in the hospital

[HollandNut]

consider it done my friend , will be included in our prayer list at church

[Hickok]

Prayers for you brother to our Good Lord Jesus Christ for His peace and serenity. He is always with you, always! Ken

[skeettx]

Yes and Amen, prayers being lifted up. Awesome to know you are SEALED
Mike

[mikeym1a]

I have yet to read any responses to this thread, but I thank all who responded. It is so easy to get discouraged when things keep piling up on you. Since being admitted, I have numerous blood and urine tests, CT Scans, pokes and prods. I've been given LOTS of saline, several courses of very strong antibiotics, and lots of pain medicine. Something occurred overnight, and I have begun an improvement. Perhaps it was the antibiotics, but, I feel remarkably better. I saw the Dr. from the Infectuous diseases dept, and he suggested that what I had was a broken rib. I've never had one before, so I had nothing to relate to. But since the sharp pain was related to a deep inhale, that might be what it is. All the organs are intact. There is a thickening of the melanoma, but, nothing that would have caused my pain. I seem to be on the mend, such as it is, and am tentatively scheduled to be discharged on Sunday. This hospital interface is very difficult to use, and myback is getting sore, so I'll log off, and lie down, and rest a bitmore. Thanks to all for yourthoughts andprayers. Thank you.

[Artful]

Heal and get discharged and then go enjoy life - More Prayers sent.

[HollandNut]

I had to spend a weekend in the hospital last year .. I feel for you .

Were you exposed to AO over yonder ? Or is this something else ?

[Riverpigusmc]

Prayers sent

[Uncle R.]

Good morning Mike
I will be praying for you.
We have a Brother in Christ named Gary who had a similar situation 28 years ago. God chose to heal Gary overnight and he is still faithfully serving God in a small church in Indiana.
Our God's ability to do the impossible is still close by.
Mike in Peru

This^^^
Just may explain this...

...Something occurred overnight, and I have begun an improvement. Perhaps it was the antibiotics, but, I feel remarkably better... I seem to be on the mend, such as it is, and am tentatively scheduled to be discharged on Sunday...

Prayers sent for you. Stay strong and trust in Him. Our God is almighty and does whatever He will. I so admire your attitude (If I may paraphrase) that you're not afraid to go - knowing that there's a place prepared for you - but there are still some things you want to get done here. I pray the Almighty makes that His will.
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Uncle R.

[smokeywolf]

I am so glad that things are improving for you.
Although not widely known, a very strong sneeze can crack a rib. Personal experience on this. I sneeze HUGE and have on at least 2 occasions cracked a rib.

You remain in our thoughts and prayers.

smokeywolf

[Rompin Ruger]

Mike,

Broken ribs can be the devil's own worst pain... can't turn, twist, breath or do much without pressure on ribs. Takes time.

Praises that the Good Lord seems to have willed you toward at least a partial recovery, if not from the melanoma the pain and hospitalization...

Take time. God's will be done!

Keep the Son in your eyes!

[DLCTEX]

Good to hear you are better. Hang in there and I will keep praying for you.

[Bullfrog]

Mike,

As I read through all this I can only hope that I face my own mortality with such dignity and strength in the Lord as you have. God bless you and your family and may he give you and them strength and comfort.

[NSB]

Mike, God's giving you the extra time you wanted. Enjoy it and get the things done you want to finish. You're an inspiration to everyone. Prayers sent.

[Charlie Two Tracks]

I'm sorry to hear that, I'm praying for God's comforting arms to surround you with his love right now. as Christians, we know our final destination, but to our human minds, the process is a little scary, especially when we get close to that time. Father God, I pray for my brother right now, I pray that you give him strength, and that peace that is beyond understanding. Lord, let your light shine through him, to those around him, to cause them to inquire and he will have the opportunity to share his faith with them. If it's your will to heal him, we will rejoice! I also pray for his family, Lord, for understanding and strength, I know this is a difficult situation for them, too. Let it be done right now, Lord, in Jesus's name I pray! Amen!

I totally agree. May God's peace and strength be with you.

[Jon K]

More prayers here....God Bless.

Jon

[AlaskanGuy]

Bless you sir.... I will be praying that you get out of the hospital again, so you can play with your toys.... And I will be praying for your journey.... Bless you....

[mikeym1a]

My thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. I am now home, sitting in my chair, reading the posts. I did get quite a bit of rest, but it has left me very weak. I will need to simply start walking each day, and try and get some strength back. Tomorrow, Daughter is taking me to see the Oncologist for a followup on the Cyber-Knife procedure from early April. It will be interesting to see what, if anything more that the medics can do for me. But, At least I am back home, The weather is now warm, and I may get a chance to go shoot those old guns to see if I'm any good at making ammo. The Staff at the Martinsburg, WVa VAMC treated me very well. They were kind, attentive, and very thoughtful. Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers. mikey

[wallenba]

Continuing prayers for you Mike.

[Rompin Ruger]

Best wishes, Sir, for a good report at the Oncologist and for strength to come back quickly.

Enjoy being home!

[shoot-n-lead]

Prayer sent for you and will add you to prayer list.

GOD bless you and keep that attitude.