Mike’s Story

Site created on November 17, 2018

Welcome to Mike's CaringBridge website!   We are using it to keep family and friends updated in one place.  


Mike was diagnosed with heart failure in August.  After three months of trying to strengthen his heart with medication, it was obvious that the medicines were not working.  The doctors have decided that a heart pump (VAD) and/or a heart transplant will be the options moving forward.  On Thursday, Nov 15th, Mike was admitted into the hospital to drain fluid and relieve pain.  During his stay in the hospital, the transplant team has been conducting the many tests they need to move forward.
This site will be updated regularly, and we hope everyone uses it to get the latest information so we focus on Mike's recovery!  We appreciate your support, prayers and words of hope and encouragement. Thank you for visiting. 


PLEASE NOTE that the donation requests on this site are specifically for the CaringBridge organization, and not the family.  At this time, we are asking for your prayers and words of hope and encouragement, not financial support.  Thanks!

Newest Update

Home for the holidays!!

Journal entry by Alexandra Rodman —

So excited to share the news that Mike is now out of the hospital and headed home! Best Christmas gift ever!
Read More of the journal titled "Home for the holidays!!"
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