Rather than continually email you (AKA, "the world-wide Michael Whyte network"), unless it's real serious news, I've fired up the blog that we created in 2008 to keep you in the know. You can follow the blog by entering your email on the upper right corner and you'll get a notification when we post an update or just check in here every few days, if that is your preference.
Michael has been off treatment for well over a week now and he is doing well. His hospice nurse, Mike was very pleased with him physically. Michael's vitals are excellent and he's sleeping like a champ. Eating...well, Mom is keeping tabs on him and making sure he gets his vitamins. His mental game is where we've seen the most change. Michael's focus can be off sometimes and his short-term memory isn't always the best, especially at night.
Needless to say, this situation has changed our daily routines. My parents have been amazing, as have all our family members, who have helped to keep an eye on M and give us some company or a break when needed.
If you are considering a visit, we've somewhat limited Michael's social calendar to mid-morning/lunch time. The earlier you have some dates that work for you, the better and please let me (T.J.) know. Last minute "requests" are more difficult for my family to accommodate; we generally prefer that you take him out, if possible. When you do visit him, we have a few things that you'll need to keep in mind, too. We hope you'll understand, knowing that we will do our best to get you some time with him.
As you may imagine, this isn't easy. This has been very difficult for me to watch and accept, even after 11 years of Michael fighting this thing. But my family is strong...because of our faith, love for each other and because of YOU...the network of wonderful friends and family who have reached out over the last few weeks...who take a minute out of your own lives to think about Michael, who pray for him, and who send a nice text or note. For those reasons, we are even stronger and we thank you...
Michael has been off treatment for well over a week now and he is doing well. His hospice nurse, Mike was very pleased with him physically. Michael's vitals are excellent and he's sleeping like a champ. Eating...well, Mom is keeping tabs on him and making sure he gets his vitamins. His mental game is where we've seen the most change. Michael's focus can be off sometimes and his short-term memory isn't always the best, especially at night.
Needless to say, this situation has changed our daily routines. My parents have been amazing, as have all our family members, who have helped to keep an eye on M and give us some company or a break when needed.
If you are considering a visit, we've somewhat limited Michael's social calendar to mid-morning/lunch time. The earlier you have some dates that work for you, the better and please let me (T.J.) know. Last minute "requests" are more difficult for my family to accommodate; we generally prefer that you take him out, if possible. When you do visit him, we have a few things that you'll need to keep in mind, too. We hope you'll understand, knowing that we will do our best to get you some time with him.
As you may imagine, this isn't easy. This has been very difficult for me to watch and accept, even after 11 years of Michael fighting this thing. But my family is strong...because of our faith, love for each other and because of YOU...the network of wonderful friends and family who have reached out over the last few weeks...who take a minute out of your own lives to think about Michael, who pray for him, and who send a nice text or note. For those reasons, we are even stronger and we thank you...