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.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Adjusting to Touro

Just wanted to let everyone know that Mike is getting settled in at Touro. They get him up everyday at 7:00am and get him dressed and ready for the day. He is treated like someone that is functioning normally. They do extensive therapy with him everyday. Ericka spoke with his nurses on Saturday to see how he was doing. They said that he had already started therapy and was showing more movement than he had up here at Lifecare.

He is still in a coma.

5 comments:

Candy said...

I am still praying everyday for everyone. I really appreciate the updates so I can pray for specific needs. Thanks so much!

Anonymous said...

Sharron & Erica - Thank you for maintaining this blog! What a testimony to see God's work first hand. Mike has already come so far and we can see from this blog God's hand in it all!! Sounds like he is in the perfect place and is well taken care of! As always our prayers are filled with your family! - The Parrotts

Anonymous said...

I hope Jimmy Buffet is palying loud and proud at Turo! Mike is a great guy, personally and professionally!! He gave me strength and direction when I was lost in the piney woods among men much bigger than me! He taught me "They can't eat you." A truth I hope he still belives!! Come home, Mike!!!

Anonymous said...

Ericka, We are praying for Mike's recovery and also for you and the kids.

Melissa said...

Ericka,

I am praying for you all. I know that having him move to NO can be very difficult. I pray that he does well down there. If there is anything! I can do, please let me know. Mrs. Sandy has my cell number. =)