Michael’s Story

Site created on August 2, 2009

On Wednesday July 22, 2009 a large mass was found in Michael's left lung.  On Wednesday August 5, 2009 Michael was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.  Please send Michael your prayers of healing.

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Journal entry by Michael and Carrie Ohnstad

Love bug,

I am at a loss. It has been ten years with you gone. How can this be? So much has changed, yet everything feels the same in my heart for you.

I remember trying to write our first journal entry, and staring at the computer with a loss for words. I turned to look at you and instantly I knew my tears would never end for you. I knew in that moment that they were forever. Captivated by the beauty of our love I also knew that we would face all that was placed before us and we would never look back.

I know that this Caring Bridge site is not meant for me to write to you, but the truth is I just don't know what else to do.

Visiting the Munsinger Gardens this past weekend where we had our photos taken ten years ago revealed a much different scene. While the beauty was inherently the same, something uniquely special was missing... it was us. The pictures no longer capture you and I but my memory of you will forever be etched into my heart. 

I miss you and I love you Michael, my Lloydy, my sweet love bug.

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