WAP John visited McM yesterday and found some hi-res images to decorate the space - here's a JPG of mystical clouds that he chose
Monday, August 24, 2009
dark and mystical clouds over green hills: a fresh visual for M
WAP John visited McM yesterday and found some hi-res images to decorate the space - here's a JPG of mystical clouds that he chose
Sunday, August 23, 2009
visiting hours for Michael
Marian & Andrew visited Michael yesterday - as did high school friend WAP John - and pass along the news that he would like to have short visits with friends. Visiting hours are 8am-9pm, at the
West Bloomfield Care Center,
6445 West Maple
West Bloomfield, MI 78322
Michael enjoys going to the sitting room or would like walks around the campus using the wheelchair.
West Bloomfield Care Center,
6445 West Maple
West Bloomfield, MI 78322
Michael enjoys going to the sitting room or would like walks around the campus using the wheelchair.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
a traditional Gaelic blessing
Deep Peace
Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace of the shining stars to you
Deep peace of the gentle night to you
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace of the shining stars to you
Deep peace of the gentle night to you
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you
Deep peace deep peace
Deep peace of the sleeping stones to you
Deep peace of the wandering wind to you
Deep peace of the sleeping stones to you
Deep peace of the wandering wind to you
Deep peace of the flock of stars to you
Deep peace deep peace
Deep peace of the eastern wind to you
Deep peace of the eastern wind to you
Deep peace of the western wind to you
Deep peace of the northern wind to you
Blue wind of the south to you
Pure red of the whirling flame to you
Pure white of the silver moon to you
Pure green of the emerald grass to you
Deep peace deep peace
Blue wind of the south to you
Pure red of the whirling flame to you
Pure white of the silver moon to you
Pure green of the emerald grass to you
Deep peace deep peace
Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace of the shining stars to you
Deep peace of the gentle night to you
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace of the shining stars to you
Deep peace of the gentle night to you
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you
Deep Peace to you
With love to Michael, from Joseph Jacobs, a Buddhist counselor in San Francisco, and friends
With love to Michael, from Joseph Jacobs, a Buddhist counselor in San Francisco, and friends
Thursday, August 20, 2009
a new address for Michael
Shaunna sends the news that Michael is now stable enough to be moved to an extended care facility. As of this afternoon, he will be at West Bloomfield Care Center. He will be able to continue with Beaumont Hospice which is good also.
Address for cards and well-wishes:
c/oWest Bloomfield Care Center
6445 West Maple
West Bloomfield, MI 78322
Please keep Michael in your thoughts and prayers. He especially likes photos and cards. Thank you to Shaunna for all her care and continued communications.
Address for cards and well-wishes:
c/oWest Bloomfield Care Center
6445 West Maple
West Bloomfield, MI 78322
Please keep Michael in your thoughts and prayers. He especially likes photos and cards. Thank you to Shaunna for all her care and continued communications.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
saturday's update from shaunna
Michael was able to get a full night's sleep. That, in addition to the unbelieveable beautiful quilt he received yesterday from the Na Gaeil folks, is some of the best medicine money can buy. While he is sleeping more (which is to be expected), when he is awake, his speech is clearer. I believe we have found the right combination of meds to control pain and such and still allow for some quality time. We will try to respond to emails and such as Michael is able.
Thanks again for everyone's support.
Friday, August 14, 2009
an update from shaunna - new hospice for michael
Shaunna is caring for Michael in hospice, and send this update:
Thursday was a good day with Michael being able to spend some time with his family outside. The night was not as good as he had another small seizure.
Good news is that, as the symptoms appear to have stabilized, the plan will be for him to move to a hospice outside of the hospital. Yea!!!
So his family is to start looking for a suitable place and another BIG thank you for everyone's efforts, as this will allow him to continue to get the best care possible.
The big highlight of the day will be the arrival of the quilt from the Na Gail folks.
Go raibh maith agat.
Thursday was a good day with Michael being able to spend some time with his family outside. The night was not as good as he had another small seizure.
Good news is that, as the symptoms appear to have stabilized, the plan will be for him to move to a hospice outside of the hospital. Yea!!!
So his family is to start looking for a suitable place and another BIG thank you for everyone's efforts, as this will allow him to continue to get the best care possible.
The big highlight of the day will be the arrival of the quilt from the Na Gail folks.
Go raibh maith agat.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
prayers and peace - hospice care for McM
Thank you to all for your help and donations on behalf of Michael - the funds from the trust are allowing Michael to receive the best care available.
Shaunna came to Michigan late Wednesday night to spend a few days with Michael to assist with care issues. On Thursday, August 6, he had a seizure after breakfast so instead of the scheduled chemotherapy, his doctor sent him to the emergency department for an MRI.
After a CT scan, MRI of the brain, MRI of his entire spine, and an EEG; the news is not good. The tumor is larger, and spreading into the spine with multiple metastases. In light of these developments and on the recommendation of his oncologist, Michael has stopped treatment and is now on inpatient hospice, and receiving pain medications.
Because of the donations, Michael is able to go to inpatient hospice and receive the best care available. Without this money, that would not have been possible as Medicaid pays for hospice care - but not a bed in the hospice unit. That is considered to be an 'out of pocket' expense. (Something is really wrong with a health care system that allows for hospice care, but not a hospice bed!)
Please keep Michael in your prayers and wish him peace. Please write a note to him at this email address: ceolformichael@gmail.com and Noah will forward. Thank you from all Michael's friends and family.
Shaunna came to Michigan late Wednesday night to spend a few days with Michael to assist with care issues. On Thursday, August 6, he had a seizure after breakfast so instead of the scheduled chemotherapy, his doctor sent him to the emergency department for an MRI.
After a CT scan, MRI of the brain, MRI of his entire spine, and an EEG; the news is not good. The tumor is larger, and spreading into the spine with multiple metastases. In light of these developments and on the recommendation of his oncologist, Michael has stopped treatment and is now on inpatient hospice, and receiving pain medications.
Because of the donations, Michael is able to go to inpatient hospice and receive the best care available. Without this money, that would not have been possible as Medicaid pays for hospice care - but not a bed in the hospice unit. That is considered to be an 'out of pocket' expense. (Something is really wrong with a health care system that allows for hospice care, but not a hospice bed!)
Please keep Michael in your prayers and wish him peace. Please write a note to him at this email address: ceolformichael@gmail.com and Noah will forward. Thank you from all Michael's friends and family.
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