Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Little Mick's Doing Great - Thanks to You!

The latest update from Michael is good. The doctor's are thrilled with his progress and are keeping a close eye on him. The nurses said that he opened his eyes and when Meg and Thomas visited he cooed at the sound of their voice.

He is certainly one strong baby. We are amazed and relieved by his resiliency and perseverance.

Thank you to everyone who has sent their love and support. We have been uplifted and comforted by the countless and continued wishes, prayers, and acts of thoughtfulness.

You have been the backbone to this operation and your constant support has fueled our optimism and journey. We contribute much of little Mick's amazing success to this extended, global family made up of people who halted their lives to wish him the best.

Michael is lucky to be born into a world where family and friends, and strangers and loved ones, from distances near and far come together to form a community of hope.

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Michael :) I have been praying for you and your family. You are such a strong little baby!
Much Love,
Kim Kukawski
(sean's friend from philadelphia)

Anonymous said...

Such a strong little guy! Meg, I wanted you to know that word about Baby Michael is spreading all around and he is getting loads of prayers and good wishes.

Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy!

Love,
Danielle (Maybs)

Anonymous said...

Just a quick note to let you know I am thinking of you.
Love, Jess

New Harbor Group said...

AMEN!!! Great news for the day gang - our continued thougthts and prayers are with you guys. And kudos to Caitlin for doing such a great job keeping us all posted!

Anonymous said...

Great news!!!!!!! Get some sleep tonight if you can. Rest easy knowing he is so strong, loved and cared for. Love to all,
Jo, Tom, Nicholas and Caroline

Wayne said...

Hello,little guy and family from your KC family on Wed. pm. We are so proud of all of you and are happy to hear this news. Great job, Caitlin for the updates and thanks. What a beautiful boy you are Michael. We are also happy to be a part of your lives. We are so blessed to have familyfriends (that's a new word I love to use for those folks in our lives that I call our Balcony people. Balcony People is a book I read many years ago for the about the awesome folks in our lives that are our support system from heaven to earth. love you all in Jesus. Wayne and I are headed to San Francisco tomorrow but will continue to pray and stay in touch. Rest in the love and grace of God. MaryAnn, Wayne, Corey and Brett.

Anonymous said...

The news that "Little Mick's Doing Great" fills the world with joy. We love you all! Carol, Tom, Erica and Tasha

Anonymous said...

Smiled all day today knowing that our little tiger is fighting the good fight. So proud of all of you and the support you have for each other. Truely amazing families!!!
Get some rest tonight and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sleep well Michael James. Our love to you all. Rose, Bill, Bryan and Kristin

Mary said...

Yeah Mick!! You still may be little in size, but you are BIG in spirit and fight!!

Love, Mary Ellen and John

Jezebel said...

I get a huge smile on my face when I read your headlines! Thanks so much for the constant updates on how great he's doing - what a fighter!! You are all amazing and I'm thinking of you all the time. Loves! Katie

Nancy said...

What wonderful news!!! I was in Ft. Myers all day but Ryan was giving me up dates.
I am so happy for all of you -- keep up the great work!
Love to all - Nancy

KateWade said...

We are thrilled to hear that Michael is doing so well after going through so much. We'll keep sending those prayers to all of you. We want to send a special thank you to Caitlin for doing such an incredible job keeping us updated with the blog. Megan and Tom - you are so lucky to have a sister like Caitlin! (You guys OBVIOUSLY know this!!). Big hugs to all of you!
xoxo Mary Cyril & Kate and Ken Wade

Anonymous said...

I'm so happy that he is doing well. Papa and nana must be watching after you. I can't wait to see you over the summer and finally welcome Michael to the family. My prayers are with you all.

Love, Tori

Jim Walsh said...

Michael,Megan,& Thomas,

Great news!

Just back from Julie's graduation and we have been with you all in spirit.

Love to all,

Peg,Jim,Ryan,Peter,Julie & James

Marissa said...

Hi Michael,

You are the champion of champions (think it comes with the Connolly/Irwin genes you've got). You are a hero and an inspiration to all! Enjoy life...you're a lucky little guy who has been born into a wonderful world filled with amazing people who love you and care so much about you!

Everyone I know is praying for you and your family!

Wayne said...

We were so happy to hear from Ed and Betsy. Proud of Sean the grad,too. Yes, Michael, you are surrounded by wonderful people who will always love you and guide you. Sending lots of love, hugs and kisses to all in Jesus, MaryAnn, Wayne, Corey, and Brett

Anonymous said...

Dear Megan and Thomas:
Congratulatioins on your new little boy Michael! I have been thinking about you and your family and reading about little Mick - he is a strong - beautiful little boy. It is so nice to be able to stay in touch this way. We are all praying for you and Michael and we can't wait to see you and meet little Mick!
Love,
your friends in Cohasset
Cheryl, Herb, Greg and Ed Taylor