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.

Monday, January 5, 2009

January 5th - One Year Anniversary from Accident - Christmas Update

I would like to send a special thank you to AEP Haughton and Eastwood Baptist Church for their help in allowing the children to have such a special Christmas this year. We spent Christmas with my family and Mike's family and it was wonderful. Mike's son Kevin was able to fly in which was a special surprise for everyone. We left on December 26th headed to see Mike and spent the weekend with him. Kevin was so pleased to see his dad. He agreed with Sonny and I that Mike looks great. Mike was so focused on watching Kevin the entire three days. Mike still is total dependent and does not talk or show emotion. The kids played games, fought over who was going to push him in his wheelchair, who was going to sit in his lap, and Wesley brought Spike the dinosaur to show his dad. Of course the kids all had to tell him about Santa and how much they missed him. We brought lots of pictures to put on his digital picture frame and the kids unwrapped presents for Mike. We all just keep waiting and praying as Mike has not quit fighting his fight and God is good. Today is one year. Mike continues to be healthy and we continue to pray and I continue to tell the kids that their daddy loves them very much.
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3 comments:

Amy said...

Ericka - I'm glad to hear that you and the kids had a good Christmas with family and were able to spend some time with Mike. I'm still thinking about you and praying for you all often.

January 5, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Anonymous said...

Thank you for the update. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with Mike and his family. I believe in miracles and I know God is aware of Mike and will continue to bless him. Ericka, your strength and faith is amazing...you are my hero. Sonny, thanks for being there for Kevin. I know it meant the world to him to be able to see his dad. Vikki

January 6, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Tracy McCullin said...

Erika and kids, I haven't forgotten about Mike, by no means. I think he crosses my mind at least once a day. I have sent his page all over the United States, and people ask me about him daily. I put off reading this as long as I could stand it, after the 5th. I still love him, as I do you and the children and Sonny. Please give him a big hug n kiss for me please. You are always in my prayers.

Love Tracy

January 7, 2009 at 1:15 AM

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