Mike’s Story

Site created on February 18, 2022

Welcome to our Caring Bridge website.  Here's the story:  Early this fall Mike started having some abdominal pain, cramping, and bloating.  A couple doctor visits and then a trip to the ER in late January led to a colonoscopy Feb. 15, 2022.  The colonoscopy ended with a cancer diagnosis.  No details, no plan, just a word no one wants to hear.  Now our cancer journey begins.  I'll do my best to keep it updated.  We appreciate your prayers and support.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Jennifer Hoekstra

We've turned a corner - thanks for your prayers. We walked around 2 blocks, he spent 5 minutes weeding the back corner, and he watched the boys do some tee work in the back yard.  He's kept down a full 30 oz of Gatorade, a clementine, a popsicle, and some applesauce.  Here's to praying another good night sleep will get him going again tomorrow.  He doesn't work tomorrow, so he can take it slow in the morning - which is a huge blessing.

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