Inspiration

A personal “thank you” to Kem Hicks for reaching out to support us all on the road to Mike’s recovery.  http://team-boyle.com/blog.html

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Hospital Information and Visiting Hours

Mike is on the 5th floor, Unit 5A, Room 507 at INOVA Mt. Vernon Hospital 2501 Parkers Lane Alexandria, VA  22306.  Hospital visiting hours are 11am to 9pm.  Because of Michael’s intense rehabilitation schedule, Mike’s team has requested general visitation M-Sa after 5pm.  Sunday, regular visitation between the hours of 11am to 9pm, no more than 15 -20 minutes and gving at least 15 minutes between visitors.

10 Responses

1. David
   October 23rd, 2007 at 9:25 am Michael,

   I am so sorry for freaking out on you Sunday. Of all your incidents this is the one that only you have the control over in fixing. It did not help me that the radio was playing Momma, take this badge off of me, and Fire and Rain. I had to get away from the lunacy and think and talk. I have spoken with you, GOD and prayed a lot. While there is nothing i can do other than lend you my strength and love, i am satified that you will be back, and all of us will be there to greet you with our arms wide open. Your sisters need you, your mom(s) need you and your dad(s) need you. Your brother and friends are waitng for you. Your life is not over, you have to fight through this. It will be a very long and painful journey, but we are all there to help get you back. God Bless you son and good luck. I love you

   Dad

2. Amanda
   October 23rd, 2007 at 11:20 am Mike,

   We’ve been a big part of eachother’s lives and I can’t imagine not having you around. Because ALL of us feel this way about you, I know that you’ll get better. You’re one of the most stubborn people I know (except for maybe me). If anyone can get through this, it’s you.

   Love you,
   Amanda

3. Reid Dunn
   October 23rd, 2007 at 12:33 pm I can remember when I first meet Mike (and his brother Nate) at Stonewall Park Pool back in the summer of 1996. They were up there almost everyday that first summer I worked up there. Both boys first struck me as especially kind hearted and they still continue to exude care and compassion throughout their adult years. I know Mike is strong and he’ll pull through this ordeal stronger than ever. My thoughts and prayers are with he and his family at this time. Nate – please call on me if there is anything I can do for you or your family.

   Sincerely,
   Reid Dunn

4. Karl
   October 23rd, 2007 at 12:52 pm Michael michael michael quite the pickle we’ve gotten ourselves into here… Well know through this process i have already seen so much support from all of our peoples, its been tremendous-you really would be proud. MANASSAS REPRESENT! And you know i was talking to nate and shannon about this hurr scenerio and the one thing that everyone knows about you is your strong will (not to be confused with stubborness) and just your utter personal strength. Knowing how strong you are as a person has been helping me get through this. Although… I do know in life there are some fights that you cant go it alone, so in this one please know that i will be by your side every step of the way and lend you all the stregnth i have. Good luck and Godspeed in your recovery brother. One love.
5. Rastad
   October 23rd, 2007 at 1:53 pm I hear comas can be very refreshing. I know in Mike’s mind he is relaxing on the deck of his private yacht, chopping across the north Atlantic somewhere between the outer banks and Bermuda. He is SO comfortable, it will be some time before he realizes he is alone on his luxury vessel. Then he will awaken into a world of love, and be with all the people that care for him so much. Then he will be mad at us for waking him from such an awesome and comfortable dream.
   I need to hear you laugh Mike. Come home bro, well get you a bigger boat.
   One love.
6. Jocelyn
   October 23rd, 2007 at 7:56 pm Hey Mike,

   I’m sorry I didn’t get to talk to you on Friday. I got your voicemail message at work and heard you say under your breath, “man, I don’t have a cell phone, I’ll just talk to you on Monday.” I’m sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner, I didn’t even think of the possiblity that I wouldn’t be able to talk to you on Monday. When I found out what happened, the first thought that popped into my head was how strong you are. I know you will pull through this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. I have been praying to God asking him to give you even more strength to get through this. Your family and your friends need you. Show them how strong you really are.

   xoxo,

   Joc

7. Christine Chase
   October 23rd, 2007 at 8:12 pm I was a friend of Mike’s when we went to high school together, unfortunately I have not seen him since but I know he is a friend of my brothers. I know that you will pull through this Mike. Look at all the awsome support and love that you have in this world. You have a lot of living to do, so wake up and start fresh. We are all waiting here for you in body and in spirit. Much love to his family and all those pulling and praying for Mike. God Bless.
8. Jenn
   October 24th, 2007 at 8:01 am Mike,
   Like all your friends say you are so strong, and I know you will pull through. You have such a huge loving support system in your family and friends and you are such a big light and presence in people’s lives none of us would let you do otherwise. Whether we see you everyday or just once in awhile you are always such a caring, fun understanding and unbiased person that people can’t help but enjoy your company and want you around. We were sad to hear what happened but we know that you are determined and will come back to everyone soon. You are in our thoughts and prayers here in Minneapolis. I hope you make a strong and quick recovery. -With Love-
9. Hugh-Lloyd
   October 24th, 2007 at 3:33 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
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