I have a story you will never believe
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Wow.. I only read the last page and I got all choked up. Id read through a lot of it but not the whole thing.
Im really sorry for your loss, Mike
You said what I was thinking Jay. I really don't know what else that can be said other than take care of what you need to do and stay safe Mike.
Phoneguy
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Wish you the best, Mike and I understand you need some time to deal with it... Enjoyed the couple hours we spent with you and Lisa in Clearview last summer and was shocked to hear of her passing- it happens so quick!! We will miss her and only met her for a short amount of time!! Take care, my friend!!
nonova0074
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Mike, I am truly sorry for your loss....... God bless and stay strong
Today I wish to take a second and thank every one of our family and friends for the kindness and the compassion you have shown through all of this. I know in my heart that what you all have done is priceless to me.
I was amazed to see all of you on Sunday at the benefit; I couldn’t believe that many people could really care about me and the situation I am in. That you would all spend your time and effort to put that all together and help me raise money to pay our medical bills.
I have been at a loss for words. But I have to try to express my gratitude to you all.
First off I want to thank my employees Veronica and Chris for making sure American Towing continued while we fought this terrible battle. You guy’s made me so proud to call you family. Thank You
Second I have to thank each and every one of my Family for the love and support you have given me through the darkest period in my life.. Lisa’s family took care of all of her arrangements for her cremation and memorial service. That was such a relief for me to not to have to deal with most of that. Mom, Dad, Lynn, Pat, Marlea, Michael, Vicky, Johnny, Barb, Kathy, Kevin, Debbie, Kyle, Rosemary and Joe. You are the most amazing family EVER… I will always be proud to call you my own….
Third, I have to thank my own family for the support they have given me. Joe You called and stopped by EVERY day to make sure I was ok. I love you for that, Michelle made sure I was ok and also came to the house and cleaned so I didn’t have to because she knew how much stress I was under just trying to carry on each day. Sam and Nan, for all of your help with the legal issues and just for always being just a phone call away to help with anything I needed. Your love and support is priceless.. Therese for all of her phone calls, prayers and offers to do whatever needed to get handled. I Love You. I may not always show it but I really do.. Last but for sure not least, Mikey and Kelsee for staying with me for those 7 days after Lisa went home to God. You guys are amazing. You call nearly every day to see how I am or if I need anything. You are two of the most loving and caring kids I have ever known. I treasure you both and pray for you guys to have the same kind of love Lisa and I shared… I Love You Both soooo much.
Fourth, My Friends… If you only knew how much you really helped us. To all of you who came to the house and decorate for Lisa. She said it was one of the happiest days of her life to see all of you who cared so much for her at our house making it beautiful for her last days here with us. THAT WAS AMAZING. She was so shocked that so many people thought she was so special. Brian, I thank you for the week you spent with me keeping me busy while I was absorbing all of this, You will never know what that meant to me. Glenn, For making sure I was ok and with all of the kind words and very deep conversation also for submitting a letter to your command staff asking permission to drive for American Towing so I didn’t have to They said yes and you did.. That was another amazing show of friendship and love. I love you both for all you did. Pete I have to say that the love you shared with Lisa was another amazing thing. She loved you dearly as do I, I thank you for all you have done for us even before Lisa got sick you were always there when we needed you, I am proud to call you brother. Gene and Robin, I don’t even know what to say about you guys. You have accepted all of us into your family. You have given me something to look forward to and have given me hope that somehow I will get thru all of this. You called me EVERY day and the first thing out of your mouth was “How you doin today buddy” You knew exactly when to call. You knew how I was and if I was down you MADE me come see you. You gave me a new outlook on life by just being you…. I Love You for that. Dave and Shari, for always having an open door and the time to make sure I was ok. Dave and Stephi, for being the rock and the support I so needed. You also are amazing. Danielle and the whole crew at Dick’s Towing You need to know that what you guys did with the dinners and the offers of drivers and equipment is one of the most selfless acts of kindness I have ever witnessed. I Love you for that. To all of my friends I have never even met at Turbo Buick.com who sent prayers and thoughts and kept track of our story with the car and Mr. S, its people like all of you that give me faith in human kind every day. You all are AMAZING... This place has brought me so much happiness and a new adventure driving one of the fastest Turbo V-6 cars around... Hope I can go in a straight line after a lifetime of going in circles. Thanks again Gene and Robin..
I want to name you all by name but there are more than 350 people on that list and I don’t have the time at the moment to write my book. But when I do you all will be named and thanked for even the smallest thing you did for us. You have all made the hardest period in my life so much easier.
And lastly to everyone who had anything to do with the benefit last Sunday. That was the greatest show of support I have ever seen for anyone. Dolly and Jim from Ron May Towing. You both out did yourselves with this whole thing. Veronica again you amaze me. Kathy at Night owl dispatching I Love You for all the time and effort you put in also. I couldn’t believe you would do this for us. Lisa is smiling down on you guys today…. I Love You… To all who attended and donated your time and items for the auction I have to say I am still in shock. You guy’s raised over $11,000 for us to help pay the more than $45,000 in medical bills…
Lisa was so worried all of this would bankrupt American Towing and kill all we worked so hard for. Well I told her that would not happen because I would do all in my power to make sure we survived and kept on truckin till the end of time. We are on it. I am moving forward and doing what she wanted me to do. Live life, be happy and heal quickly. Not sure how quick I will heal from the loss of the love of my life but I will..
Thank You all from the bottom of my heart, I Love each and every one of you.
Mike
I was amazed to see all of you on Sunday at the benefit; I couldn’t believe that many people could really care about me and the situation I am in. That you would all spend your time and effort to put that all together and help me raise money to pay our medical bills.
I have been at a loss for words. But I have to try to express my gratitude to you all.
First off I want to thank my employees Veronica and Chris for making sure American Towing continued while we fought this terrible battle. You guy’s made me so proud to call you family. Thank You
Second I have to thank each and every one of my Family for the love and support you have given me through the darkest period in my life.. Lisa’s family took care of all of her arrangements for her cremation and memorial service. That was such a relief for me to not to have to deal with most of that. Mom, Dad, Lynn, Pat, Marlea, Michael, Vicky, Johnny, Barb, Kathy, Kevin, Debbie, Kyle, Rosemary and Joe. You are the most amazing family EVER… I will always be proud to call you my own….
Third, I have to thank my own family for the support they have given me. Joe You called and stopped by EVERY day to make sure I was ok. I love you for that, Michelle made sure I was ok and also came to the house and cleaned so I didn’t have to because she knew how much stress I was under just trying to carry on each day. Sam and Nan, for all of your help with the legal issues and just for always being just a phone call away to help with anything I needed. Your love and support is priceless.. Therese for all of her phone calls, prayers and offers to do whatever needed to get handled. I Love You. I may not always show it but I really do.. Last but for sure not least, Mikey and Kelsee for staying with me for those 7 days after Lisa went home to God. You guys are amazing. You call nearly every day to see how I am or if I need anything. You are two of the most loving and caring kids I have ever known. I treasure you both and pray for you guys to have the same kind of love Lisa and I shared… I Love You Both soooo much.
Fourth, My Friends… If you only knew how much you really helped us. To all of you who came to the house and decorate for Lisa. She said it was one of the happiest days of her life to see all of you who cared so much for her at our house making it beautiful for her last days here with us. THAT WAS AMAZING. She was so shocked that so many people thought she was so special. Brian, I thank you for the week you spent with me keeping me busy while I was absorbing all of this, You will never know what that meant to me. Glenn, For making sure I was ok and with all of the kind words and very deep conversation also for submitting a letter to your command staff asking permission to drive for American Towing so I didn’t have to They said yes and you did.. That was another amazing show of friendship and love. I love you both for all you did. Pete I have to say that the love you shared with Lisa was another amazing thing. She loved you dearly as do I, I thank you for all you have done for us even before Lisa got sick you were always there when we needed you, I am proud to call you brother. Gene and Robin, I don’t even know what to say about you guys. You have accepted all of us into your family. You have given me something to look forward to and have given me hope that somehow I will get thru all of this. You called me EVERY day and the first thing out of your mouth was “How you doin today buddy” You knew exactly when to call. You knew how I was and if I was down you MADE me come see you. You gave me a new outlook on life by just being you…. I Love You for that. Dave and Shari, for always having an open door and the time to make sure I was ok. Dave and Stephi, for being the rock and the support I so needed. You also are amazing. Danielle and the whole crew at Dick’s Towing You need to know that what you guys did with the dinners and the offers of drivers and equipment is one of the most selfless acts of kindness I have ever witnessed. I Love you for that. To all of my friends I have never even met at Turbo Buick.com who sent prayers and thoughts and kept track of our story with the car and Mr. S, its people like all of you that give me faith in human kind every day. You all are AMAZING... This place has brought me so much happiness and a new adventure driving one of the fastest Turbo V-6 cars around... Hope I can go in a straight line after a lifetime of going in circles. Thanks again Gene and Robin..
I want to name you all by name but there are more than 350 people on that list and I don’t have the time at the moment to write my book. But when I do you all will be named and thanked for even the smallest thing you did for us. You have all made the hardest period in my life so much easier.
And lastly to everyone who had anything to do with the benefit last Sunday. That was the greatest show of support I have ever seen for anyone. Dolly and Jim from Ron May Towing. You both out did yourselves with this whole thing. Veronica again you amaze me. Kathy at Night owl dispatching I Love You for all the time and effort you put in also. I couldn’t believe you would do this for us. Lisa is smiling down on you guys today…. I Love You… To all who attended and donated your time and items for the auction I have to say I am still in shock. You guy’s raised over $11,000 for us to help pay the more than $45,000 in medical bills…
Lisa was so worried all of this would bankrupt American Towing and kill all we worked so hard for. Well I told her that would not happen because I would do all in my power to make sure we survived and kept on truckin till the end of time. We are on it. I am moving forward and doing what she wanted me to do. Live life, be happy and heal quickly. Not sure how quick I will heal from the loss of the love of my life but I will..
Thank You all from the bottom of my heart, I Love each and every one of you.
Mike
Underboost
Mr. Dull
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- Oct 4, 2005
I just now found and read this whole post. While reading this it's been a series of highs and lows. I'm now typing and crying at the same time. I'm so sorry Mike. You are one hell of an amazing person. I wish you all the best! Keep your head up buddy you've been through a lot.
You're in my prayers.
You're in my prayers.
Highs and Lows seems to be the story of my life at the moment.. Yesterday was 2 months without my soul mate. It seems like yesterday. I wander through my days lost not knowing what to do. The times when I have nothing to do I find myself in the car just driving around with nowhere to go. I hope as I go on here that I will find somekind of direction again. Thanks for all the prayers everyone they really do help.
Underboost
Mr. Dull
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It's gonna take some time Mike and you'll get through this, just keep your head up and keep moving forward.
Everyday is a new day and you'll be just fine it's gonna be tough for a while.
Stay stronge and do something that makes Mike happy.
It will take time Mike, there's no way around what you've got to deal with. A smeel or something you see will cause you to bring up a memory and you'll be right back there again. I really suggest that you get some counseling to help you out. Keeping busy will help some but the loss you've suffered will not go away easily.
No donations needed but I have to thank you for the offer. The estate is being finalized as we speak. I will just hope the hospitals and doctors feel for me and reduce the amount owing for their services. I really want to pay but would rather not spend the rest of my days doing it. This is what Lisa was so worried about the days before her death. She didn't want to leave me here alone and bankrupt me too. She was so amazing in those last weeks. I have never witnessed someone so selfless. She didn't cry because she was leaving. She cried because the rest of us would be suffering. She cried because I would be alone for the first time in 24yrs. I know all of the financial situation will work its self out one way or another. Today I am so thankful for the time I got to spend with her and the life we made together. I will continue to do what we were doing. I will continue to be the man she molded me into. I will with all of your help be ok and be able to move on into my new life... Thanks to all of you who care about us and the trials that are in front of us... I Thank You..
I've had several friends facing similar medical bills and will offer this bit of advice. You should be able to gather all of your medical records and finances together and go to someone very high up in the hospital's finance department and strike a deal. They had rather get some money than none. The keys are to start high enough in the food chain to get someone directly with approval authority. Make an appointment and take all your records with you. And make them a payment offer. YOu should be able to negotiate it down to at least what one of their contract insurers would have paid.
Thanks for the advice. I hope that I don't have to go that route, My atty is writing a letter to all of them stating even if I sold everything I had I would be so far in debt that the last ones in line would be the doctors and hospitals for payment.. And bankruptcy would be the only option I would have and then they would get nothing.. I have some money put away for this that was raised at a benifit put on by some of my friends so I am happy to pay out what was made there but thats about all I have... I regret now not having insurance for us but we couldn't afford it either. We have been here just trying to pay off the business and be able to get her a home of her own which was her lifetime dream. Well we did it. Sad she only got to live there for a few months.. But she got to be there until her last day here on earth. That is worth all the money in the world to me. I was blessed to have her..
Thank You... Just the stuff life throws at ya... I am so thankful for my time with Lisa... I have many special memories... On another note Mr S. went in last night to have his hip replaced. Guess maybe this summer he will be able to do some cruzing with me in his car.. That makes me smile..
Wow, I'm glad for you and sad for you all at the same time. You are with the best group of guys on the planet now and use us Buick guys as your "out." I'm sure Lisa is watching over you and will want you to be happy. I'm thankful that the two of you had the enjoyment you had and the shared time together. Thanks for being a good person!
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