Ya Did Good, Mich!

SHOCKED!

Supersec - Hi this is Christina Blake, some of you may remember me. I haven't been to the board for a while and was so shocked to see the post about dear Mich.

Mich helped me through some tough times when I first had my ileosotomy in 2000. He was always funny and honest in his post.

This is awful news and my prayers go to Mich and his partner who must be going through the toughest time big hugs.

heres one for you too Mich. xxx

GOODBYE MICH

KandyKane - I have read the post here and have been crying for a while! It's funny how you think you are protected from emotional contact just because we are linked only by a computer...boy was I wrong!! I will miss Mich and all his wisdom and willingness to call a spade a spade
The colon cancer has really touched home for me. He gave a hell of a fight, and we can all learn from him and his courage!

God Bless...
Kandy

MISSER U MICH

mallard DUK - Ik mis u mich. Ik hoop u goed bent waar u kunt zijn.

Hier is een forel om u te houden maatschappij!

- paul.

YA DID GOOD MICH!

wannabee8 - I have bee struggling for words and really struggling here but I think I came up with some simple mid western language (maybe you Europeans won't get it but Mich sure can now that he has become worldly) "You did good" All or any of us should wish for that honor.. R.I.P.

Gramapat - Oh my, John! I am so glad you posted that! "Ya did good, Mich."
I have been rereading the emails Mich sent me for the past few days wondering if it would be appropriate to share a few excerpts from them. I think I will - I don't think Mich would mind.

This is from the first email he sent in September when he knew his death was imminent. (I got chills when John posted "Ya did good, Mich.")

"I have no regrets, I have done good things, I know that I have made a difference to quite a few people. That's the only matter that counts in life, far as I am concerned."

This is from later in September - he really did sound reconciled.

" I am not saying that I absolutely want this, on the contrary. But I have no choice, so I am -like you mention- okay with things, although very worried for the people who are left behind."

One of the reasons he didn't want to announce to everyone on the boards that his cancer had recurred and was untreatable.

" Plus: it might scare newcomers, they might think 'OMG, an ostomy and death come hand in hand'. I do not know whether you agree with that, or even find any truth in this - it's what I feel."

He wanted me to know that he felt he was getting the best treatment available.

"I am being treated in the main Dutch cancer hospital (that's one advantage of
living in the capital), I totally trust my docs."

These last 3 excerpts are from December 14th.

"However, I am not ready yet, I still have some fighting spirit left, though I realize that I will lose in the end."

"You are correct about me not posting much: most of the time I have to stay in bed, as climbing the stairs, opening and reading the computer costs too much energy. Sometimes I do read the board"

"On a brighter side: the funny little Ducky posts always help a bit, I notice that you find that too. Small things can matter so much in life."

Yes, Mich, Ya Did Good!!!

chicletaj - Yes indeed he did...thanks for sharing that Pat.

marilyn - got chills, too, when when I saw "Ya did good, Mich." This afternoon I'd used the less grammatical version -- "Ya done good, kid" -- about him on the UOA board. It just felt right.

Pat, thanks so much for sharing the excerpts from his e-mails.

honeybear - Pat,
I had the impression from the begining that Mich was a caring person who thought a lot of others.
These little excerpts just prove that he was thinking of other and how things might affect them right up to his end.
Although I didn't know him like many others of you did, I reckon he did do good, a whole world of good for many, many people. May he rest in peace and know he was loved by many.

Jennylee

Crip41 - Pat ,Thanks for sharing these private e mails and Yes I am sure Mich wouldn't mind letting us in on them, because as he liked helping people, I know reading these thoughts from him will help others understand what a truley wonderful person he was!
What an Attitude Mich!

Angel - I don't have the words...I had no idea...I only flit in and out of here.
Everyone here is saying such wonderful things and I can only agree with them. What a truly positive person and someone to aspire to.

autodraw - Gramapat, thankyou for sending some of Mich's writings to us. I too have been rereading his correspondence. He said something to me I'd like to share which was that the rest of us, the cancer people, should not be afraid that we will share the same fate just because things turned out this way for him. He said:

"Debra, you have to promise me one thing: don't let my story get you down, that is the thing I fear most when telling other people about the ins and outs. I know I am the exception, I know I am the odd one out."

It breaks my heart that he knew his end was coming yet faced it with such clear-headed courage, always mindful of the effect this would have on the rest of us. All we can do now is honour his memory and carry on as he would have.

Yup, you done good, Mich.

ciscokidzz - When I first had my colostomy, Mich was so supportive and understanding. He made a difference in alot of people's lives. I will be forever grateful for his kindness and just knowing he touched my life. He will be forever missed but I know he is with the angels and still watching out over all of us...
God Bless
Lorraine

cookiebaby - I've never had the chance to meet or chat with Mich. However in reading all these wonderful inspiring words about him and words from him, all of it has bought me to tears, just reading about him has given me the impression that I would have enjoyed chatting with this man, so many of you here have encouraging, fighting, and inspiring words from him and about him, I'm sure he is truly missed at this moment and time.. If I may say but this one thing, I'm sure Mich is smiling down at all of his old and new friends and loved ones, knowing that he did leave something good behind, his very own legacy of himself to all those he cherished .. As it has been said many times.. Ya did good Mich!

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