Michael Wachsmuth condition worsens

The family of Michael Wachsmuth wish to thank everyone for your continued support and prayers. If you read the comments posted on the last blog entry, you know Mike is not doing well at this time.

Michael had surgery on Friday. The doctors performed a biopsy and confirmed the spots are tumors. They do not know what kind at this time. One doctor told Mike Sr. they are "rapidly growing" tumors. The pathology report is estimated to be done at the earliest Monday late, and most likely Tuesday or Wednesday.

On Saturday, Michael was able to move his fingers and toes, however, by Sunday, he had little movement from the neck down. He can blink his eyes and Mike Sr. believes Micheal knows what is going on around him.

Michael is unable to breath on his own. He was placed on a ventilator yet he still tries to move his mouth and lips. The doctors will replace the endotracheal tube (that is inserted through the mouth) with a trach tube. (A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure on the neck to open a direct airway through an incision in the trachea (the windpipe).

Mike Sr. said the doctors have told him Michael's condition is grave.

In an email to me this morning, Jeremy, Michael's cousin wrote: "Please every one pray for Michael, pass this on to family and friends the more people that pray for him the better. thank you for all your support. I will do what I can to update you."

That pretty much sums it up.

Prayers are needed.

Peace.