Update + Instagram Live Rosary Tonight at 7pm
Hi Everyone,
We are happy to report that Michael has been doing a little bit better since the ECMO exchange happened on Monday.
Last Wednesday, January 2nd, Michael's team of doctors told us that if Michael continued at the rate he was declining, we likely had only 24-48 hours left with him. He was struggling to maintain good oxygen levels with maximum support from the vent and the old ECMO machine, his lungs and kidneys showed no signs of improvement, his liver function was declining thus causing other problems, and his heart was not fully working properly. Thanks to all of your powerful prayers, Michael has not declined any further since that Wednesday.
Relatively speaking, he has had a "good" week. Since this Tuesday evening, Michael has sustained good oxygen levels with the vent only at 50% (we are happy with anything below 60%, as this is not considered toxic to the lungs). Michael's liver function is improving as well as his heart (specifically the right ventricle which was affected). Other metrics and vitals are trending in the right direction.
While we are so very grateful for this progress, Michael is still critically ill with many more challenging weeks and months ahead of him.
We pray that Michael can sustain this progress, continue to improve, that his lungs start to heal, and that he be kept safe from any new infections or complications.
We will be praying the rosary live on Instagram (@timmer__gang) again tonight at 7pm EST. All are welcome to join.
Love,
Melissa, Spencer, Faith, Sarah, and Tim
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Thank you Sara for sharing. We will continue to pray for Michael and all of you. Be strong 💪🏼 ❤️
I praise God for this is wonderful news! Thank you for the update. Our God is a merciful God; He hears the prayers of the faithful. Looking forward to being with all of you tonight as we pray to Mary, that she continue to intercede on Michael's behalf. ♡♡♡
Know that you are always in our prayers at the Abbey. Some us will be joining you off-line tonight for the rosary. Br. Joseph
Hoping to join you this evening live but if not, I will be praying the rosary with you at the same time. God hears all of the prayers being said. Your faith is showing and it is so very beautiful. Believe in the power of prayer, especially "knee-mail" prayers. Love, Mrs. McCabe - BG Receptionist <3
Oh thank you Jesus! The power of prayer never fails! We will join you in prayer again tonite and spread the word. We also declare , in Jesus name, that Michael will continue to improve and heal completely. God bless your whole family and please give your mom a hug from me. You are a family of great faith and whether Michael knows it or not- he and all of you are changing many hearts through his suffering. We pray he is healed now! God bless! Love& prayers, Marge💓✝️🙏
Praise God! Michael, your family and all the doctors and nurses are in our daily prayers.
A great update for my Friday afternoon! Sending love and prayers to you all! xoxo
Team Jannotta, and many members of our extended team, continue to pray fervently for you, Michael, the immediate members of his health care team, and the support staff at the hospital. God is a divine supernatural healer who hears our prayers and has perfect timing. Know we are all crying out for Michael's complete and full recovery. JAMES 5:16 ...the prayer of faith will restore the one who is sick and the lord will raise him up!... Stay in faith.
That is the most amazing news. We are thrilled .we will continue to send love and prayers . we will be with you tonight for the rosary . ❤️🙏The Teravainen’s
Positive news.....prayers are being heard. We will all continue to pray for Michael and keep all of you in our prayers every day.
Continuing prayers for Michael, what a fighter he is ♥️
The power of prayer; so wonderful to have some encouraging news on Michael!
Praise God for Michael's improvement!!! The power of prayer never ceases to amaze me. And also praise to St. Padre Pio, great intetcessor and healer, as this turn around came at the end of the Novena we prayed to him for Michael. We continue to flood the heavens with prayers for Michael's healing and for your beautiful family. Continue in great Faith and Trust in Jesus. He will reward you, His faithful servants. Maddie and I and her Dad look forward to joining you all in the rosary tonight. XO🙏🙏🙏
You are a strong wonderful family- I will continue to pray for all of you!!!
Thank you Lord! Amen!
We will offer a a rosary today! The update is very encouraging! Praise God!
Michael's improvement is great news. We think about him and pray for him every day. We will continue to do so . Thanks for the update.
It's so good to hear that Michael is improving. Our prayers for his further recovery will of course continue. We'll be with you tonight.
Praise be to God! Each prayer is heard and wrapped around Michael. We will be joining you tonight - and every night until Michael’s discharge.
Dear Holy Mother Mary ~~ THANK YOU dear wonderful Mother for helping Michael to heal from this terrible and insidious infection. We love you and will continue to pray for you, Michael, and for your family and team of doctors. Our family will pray a rosary with you and for you tonight around 7:30 or so in solidarity with your Instagram 7 pm. We will continue to pray hard and fervently our Masses, rosaries, Divine Mercy Chaplets, our sacrifices, etc., for a complete cure for you. God Bless you! Love, Chris and Jane, David, Christopher and Brendan ~~~
Every little step in the right direction is wonderful news!!! We will continue to pray hard for Michael—asking the Virgin Mary to help him heal and recover through the Memorare. Stay strong, and know that so many are with Michael and you....
I am praying with you all. ❣️
Unable to get on Instagram, but my sister and I are praying with you all♡ May God hear our prayers.
Thank you for this positive news - at least moving in a direction of healing. Thanks be to God!! 🙏🏻 It is so wonderful to see your beautiful family “ live” through Instagram.💞 We’ve been thinking of each of you so often over the past 2 months & it is comforting to see you. How powerful to say the Rosary together for Michael’s healing, recovery & alignment with God’s will. ****With Our Love & Continued Prayers, masses offered for Michael, holy hours in front of the Blessed sacrament, & sacrifices. Jon & June Brick **Please know that our Dear Lord is holding each of you ever so close at this time of struggle. Jesus, We Trust in You
Praying for continued strength. You can do this, Mike! I had never done a rosary before last Friday night and have to say it is incredibly beautiful and so full of love and strength. Love to all of you.
“Where two are gathered in my name, there I will also be..””. The power of prayer is great and community prayer is even stronger. I am happy to have joined the “Miracle for Michael” team. My God continue to watch over His precious child, his family and caregivers.
I pray to Holy Mother throughout my days for Michael and his family. Blessings for your family.
I couldn’t make it last night but promise to say a rosary today. Thank you for keeping up updated. We are all there with you.
Praying for Michael today on this God day. Stay strong Michael, may God bless you family.
Continuous prayers for Michael and your family!!!
I am still praying for Micheal, Friday night during our team get together before the college kids went back we did the rosary all together, i pray and pray everyday for a mircale
My mother in law Marion Jamieson is good friends with Barb. I often see Barb and Ed at mass at Holy Family. My prayers are with you all. ❤️ Diane Jamieson
Dear Melissa and Family, So sorry to hear about Michael's illness. I will be praying for his recovery. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Cathy Waters Burgoyne
Praying the rosary each night and trusting that God knows what He is doing, Mike. Can't wait until this is ALL behind you! ♡♡♡
You are never far from our thoughts & prayers, day and night. I like to think of how God will use you, Mike when you are healthy and strong again! ♡♡♡