Finding a song for Mike

Finding a song for Mike, that represents a collective thought or feeling or emotion, is rather difficult. We all feel an array of emotions surrounding Mike on a daily basis. Mike is inspiring us all, he is giving us hope.

As 6 of us sit here tonight, we have tried to find a song Mike would like to put on the site. From Eminem, to DMX, to U2, to Off White (didn’t have an MP3, Nate), to Eye of the Tiger. In the end, Tupac won out.

We all believe in you Mike. You’re getting better everyday. Keep it up, bro.

3 Responses

1. Rae
   November 17th, 2007 at 11:05 am I love the song. Mike would too. It is perfect.
2. Rachelle
   November 20th, 2007 at 12:26 am we luv mike! keep up the good work…one day at a time. thankful for the blessings and your improvements. happy holiday, buddy.
3. Austin
   December 1st, 2007 at 10:52 am I love this song, it is one of my favorite 2-pac songs, and first heard it in VA Tech at mike, shannon and kim’s house, by the way, I want my Rage mix cd back Mike!!!

2 Responses

1. Katie Bradford
   October 25th, 2007 at 4:47 pm Mike is a fortunate person to have so many people who care about him. He has a wonderful spirit and smile…and the improvements sound very hopeful. Manassas is a small town that pulls together quickly when something like this happens, and it’s during these times that I remember how proud I am to be a part of such a unique community (the good and the bad!). My thoughts and prayers are with Mike during these days…..
   Nathan and Family,
   Keep your heads up and I know things will only get better, even if it takes time. Mike is lucky to have you!
2. Courtney Powers
   October 25th, 2007 at 5:52 pm Mike-
   We are all carrying a heavy heart right now; but I have faith that you will pull out of this.Please know that we are all here for you and will be beside you every step of the way.

Do’s and Don’ts

Leave it to the Mom to tell you how to act, right?  Earlier this week I got a handout from the Physical Therapist with the Do’s and Don’ts when visiting.  I think I can speak for the majority that we’re just doing what comes naturally, we’re winging it.  We’ve never been through this before.  Better late than never…

DO tell them who you are.

DO tell them what year, month and time of day it is.

DO NOT assume that you’re being repetitious.

DO tell them where they are.

DO tell them what happened (you were in an accident but you’re getting better)

DO NOT worry them about what might happen in the future.

DO hold their hand.

DO talk to them in a soft relaxing voice.

DO NOT do both at the same time.

DO play their favorite music.

DO list their favorite TV shows.

DO NOT play the TV or music longer that 15 minutes.

DO visit two at a time, one person talking at a time.

DO visit frequently.

DO NOT interact more than 5 minutes at a time.

DO present yourself in a calm, collected manner.

DO reassure them that they are getting better.

DO NOT ask questions about them in front of them or talk about them like they are not there.

DO NOT stay in the room if YOU are upset or if THEY appear aggitated or upset.

Michael is at the Rancho Los Amigos Level lll .  Localized Response – He is waking up, will follow commands occasionaly and has start pulling at the tubing and lines connected to him.  The next stage of recovery is Confused and Aggitated – The therapist said that through the next couple of stages, Mike can be easliy over stimulated.  This is not good for the recovery process so these Do’s and Dont’s should help all of us, help Michael.

1. Uncle Ron
   November 15th, 2007 at 2:58 pm Rae, that is awesome. Of course I was getting excited at flying out to California to visit him at Rancho Los Amigos. I do miss Southern California! See you and Mike soon.

   Ron