[Bards] Fwd: Mikal the Ram

[Beth]

I did not know the man personally, however, brain mets are about as bad as it gets.........please forward my good thoughts and healing wishes. And tell the man that he is a bard beyond compare and it is a great pleasure to hear his work, i only wish I'd known him myself.
 
Elanor

"Little girls, this seems to say, Never stop upon your way. 
Never trust a stranger-friend; No one knows how it will end. 
As you're pretty, so be wise; Wolves may lurk in every guise. 
Handsome they may be, and kind, Gay, or charming never mind! 
Now, as then, 'tis simple truth... 
Sweetest tongue has sharpest tooth!"

--- On Wed, 8/6/08, Ulf Gunnarsson <ulfie at cox.net> wrote:

From: Ulf Gunnarsson <ulfie at cox.net>
Subject: [Bards] Fwd: Mikal the Ram
To: bards at lists.ansteorra.org
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 6:55 AM

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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