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Mike Update

Prayers and positive energy of any nature are still needed from friends and family, including those from the world of web.  It has been nothing short of a terrifying roller coaster ride.  Mike has gone through respiratory failure, septic shock, kidney blockage, and colitis over the past few days.  I think they have it under control and, bam! something else happens.  One day at a time.

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  1. Speedy recovery for Mike, and take care of yourself, too, Olga. Both of you are in my prayers.

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  2. Olga, I am so sorry to hear that he is having such a horrific battle with this. He must be one tough dude! Getting old is not for sissies! I hope and pray that he turns the corner and starts to recover without further incident. Please take care of your self as well. It is hard but essential. I will keep you both in my heart and prayers.

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  3. I am so sorry the two of you are going through such a trying time. You both remain in my prayers.

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  4. Pulling for both of you. Hope Mike is over the worst and on the way to recovery very soon.

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  5. I can only send more of the above. I think my blog title which you use says it all. We stand in the middle of a rushing stream, but cannot stop it or change its direction. We can only plant our feet and keep our balance. I wish you peace on this journey!!

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  6. Olga, you've been in my thoughts. I'm praying for you both!
    Peace,
    Muff

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  7. I know we are only blog buddies but I am sending you lots of hugs of support -- Mike, too. Hope this is soon far behind you.

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  8. Oh no...the ups and downs are awful, aren't they? I hope the BAMs stop pretty soon and Mike gets back to feeling better than he thinks he feels. This started out so well, and now this one thing after another horror!
    I'm glad you have family and activities to help you get through the day without sitting in a corner wanting to hide under a blanket. You're both very brave.

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  9. Oh, that's a tough road you are travelling. Thinking of you and hoping for Mike's health to be restored quickly. Take care of yourself as you care for him.

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  10. Olga, Mike is in my prayers, you too. I pray he recovers completely very soon.

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    1. Prayers and good thoughts to you both! You must be exhausted!

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  11. Your energy levels must be totally drained. Prayers for both of you.

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  12. Olga, continuing to keep you and Mike in my prayers. I truly believe that thoughts and prayers are powerful.

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  13. Sending healing thoughts your way. Stay strong!

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  14. Oh my, that's a rough go for sure. Sending good thoughts.

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  15. Oh wow! I'm so sorry, Olga. This is very frightening and I can feel your worry. I'll be holding you in my prayers, thoughts and heart. I know everybody will be sending positive energy your way.

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  16. My dear Olga my prayers go out to you and Mike! What a tough time you are in now. Thanks for your support for it was much needed then. We are on the mend and I will hope you will be too!!

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  17. Prayers for you and Mike! Hope things improve very soon. I know how hard this is for you both!

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  18. I am just reading this. I will be praying for you both. This is a lot to handle. I do hope by now that Mike is recovering. Olga, I just went through surgery with my husband too. He also had cardiac issues due to the surgery. Thankfully, there were resolved. I hope we hear how you both are doing soon. God bless.

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