IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!
November 2nd, 2007 by bobby
November 20 - Mike was moved to Mt.Vernon Rehab Center at the INOVA Mt. Vernon Hospital in Alexandria.
For those visiting, we ask that you not ask Mike to “parrot” or “perform” (asking him to move a finger, a thumb or anything else). He has a long way to go, a tremendous amount of healing and it is vitally important that we respect his condition.
All friends and family are encouraged to visit the hospital and show your support. Your presence, thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. We’ll keep you updated as Mike’s condition improves and look forward to seeing all of you.
If you have any questions, please contact Nate @703.994.9969 or Bobby @703.409.5579.
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October 23rd, 2007 at 1:42 pm Mike, You are a strong young man and I now that you are going to be ok. We are all thinking about you and praying for a quick recovery. I have been keeping close tabs on you through Bobby. I know I have not been to Manassass in awhile but if you wanted me to come up YOU JUST NEEDED TO ASK. (LOL) Now that has been said, I love ya man and I will be there when you wake up.
Love Your Uncle
Ben
October 23rd, 2007 at 2:38 pm Mike We love you. You are our oldest grandson who has giving us so much joy to watch you grow into a find young man. Granpa and I brag all the time about our grandchildren. I know that you are strong and you have all the family pulling for you. I will be there Saturday to hold your hand and tell you how much I love you. Granpa has to work so I will respresent us both. Love you and get plenty of rest. Love Bouiffee/Pops
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:11 pm Hey buddy! I know you are going to pull through this. I wish I was there right now. My mom works at the hospital. I have her checking on you and your family everyday. I’ll be there for a week on Thanksgiving, but I know you’ll be all better by then and I’ll get to hear that crazy laugh of yours. You’re a warrior and probably one of the most stubborn people I’ve ever known. I KNOW you can do this.
Lots of love and prayers from Texas,
Kristin
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:51 pm Mike we are all praying for you and hoping for a quick recovery. If you need anything don’t hesitate to call. Get well soon.
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:28 pm Anyone who knows me knows I have a quote for everything. But finding one for this moment is difficult. So I have chosen 3.
“To have a good friend is the purest of all God’s gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment. It is not inherited, as with family. It is not compelling, as with child. And is has no means of physical pleasure, as with a mate. It is, therefore, an indescribable bond that brings with it a far deeper devotion than all others.” (Frances Farmer)
And for Mike, me, his family and all of Manassas: “That is the best - to laugh with someone because you think the same things are funny.”
And for Mike Winston Churchill once said “Never, never, never give up.”
I want to thank his mother and family for allowing me to see him.
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:49 pm I want you to know, Mike, that even though I can’t visit at the moment, I will as soon as I get home. I’m there in spirit supporting you all the way. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. I love you very much. Hang in there, honey.
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:08 pm Rae: I have not stopped thinking about this since I got the first e-mail. I immediately sent up a prayer for your son and your family, again this morning, and again tonight. I have a 19 year old so I can only imagine the impact this has on you and your family. Every day counts so I will continue to pray for his recovery. With Love,
October 24th, 2007 at 12:00 am I’m so happy to hear about your improvement tonight! It may not be much, but it has given me a true reason to smile tonight. Be the strong person you are, get some rest tonight, keep on fighting, and I’ll see you tomorrow. We love you!
October 24th, 2007 at 3:05 am Mike - my brotha-man! I’ve been on the phone all evening trying to change my flights to come and see you. I will be taking a red-eye from the westy coast and will be coming in on Monday. The fires are crazy out here in Cali. Lots of smoke and soot. I will have to show you pics when you wake up. I really wish I could leave work now. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers every day and I know you will pull through this. You need the rest, but wake up soon, so I can laugh at your laugh again AND so I can talk your ear off. Admit it - you are a fan of my long, drawn-out stories! BTW - I appreciate you for always picking me up at the airport and dropping me off when I come into town (while everyone else was too busy watching the Redskins) for the past 5 years. I know I could always count on you and the boys. I love hopping into your jeep and being challenged to light up our cigs with the wind blowing every which way. Cruising down 28 with a (finally) lit cig in hand and you joking on me, always made me feel like we were 16 again and that I had arrived at (aaahhh….)home sweet manassas. I have been all over and there is no one like you and no other place like manassas. We all have that carefree nature and readiness to get in trouble - it’s in the blood and not the water. But you are the king of that! Oh, how we never change and for all the years I’ve known you, I know this much…YOU ARE A FIGHTER! We all love you so much and I will see you very soon.
October 24th, 2007 at 6:41 am Mike, I have been looking at pictures your friends have brought to the hospital, photos Amanda brought last night and the notes left in your room. You are loved by so many. They have known and loved you for a long time but they don’t have the photo of you, Cheyenne, Jeremiah and Nathan in your underwear in Oklahoma! Just thinking about you now brings a joyful tear and the biggest smile. What a wonderful man you have become.
Grayson loves playing “Do you like knuckles? Do you like sandwiches? You want a knuckle sandwich?” with you. We love you so much and we pray for your speedy recovery. There are a lot of knuckle sandwiches to be had.
Love, Uncle Ron, Aunt Kirsten, Parker and Grayson
October 24th, 2007 at 8:24 am My dear Mike,
I keep thinking about when you came over and hung out with us, watched the skins. Your beautiful smile and how happy you were that day. I keep remembering when we went to see Grandma and she made fun of your shorts and how you laughed at her. We’ve been through alot and I have always been proud of how strong you are. The past few days have been unbearable, but I think about your strength and it keeps me going. You have so many people that love and adore you. I know you will get through this, we will all get through this together. I love you Mike!
October 24th, 2007 at 8:51 am Mike,
Man these last few days have been crazy. Shannon and my Dad were hanging out together, Justin and Me stopped talking smack on each other (for the most part :p). Matt came out of the closet…
In all seriousness, your family and friends have banded together in this time of hope to focus our energies on helping you recover from this tragedy. If it was an option, I think you would have about 50 candidates for a brain transplant right now. In other words, I can speak for everyone when I say, We wish we could do more.
We are all here for you buddy. Every single one of us.
Get well soon,
Jimmy
October 24th, 2007 at 9:33 am Mike,
You’re a strong man physically as well as mentally, and I know you will put all that together and fight your way back. You need to know that there are people from our Air Force family praying for you literally all over the world. From Southeast Asia to Western Europe to Southwest Asia, people are praying, and there’s no limit to the power of that! “…with God nothing shall be impossible.” (Luke 1:37)
Justin is making the trip up to see you in the next couple days, and Brandon is calling us daily wanting to know how you’re doing. Be strong! We love you very much.
October 24th, 2007 at 10:08 am It was great to hear of your improvements (and see!) last night… I just wanted to let you know I think about you every single second and pray for you almost as often! I miss your laugh and your jokes… stay as strong as we all know you are, and wake up soon!
October 24th, 2007 at 12:45 pm Jennings Michael Rosner, our Brother from another mother. The house is not the same without you, life is not the same without you. We need to hear you speak, we need to hear you laugh. Who is gonna tie my tie now? I guess I’ll have to borrow a clip-on from Karl, or maybe learn how to tie one myself, fancy that…..
All jokes aside, I have never had somebody that was close to me go through what you are currently going through, it is truly painful. At the same time, we all know how strong you are and that you will pull through. Seeing such an overwhelming response from so many people has been extremely inspiring. We are all in your corner and praying for your recovery, we know you will overcome, and we will be right by your side the entire time. We cannot wait for you to come home, God Bless you,
Nick
October 24th, 2007 at 12:45 pm Michael…a son, a brother, a grandson, a nephew, a cousin, a friend. You’ve touched the deepest core of our beings with your strength, courage, fight, and undying will come out on top. It’s amazing because we are all out here trying our best to be strong for you, but in all actuality you are the one being strong for us. It figures right, Mikey? I know in my heart that you are a survivor. You will get through this. I know this, I know you.
I want everyone that reads this to stop for a moment. Close your eyes and picture Mike..see him. Then picture all the energy around him going into his body to heal him. Picture the positive energy around him and picture Mike getting better, healing. See it. Give him all your energy for this moment and know that every single ounce that he gets helps. He would do the same for you. It all starts with intention. Put your thoughts out there in the universe and the intention will take care of itself. “Intention has infinite organizing power.” This means by being clear on a desired outcome has a profound effect on achieving that outcome. Now we all know what that desired outcome is so…see it, give it your intention, your energy, your attention. It will happen.
And Michael..you hold a very special place in my mind and heart. Our history speaks for itself…I love you. You are my family and we will get through this. Accept the energy coming your way and like always you will come out on top!!
October 25th, 2007 at 1:19 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 1:34 pm Michael, I remember when your mom was pregnant with you–it seemed like all she did was giggle with excitement the entire time, her smile beaming all the way across her face. And your dad–well, he just glowed, proud as a peacock, shoulders back, ready to take it on and do right by you. You’re making them very proud again–making all of us proud–with your work to heal yourself. I can’t imagine how hard this is for you but look at how many people are here taking it with you. You hurt and they hurt and you rally and they rally. Keep moving forward, Michael. Lean on us. Continue to make us all proud.