,
I have been off site in training the past two days. I checked the website every am & pm and during the breaks. I had promised Kristin to check on you daily and give her daily updates. The progress you are making is such a blessing. You rest and take all the time you need to recoop because it sounds like you are going to have one heck of a good time when you wake up. As you can tell by all these notes you are so loved. I really look forward to hearing that famous laugh.
David, Rae, Bobby, & Nate
Thank you so much for sharing so much of yourselves during this time. I am honored and blessed to have met you. I am in awe of the strength and commitment you all have shown. I hope to get to see you and Mike tomorrow. God Bless!
Sincerely,
Kem
October 31st, 2007 at 8:29 am You keep fighting and we will keep praying!
Knowing that you will pull through this,
Amanda E.
October 31st, 2007 at 9:14 am during these past 8 days of having the unimaginable come to fruition, your life has impacted us in ways I always knew but may have not always realized. life is fragile, and our time spent with you is irreplaceable. no man could do as you have done, to walk tall, fight through, and endure the challenges we have overcome together since early childhood. your my friend, my brother, my family, and my heart. our life together has not ended but only just begun. my time with you is cherished beyond comprehension, which is why we must make the most of every minute of every hour of every day, to continue with reaching the goals you and I have always known that you could do, WE could do, because together there is nothing we can’t conquer. as you recover, as you heal, as your mind tries to grasp this awful misfortune, together we will come out victorious! not only through this battle but through every battle we have yet to overcome. you keep fighting, you keep living, because I need you. i really need you mike! stay strong and look forward to the day that you and i climb from the lows of these valley’s to the highest of peaks and to look down on and and reflect….just how lucky we all are to have each other! we have a long life ahead of us, get your rest, b/c after this?? your not getting anymore breaks from me, and you know how i am! we always have next year to sleep, till then, heal, then come on back so we walk this life together side by side as we have since we were born. it’s go time and im waiting on you!
October 31st, 2007 at 10:16 am Mike-
Just wanted to let you know that I am still thinking about you. I am going to be MIA for the next few days because of work and hopefully I will come back to nothing but good updates! Keep fighting, I know you will find us! Sweet dreams till then!
~Kristin
October 31st, 2007 at 10:20 am Michael,
I love you. As I watched you last night, prayed for you, I wiped your lips you moved them and squeezed my hand….I fell apart. Your Dad and I pray everyday for you to get better and come back to us. We try and make sense of this horrible accident….but there is no sense. What we have seen is the love people have for you. The lives you have touched with your smile. Keep fighting Mike just like Ali, you’ll make it and we’ll all be there for you when you wake up. I want to thank everyone who has written and shown their support to us and the family. It means so much to us.
Mary
October 31st, 2007 at 1:36 pm Mike,
I know we haven’t always been the closest of siblings, but you are my family and I will always stick by your side. Know that you mean so much to me and everyone else’s lives that you have touched in your life so far…your strong will, your laughter, and your ability to make others laugh….is what I hold on to. I know you will continue to make progress in this struggle not only because you are you, but because we all need you too. Now wake up already!
Love, your other sister
Mary
October 31st, 2007 at 1:40 pm Mike, I’ve been coming here several times a day to keep up-to-date on your progress. I’m thrilled to see you are breathing on your own now! Your body is just doing what it needs to heal itself.. take all the time you need, and keep fighting!
Oh and Happy Halloween
October 31st, 2007 at 1:55 pm Mike,
I’ve been meaning to say something out loud to you for quite some time….Each time I tried to quote it, I forgot how the rhyme went.
But it didn’t matter that we didn’t say it out loud. Because Everyone in the Arlington townhouse knows it to be true:
“If every brother in your click is rich, your click is rugged; nobody will fall ’cause everyone will be eachother’s crutches” -JayZ
We will NOT let you fall, Mike! How many times have we helped pick eachother up? Whether it was helping eachother through a rough time with girls, family, school, work, or whatever. We have always been here for eachother. And we are NOT about to stop now! This is when it matters the most!
Now go ahead & take some time to rest, as you need it to heal. Just know that when you decide to open those eyes, we’ll be here…waiting for you by your side.
Your Biggest Fan,
Danny
October 31st, 2007 at 4:55 pm Hey Mike,
I am glad I finally got to VA and had a chance to visit you these past two days. In all honesty, it was very difficult for me to see you in your current condition. I carry a heavy heart for you and you have touched us all with your spirit. I don’t think any of us have touched you (literally) as much as we have in the past couple of days. Lil’ Matt pulling on your chest and underarm hairs, everyone holding your hand and massaging your feet, Karl trying to hi-five you (jk), Jessie wiping your tears, and while I traced your tattoo on your left arm with my pinky, we all wanted you to just give us a sign. In some moments, you did. We all like to think that the coughing was just you laughing at us because they were timed so well. I don’t think anyone has ever seen me cry except for the close friends we have that were in that room with me. I have many stories to tell you when you wake up about all the different people I was paired up with when I was in there. Shannon was hitting on one of the doctors when I was in there (funny that she only said hi to me.) Your family is staying so strong for you and I love talking to your Mom and Bobby. They were so nice to listen to me while I was in the waiting room. I did not talk as much as everyone thought I would when I was in your room. I gave you a break this time since it would cause you a much bigger headache with me yapping in the background. BUT it will be another story when you wake up or when you read these blogs. I have spent the past few evenings in airports receiving updates from Amanda and Jessie. Time will heal your wounds and I will be patient. But when you are all better, you really need to come down and visit me on A1A-beachfront avenue, I can’t stand the traffic up there. We rely on beach cruisers and longboards down here for transportation. I am no longer fast and furious with the whole street car scene. I’m way into getting an awesome basket for my bike and a new bell. I’m cheesy, I know. I will see you again very soon and wish I lived in NoVa, only so I could visit you daily after work. I miss ya like I miss Tony’s pizza. Keep fighting and stay strong. – Rachelle
October 31st, 2007 at 4:57 pm Mike-
I am praying for a full recovery for you! I know we haven’t hung out in ages and we were never best friends, but I still have some very fond memories of you from high school! The time that I spent with all of you Osbourn boys that summer was tons of fun and can never be replaced…
Hurry up and get better! I know your boys and your family need you in their lives. I know that you are strong and you can get through this.
God Bless,
Daryn
October 31st, 2007 at 8:12 pm MIke ~ I think about you everyday and you’ve even got me praying again. I think and pray for the day that you can come and play again.
I believe that God will never give us anything that we cannot handle. YOU CAN DO THIS. I have a Cuban that I am holding onto for you – I will give it to you when you are ready to come play again.
Live ~ Love ~ Laugh
Steph
October 31st, 2007 at 10:05 pm Get well soon, Mike. There is too much you have yet to conquer.
With lots of prayers,
Emily Robinson
October 31st, 2007 at 10:31 pm Mike,
One day you will be reading this to your children and they will get to experience the love everyone has for you. When I stopped by your room today you looked great. I believe I even got a piece of a smile from you. I wish there was something I could do to help you widdle away the time until you heal and wake up. I heard your mom brought an IPOD up for you. I know that has to be better than listening to all the medical mumbo jumbo that goes on in a hospital. Take care.
Kem
November 1st, 2007 at 6:46 am Good Morning Mike
I hope you have a wonderful day Lay there relax,chill, listen to your music GOD is watching over you All our prayers are with you and one day when you are reading this you can look back and say POP cant type for S**T I love you and pray for your speedy recovery
LOVE POP
November 1st, 2007 at 7:31 am Good morning Mike. I love you and I will be there Saturday to see you
November 1st, 2007 at 9:24 am Mike,
I have only met you once and I do not expect you to remember me… But I am glued to the website for updates on your condition! Mr. Snyder and I think of you often and pray that you will continue to make progress! It will be a long journey but you will not have to do it alone! You have got so much support and so many prayers being said for you! Excited to hear of the progress that you are making!
November 1st, 2007 at 9:33 am Just like everyone else has written, I am constantly checking this site for updates. I just read the most recent update. Chills, I got chllls all over my body. Excitement, I started making phone calls to share the good news. You are responding Mike! Tears, tears of joy. Thank you for this, thank you for giving me and everyone else the boost that I’m sure we all needed. Keep up the great work, I know you can do it
November 1st, 2007 at 9:44 am Mike! I have written something on here and deleted it about 20 times. I usually just wait till I get to the hospital each day and I just chat away. But today hearing the news that you will be moved upstairs and that you have been responding to commands made me so happy I just had to drop you a little note. I love you so much! I’ve always known this but now more than ever I hope you know it too. You have been my “faux” big brother for quite some time now and we’ve had the best of times together. Like sitting at the pool at my apartment on a Wednesday because we both got laid off last summer…when we were supposed to be looking for new jobs (haha!). Or going out to Arlington or DC and making you dance with me. You always have a way of making me laugh…and I love that about you. You are an amazing brother/friend to Nate…and I have been lucky enough to share some of that with him. You are the best! You motivate me. And the strength you’ve shown will motivate us all. I love you so much Mike…stay strong and FIGHT! I KNOW you have it in you.
With so much love,
Sylvette
November 1st, 2007 at 10:09 am YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! awesome news.
November 1st, 2007 at 10:22 am YESSSSSS!!!
November 1st, 2007 at 10:38 am mike! quit snarling at me! it only happens when I tell a bad joke, but it’s funny that you seem to have an equal distaste for my madness! (even when your sleeping!) your got transported from ICU to IMC (no mas hot nurses, yet anyway!? …..that is until you get better and we can walk down to ICU together and get them to come to the crib for crumpets and tea. my soulja, your fighting! your doing well! your listening and responding in a way you hadn’t been doing before. im excited and i can’t wait for you to open your eyes. i yell sometimes in your ear that the columbian nurse thinks your cute! she’s hot! this would be so much more easy if you were charming them instead of me and my lame attemps at flatterery about my early das in med school! hahaaha! yea right!? i know…..
November 1st, 2007 at 10:42 am Your mom texted me this morning with the good news! It’s so funny because yesterday when I left the hospital I had such a good feeling. I really felt like you could hear us and that you were trying your hardest to let us know… and now I have proof. I’m so proud of you! I’m so proud of the strength you’ve already shown us, and I know you’ll continue to blow us away with your determination. I really feel this is the turning point in your recovery and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us. Know that I’m by your side all the way.
Much love,
Amanda
November 1st, 2007 at 11:00 am Mike – Somehow I know you’ve been getting our messages – both through your blog & when we are in the room with you. I am so happy to hear about your progress. I will be seeing you later tonight. Stay strong!
-Danny Mc
November 1st, 2007 at 11:26 am Cautious optimizism, that’s what I felt on Tuesday when I saw you. Let me explain: No one was in your rooom when I walked in,
said your name and laid my hand on your arm, your upper body “lurched” forward. Okay, it kinda scared me a little. I thought maybe the staff was going to shoo me out for causing such an exaggerated response from you. As I stayed and talked with you I put my hand in yours and you squeezed mine. I rationalized all the possiblities, my mind said it was part of the storming, my heart said, Mikes glad your here.
Today, this morning, my heart is soaring. You are beginning to respond: you HEAR the command, your brain PROCESSES the request, your body RESPONDS appropriately.
This is big, this is huge.
Trish
November 1st, 2007 at 11:51 am Mike,
I check your website 850943859 times a day. My sister called me at the same time that I was reading the latest update this morning and tears of happiness came! This is great news…our prayers are being answered. Be strong, you can do this. Keep fighting. I have no doubt you will be back in no time. I hope to come visit you at the hospital soon
xoxo,
Joc
November 1st, 2007 at 12:15 pm Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike and your loving Family and friends. Prayers sustain us and “HIS” will be done. Join in the prayers we continue to send up to bring Mike back to us.
Charlene & Melissa
November 1st, 2007 at 1:12 pm Yo man, Johnny and I just stopped by to see you. It’s funny because I was saying something really stupid to you and you coughed flem all over me. Now that I got on here to check what people have wrote I guess this is a normal occurence. I didn’t want to say much other than I stopped by, and also that I’m going to need for Nate to erase all of these comments as soon as you wake up so that when we ride around and hang out from now on you won’t keep thinking that I care for you DEEPLY. haha oh well. It made me happy to see that you’re out of the dungeon. Talk to you soon.
November 1st, 2007 at 1:30 pm This is for everyone that visits Mike……
A very powerful healing tool is the power of human touch. Probably more powerful than all the prayers you are saying for Mike everyday.
Now that we know that Mike is slowly coming back to us, the power of touch is even more important to Mike to accelerate his own healing powers. You all have the ability to multiply the “good vibes” you are creating by just thinking about him, and visiting him. When you walk into his room and greet him, grab his hand with both of yours, or put
your hand on his arm (yeah, I know you’re all a bunch of tough guys….just do it!) and try to keep it there the whole time you’re with him. Just think about the good times you’ve had with him. Times when he was healthy and happy, and all that love will move from your hands into his body to re-energize his cells. You’ve probably heard about the “laying on of hands” of some religions, but this is not just a religious thing. It’s a real, physical healing thing that every one of you can do for Mike. You can bring him all the way back, just as good as he was before the accident. Some of you have probably been doing this already, without even realizing the help you’ve been giving him. Even if you don’t believe you have this power. Believe me, you do.
NOW GET OFF YOUR BUTTS, AND BRING HIM HOME!!!
November 1st, 2007 at 1:58 pm MIKE
The news I heard today is great keep up the good work next I want to hear you patted the nurse on the butt I am so proud now start taking giant steps you will be out of there soon
love POP
November 1st, 2007 at 3:20 pm Mike-
I was SO happy to hear of your progress today! Everyone is so excited to see that you are responding! Keep it up and hang in there! We all know you are strong enough! I can’t wait to see you again soon! As always, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers all day, everyday!
Love always- Nicole
November 1st, 2007 at 4:16 pm My interpretation of today’s events…..
thumbs up = I am OK stop worrying
2 fingers = 2 beers in my IV Stat!
If we don’t oblige I am afraid we might get another sign signaled by one finger………
GREAT news today, think we all will sleep a little better tonight.
November 1st, 2007 at 5:53 pm I am glad to see the great news. Keep moving forward, pushing through the problems that arise and get better. I will be up to see you soon. Just keep progressing Mike.
Scott
November 1st, 2007 at 9:30 pm So glad to hear about this progress!!!!
November 1st, 2007 at 9:34 pm God bless you mike and may me and my family’s prayers be with you I”ll pray for you once a night till you come home old friend I love you man!!!!!!! much love wes.
November 1st, 2007 at 9:38 pm Everyone read in the bible luke 8:22-25 much love! wes
November 2nd, 2007 at 6:09 am Mikey mike- Keep pushing! Love to hear the good news and progress you are making!! Strength of a champion!
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:55 am Stay strong Mike, you ARE going to get through this. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:55 am Great news! I’m so happy to hear that you’re making progress. Keep fighting!
~Kim
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:54 am i might catch a charge if your roomate isn’t replaced very soon. plese heal, quuuuuickly!
November 2nd, 2007 at 11:57 am I’m so happy to see good news on here. Keep fighting, Mike! It seems you have a lot of people waiting to give you a hard time!
November 2nd, 2007 at 2:00 pm Thought and prayers from Maryland.
November 2nd, 2007 at 3:15 pm keep up the progress, mike…lookin good!
November 2nd, 2007 at 3:29 pm Mike, you look great and I miss you very much. Your strength is contagious. I will see you soon.
Alison
November 2nd, 2007 at 3:33 pm And we were talking the other night in the waiting room about “The Power of Now” and this quote popped into my head. I wanted to share it.
“Take each step as an infinite wonder and a joy will open up in your heart like a flower enabling you to enter the world of reality.”
November 2nd, 2007 at 3:41 pm Mike, continue to be the STRONG young man which you are, and let your body and mind mend…..and you WILL overcome. You have an immediate family, and a whole community of friends and acquaintences reaching out to you! Hear our thoughts, and prayers for you and your family today and everyday.
November 2nd, 2007 at 5:56 pm Mike, I am sooooo excited for you! You seem to be progressing. I am really overjoyed. I know we’ve only met over a few dinners at Sweet Water when I lived in DC and at a few family gatherings. I actually have the picture at my office of a family gathering ages ago! And I get soo excited that soon you will be back with Rae, Bobby, and the rest of your family! I pray everyday for your recovering and I get amazed and excited everyday to find out the progress you’ve made! Stay strong! When you recover and decide you just want to get away and relax sometime- I live in VA Beach now and the door is always open!
Get well! Stay Strong!
much love,
Ashleigh
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:43 pm Hi Mike,
I came & sat with you for a while this morning. I rubbed your arms, legs & feet. You gave my hand a light squeeze with your left hand when I held your hand in mine. Your Aunt Kirsten wanted to know if I lifted your eyelids to let you look at me. Sorry, I wasn’t looking so good today & I sure didn’t want to scare you!!
What an awesome group of friends you have! You are an amazing person!
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:11 pm Mike, you and your family are in my thoughts. Good to hear theres some good news. no doubt you’ll pull through this. I’ll be seeing ya, get well!
November 3rd, 2007 at 8:07 am Mike, it was so nice to see you the other day. I could see you moving your eye to look at us and you even squeezed my hand to say good bye. I know there were a few times when we were talking to you that I could see you start to smile as well. I’m so happy to hear (and see) you are progressing. Take your time, and rest now, because when you wake up there’s about a billion people who are waiting to talk to you!
and remember, If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
~Allison
November 3rd, 2007 at 4:17 pm Hola hermano! I have been watching you take on challenges as far back as i can remember. It has been how i learned to live the way i do. You have taught me so much just by living life the way you do. Since all of this has happened, i have been opened up to a world within and outside of myself that i have never known. It is the most beautifully horrific experience. Each day i am fighting to make the most out of this situation. What have i learned from this? What is in store for us? no answers are coming easily. I wish i had your voice to guide me along these lessons. The feelings are so alien. everything was going fine. life was falling right into place. There was time to do things later. I only want to say how sorry i am that you have had to go through this. Life for me is changing day by day, and in so many ways. but none of it matters without the hope that you are coming back for me to tell you about it. I miss you. The silent acknowledgement of each others devotion to one another. the love for one another. i am crying in the hospital library. I am crying with my hand squeezing yours.
my love for you is the greatest thing ive done yet.
except
for the night i met sylvette.
i love you
nate
November 4th, 2007 at 12:22 am Whats up again brother, I came tonight (Sat. November 3rd) to see you, add more positive vibes and energy to your room, signed the giant card on the wall with my well wishes, and said a prayer for you while holding your hand to my forehead begging you to take whatever life force from me you needed to help find your way back. I was chilling with your Grandmother and her friend who were both awesome and very very friendly for a little over an hour. I hope you were able to hear the things we were talking about, especially when we were speaking about you. I was telling your grandmother how they should put a TV in your room so they can put the Skins game on tomorrow for you, and apparently you already have a TV in there so i hope someone puts the game on for you. I hope i didn’t disturb you, i did come a little late, but it seemed like you were resting comfortably. Plus the nurses were cool and let us stay 20mins after visiting hours were over. My brother Mark would have been with me, but he lives out in Redondo Beach California. He sent his energy and well wishes with me along with the rest of our family. Rest as long as you need to, just make sure you make it back to everyone because we will all be here waiting for you no matter how long it might take. Keep on fighting brother.
November 4th, 2007 at 9:09 am “……to live is to suffer! but to survive?
well that’s to find meaning in the suffering…..”
when you ask for his hand in help…he will respond!
November 4th, 2007 at 11:46 am My thoughts and prayers our with you.
November 4th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
November 4th, 2007 at 5:34 pm What wonderful news!! Each day Michael seems to make a tiny step to keep us all on the edge of our seats. I keep telling Karl he’s making these tiny steps so that when he wakes up he pretty much says, “What’s all the fuss for??”
Great news that thrills us all!!
Keep up all of the good work Mike!!!!!! We are all rooting for you.
XOXOXOXOXOXO-
Ellyn
November 4th, 2007 at 7:10 pm Mike,
Like others, I look on here several times daily to see if there are updates. And I can only smile, praise and thank God when I see the progress you are making. I know after you have had enough time to heal you’ll wake up and take on the next steps to recovery. We miss you and can’t wait to see you again.
Steph
November 4th, 2007 at 9:48 pm Mikey,
Thinking of you, buddy…I call your dad a few times a week to check in on you, hoping to hear great news…I am glad you are making improvments, and I am hoping my schedule improves so I can come see you…In my thoughts and prayers, brother!
Chris
November 4th, 2007 at 10:47 pm want to say something, but don’t know what to say…
this has affected us more than can be imagined
November 5th, 2007 at 12:53 am Every day you impress me with your progress!!! I knew you would improve like this though because I have so much faith in you and know that you are the strongest human being that I have ever met. You are my best friend and I need you to get better soon every moment of my day reminds me of something that has to do with you and I need you back soon! So do the Redskins even though we pulled one off today. I will see you tomorrow, love you man!
November 5th, 2007 at 9:14 am Mike
So very proud of you – keep fighting.
November 5th, 2007 at 9:33 am your making progress mike. you smiled for me today! keep fighting! i know your in there, i know you hear me! just counting the hours down till you open your eyes. love you soulja! im with you all the way!
November 5th, 2007 at 10:27 am You’re just under the surface… I can tell by all the faces you’ve been making at me when I talk to you
November 5th, 2007 at 11:46 am KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, BUDDY! I know you can feel the love and support having all those good people around you. I’m planning a trip back to NoVa again very soon. Get plenty of rest and I’ll see you soon.
November 5th, 2007 at 2:03 pm Mike,
I think about you and pray for you everyday. Keep fighting!
Always,
Jamie Rud
November 5th, 2007 at 4:33 pm Hey you! I just got to talk to you!! I’ve been waiting to do that for awhile now! I was so excited when my mom told me she would hold the phone up to your ear, and then for you to respond the way you did to my voice…. you gave me more hope than I thought I could have! I KNOW you heard me and I can’t even put into words how happy I am that you are making progress!
Keep on resting babe. We all know that when the time is right you will completely come back to us. Like I told you on the phone, I’ll be there for Thanksgiving and I can’t wait to throw my arms around you and give you a BIG hug!!
Lots of Love,
Kristin
November 5th, 2007 at 5:13 pm Hi Mike! I am so happy to read the great news today! I’m jelous that you got to hang out with a german shepard! Stay strong man, hope to come see you again soon. XOXO
November 5th, 2007 at 5:33 pm Michael..
So so proud of you. All of these people praying for you and missing you more than you could ever know. But you miss us too…more than we could ever know. That is who you are. That is why you are fighting everyday to get back. I know you hate to miss anything…your family, friends, work, life, your impact on us all. I feel it when I am in there with you. I feel your energy and your life force in the room. You are there Michael. You’ve taken so many steps forward, it’s amazing. Your determination will get you through this. Your will to live strong and healthy will overcome all. You are our teacher. Every one of us is supposed to learn a lesson from this experience. What is that lesson?? Learn it for Michael. Take it with you and don’t forget it. Remember that he is the one that taught you the lesson.
You’re doing it Mike. Stay strong, stay positive, and keep fighting this battle that we are all fighting with you. I miss you dearly. I can’t wait to give you a big hug…I don’t know if I will ever let go when I do.
November 5th, 2007 at 5:56 pm Hi handsome! You sure are making a lot of progress. It must be all the good vibes all these people are sending your way. You sure are lucky to have such wonderful, caring, thoughtful and supportive family and friends. Keep it up, trooper, I can’t wait to see you smiling again!
xoxo
Sarah T
November 5th, 2007 at 8:47 pm Michael-I wanted to let you know that you brought tears to your Mothers & my eyes on Fri (11-2-07) when I ask you to give me a smile. We were both looking at you an saw the corners of your mouth going up, then we looked at each other with tears, as Mothers do for their babies (no matter what age you are). I was so glad I was there to share that special time. I can’t wait to see that smile with your eyes wide open. I love you & my prayers are with you and your family.
November 6th, 2007 at 2:29 am We who were called to be Your people
Struggling sinners and thieves
We’re lifted up from the ashes
And out came the song of the redeemed
The song of the redeemed
The song of the redeemed
Can you hear the sound of melodies
Oh, the sound of melodies
Rising up to You
Rising up to You, God
The sound of melodies
Oh, the sound of melodies
Rising up to You
Rising up to You, God
We have caught a revelation
That nothing can separate us from
The love we received through salvation
It fills your daughters and your sons
Your daughters and your sons
The sound of Your love
The sound of Your love
Is what You’re hearing
The sound of Your sons
The sound of Your sons
You’ve won Your children
The sound of Your love
The sound of Your love
Is what You’re hearing
Your daughters in love
Your daughters in love
You’ve won your children
The sound of melodies
Oh, the sound of melodies
Rising up to You
Rising up to You, God
November 6th, 2007 at 6:07 am Looking forward to you waking up!!!! Its awesome to hear so much progress Mike. Keep pushing boss!
November 6th, 2007 at 10:02 am Hi Mike, i really don’t know you, but im a friend of cassie, she sings in our gospel choir at school..I just want to encourage you as well as your family..That God is a HEALER…I’ll be praying for you all!!!
Stay Blessed,
Brian Crenshaw
November 6th, 2007 at 11:23 am Mike,
I know we do not know each other,but your story comes my way throgh a mutual friend,Cassie.I just want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Jessica
November 6th, 2007 at 5:55 pm Mike! I had this Tool song stuck in my head called Parabola. Has lyrics I think you can relate to (I know you like Eminem but hear me out man):
“We barely remember who or what came before this precious moment,
We are choosing to be here right now. hold on, stay inside…
This holy reality, this holy experience. choosing to be here in…
This body. this body holding me. be my reminder here that I am not alone in
This body, this body holding me, feeling eternal all this pain is an illusion…
Of what it means to be alive
Swirling round with this familiar parable.
Spinning, weaving round each new experience.
Recognize this as a holy gift and celebrate this
Chance to be alive and breathing
This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality.
Embrace this moment. remember. we are eternal.
All this pain is an illusion.”
Btw, good seeing you Nov 2nd!
November 7th, 2007 at 10:16 am The news is so very encouraging!! Keep at it Mike!! You stay in my thoughts and prayers daily. The Lord is healing you!
In prayer,
Amanda
November 7th, 2007 at 10:42 am Hey Mike,
I just got word last evening from Shannanogans that you were in this horrific accident. Immediately, I said to myself and to Shannon that if anyone can get through this it’s Mike, he’s a fighter. Which from looking at your page here you have been fighting the fight of your life with everyone who loves you right at your side. YOU ARE LOVED AND YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS! I don’t think you have a choice. I’m glad to see they brought animals into the situation. If anyone knows best what to do it’s a dog. Speaking of which, I remember when your mastiff nearly took my head off… guess he was right about Snyder (sorry Justin!). Anyhow, you are in my thoughts and prayers, even though i got here a little late. Better late than never (that’s what i keep telling my bosses but it doesn’t seem to help). Anyhow, wake up my friend… people are waiting on you! Keep fighting and you’ll be back in action before you know it!
Love,
Erin B.
November 7th, 2007 at 1:26 pm Great News! You seem to be getting better by the day…wake up Mike! You can do it! My thoughts and prayers are with you daily.
Always,
Kim
November 7th, 2007 at 5:23 pm Jennings,
Nate and I got to see that beautiful smile of yours last night! I just want to let you know…it was such a wonderful moment for us. We felt you Mike, we see you. Keep climbing, keep fighting! We will be right there for you every step of the way. I love you and miss you SO much.
-Sylvette
November 7th, 2007 at 6:19 pm Hey Buddy,
I’m praying for you every day! I know you’re going to make it through this. You’re so stubborn, you need to be stubborn to get better. You’re gonna be just fine. I know you will. You have so many people who love you and care about you. We need you Mike. Hang in there and keep fighting!!! I’m sorry I haven’t make it to see you but I am thinking about you every day. I’m so sorry this awful thing has happened, but you’re a fighter and you need to fight Mike, keep fighting!! You and you’re family are in my prayers. I love you Mike!! I can’t wait for you to wake up. Get better. All my love and prayers.
Court
November 7th, 2007 at 6:29 pm To the family,
You are all in my prayers! I love you guys, hang in there! He is gonna be just fine!!! If any of you need anything, please let me know.
November 7th, 2007 at 8:22 pm Dear Mike,
I miss you alot! I came to see you tonight for the first time. I held your hand and you lifted my hand up. I really liked it so we know you are waking up. You smiled for me and Mommy. I am always going to pray for you. I am talking all about you in my school and sometimes I cry because I want you to wake up soon. I’ll see you tomorrow Mike. I love you very much.
Love your sister, Taylor
November 7th, 2007 at 9:36 pm When I sang tonight.. it was all for you, Mike. God bless us all.
November 8th, 2007 at 12:45 pm Mike, we are on that 3rd floor waiting on you homie. Keep trucking up those stairs. Bunches of love for you at the top. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
November 8th, 2007 at 5:52 pm Mike was in the middle of his physical therapy when I walked in today. The physical therapist had him sitting on the side of the bed. He opened both eyes and squeezed my hand when I started to speak to him. The therapist asked him to give me a smile and he did, a FULL GRIN. I really believe that it is the love and support from each one of you that has helped Mike accomplish this. He has a long road ahead of him but I know he will do it. He will need each one of you.
Please tell some stories / experiences you and Mike had that. With the permission of Mike’s mom and dad, I have been taking the blogs and reading them to him. I hope this will help him remember why he needs to caring on when he feels too tired or down.
Sincerely,
Kem
November 8th, 2007 at 6:18 pm To everyone who has posted, thank you. Your love is received with open arms and is appreciated from myself and the entire family. I see this world changing. From the closest family to the distant friends and relatives we are creating the change. the love is there. it feels so good. What was wrong in my relationships and what i saw in most other peoples is starting to be repaired. As if the healing in Mike’s brain is healing us at the same rate. slow and steady. im still confused about what it will turn into, but im hopeful. and sometimes even sure that we really do have each other to love. and that it is real. that we are all in pain, and have each other to lean on for strength. its happening. so a big hug to everyone. and a kiss on the lips with a smack when we pull away. it has never felt so good to feel so bad.
Mike-
much time has passed im sure once you are starting to read or have this read to you. There is nothing that has made me happier than to have a moment loving you. no homo.
really though. you are the best. and i cant wait to hear your voice sing again. every moment of silence is dedicated to you. i keep a picture of you close to hold and sometimes squeeze. love from the depths.
Brother
November 8th, 2007 at 11:17 pm I just wanted you guys (Mike and the family) to know that I miss each of you. I totally respect your wishes to limit visits to family. Though I respect them, l want nothing more than to be with Mike at his toughest moments. I can only imagine how overwhelming it can be for countless people stopping by at all hours of the day/night. Please give me a call if you need me (I’ll be waiting).
November 8th, 2007 at 11:20 pm P.S. Is there any way that we can get an edit button for grammar correction? Just a thought.
November 9th, 2007 at 12:50 am I love you kid, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Matt Orf
November 9th, 2007 at 9:21 am Keep it up, Mike.
Thomas, proof read.
November 9th, 2007 at 2:12 pm Mike-
I am SO PROUD of you! We all knew that you were a fighter and you have done nothing but that along the way. I can’t wait to see for myself! Keep it up! I know you’ll find us soon!
~Kristin
November 9th, 2007 at 2:12 pm It’s really good to see that you are improving every day! I dont think anyone expected anything less
November 9th, 2007 at 6:55 pm erribodi-
wow.. todays visits with mike have been the best of the bunch. i noticed last night that he was smiling whenever i would tell a really funny story… well.. i ran with it today.. and have had mike consistently laughing to the funny stories.. whenever the jokes got lame.. he didnt laugh.. i knew they were not that funny.. so did he.. He’s held on to his sense of humor.. well. . i ran through every funny moment i could remember from the days of us being young kids to recent times as close as a couple weeks ago.. and he started laughing.. i told him his beanie made him look like the sticky bandits.. and he loved it.. with the tracheotomy and no voice box he cant really laugh like he normally would.. but through the airspace he had.. the convulsive outburst we know as laughter was chuggin through that plastic tube.. it was great!!!!!! the best ever!! well.. you know… and i say no voice box.. a device used to allow air to switch from the mouth to the throat.. not any biological issue.. look it up.
If you guys remember any funny stories.. post em.. i will relay every one.. we could make it interesting..
who can make mike laugh the most.. i will be an honest judge.. and i wont include myself in the competition because that just wouldnt be fair..im too funny.
send in as many as you can remember.. they help me out too..and im sure anyone else that reads them.. please remember my grandparents are reading this or may be in the room when i read it to mike, so keep it clean ( as possible )
mike-
you are on the right track! this morning the depression and sadness were taking me for a bumpy ride.. and you helped lift it off my back. thank you. you put me back on the right track. looking forward to living more funny stories!
hope and love
nate
November 9th, 2007 at 10:31 pm Mike-
I just wanted to say that my family and I are always thinking about you and praying for you everyday. It is so great to read about all the progress you are making and I wait each day to read more about it. We all miss you and can’t wait for you to wake up soon! Hang in there!
-Nicole
November 10th, 2007 at 10:01 am Michael,
Please know that I am thinking of you every minute of the day. I sit here in my room, praying for you, praying for when you will come back to us all. Praying for when your Dad, Mary or Dorothy calls me and says you’re awake. I love you very much Michael.
Your Grandma
November 10th, 2007 at 12:18 pm Mike,
I am so proud of you and your progress. It shows me that you and God have reached an agreement. He loves you just as much as all
of us do. You certainly have made a lot of people very happy. Keep
it up, Mike!!! I get so thrilled when I read GREAT updates. You are
remarkable and such a joy to everyone. Your family is also remarkable and have great strength and I’m sure every little thing you accomplish is wonderful for them. The updates sound like you must be at least up to the 1st. floor, keep climbing sweetie as we are all waiting for you & we understand if you have to rest
on any floor before climbing to the next one.
I will be praying for more great updates.
Rondi
November 11th, 2007 at 2:34 am I just wrote you another letter… so many things that I would normally share with you and can’t just call you up to tell you… I know that you’d appreciate all of them. I can’t wait to share my thoughts with you, and have you be able to tell me your thoughts again! You gave me the biggest, toothiest grin I’ve seen in a long time today… SUCH a blessing. You really ARE there with us. Keep fighting. I know it’s a struggle, but know that we are all here with you every step of the way. God. I really miss you. Come back to us… I know you want it as much as we do.
With much love,
Amanda
November 11th, 2007 at 1:57 pm so somehow the memo that you had a website didnt make it to me down in north cack so im a bit late getting to you on here, my bad. anyways man just wanted you to know that im thinking bout you and your family and really wish the best. im really impressed with the level of support that you are receiving, its pretty overwhelming actually. its a damn shame it takes an accident like this to let you know who your friends are in life and to show you who has your back, but at least you have the opportunity to find out, where as most people dont. i got faith that everything will work out in the long run for you rosner. might take a lot of time and a lot of work but if anyone is stubborn and hard headed enough to get through this its your ass. hit me up when you get the chance so i can come check you out. gas too high to be driving up there to see you and not hear that corny ass laugh….
November 12th, 2007 at 10:20 am what it do soulja? you got the strength of 100 men pulling for you! as hard as this is for you it’s equally as hard for everyone of us. we care so much about you and not having you around everyday is heartbreaking! as your heal, as your progess to a level of understanding this formidable challenge that lies ahead….know you will prevail.
“strength does not come from physical capicity. it comes from an indomitable will”
-gandhi
November 12th, 2007 at 4:28 pm Nate… not sure what happened to my last comment on here but I KNOW Mike would be laughing at it….. tell him the Haydon Hawks Class of 94 are thinking of him! He always appreciated that status!!! No matter WHAT…and how much he wants to deny remembering it…. he’s a Haydon Hawk!
Everyone I talk to, it seems, Mike’s name comes up! We’re all thinking about him all the time… he’s got more support then Brittany Spears right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 12th, 2007 at 6:44 pm hey man,
haven’t seen you in a couple days but that doesn’t mean i haven’t been thinking about you (constantly). i see progress in your recovery everyday and it definatley helps me cope with this accident. we’re all still hanging by your side every waking moment. you’ve built up quite a fanclub jennings and i can’t wait for you to see this. you’re gonna get a little teary eyed but that’s ok, i won’t tell anyone. stay strong mike. i’ll be seeing ya.
Matt
November 12th, 2007 at 8:43 pm Hey Mike,
I still have a hard time processing that this is real. Everyone is pulling for you man. I check the updates everyday!!! it seems like you are making great strides … can’t wait to see you back
November 12th, 2007 at 9:54 pm Mike and Family -
Gandhi said, “Strength does not come from physical capacity; it comes from an indomitable will.” I know you have that, man. Sending prayers for all of you from the west coast.
November 12th, 2007 at 11:39 pm It’s so good to hear of your improvements this past week. You really are a soldier. I know what you are thinking… “I’ll show them, nevermind the third floor, I’m going to the rooftop and be stronger than ever before” (as you laugh with a toothy grin). I’ll see you there soon, buddy. As for funny stories…I’ll have to call one into you, Nate. It’s a long one. The admin response to TG made me laugh. We all know each other so well and we all know Mike is staying strong for his family and friends.
November 13th, 2007 at 7:25 pm Its hard to be patient. Immediate gratification is alot more pleasant. Just know that Mike is trying, he is in a place where he’s trying to find the light switch to make everything clearer. It’s frustrating for him because he wants to tell us what’s going on inside him. He needs us to be okay, he needs us to will him to get better, he needs us to understand that his journey is all about perseverance, and patience, and love, and faith. He’s trying..very hard..he’s in there..when he comes out, we have to be ready and able to help him through the next phase of recovery..gotta stay strong..that’s what he would want
November 13th, 2007 at 11:24 pm i don’t hear what the doctors tell me. i don’t listen to what others say. i don’t believe what i read online or in reports from day to day. why?? because they don’t know YOU! they don’t know MIKE! WELL I DO!! today you showed me you are who i’ve always known you were…a soulja! a fighter till the end. your cassius clay. a man amongst men. my rock. my crutch. my best friend. my hero! no matter the game your in it to win it and im here to play! but this game is the game of life..a game..few get a chance to play twice! lets run with it son and show em’ how it’s played! with heart, relentlessness, and fire within to overcome and climb to the top no matter the day! we don’t stop! we never stop! we go till the go don’t want us to go no more, then we keep on going! no one ever told us anything we couldn’t do because we always knew we could do whatever our minds wanted to! nows the time and it’s time shine! let’s run these streets if for only one more night! let’s go mikey! show us all, show me, show these fools who runs these streets! you and me kid! from now till my hearts last beat! you got it all! you got the world! you got the rest of life laying at your feet! take one step and we won’t ever stop running! I’ve shed too many tears for these years i’ve lived…held too tightly my fears within…you’ve been more of a brother than you were a friend…i’ll stand by your side until the end…when things get tough…during times like these…your strength pulls us thru…your family to me! i love you son! we all do! that goes for you too nate! you’re blood! you’re MIKE! you’re me!
November 14th, 2007 at 2:35 am Mike — you’re strong. We all know this. You know this… When I think of think situation, I feel comfort. I know you’re gonna be all right… You may not say it right now — but I know you realize your own recovery… pull through it man…
We’ll be here for you just like we all are now…
All the best bro,
Kevin
November 14th, 2007 at 8:30 am “What we actually learn, from any given set of circumstances, determines whether we become increasingly powerless or more powerful.”
-blaine lee
Everyone try to do the things that we ask Michael to do everyday. Attempt to find that inner strength to remain positive, to overcome the adversity and the struggle that at times seem to consume us, and to understand the strength in the connection that we all have in trying to bring Mike back. He’s coming.
Rae…you are the rock. This doesn’t work without you. Unspoken communication, the bond between a mother and a child, the pure essence of the love I saw between you and Michael is what keeps him strong. You are the strength for his foundation. It is amazing to see. Be you.
Nathan…you are the best. Keep your head up and know that your brother loves you dearly. He always knows your there. Maintain your faith in the fact that when you need a sign, it’s given. It’s happening…everyday a little more. I love you kid. We are gonna make it…TOGETHER!!!
November 14th, 2007 at 1:06 pm Yesterday I went to see Mike. I was so happy to see him breathing on his own and just thrilled when he smiled in response to my comment about the red beard he was sporting. He was moving his left leg around alot. The next thing I knew his knee was in the air and he was flexing his leg up and down, oh Michael what a show off you were being! There is the sweetest little kneeling bear in his bed by his right hand so I asked him if he would like to hold it. Oh how I wish I had my camera poised for the look that followed. He pursed his lips in such a way that was a clear NO. It was just so funny I laughed out loud.
It really is about the little things.
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”-Albert Einstein
November 14th, 2007 at 3:40 pm I am amazed each day I read comments, thoughts and prayers, how strong Mike’s loved ones are. Thank you for letting each of us in on your private moments and thoughts. The daily news, whether wonderful or small, help each of us keep faith and pray more for Mike. So, thank you. I am so happy for the small steps each day!
November 14th, 2007 at 7:46 pm WOW! Such great news! Karl told us that when he was joking with Mike today – Mike turned, looked at him, and laughed out loud. Karl was so excited he let all of us know the minute he left his room. Your friends, Mike, are waiting anxiously for you to be back with them “just hanging out.”
November 15th, 2007 at 1:07 am Wow. Just wow. How can i describe how happy i am to hear all the news from the last few days. Or the down and up in general from this situation. Its like watching a stupid romantic movie with a girly. When it starts, your upset that you’re even in the theater. Then, near the end, you have a big stupid smile on your face and you’re kinda tearing up. Then you leave to go to the bathroom or smoke a cig but you really just don’t want anyone to see how touched you are.
You really touch me Mike. No homo.
November 15th, 2007 at 8:21 am Amazing!! my prayer continues, and may each day bring more and more great news! “Hope is the thing with feathers” and Mike you are going to SOAR!!
Amanda E.
November 15th, 2007 at 11:38 am Michael,
Taylor and I came to see you last night after her swimming lesson. It was late, but we had to see you after all the great progress you’ve made. When we walked in and you saw us, you smiled. Taylor told you about her swimming class and how she did the butterfly, you smiled for her then. How I loved to watch you swim! Your stroke was a thing of beauty, strong and powerful. Keep fighting Michael and we’ll be with you every step of the way. I love you.
Mary
November 15th, 2007 at 12:43 pm Mike, I’ve been checking this website daily to keep track of your progress. I am so excited to hear the stories of you responding to your friends and family and making great strides in your recovery. You have a fantastic support team cheering you every step of the way. Even though I don’t know you all that well, I’m still screaming as loud as I can and bruising my hands clapping for you! Keep up the excellent progress. I know you are fighting hard.
November 15th, 2007 at 2:08 pm Mike, I check this site about 15 times a day to keep track of the progress you are making. It makes my heart warm to hear that you are doing so well. You never give up and you have so many of us out here waiting for you to wake up. Keep fighting and we’ll see you soon!
November 15th, 2007 at 2:57 pm WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!! Mike, this is just so damn amazing! Each day you are overcoming the odds that were stacked against you. As so many have said, it’s your stregnth and from that stregnth is how we are all getting through this experience. You are making so many people re-evaluate their lives, their relationships and how they move forward! We can’t wait to see those bright blues eyes and giant smile. Keep fighting, there’s so much left for you here…and wait till you see your HUGE “love wall” as Karls been calling it.
XO-
Ellyn
November 15th, 2007 at 5:40 pm Mike,
Yesterday I brought Grandma Vee to see you. Wow! What an improvement since our last visit. You smiled for us, squeezed Grandma’s hand and even looked like she got a pucker from you. You look so good. I just wanted to scoop you up in my arms and give you the biggest hug. You are in all of my thoughts and prayers. God is with you and will get you through this. I love you Michael.
Aunt Dorothy
November 15th, 2007 at 6:21 pm if there was ever such a man to look into the cold winds of death, and turn his back on it to feel the rays of the sun, it is you. you were knocked down. We got knocked down with you. Off of the cloud we had been floating on. Into the swamp. we are in these waters together. treading.
im so thankful we swam for so long. practicing most of our lives in real cold waters..its made us strong.
just what we needed to survive times like these. Making it through with you everyday. finding a better way to live and a renewed purpose for sharing life with the one’s we love.
Jimi,
you have helped bring together so many people. a forum for healing and hope. It is such a beautiful thing. The new theme is money! we are in a great debt to your services. thank you.
mike will be super proud once he gets to see the site!!!!!
mike,
i will never forget these times.
stuck in the ruts of my mind
thought that time
would just pass like the minutes of the past
now i find
when the flood rushes into
the caves that we made for ourselves to feel cold and alone
now i see
we can rise to the top of the earth holding hands
everyone reaching out with their heart beating free
look up at the sun and be one with the land
when the star shines brightens me internally
November 15th, 2007 at 10:56 pm WOW Mike! This is such GREAT News…you truly are as strong as I thought. I have kept praying and God is a answering our prayers! Stay strong! We love you!
xoxo
November 15th, 2007 at 11:57 pm Still thinking about you every day Mike. So glad to see that you are doing better, although I knew you would!!!
Love you,
Mass
November 16th, 2007 at 1:08 pm I just wanted to say, “Goodluck Today!” I know you’ll do great! Hopefully I will get to see you tomorrow. Would you be mad if I came to your room wearing a Dallas Cowboys shirt? I mean..come on..you know we’re going to win!
Ok, Ok…I’ll give you a little bit of time before I start harrasing you. See you soon!
November 17th, 2007 at 5:31 pm A celebration!!!!
Last night we took a few hours to enjoy the progress Mike has made so far by going out to the hometown tavern. There is not much spare time these days to hang out like we used to, so to get to see everyone meant so much. I will be sure to make a more public announcement next time we celebrate. I will be looking forward to seeing everyone again!
PEACE
November 18th, 2007 at 6:29 pm Nate, Rae, Bobby, David, and Mary…
I just want to thank you for allowing us into such a private part of your life. I had not been an active part of Mike’s life but I feel like he is one of my own now. I am so happy that he will be going to Mount Vernon for Rehab, you will really be amazed at his recovery progress once he is getting full time rehab. I must say on a selfish side that I am sad that I won’t be able to see him and you all everyday.
Mike,
Kristin, Becca, Eric and myself came to see you today. I wish I had a video camera to tape the look on your face and your reaction. There is no doubt in my mind that you remember and are working on coming back to your family and friends. I could see that you wanted to say something. I have been blessed in so many ways by being allowed to come on this trying journey with you. I will not be the same. You have lit a fire in my heart and I will carry forward.
Much Love and Admiration,
Kem
November 18th, 2007 at 9:24 pm Michael,
Wow, today was a great day. I stayed home so your Dad could spend the day with you. When he came home he told me that he and Emily were in the room when Emily said “Hey Mike”! You turned your head towards her and mouthed “What”! That is so you!!! Keep it up Mike you’re almost there. We love you so much and are waiting for those precious first words.
Mary
November 18th, 2007 at 10:31 pm Mike,
I visited you today and you had a big ole smile…made my day bro…keep it up
November 19th, 2007 at 10:14 am Mike:
I check the website everyday. I am so glad to hear about your progress and seeing Nate and Sylvette on Friday night definitely made me believe that you are going to be okay. You and your family are still in my thoughts and prayers!
November 19th, 2007 at 1:09 pm don’t know what to say! im at a loss of words! today was the day..my best day! your best day! im so happy! you’ve continued to fight and beat the odds. Im a betting man and there’s two things i’ll never bet on: a redskins game OR against you! keep it going! you’re on your way….
November 19th, 2007 at 1:16 pm You did it Mike! It was like you were saving up all your strength for your Mt. Vernon evaluation! I’m so happy to hear the good news. I love you so much…keep it up Mike…one day at a time! Watch out Mt. Vernon…here comes MIKE ROSNER!!!!!
oxoxo,
Sylvette
November 19th, 2007 at 1:51 pm Yay! You did it Mike! We knew you could. I’m so very proud of you. Keep it up!
Much love,
Kim
November 19th, 2007 at 2:10 pm I’m so happy Mike!!! I knew you could do it! We’ll be with you every step of the way. I love you Mike!
Mary
November 19th, 2007 at 2:40 pm When Michael was little little, he was always the one to climb on top of things, or climb the stairs using the step edge outside of the stair rail or jump like a monkey from the landing five steps down…accomplishments that you just don’t expect a little kid to be able to do with success, much less think about and attempt. Given that, it doesn’t surprise me now that he’s defying the odds. MRI-shemmeri! Great job, Michael! Keep moving forward! Keep climbing! Focus and work your butt (and your brain) off over at MtV!
And Nathan–Nathan was the cuddle bunny who would sit on the sofa and want to read or come over for a lift and a hug. Nathan, you are impressing many with your maturity and love for your brother and family–the term family including all those in this large connected group. Keep it up, sweetie. Lean on us so others can lean on you.
May you all find a chance to take a deep breath and hug each other as your journey with Michael continues…
November 19th, 2007 at 3:20 pm Although I’m sad that I wasn’t there to experience it, you spoke. And let me just say that when I come down there this week, I hope to hear that beautiful voice of yours chattering away. You’re such a strong person, Mike. And I’m here for you every step of the way. Keep fighting, Mike. You’re doing amazingly well. Keep impressing those doctors — they don’t know what you can do!
Love,
Cass
November 19th, 2007 at 3:48 pm I think that everyone who knows Mike is learning new lessons about life, strength, and the importance of family. Hold on to your loved ones and tell them how you feel…that’s what I’ve been doing. As for the news…Mike rules
November 19th, 2007 at 4:03 pm Mike Rosner is The 07′ Chuck Norris
November 19th, 2007 at 4:21 pm Michael,
I am at a loss for words. You are an extraordinary person who continues to surpass all the obstacles you encounter. Your potential is limitless. I just wanna scream with joy. You just keep doing the damn thing Michael. All my love!!!
ONE
November 19th, 2007 at 7:04 pm So happy to see this progress!!! Keep on fighting the fight, Mike!
November 19th, 2007 at 10:52 pm Mike!
After hearing about your AWESOME day today I just have not been able to shake the smile from my face! You are amazing, Mike, and I am SO proud of how far you have come and how strong you are. There really aren’t too many words to express how absolutely thrilled I am to hear (and see) your progress. You look great dude (minus that little mustache that dern nurse gave you! ha!) But just know that I obviously think about you constantly and I cannot wait to hear more good news about your recovery! Mt. Vernon is going to be so great for you…I know you will do nothing short of impressing them as much as you’ve impressed everyone at Fairfax (and all of us!)
Keep it up, stud
November 19th, 2007 at 11:34 pm YOU. ARE. AMAZING.
With so much love,
Amanda
November 21st, 2007 at 2:01 am Mike,
I am beyond amazed by you and your strength!!! I jump for joy and run through the halls of my office celebrating every progress you make!! Today, tears of joy streamed down my face as I proceeded to call everyone and tell everyone in the office that you spoke! You continue to amaze me! I can only dream of having the strength that you sooo obviously have! I sit anxiously awaiting on the edge of my seat for each accomplishment!
You are AMAZING!!
Ashleigh
November 21st, 2007 at 8:36 am Rae, You brought tears to my eyes and a song to my heart when you described Mike’s achievements with PT and eating…as a Mother our hearts are one! My thought and prayers continue to be with you and your family. I hope Mike gets to eat a yummy turkey dinner!
November 21st, 2007 at 11:54 am Mike-
I know that I haven’t been to see you in a long time, but it doesn’t mean I’m not still thinking about you everyday! I am so proud of you for all the accomplishments and progress you have made, you are doing such a great job and I know you will continue! My family and I will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers! Hang in there and stay strong! We love you!
Love always- Nicole
November 21st, 2007 at 5:20 pm definitely had a dream i saw you last night. you were standing up, walking around, and when i dapped you up, you gave me a hug. i barely patted you on the back and told you i didnt want to hurt you cause you were probably “fragile” and then you punched me in the gut. thats what i get for thinking i guess….
November 22nd, 2007 at 2:49 pm I check this everyday, a few times a day, looking for updates. I’m so happy for you and your family, with all the progress you are making. Keep fighting Mike! Happy Thanksgiving to all. All my love and prayers.
November 22nd, 2007 at 3:20 pm Happy thanksgiving, Michael. You were nice enought to invite me to your house last Christmas, so in my eyes no one deserves this holiday more that you. Happy Thanksgiving
November 22nd, 2007 at 8:20 pm Happy turkey day homie
November 22nd, 2007 at 8:24 pm Happy Thanksgiving Mike! We thought of you while dipping the ginger snaps into the Brie, and when we punished the corn pudding. Dont worry, we are bringing some up to you tommorow! Still tuning into your heartbeat,
Nate
November 22nd, 2007 at 10:52 pm Happy thanksgiving Mike!
November 24th, 2007 at 12:18 am Mike
I haven’t written anything on your blog before, but I can’t let Thanksgiving go by without giving Thanks. PaPaw and I want to let you know how grateful we are that you are coming along so well. We have Prayed daily that God would bring you out of this good as new. Mike, God is good and He can perform Miracles and we are looking and expecting Him to give you a Miracle. He healed my body with cancer and He has done Miracles with Pa Paw. I am so thankful that God stared your life. I know your friends can see Prayers being answered everyday. Mike something good will come out of this. God saved your life for some good reason and I Thank Him and Praise Him for that. Life is not always easy but He is there anytime we call upon Him. He does hear us when we cry out that we need Him. We LOVE you Mike in the depth of our heart. I can’t wait until we are able to come to see you again Christmas. Hold on and work hard with your rehab. You will be out of there in no time. We send our LOVE.
Grand Ma & Pa Paw
November 24th, 2007 at 8:42 pm hell ya mike!!! keep it going!
November 24th, 2007 at 10:27 pm Mike,
I know your family really missed you at Thanksgiving, but I believe they feel the same way I do. It is very obvious God
is with you and with his guidence and your determination you will be back with us again.
We are all patient and will wait until you are ready. You have
a lot of work to do, but after reading about Brian and everything he has been throudh to get where he is today, I know you were probably saved for the same purpose. I felt so good about you & your progress especially after reading Brians story, and I also know you will help a lot of people after you tell your story. Those stories give us, the ones praying for you but not being able to help make it better for you, hope and assurance you will be okay at the end of your journey. Mike, we will all be there when you need us. Stay strong, Fight Hard and Get better so you can tell any of us how we can help you!
Remember Mike, all you need to do is SMILE at those nurses to get anything you want. I can not wait to get one of those Mike’s smiles.
Praying for you!
Rondi
November 25th, 2007 at 10:16 am Michael,
I am so proud of your inner strength & your fight to survive. You are a strong man and will rise above what has been handed to you. You have been blessed with a very fine family, that is there for you every step of the way. You are always in my prayers. I can’t wait to see that beautiful smile and hear you laugh.
I Love you! Michele
November 25th, 2007 at 2:26 pm sitting here watching the skins get beat down by the bucs! we’re waiting on you! i saved you a spot on the couch but justin let some girl move in on it so…i dunno? you’re doing great! see you soon! stay strong….
November 25th, 2007 at 2:51 pm BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!
Today I visited mike at 8:30 AM before I headed up to church. Was in my suit lookin fly when I walked in to visit mike for the first time in 3 days. He laughed at me for looking so dapper before i even made it to the bed then put up his big left paw for the gangster dap. Asked him how he was doing and without missin a beat he spit out a five second long sentence that just ripped out of his mouth with excitement. I was shocked! Couldnt understand what he said though because he was talking so fast and low. I wouldnt let that happen again. After our laugh i started to talk about football….he proceeded to ASK “how was the Tech game?” Can you believe it? Mike actually asked about the game. It was so great to hear. So i told him we beat UVA and needless to say that smile shined!! HOLLA! I told him that we played the turkey bowl and had almost 20 people show up-the usual suspects…a lil bit disappointed he couldn’t be there I could tell but he was still locked onto me for more details about the annual event. Told him we missed him and his speed out there and he looked away. For a second I wondered why, ya know…like maybe I upset him…then I noticed he was tryin to say something. I lean down and he said with a grin “cause im special”….I of course bellowed out with laughter. This was the first joke I’ve heard mike tell in more than a month!! (mike saying he was special was not with conceit, well-maybe a lil bit
but it was his way of fighting-not for his life or for physical improvement but for his spot in his inner circle, with his boys….I guess its a guy thing and damn did it feel good)
So we hung out for a while impressing me with every response. So alert. When I asked him if he was busy this weekend he replied very articulately “not particularly” with a “matter of fact” expression on his face. ya know-just looking right at me. I kinda chuckled at his astuteness…..
I asked him if he wanted the TV on….he thought about it and said yes. So we watched ESPN for a while. It was nice. He actually kept scratching his head. I told him to stop and he looked at me and said “I have stitches in my head”. He didn’t tell me like I didn’t know he told like “m f-er I have stitches in my head and im going to scratch that shit!) sorry for the language but if you saw his face, youd understand. felt great to see and feel his attitude But yeah we both were taking it all in. oh yeah and he was pleased with his view out of his window. I let him know that the leaves reminded me of the ride down to Blacksburg. He agreed with a nod.
It was just great to get in there and get some dialogue going. It really was mike in everyway, the pauses, mannerisms, him laughing on cue (or not if it’s a bad joke), the look in his eyes when he is thinking…..just everything.
In the half hour I was there I noticed mike lean up and pull his left pant leg down as he was uncomfortable. He was also straightening his very cramped left hand with his right hand. (ie taking care of himself) Just a great great visit on a Sunday morning. So much promise.
If you know me then you know I am a fairly spiritual person and in all the years I have attended church, i have never EVER believed or felt as much as i do today and I have mike to thank for that.
Thank you Mike……
November 26th, 2007 at 7:16 am Hey mike! reading my brother’s comments brings tears to my eyes. I am proud of you boss man!! Proud of your accomplishments you have made thus far..Proud that my bro is able smile just a lil’ bit more. Proud knowing that you will be back with all of us soon. Proud that you still have that strength to make that rosner impact on everyone’s life. Looking forward to hearing such good news!!!
November 26th, 2007 at 4:25 pm Mike, I am so proud of you. You really are an inspiration. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. How about another Wizards game this year
November 26th, 2007 at 4:50 pm Waterfront fun, my handsome friend!
November 27th, 2007 at 12:18 am Rae & Family, I have just read a week’s worth of comments and I’m sitting here with tears running down my face. Talk about miracles and answered prayers!! Mike has such great friends and family pulling for him, praying for him & loving him. Please know that all of us at L&F are pulling for you and your family. This blog has touched so many of us and I thank you for sharing.
November 27th, 2007 at 2:11 am Mike, I got no clue if you are getting these. I’m dying to talk though. With me being me I’m afraid I’ll visit you and upset someone. I miss you man. Come home soon.
November 27th, 2007 at 11:59 am I am just overjoyed to say the least w/ your most recent accomplishments. You are truly an amazing individual w/ so much love and prayers being directed to you!! Karl was just so elated to be giving just great news at Thanksgiving to everyone. I had to leave the room as it brought tears to my eyes that miracles do happen. You are living proof. We all can’t wait to see you soon!! Much love from all of us-Ellyn & crew
November 27th, 2007 at 9:10 pm Mike I am soo proud of you! You rock, keep it up!
November 27th, 2007 at 10:09 pm You amaze me everyday…so proud of you Mike xoxo
November 28th, 2007 at 9:12 am Mike,
Taylor, Mary C. and I visited you last night. You and I held a conversation. Taylor walked into the room, held your hand and said “Hello Mike”. You said back “Hello Taylor”….WOW! Taylor lit up and Mary and I squeeled with joy. I told you about Sean Taylor and you listened carefully and said “Wow, too bad.” We also talked about our family trip next Christmas to Disney World and you gave me a big teeth grin. It’s so nice to have you back with us. I can’t wait to see you again, see your beautiful eyes and that grin. I love you. See you Thursday.
Love,
Mary
November 28th, 2007 at 11:05 am Hey buddy! I miss you already! My visits with you last week were awesome. I’ll never forget the way your face lit up and the smile you gave Avory when she sang you “Jingle Bells”.
You truely are amazing. I was in awe of how much improvement you made in just the week that I was there. I was so excited to read about Karl’s visit with you. It’s good to be getting you back!
Hopefully I will be back in VA soon!
See ya!
November 28th, 2007 at 3:15 pm Oh Mike! I had the funniest conversation with Nate: we were remembering our epic road trip to OK. You and I had already been that route before, for Thanksgiving the previous year and I hadn’t really thought before how much mileage you and I have shared. Nate tells me that Lebanon, TN is immortalised in a Tarantino film… I haven’t seen the film but it still makes me cry laughing. Nate reminded me that the driver of Shorty’s Wrecker was called Cecil – I thought I had forgotten but now he’s brought it all flooding back. (NATE – of course!! Cecil Hussey, no less!) Did I stop at every gas station so that one or other of you could have a pee? If not it was to move you round the seats to stop you fighting, or at least alternate who you were fighting with…. And then, in convoy with PaPaw and Bill (!!!!) we crossed Arkansas in a Severe Weather Watch at about 2 miles per hour. What a trip. Mike, the journey you are making now is a longer, harder one – but I’ve travelled with you before, and I’m with you all the way now, and I know you can do it. All my love xxx
November 28th, 2007 at 9:57 pm Way to go, Mike!!
November 29th, 2007 at 12:18 pm Oh my goodness! I am still buzzing from yesterday evening. You are amazing Mike! When I walked in with Nathan to see you…you said “Hi Sylvette”. I couldn’t believe it! It was the first words I got to hear from you in so long. Thank you! It seemed like every night Nate and I had come to visit you were just a little too sleepy to talk. Well, let me tell you it was SO worth the wait! We went on to chat for a little while. Nathan was making you laugh as usual. It was great watching you two together. I asked if I could sit on your bed with you and so politely you said “Sure”, with a smile. Then you moved your leg so I could have a seat at the foot of your bed. Next thing you know it felt like we were just hanging out at the apartment like we have done so many times before. Except this time I had a big goofy grin on my face the whole time. Well I just want you to know you made my day. Really, it was more than that it was MAJOR! Thank you!
Lots of love,
Sylvette
November 29th, 2007 at 3:28 pm Mikey…im checking this site everyday and i’m liking what im hearing about your progress..knew you would bro…keep it up!
November 29th, 2007 at 10:12 pm dude, keep it up!!
November 30th, 2007 at 1:32 am Mike,
Thank god you’re back!! Things like this hit me a little slow. I’m not the best person when it comes to dealing with bad stuff, as I’m sure you know. I live out in the boonies, so I was a little late being updated on you’re news, but it finally sunk in the other day. I just got so afraid of losing you. Our realtionship has been a weird one, but one I will never in my life forget. You were my first love, and the thought of you hurting just killed me. I think about you and you’re smile, you wonderful, beautiful smile, and I can’t wait to see it again. I can’t wait to hear that famous Mike laugh again. I know I’m getting all sappy on you, but I am so glad you are here!! I’m glad I know you and have shared memories with you. I’m so proud of you, keep hanging in there buddy!! Keep going strong. I want to thank you, thanks for letting me be a part of you, letting me know you! You really are quite a special person, and I am honered to know you. Get well soon bud. I’ll see you soon. All my love
Court
November 30th, 2007 at 11:30 am Sup Dude!!!! Well, it sounds like you are making real progress, and that makes me
sleep better at night. Everyone knows how strong you are and your recover has aready blown all our minds away. DO NOT GIVE UP…..I know this is the roughest time for you, but before you know it you will be laughing and joking, telling old time stories. I miss you man, and I am still praying for you everyday. You are so lucky to have such great friends and family who will always be here for you. When I saw you and you smiled when we walked in the room, I knewn you where going to be just fine, and you knew what the hell way going on, thats all I needed to see. See you over X-mas, and just beleive brother…….
November 30th, 2007 at 11:32 am I hate my labtop, That should be my name, That was my comment up there
November 30th, 2007 at 11:59 am what’s a “labtop”, austin?
November 30th, 2007 at 4:03 pm Austin, speech therapy lessons. 9am-10am or 1pm-3pm. Be there or be square.
November 30th, 2007 at 8:39 pm Keep on going mister. I expect to see you at Christmas
December 1st, 2007 at 2:42 pm To say that you have made progress is an understatement. The life in your eyes shines brighter everyday.
This is your diary so that when you read this…you can put together the puzzle. So this is my account of the past two days. On Wednesday…we got to spend the time together that I missed and cherish so much. I asked you how your therapy was going, was it hard? And you told me, “concentration was the hardest part.” That meant to me that you know what type of mentality that you have to have to get through this. Your life lessons have prepared you for this battle. Whether it be athletics, experiences with others, or whatever. The pain, the focus and knowing that this incremental progress your making on a daily basis adds up big time requires constant faith in the end result. That in itself is extremely difficult. When they brought dinner…I wasn’t quite sure if you liked cucumbers so I wasn’t trying to make you eat something you hated. So I said, do you like cucumbers, they make you strong and we laughed. Then you said, “that’s what I need.”. It was great. I asked you if you remembered what happened or if you just knew what everyone told you, and you told me “I pretty much remember everything.” Amazing…..
We also spoke about the white light and I will be sure to remind you of that conversation later.
Everything flowed as if we were just chillin, talking about life as if for those moments everything was ok. I got to be with Mike. The Mike.
I’m so proud of you. Proud to know you as person, proud to watch this unbelievable progress your making in the rebuilding of your life.
Yesterday…I guess the protect the innocent part of my personality started to come out. It became very clear to me that you don’t always know that you’re ok. Sometimes you need to hear it from someone you know has your best interests at heart, or to be able to see a familiar face or a touch just letting you know everything’s gonna be ok.
So I saw it and I looked at you and said, “Mike, everything’s ok.” And you looked at me and said, “everything’s ok?” And I said “yes.”
Just like all those who love you, I just want to make sure you are ok. That you know we are here and we are in this fight with you no matter what. You are not alone. It’s always hard to leave. Just so you know…
You make me smile everytime I think about you. You’re winning Mike! I’m by your side. We can do it together. Love conquers all my friend!
December 2nd, 2007 at 9:28 pm Hey Mike,I know its been a while since I’ve written something, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been thinking about you, because I certainly have been… everyday. There’s so many things I want to say, yet I can’t ever seem to find the right words. I am always on this site checking to see how you are doing and couldn’t be happier to hear of your progress! You have shown incredible strength and although I’m sure it’s hard work, you’re pushing through and getting better everyday. Keep amazing us…
Allison
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:56 am Mike, Reading your Mom’s post every day makes me feel like I am right there in the room experiencing all of your accomplishments. Rae, you have a gift, thank you for sharing it with all of us. Thinking of you and praising God as he guides you through your recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 3:46 pm Rae, You brought tears to my eyes when you described Mike’s achievements. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family. GOD is with Mike and will get him through this. Romans 8:28 has always helped me with difficult times.
Please let us know if we can do anything.
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:16 pm Mike-
There are no words that can describe how I felt when I saw you last week. You are absolutely amazing! We talked about your view, picking a new football team.. because being a Redskin fan can be tough, Karl eating your pizza crust, and who could forget our Dewey trip in the summer. Just like old times..
I have a cold right now and that’s the only reason I haven’t been back to see you. When I get better.. I will be there.
Rae-
It was nice meeting you, and putting a face with your blogs. I look forward to your daily updates and wanted to let you know that through your strength.. we find strength. THANK YOU!
-Courtney
December 4th, 2007 at 10:09 am You certainly have not lost your sense of humor! Last night, you started rubbing my thumb with yours and I said are you trying to thumb wrestle with me? You just started laughing and said “I’m sizin you up!” Too funny… and then we had a thumb war and you said I was cheating! When I come back I want a re-match! I can’t tell you how much it means to me when I walk into that room and you’re grining that Mike grin. And to be able to talk to you again… such a blessing. You’ve come so far in these last weeks, and I have every ounce of faith that you’re going to be ok. Just keep doing what you’re doing!
Lots of Love,
Amanda
December 4th, 2007 at 11:49 am After reading your Mom’s update I am reminded once again that your humor has always stood right out there in front on you. As you work hard to answer all the questions appropriately, I chuckle about your “spoiled” baby response. I guess you just need to make sure your Speech Therapist knows who you really are. Great job, Michael! Rae, You truly are just the BEST Mom ever, what a tremendous role model for all of us and what a blessing for your children.
December 4th, 2007 at 2:01 pm i love you man! you’re a King’s King to me and what you’ve done to this point is absolutely a miracle and a testament to your incredible heart and passion to live. stay strong! i’m with you in heart and mind always. never stop, never quit, but i don’t need to tell you that do I…you already know!!
December 5th, 2007 at 6:33 am I just want to know who is looking at this site and lives on the Hudson Bay in Canada? The Cluster Map is such a great idea. Way to go Jimmy and Nate.
Dad
December 5th, 2007 at 9:20 am Michael,
Everytime I see you, you amaze me! You looked so good last night. Even after the long day you had, you still had energy to chat with me, laugh at Taylor. On the drive home I thought that here we all are, trying to be there for you, but actually it’s the other way around. You give us all so much…..are you aware of that? You have changed so many lives. We won’t ever be the same, we won’t ever take our family or friends for granted. You have changed us all Mike….thank you.
I love you, Mary
December 5th, 2007 at 12:18 pm The things that Mike are doing are tasks that, when I first heard of the accident, I prayed he would be able to do six months…maybe a year from now. I am just so amazed and happy for all of you!
December 6th, 2007 at 4:32 am mike,
this blog would overload if i could write everything i want to say to you. it takes alot to put your thoughts on paper so here’s a little something thats been on my mind. you have been a part of my life for as long as i can remember and am forever grateful for the brotherhood we have. i am proud to have you as a brotha from anotha motha as well as a friend. i believe we as men are expected to provide for our love ones in any way we see fit and you are schooling me with the valuable lessons of providing hope and strength and i will take these qualities and use them whenever necessary. with all the events popping up in my life, im gonna need em. i tell you what, not everyone experiences such an event in their lifetime that makes them think about ‘life’ in such depth. i mean, seeing you after your accident really made me think about how vonerable and fragile we are as human beings. our undefined routine we call life can be flipped upside down at any moment. life, what a funny thing. something so big that can feel so small. in a way, i thank you for allowing me to find these undiscovered qualities b/c i feel as if i can take on anything physically and emotionally and have some guideline to help myself and others deal with whatever comes up. we, and when i say we, i mean everyone that you have touched in one way or another, are so very proud of your progress. i have to admit, i was scared shitless when this whole thing took place. i felt lost, confused, and heartbroken, yes mike, you broke my heart but not in a bad way. with everyday you get better, the pieces fall back into place. you are quietly showing me the way to become a strong and confident person and i just want to say thank you for being fighter and also, thank you for being my friend. i love you with all my heart jennings. god bless.
p.s.
you are the shit mike.
also, i wouldnt be the man i am today if it wasn’t for the people i have surrounded myself with and i am so blessed to have all of you by my side. frindship rocks.
holl@
December 6th, 2007 at 9:19 am WOW, sounds like things are making real progress, at an amazing rate…..awesome. I am counting down the days to visit for x-mas, and honestly I just read what matt wrote and no one could have put it better than he did, thank you for making all of us believe…..and wow matt, you made my day with your lil speech up there
December 6th, 2007 at 10:27 am THE ARENA
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
-theordore roosevelt
This is your arena. You have made life a whole lot sweeter for a lot of people. We appreciate, we love more, we are closer because of you. Thank you for you. Thank God for you.
December 6th, 2007 at 3:47 pm Just a quick note to let you know i’m keeping up. I seriously think this entire blog should be published one day. It would most def be a Bestseller! It’s like a book I can’t seem to put down. Keep up the hard work Mike. You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
December 6th, 2007 at 7:05 pm My dude… Im so happy that you have awoken from your little nap. I knew all the prayers would be answered. This is my first posting because I have just been hoping and praying I would be able to see you awake when I come home for christmas!! That is the only christmas gift anyone of us should be thankful to have this year!! YOU!! Alive and breathing. All I know is if this would have happened to anyone of my brothers I would have been devasted as much as your family probably was. That is a tribute to the rosner fam for how strong you are!! I will see you soon Brotha!! Take care and keep on doing the great job you are recovering!!! Love ya man 703 Slicka
December 7th, 2007 at 12:19 pm Mike – I am so sorry that you have had to go through this terribly trying and difficult time in your life. But I do believe that everything happens for a reason, and God had a very good reason for allowing such a wonderful person like you to suffer like this. God only gives us what we can handle, and because you are such a strong and remarkable person, God has chosen to make your path harder than most anyone else’s. But when you pull through this trying time, you will be a different person and your life will have a deeper meaning. It might be hard to see that now, but from reading your mother’s comments every day, I think she believes that too.
The reason I’m saying this is that I went through a terrible time in my life…from about age 17 – age 27. I was bi-polar and didn’t know it. When I got to the point that my brain was telling me to kill myself, then I knew I had hit rock bottom. My family managed to find a wonderful doctor who diagnosed me correctly and put me on the right medicine. Since then, I am a changed person and look at life differently. While my struggle was horrible (can’t even begin to describe it….much like you can’t describe what you’re going through now) and I’m not sure I could do it again, I learned so much and consider it a lesson from God. He made me go through that pain (almost like being a prisoner trapped in my own mind) to prepare me for my future. And not one day goes by that I’m not thankful to God for those lessons and his mercy to heal me.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Be strong, have faith, and you will come out OK. And when you get better, you getter get your ass down to Costa Rica to visit me. I hear being near the ocean is good rehab;)
And remember, you are still the hottest man from Stonewall Park Pool!!
December 7th, 2007 at 8:52 pm Hey Mike it’s been awhile since I’ve posted I was just showing a friend of mine in med school the site and she said you’re recovery is “unbelievably remarkable” I said “yeah thats iron mike” … Matt you’ve put to words the thoughts that have been going through my head for these past couple weeks thanks I feel blessed to have such a strong circle of friends… Mike you are the shit just keep on keepin’ on, infinite baby!!
December 9th, 2007 at 12:42 pm I know it’s been awhile since I’ve come to see you and I’m super sorry about that BUT don’t think for a second that means I’m not thinking about you all the time. I check this website in the morning when I get up, a few times throughout the day, and every night before I go to bed. (Yes – I’m stalking you. You know you’re a big deal when you have a stalker.) When I hear or read about all of the progress you’ve made, I walk around with a huge smile on my face for the rest of the day. The steps (literally and figuratively) you are taking each day are incredible! YOU are incredible! Talk with you soon buddy…
December 10th, 2007 at 6:54 pm Mike, just wanted to send you a big hug xx
December 11th, 2007 at 6:43 am Mike I am so proud of you and all of the progress you are making! God is good! Faith and trust are healing! Believe in what the Lord can do! YOU are AMAZING!
December 11th, 2007 at 8:40 am Rae, I know that this is Michael’s site but I must stand up and applaud you for being there for your children, especially Michael. I know that you have your hands full with all that you must do to keep balancing those balls each day but you are doing a remarkable job. I also applaud your entire family and all of Michael’s friends who have helped in this miracle. Rae,may God bless and continue to give you the strength and wisdom to work your magic on this new journey of life. Also remember if you get tired God will carry you until you are ready to take over again.
December 11th, 2007 at 11:33 pm Well, I decided to stop including my last name since I haven’t seen another Thomas comment on this site. I’m having a hard time coming to grips with this whole debacle. I kinda feel like Andrew in that I don’t want to see you go through this, and maybe if I wait long enough you will be back without ever missing a beat. I know it is so cliche of me to say, but I hope that when you get a chance to read that this you are already looking to a bigger and brighter future. There are so many times in our lives that these unknown forces try to bring us down, but we both know that these hardships can be easily overcome. I use the word ‘easily’ because I know what strong mind you have, and that’s exactly what it takes. A strong mind. Take these most recent years, and even the years that are in a close distant past, to learn what we need to grow and shape ourselves into the person we wish to become. A quarter century is plenty long enough to understand the man we should be. I’m pulling for you to come back bigger and badder than ever, Mike. Just know that this is your time to shine and prove everyone what you’re all about. Thanks for all the inspiration you’ve given me. Stay up!
December 13th, 2007 at 9:50 am I love you Mike! Stay strong.
December 13th, 2007 at 11:14 am Mike,
I was listening to the radio this morning on my way to work and a woman called in wanting to share her story with the world. She said that her 23 yr old daughter was in a car accident on Oct 9th and she suffered severe brain damage. Just as in your case, the doctors told her that if her daughter even survived, she would never be the same. Today is the girl’s birthday and she is being released from the rehab center almost exactly the way she was before the accident. Her mother said that she will have to continue to go to therapy 3 times a week for a month for various things.
It reminded me so much of your situation and how it is the season for miracles. I’m just so glad that you are one of those!
Stay Strong!
December 14th, 2007 at 11:18 am My niece sent me this link about car accidents. Please take a few minutes to view the video. We all know how important wearing a seat belt is, but do you really? The video shows the actual cars after an accident and how wearing a seat belt would have saved the drivers life. Mike was wearing his seat belt. It saved his life!
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=3840123&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1
December 16th, 2007 at 5:23 pm Hello Mike! I’m looking forward to my holiday visit in Virginia! I’ll be sure to come by everyday when I’m in town. See you soon!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:51 pm Mike,
I have not been able to get up and see you in two weeks. I am so pleased to hear of your progress. I know it does not seem like it right now but when god closes one door he opens another. There are great things waiting for you. I am in total agreement with your mom, you have shown everyone that there are miracles. I miss seeing you and watching you get better.
Thinking of you always,
Kem
December 18th, 2007 at 7:20 am \”He then told me that a certain visitor bothered him. That the visitor brought feelings to him that he didn’t like. It made him angry and that he did not consider this person a friend. I asked if he wanted me to tell him not to come back. He said “yes, please. I do not want him to come back”. Michael is remembering more and more each day.\” — I do not agree with this posting, I am sure who ever this was that visited mike cared about him just as much as anyone else. As a Mother myself, I certainly would not post this about anyone that came to support and visit a family member recovering in the hospital. People from all over read this site and this posting on the main page Dec 16th is very disturbing. This someone cared about this young man enough to come to the Hospital to come visit and see the progress. If it was only one person that day then it should be left on the side and not post it so everyone in the world can read it. What if this person feels like they didn\’t do enough or cared as much as other people? Are you all out to shun the people that supported him.
\”The band of brothers is strong for these guys. If you’re in it, you’re in it. If you’re not, you’re not.\”
As an Officers wife and a Christan I see wounded troops come back almost every day and try to support and help the families and friends of the wounded. I have seen the wounded come back with brain injuries and not remember their best friends for months and then one day called them up. As the term band of brothers I would have to say that everyone that is supporting and wanting mike to have a fast recovery are all band of brothers- all people become new and newer people pray, people that don\’t even know him, people that want to help and donate:
\”Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17\”
December 18th, 2007 at 8:56 am To the Anonymous
CowardVisitor….“I do not agree with this posting, I am sure who ever this was that visited mike cared about him just as much as anyone else.”
You are wrong…he or she obviously does not care as much as the rest of us and Mike could tell. Kudos to Mike I say.
December 18th, 2007 at 9:38 am I miss you Mike.
December 18th, 2007 at 12:41 pm Hey conveniently anonymous person if you have read and understood anything on this blog it is that we all stick together and have each others back. Rae’s words are our reality and they are our comfort.
December 18th, 2007 at 1:04 pm To Anonymous, CA:
It is apparent that you are not here and are not involved with Mike’s progress. Rae has opened a very private part of her life for the world to see, not for herself but to support others. It should be the other way around. I believe all that was meant in that blog is that Mike’s true memories are coming back. I know personally how welcoming Rae and her family have been into “That inner Circle.” I knew Mike through my daughter and when I started visiting Mike on a daily basis, every member of his family and friends made me feel welcome and a part of them as if I had personally known them for a long time. We are fortunate that Rae and the rest of her family are so kind as to share with the world the diary of this horrible tragedy. They do not realize how much this site will help future patients of TBI. What the reality is, that it is not going to be a bed of roses or it is going to be easy, but that through love and prayer and the grace of god miracles can happen and to never lose hope even when you are told your loved one will not survive.
God Bless You Rae, Bobby, Nate, David, Mary, Emily, Taylor and all the wonderful friends and family. I am a better person for knowing you.
Love Always,
Kem