An update and a limerick

By on June 27, 2007 in Brain Stew with 43 Comments

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submitted by Drew McLellan

This blog’s been a little bit dry
Because Mike’s been a pretty sick guy
His kidneys are hurtin’
But the doctors are certain
He’ll be back in a blink of an eye

Okay, okay…I don’t claim to be a poet!  But it seems part of the package when you are asked to guest blog that your friend is in the hospital.  So here I am, writing clean limericks.

Mike asked me to bring everyone up to speed.  He was admitted to the hospital yesterday and enjoyed his first ever hospital overnight last night.  As you know, he hasn’t been feeling well for about a week and the doctors are having some trouble putting their finger on the problem.

They know his kidneys are not performing how they should and this is causing Mike a great deal of pain.  They’re keeping him in the hospital to control that pain and so they can poke and prod at him on a regular basis. They are running a battery of tests and hopefully we’ll have some answers soon.

He apologizes for his absence (you know Mike) and hopes you’ll all stick around until he gets back.  He said there’s plenty of food in the pantry and lots of great "how to" articles in his archives…so help yourself.

I’ll keep everyone updated here. For the Iowa blogonostra, he did ask for no visitors.  He’s just not up to it.  To keep his e-mail clean…if you’d like to leave him a get well wish, this would be a great place.

For now as you can see by the sign, this place is self-serve.  Please pick up after yourself and don’t throw food.  I’ll keep you updated.  A little prayer would be a lovely tip to leave.

6/27/07 10:00 am CST update:  More tests today.  More already scheduled for tomorrow. They’ve told Mike to expect to be in the hospital through the weekend.  If you’d like to send him a card, please send them to Mike Sansone in care of me and I will make sure he gets them.

6/27/07 1:00 pm CST update:  Mike is asking that instead of sending him flowers etc. that you pick out someone in your world who could use some cheering up or a kind gesture and send them the flowers from you AND him!

6/29/07 10:00 am CST update:  Mike has had many, many tests but so far, few answers.  The doctors have told him to expect to be in the hospital through the weekend for sure.  He’s resting a lot and appreciates everyone’s well wishes.

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  • http://everydotconnects.com Connie Reece

    Mike, we’re hanging out, drinking coffee and reading your excellent library of tips while you’re in the hospital. Praying for an accurate diagnosis and speedy recovery!

  • http://www.coachingwizardry.com Joanna Young

    Hi Drew, thanks for the update and the limerick (I thought it was pretty good!).
    Please reassure Mike that his avid and loyal readers won’t be going anywhere. As you say, there’s plenty of great material for us to look into in the meantime. Perhaps we could all chip in with our selection of favourite posts, so he could come back to a ‘best of’?!
    And please pass on my love and best wishes to Mike. He’s in my thoughts.
    Joanna

  • http://www.douglaskarr.com Douglas Karr

    Mike,
    Hope you’re up and back on your keyboard soon! No worries on us going anywhere, we’ll be here when you get back. I said a little prayer so the Docs can figure this out quickly and relieve any pain you’re in.
    All the Best!
    Doug

  • http://www.marketingideablog.com Janet Green

    Thinkin’ of you daily, Mike – wishing you a speedy recovery. ~ Janet

  • http://www.beatcanvas.com Brett Rogers

    Mike,
    We all love you and wish you the most speedy of recoveries. All of us would be glad to help you in any way… and thanks, Drew, for keeping us informed about Mike.

  • http://techbrew.net Mark Woodman

    Get well soon, Mike.
    For fun, see how many nurses you can get to start blogs before you’re released.
    - Mark

  • http://www.knowhr.com/blog/ Frank Roche

    Mike, get well, buddy. I bet you’re entertaining them there in the hospital!

  • http://www.growthcapitalism.com Hannah

    Thanks for the post, Drew.
    And I’ll bet all the nurses and doctors will be bloggers by the time Mike’s outta there!
    Get well soon, and we’ll be praying for you!

  • http://blog.runnerslounge.com Amy

    Get well soon Mike! Take care of yourself – listen to your wife and your doctors – they know best.

  • Brett Trou

    Get Well Soon!

  • http://www.delaneykirk.com Delaney Kirk

    Hi Mike. I’m sending positive thoughts your way and looking forward to seeing you soon!

  • http://www.successful-blog.com Liz Strauss

    Thoughts are with you, Mike. Hopes and prayers are too.

  • http://www.businessblogangel.com Claire “Business Blog Angel” Raikes

    Thanks for this Drew. And very best wishes Mike for a speedy recovery. I’m calling in some *real* Angels and sending lots of love to you and yours.
    Warmest
    Claire

  • http://bloggingforbusinessbook.com Ted Demopoulos, Blogging for Business

    Get well soon Mike. I had a somewhat remotely kind of similar episode: night in the hospital, no one ever figured out what was wrong, I’m alive and well now. My diagnosis: “mock heart attack.”
    Let’s hope you’re out and back to perfect soon!

  • Chris Punke

    Get well soon Mike! Hope to see you back at the helm next week! :)

  • http://www.publicrelationsprincess.com Claire Celsi

    I was thinking about sending a bouquet of bear claws to someone..but I think I’ll just wait until I see you in person. Get well soon! My thoughts are with you.

  • http://tshalffull.blogspot.com Terry Starbucker

    Get well soon Mike! All my best wishes and good thoughts.

  • http://www.smallbizpod.co.uk Alex Bellinger

    Thinking of you Mike, wishing you well and hoping you’re on the mend in two shakes of a lamb’s tail.

  • http://carpefactum.typepad.com Timothy Johnson

    Please hurry up and get better, Mike. We can’t let Drew pollute your site with any more of his brand of poetry.
    We’re pulling for you and praying for you.
    Carpe Factum!

  • http://www.purplewren.com Sandy Renshaw

    Hey Mike,
    Sorry to hear you’re experiencing hospital care in Des Moines. They’ll take good care of you though. Hope you feel better soon!
    Sandy

  • http://www.qaqna.com/ Tom Vander Well

    It was just a year ago that it was me in the hospital getting poked and prodded as you prayed for me to get better. It’s my privilege to return the favor. Love ya, brother.
    You go!!

  • http://www.kylescove.com Kyle Eslick

    Mike,
    First ever trip to the hospital overnight? You’re a blessed man!
    Hope you get to feeling better soon. I’m sure they’ll get it figured out and corrected.

  • http://www.rushonbusiness.com Rush Nigut

    Get well soon. We are thinking about you.
    Rush

  • http://www.realoasis.net Richard Boyd

    Hey Mike
    It sounds worse than you made out, you are way too macho!
    We are thinking about you, it is not always easy to find exactly what’s wrong – my wife had a mystery virus last year, which ended up keeping her off work for 6 weeks (she just slept). We are still not 100% sure what was (and still is to some extent) wrong but when you’re recovered please ease yourself back in gently. My wife didn’t and paid the price, the same thing reoccurred…
    Best wishes and YOU take care of yourself!

  • http://brandandmarket.blogspot.com Chris Brown

    Mike:
    I’m thinking of you! Hope you’re feeling much better soon!
    Chris

  • http://makeitgreat.com Phil Gerbyshak

    Mike – we’re all pulling and praying for you. Let the love shine through and know that we will be here whenever you return to share your light with us!
    Heal up, rest up, and come back better than ever!

  • http://blog.pork.org Teresa Roof

    Mike,
    You are in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon!

  • http://www.OwnYourBrand.com Mike Wagner

    I’ve spent more time in a hospital than I care to remember, but I am sure you will make lots of friends there being the contagious connector you are.
    Get well soon…and keep creating,
    Mike

  • http://www.maryschmidt.com Mary Schmidt

    Mike,
    Best of luck and I’m sure you’ll be fine!
    And, oh boy, you get some of that great hospital food…;-)
    I’ll think positive thoughts for you.

  • http://www.chaosscenario.com Cam Beck

    Mike – Get well soon, my friend.

  • Ryan Karpeles

    We’re praying for you Mike. Try not to let Drew push you around too much :) All the best, and we hope to see you back in these parts very soon.

  • http://www.delaneykirk.com Delaney Kirk

    Hey are you avoiding me? I’m only in town another three weeks so get better fast! I’m going to have to take off participation points! Seriously, I’m missing seeing you and hope to change that soon.

  • http://www.ck-blog.com CK

    Mike: I am so sorry you’ve had such a tough week…sending you bunches of love and you’re in my prayers (and, as you can see from all these comments…you’re in A LOT of people’s prayers).
    We’re pulling for you and we’re here for you!

  • http://brandandmarket.blogspot.com Chris Brown

    Mike: just checking back to see what the updates are. Sorry you have to spend the weekend in the hospital. Not fun!! I’m thinking about you.
    Chris

  • http://www.mpdailyfix.com Ann Handley

    Yikes — sorry to hear about all this, Mike!
    Feel better soon. Much as I love Drew, I hope you are back writing your own blog soon. Here’s to a quick recovery.

  • http://makethemostofu.com Pam

    Mike, please know you are in my thoughts for a speedy recovery. Your presence has been missed, especially at the Summit, but I truly hope that you get better VERY soon!!

  • http://www.brainbasedbusiness.com Ellen Weber

    How goes today Mike? We are still holding your health up to the rainbow here in Rochester, NY! Do get well soon.

  • http://divamarketingblog.com Toby

    Mike – if you didn’t want to finish that project we were doing you could have just begged off with a headache! Seriously, get better fast. Thoughts and warm wishes are flying your way!

  • http://www.social-marketing.com/blog/ Nedra Weinreich

    Hope you feel better soon, Mike! Take care of yourself.

  • http://www.swingstation.com Tom Swartwood

    Yo Paisan: Take care of yourself. I miss your fast talking; I’m having to slow down my listening again. I don’t pray much anymore, but I’m thinking of you and asking and hoping for a speedy recovery.
    Ciao bella:
    Tom

  • http://katekleindesign.com Kate Klein

    Mike, my selfless and charismatic blog coach and friend, we miss you. I am praying for you and a healthy return soon.

  • http://www.managingwithaloha.com/ Rosa Say

    Aloha hugs and Hawaiian prayers coming your way Mike! The one thing I know is good about this, is that hospital will never be the same with you there to share your aloha :-)

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