FB Family and Grassroots Nation: I cant possibly express to you all how much your prayers, posts, and blessings have meant to me over the last few days. I have read every last one of them. I truly believe that God has the final say and I believe that Prayer works. God has been bombarded with prayer requests for me in the last week and I KNOW HE is listening and responding. I can tell by the way my mind and spirit have changed in just a few days. I am at peace and ready to do battle. Last Thursday was a very bad day for me with the news that I was no longer in remission from Leukemia. It was very scary and I must admit I shed some tears. But my wife and I had a weekend getaway planned for months and it couldnt have come at a better time for me. Three days in New Orleans with some good friends and the Love of My Life Tonya Anderson was pretty special. My wife is an extraordinary woman and although we have had our ups and downs, she has always had my back and she inspires me more than she will ever know. I have to stay around to pay her back for all the sacrifices she has made for me. We spent more time together this weekend then we have in years and we actually had a great time. I was enjoying the time so much that Leukemia was not even on my mind. All I could think about was fighting with every thing that I have and beating the disease for a second time so that I could spend the rest of my life with her, my daughter and all of my Grassroots kids. I have so much to live for and so much to fight for and I am looking forward to the fight. When I put the post out there on Saturday I had no idea that I would get a response like I did. I have truly been overwhelmed by the love and support from all of you. It has been mind boggling actually. I have gotten messages from people that I went to college with and havent seen or spoken to in decades. I have gotten messages from High School and Elementary school classmates. Obviously, my Grassroots family has been unreal. I wish that I could personally reach out to each and every one of you that have replied and commented. I appreciate each and every like, and each and every comment more than you will ever know. I have an amazing wife, and brilliant daughter, a loving mother, an awesome extended family, and a group of great friends. I didnt realize how many people really cared about me outside of my inner circle and it truly inspires me. You guys have given me all the confidence and motivation that I need to attack this thing head on. With the help of Almighty God, WE ARE GOING TO WIN. it is not possible for me to contact everyone individually, but I will keep you posted on my progress on a regular basis. I am feeling pretty good today. the best I have felt in a month or so. I will begin a pretty aggressive medication this week that has a great track record with my type of disease. I am a new spokesperson for the Leukemia and I am going to be just fine. Dont worry about me!!! Please keep praying for me because I need those prayers. I have decided to turn this negative into a positive. Hopefully in a year or so, you guys will see a healthy and in shape Coach Mike that most of you have never seen before. I dont expect to get back down to my college playing weight, but for a number of health reasons, I must get myself in the best shape I can possibly be in. Maybe this bad news is what it took to force me to make the healthy lifestyle commitment that I have been needing to make for so long. I plan on being here at least until my 80s, so I must make some changes and they started this weekend. God Bless you guys! Mike
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 16:00:12 +0000
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