Ericka was able to speak with the neurologist yesterday evening. The encouraging thing that he said is that Mike is just barely into this. He has only been in a coma for a month. He still has a few more months before the outlook becomes more negative. We are praying that he will come out of this before then.
He does still have blood left on his brain from the hemorrhaging. It takes time for that to be reabsorbed by the body. The good thing is that there is no new hemorrhaging.
As I mentioned before, he does have pneumonia, but he is being treated for that.
He is still in a coma.
Who is Mike Carter?
Mike is a father of five, a friend to many, a respected co-worker and supervisor, and a husband.
A Quick Overview...
On January 5, 2008, around 7:00 p.m., Mike Carter was broad-sided by a tractor-trailer truck just outside of Logansport, Louisiana. He sufferered extensive head trauma and numerous broken bones. He remains in a coma in the SICU at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport.
Mike is the father of five children ranging in age from 4 to 20. He is a husband, father, and supervisor for AEP/Swepco in Shreveport.
His wife Ericka is incurring the additional cost for parking, hospital meals, and gas to be by Mike’s side. Not to mention, additional out of pocket medical expenses in the future.
A future which is as of yet, unknown.
Mike is the father of five children ranging in age from 4 to 20. He is a husband, father, and supervisor for AEP/Swepco in Shreveport.
His wife Ericka is incurring the additional cost for parking, hospital meals, and gas to be by Mike’s side. Not to mention, additional out of pocket medical expenses in the future.
A future which is as of yet, unknown.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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Ericka, you continue to be an inspiration to us all.
Psalm 46:1-3
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling...
Kelly
Ericka-
I'm glad you were given some encouragment by the physicians today. We still pray that God will give us all a miracle and heal Mike.
~Rachel
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