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Since the removal of his brain tumor, Mike, age 47, continues to suffer from headaches and memory loss. He has stopped driving alone for fear he won't remember how to get back home. He spends much time at home working on product surveys on the computer as a source of income. He has moved in with his brother in Wisconsin and continues to be followed by physicians at a local VA Hospital.
Dear Mike...you are a wonderfull man and i promise you we will meet real soon...take care you are in my thoughts, yesterday, today and tomorrow...love Laurie
Hello, I would like to thank everyone that wrote to me. I would have written sooner but I am living in a Veterans Assistance Foundation. I am doing great except for my memory. I have tried and tried to get a job but they all said that I need a better memory so they can leave me alone and do their own work. So I have tried to apply for Disabilty also and they say no. My brother moved me here to Tomah, Wisconsin to live with him so he can take care of me till I can find a way to get some money for me to live on. Now him and his wife got into a fight and he moved to W.VA and she told me I had till 5:00 to get out. Thats how I got here. If you would, please pray that I hear something good for me to make it. Thank You Michael Larson mikelarson47@yahoo.com
You're an inspiration. Best wishes for a long & wonderful life. Every day is a gift from God.
Hi Mike, I just watched your story I hope all is well and please try and fine your children. God Bless
I just want to thank everyone for the your nice words to me. I am doing good health wise. Except for my memory, I have no problem doing things. But if I get something or someone to distract me I forget what I was doing. So I have tried to work but I they let me go because of my memory. I have no income at all. So I am staying at The Veterans Assistance Foundation at Tomah, Wisconsin. My brother had me come here to live with him but him and his wife got in to it and he moved and she told me to get out. I have no money or any Disabilty so that is why I am staying here. Hopefully they have seen the show and change their mind and give it to me. My computer time is over for now so I have to go. Thank You again. Michael Larson (mikelarson47@yahoo.com)
Mike, Your story has touched me very much. I pray that you will continue to be very sucessful in your recovery. Hopkins has saved the lives of many friends and family. (I live in Baltimore) It is a wonderful place and I can't say enough. Good luck to you in everything and don't ever stop pushing forward. You are very blessed. Enjoy the reuniting with your children, I know it will be a great success!
Hi Mike. I admire you for your bravery. I do hope you are doing better and getting stronger everyday. I also hope you do reunite and reconcile with your children. Stay strong. God Bless
All my best to you Mike! Brenda
Hey...God Bless...I cried when I saw your story!!Please try to get in contact with your kids...you guys need each other.
Mike, don't listen to Kevin Pritchard, your Doctor is THE BEST, he should get a hug and not clobbered like Kevin wants...Maybe Kevin should walk in your shoes...
Vale Hanzel
your story was so very inspiring on Hopkins. I am so glad you had your cousin there for you.Family is very important at times such as this for you.I am praying for your healthy recovery. I do hope that you and your children will reunite and be a happy family again. God Bless you and keep you well. Terry E.
I was concerned about your outcome but glad you pulled through. I sent in a prayer request for you with my church. I think you are more creative than you realize. Maybe The Secret (the book) will help you. God Bless you.
Thank you for your story. It was so touching and your honesty was compelling. I hope for the best for you.
Hello... I saw the surgery on the tv. I am glad that things are going better for you:) We all know that we lost contact many years ago. I am sorry that we were not able to be there for you during this rough time. I hope all is well. Maybe we will see you sometime. Take care.
your story really touched me, thank you soo much for sharing. hopefully you will see your children soon!!!
your story really touched me. thank you for sharing it, and God bless you hopefully you will be in touch with your children soon
I hope you have a full recovery. I have always been fascinated by medicine. Even though I don't have enough smarts to go into medicine as a career. Good luck in reuniting with your children. Take care of yourself.
Davy LIMITING
Mike, you've been in my prayers since I watched the episode. You honestly touched my heart & I hope you have nothing but good things happen in your life from this point forward & I hope that you reunite with your children and have a wonderful long relationship with them! You're a brave, strong man -keep up your strength!
hello Mike this is Miranda and I was seperated from my father who was in the air force. It is me my fraternal twin sister , and older brother we are just wondering?
I just wanted to wish you a happy and safe recovery. I hope your doing better.
Thanks for letting your story be shared. I wish you all the best and I hope you do reunite with your children.
Dear Mike, I may not know you, but I admire your strength. I don't know what it is like to go through a surgery like that, but I know what it is like to now no your own blood. I am almost 24 and I have a twin sister and a brother. None of us know our real father. He was in the airforce too. Our mother took us from him. I can tell you as a kid, I would love to know my real father. So when you meet them, it will be worth it!!Take care!
I was diagnosed with a meningioma last year, and Dr. Quinones-Hinojosa performed the surgery. I thank God for this incredibly gifted surgeon. My prayer is for your speedy and complete recovery.
Lucinda
Dear Michael, I don't know you, but I know what you went through can't be easy. You seemed incredibly strong to go through that. I can relate in another sense though I am almost 25 and my mom took us away from our real dad whom was in the airforce as well. I have a twin sister and an older brother and we don't know our real dad. I can tell you that when you find your kids, they will be happy to know their father. Everyone deserves to know their father. Good luck!
I am gald to see you came through your surgery with flying colors. I can relate what you have gone through as my 21 year old daughter had a brain tumor removed six months ago. We will keep praying for your recovery.
Hi Mike, My 16 year old son and I watched your story last night and we were both touched and inspired by your courage, your strength and desire to find your children. I wish you the best of luck with your recovery and with finding your children. You have been given a new blank page; move forward and write your happiness. God Bless you and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Kudos, by the way, on the paper Rose, it was beautiful. Best of luck!
I also am touched that you are going to try to locate your kids and reconnect. In the end, its all that really matters. We were all pulling for you. You are a sweet guy with a lot to offer.
Hello. I saw the show. I am glad things worked out so far. I'm sorry that we weren't able to be there for you. We all know we lost contact soo long ago! I wish you well:)
Melissa
Mike, Thanks for having your story on Hopkins. Hope your kids see what a wonderful person you are. You have my prayers for continued good health. God bless you and your cousin and your friends!
You are an amazing person. You are a very strong person and kept a positive attitude. During the show when they had that little scare when you were not responding after surgery, I was crying. I know there is a lot of emotion for you. But you can only continue to positive and look forward to what is ahead in your life. And I hope your children understand what a great father you are. And I know you won't get the lost years back, but you can share the future. I wish you the best and can't wait to see updates in the show.
Keep positive.
Sally
I too watched the show, and want to wish you peace and happiness. I hope you get to see your children and live a long, healthy life. God Bless you!
Hi Mike God bless you on your way to a full recovery. I was watching your story last night and realized you looked real familiar. I knew a Mike Larson that worked for a trucking company in WV. I wondered if you were that person.
Becky
Hi Mike so I saw your operation on t.v. and I was just wondering how your doing now. Glad you came out of this doing ok. My mom had a brain tumor but she didnt come out so well although shes alive she now has to be in a rest home with 24 hr care so when I said I was glad I really meant it. And I loved the part where you were singing that was so cool. Have you found your kids yet wish you all the best there too, I know my kids mean the whole world to me. If you would like to be freinds e-mail me at the above address. well if this the last time we ever talk God bless and keep getting better. Debbie
Hey Mike - I'm glad your surgery came out good... I was "pulling" for ya! You have a pretty good voice! I hope you find your family. God Bless! Jan
I was very touched by your story and want to wish you the very best of all life has to offer. I will be praying for a healing reunion for you and your children. Take good care and get well soon. I loved the paper rose
I discovered the opportunity to greet you when I watched the show tonight. I wish you the very best, good health, great post surgery progress, and success in reuniting with your children. God bless you.
Dear Mike: just wanted to let you know that I hope and pray you are reunited with children real soon. Keep the faith and enjoy each day of the rest of your life.
God bless you!!! I am so happy that you made it through alright.
I AM A NURSE AND I HAVE SEEN PEOPLE GO THROUGH AMAZING THINGS. I think it is so amazing how you have handled this situation and on national t.v. I have seen so many people go through things alone and it was so heartfelt to see you call on your cousin . Family is important no matter what that family is. You will do well because you are strong and you see things for what they are.Remember that your life has meaning maybe not to the president of the united stated but there are people out there that love you and will miss you. Take care and be strong! !
I have multiple meningiomas and will be having surgery July 8th. Keeping a positive attitude I think is an important part of anyone's recovery. If you haven't found them yet seek out meningioma mommas it is a great great for men and women affected by meningiomas
I watched the episode tonight with your story on it. Your story was touching and I wish you the best. God Bless and take care!
Good luck to you. I hope you are able to reunite with your kids!!!
Evan you truly touched my heart with your story. I hope that you can find your kids and begin a relationship with them. They would be very lucky to have such a great man in their lives. I hope all is well with you.
Mike, I too had a meningioma that was treated by surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in March 2008. My tumor was small enough to use radiation surgery so that I didn't have to have my head cut open. I thought that I was over this emotionally, but when I saw your show a flood of emotions went through me that I didn't even know I had. Thank you for your courage - and I hope that you find your kids and renew a bond with them. If you ever want to talk please email me.
I hope you find your children..
Where are the updates
i know you don;t no me but my prayers are with you and your future wife lots of luck
Good luck and best wishes Mike.....I enjoyed your story.....what an inspiration...
I wish you the best. We're pulling for you. Your Doctor is one big self-centered asshole, but hopefully he's as good as he says he his. We wish you the best and we're praying for you. As soon as you get well, please give him a good punch in the nose for all of us! God be with you. Always, Kevin.
Dear Mike, I saw you on Hopkins tonight. You really touched me, I hope things work out for the best for you. I am so sorry that you haven't seen your kids in years, but I hope this show may reunite you with them. I am praying for you!! : )
May God Bless You with your recovery and may you reunite with your children. You deserve the best Mike.
God bless you
you are in good hands mike i had a incompatible kidney transplant at john hpkins they are the best! GOODLUCK and best wishes!!
