Comments on: About us

By: leslie

leslie — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:05:36 +0000

Thanks. Mike always loved being the center of attention, so I know he’s loving this. Mike asked me to keep it positive, so I’m trying as hard as I know how. I miss him a lot, but doing this keeps him close.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:33:16 +0000

Thanks for keeping this site up, especially with the current debate over health reform. I’m sure Mike is stoked that you keep his memory alive in such a positive and productive way.

By: Hazen

Hazen — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:43:29 +0000

Just read my daughters post from when Mike passed. Can’t stop crying. Damn I miss him.

By: Christian The Jew

Christian The Jew — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:38:11 +0000

It should be noted that this site is still visible other than the first page. Not sure if that’s been considered. Hope all is well with the controversy now.

By: Mountaintop Healthcare

Mountaintop Healthcare — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:37:58 +0000

Amazing! Leslie Boyd came to speak at our first annual fundraiser for Mountaintop Healthcare and she was amazing! Mike’s story is the reason that our nonprofit exists. Our goal is to respond to those who are uninsured and under-served in our healthcare community. Leslie’s talk gave us one more reason to champion for the people in Western North Carolina and expand our knowledge into other areas! Thank you for sharing your heart and the beautiful words you spoke to captivate our audience. Thank you for the attention you are bringing to a challenging issue.

By: jetodd18

jetodd18 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:31:18 +0000

The colonoscopy went well! Janet (and several others) told me the prep day was gonna be the worst…and it was. Ya know, you never really realize how many food-based advertisements there are on TV until you can’t eat!! That was cruel. The solution I drank was nasty- I tried to flavor it with pomegranite cherry crystal light and blech! Its rather unfortunate that my body wash is also pomegranate scented. Some of the solution didn’t stay down but I did manage to finish it all. My mom took me to Emory; I had my lamb, Lambie, with me also (she was with me when I had my ear tubes in and out and my wisdom teeth pulled) and the nursing staff was so nice to me. They were cheery, comforting, and they talked to me which was nice. It took a little while to get going but once they gave me the happy drugs I was very relaxed. I didn’t actually fall asleep, so I got to watch my procedure on the monitor. The good news is they didn’t find anything unusual but took a couple of biposies just to make sure (which feels like a poke). I was able to walk out of the hospital with my mom, had some yogurt and oatmeal before my Longhorn steak dinner, and all was well! There were so many times where I wanted to cancel, but I’m so glad I didn’t. I have a diagnosis, a treatment plan, and I don’t have to have another one for a very long time.

By: leslie

leslie — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:18:05 +0000

Go for it, especially if you have health issues. That way, if there’s anything out of the ordinary, you’ll know you have to find a way to get it done next time. Mike’s doctor wouldn’t do one because he couldn’t afford it. But you’re in Atlanta and there must be somebody there who will follow up if you need it. Or maybe by the time you need another one we’ll have health care for everyone.

By: jetodd18

jetodd18 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:01:49 +0000

As September 11th approaches I get just a tad more nervous- besides the 9/11 anniversary, I am also having my first colonoscopy. I found a highly reputed (and very sweet) gastroenternologist at Emory University Hospital who, after taking a 45 minute history on my issues, made me feel very comfortable and proved that she knew what she was doing. I’m a little anxious about going under for the procedure but that’s about it. My doctor said that people cancel their procedures all the time, and there are times where I’m like “do I really want to do this…” But I know that there would be many, including Mike, who would be disappointed in me if, with the benefit of health insurance, I canceled my procedure simply because I’m a big wuss, especially since in the next 30-60 days my job/health insurance situation are uncertain. (holy run on sentence batman). The procedure is mainly to rule out any conditions rather than diagnosing. 12 days and counting!

By: hazenwdII

hazenwdII — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:40:19 +0000

Mom I hear a lot of people telling stories about their trouble with the system. I am going to try and get then to come post them. I tried twice the other day but like an idiot I told them mikeolife.org instead of lifeomike.org. Brain fart.

By: leslie

leslie — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:56:08 +0000

Universal health care can mean more than one thing. I’m for getting people access to quality health care. If it’s done with a public-private partnership, I’m just as happy as if it’s done through the government taking it on. There has to be a way to achieve it. There has to be a way to stop more than 25,000 people from dying every year.
An’d I’m not going away until it’s done.