A note from Meg

I know it's been a long time since I have posted. With three little angels and an injured pelvis, life hasn’t allowed much free time. But the time has come for me to turn to all of Michael’s followers and ask you to pray for our Miracle Michael.

Michael is entering the fifth hour of surgery and is still on bypass. Please pray for him to be strong and brave and to come out of this successfully. Please pray for the surgeons and nurses; that their skills and care carry Michael.

There is nothing more difficult than sending your son into an operating room. But we knew this was part of the deal when we found out he had HLHS. This will make him stronger.  I feel calm and strong and very blessed. This is a process that will take time. We appreciate the prayers and well wishes that help, and continue to help, us get through.

Michael has given me so many gifts – and most importantly has shown me a new perspective on life. Going through this, Tommy and I know we can get through anything. There is no problem that cannot be solved and no problem that we cannot handle. And there is nothing more important than family. 

Every night I sing Michael to sleep with the song, “Everybody Loves Michael.” It is his favorite song for two reasons: we list all of his family and friends who love him, and because of that, it extends his bedtime by twenty minutes. He knows he is loved and feels the love. He is so blessed to have so much love in his life. It is nice to know that he will never walk alone. And now he knows it is time for his heart to get help so it doesn’t have to work as hard.

One of my favorite stories is of Caitlin taking Michael for a walk around our block. They couldn’t make it twenty steps without someone stopping to say hi to Michael: the Mail Carrier, Starbucks, H&H Bagel, Lester’s, Rite Aid. He is Mayor Mick.

We have tried to raise Michael to not be afraid and not let his special heart make him feel different. We want him to embrace life and enjoy every minute because we know his life is special. And we appreciate being able to wait an additional year to enjoy with Michael – with one of the highlights being the party on Sunday.

It has been such a gift to see him as a big brother to his adoring sister Molly and brother Tommy, who are anxiously awaiting his return home. With Molly and Tommy, Michael has shined and been able to share the special bond of siblinghood.

We are so grateful for the support from friends and family, and strangers and friends of friends. As we face the fifth hour of his surgery, please pray that he comes out ready to fight like the Irish Tiger he is. The next 24 hours will be critical.

He has taught all of us so much about life. He is my hero and greatest teacher.

Please just continue to pray.

Much love,
Meg

(aka Proud Mama)