[Bards] Fwd: Mikal the Ram
Ulf Gunnarsson
ulfie at cox.net
Tue Aug 5 23:55:09 PDT 2008
You have heard his songs, this Master Bard from Calontir. Please
consider supporting him with your words or thoughts at a time he and his
family could use the warmth of the bardic community.
Master Ulf
----- Original Message -----
From: "Niewoehner, Hugh" <Hugh.Niewoehner at flightsafety.com>
To: <northkeep at ansteorra.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 7:41 AM
Subject: [Northkeep] Mikal the Ram
> Guten tag Northkeep.
>
> There are a number on this list who know and well remember Mikal the Ram
> from Calontir. As he put it, something to the effect of "A bard of
> annoying quality". Outside the SCA he was a school teacher and always
> took time out of his day for "Story time" with the childeren at events.
>
> Last winter he was diagnosed with cancer. Even while undergoing chemo
> and other therapies which sapped his strength, he bucked doctors orders
> and attended Lilies with the stated knowledge that it might be his last
> opportunity to spend time with his extended 'family'.
>
> As published on the Calonet yesterday, the cancer has metastasized in
> his brain and the prognosis is...well, not good.
>
> If you are one of those I who spent time with Mikal, think about taking
> the time to write him per his wife's request. It sounds like he could
> use the toughts.
>
> En service,
>
> Damon
>
> -----
>
>
> Subject: More Info On Mikal The Ram
>
> Subject: FW: Update re: Mikal the Ram (Mike Shew)
>
> Okay, all, here's the latest. I've asked Ariel to send it to the
> CalonNet as well, since Ed's at Pennsic and can't do it. The news
> isn't good, but ...
>
> Some cards and prayers would be appreciated. Ginger's hope is that the
> kids of Calontir will send him artwork, so pass that message along for
> him, especially.
>
>
>
> Luci
>
> -----
>
>>From: Shew, Ginger [mailto:Ginger.Shew at argushealth.com]
> <mailto:Ginger.Shew at argushealth.com%5d=20>
> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:48 AM
>
> Mike has had a number of physical obstacles since returning from
> Lillies. What we thought was a cold turned out to be a cyst of air/gas
> pressing on a vocal chord. These occur naturally and usually dissipate
> on their own; a person might not even know they have them as they
> usually don't affect speech. For Mike, this has hampered his ability to
> intake food and water. He was in the hospital earlier this month and
> they inserted a false vocal chord, which is not working as they'd hoped.
>
>
> His pain level with the largest tumor is severe. He had an internal
> pain pump put in last week that will administer a continual dose of pain
> medication near the spine, this device is completely internal and
> programmed from a small computer. We went yesterday to have the dosage
> increased. Afterward we went to Baptist hospital, outpatient surgery
> for a feeding tube to be installed. They made the decision yesterday to
> re-admit him to Research hospital for pain management, feeding and
> hydration, and will monitor a blood clot found last week. They will
> also do some neurological testing for the drop foot. He is unable to
> move his left foot correctly, but we do know this is not from the tumor
> on his spine, that one is not any larger.
>
> I think our biggest heartbreak to date is that he has had to medically
> retire from teaching, I cried all day about that.
>
> All this to say; he is very weak and depleted physically and
> spiritually, but not out of hope! At this time, he is not strong enough
> to entertain visitors, talk on the phone, or even sit and answer e-mail.
>
>
>
> What DOES HELP are cards and letters. Kids' drawings are helpful too!
> Please send your happy thoughts and encouragement to:
>
> Mike Shew
> 409 W. 96th Terr.
> Kansas City, MO 64114
>
>
> Many thanks for all your support,
> Ginger Shew
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