UPDATE ON MIKE'S SURGERY

January 10, 2009

I have been away from my computer so there has not been an update in a couple of days, but this is what we have now.

Patsy Loveless wries:

I talked with Lora Faye this morning and she has asked that Mike not have guests for a few days, perhaps later in the week. He is weak from the ride home from the hospital and needs a few days to recoop. Lora Faye said that Mike really seems to enjoy listening to messages that we leave on his cell phone and has asked that we continue to do that until he is up to seeing visitors.

Marty writes:

Since I do not live in Piggott and I did not have Lora Faye's number with me while I was in Piggott on Saturday, I went to check on him and to see him if I could. Mike said it was ok, so I was able to slip in for a few minutes. . . .He says he is really sore and that he misses his cigarettes! I thought he looked good considering the ordeal that he had just been through. Lora Faye has him all set up with a nice place to recover and he seems in good spirits - or as good as can be expected.

See below for telephone numbers.
The address for sending cards is 896 South 12 Avenue, Piggott, AR 72454



January 7, 2009

I just talked to Michael's mother. She told me that Michael is feeling better but is still in a lot of pain. She said he is talking much better but is still weak, as we all know he would be and will continue to be for a while. She said he has some "stuff" in his lungs that he has to cough up so it won't cause pneumonia but, of course, it hurts him to cough. If he can get that up and things continue to go well, he could possibly be moved into a room today. Michael has his cell phone but has not felt up to using it. His mother's number is 870-324-0552 if you would like to check in with her from time to time. Linda



January 5, 2009

This is to let all of you know that Mike's mother, Lora Faye, just called and said Mike's surgery was over at 2:30pm and all went well. He had
three bypasses. He is in intensive care at the time being but will be moved into a room as soon as he is able. She has his cell phone. His number is 870-598-4543. Please keep him in your prayers. Linda