Hello my friends

Jim Hoke · Post by **Jim Hoke** » 10 Mar 2018 9:41 am

Mike - I had no idea. I'm so glad to hear that it's beatable and that you have a lot of faith, love and energy in your corner. You're a winner, my friend. Straight ahead....

John Sluszny · Post by **John Sluszny** » 10 Mar 2018 11:20 am

Your playing and musicianship are inspirational.
I watch you every day on Country Family Reunion youtube clips.
Mike,I wish you the best.

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 10 Mar 2018 11:36 am

Mike, you and Joanie will continue to be I our prayers. Not only has God brought you through this, He has given you a tremendous testimony. I know you will use that blessing for His glory, and He will continue to bless you.

Bill Sutton · Post by **Bill Sutton** » 11 Mar 2018 7:46 am

Mike...just want you to know...that I have called your name out to God. Mike keep your faith up...and keep looking up. Its a mater of simply Loving and Believing God. Jesus said "By his Stripes we are Healed" The Lord is not Slack Concerning his Promise. Mike You belong to God...So you hold on to that Promise with all your heart...and let God work his Healing power for you...And remember this "When you are down to Nothing...that means that "God is up to something.

God bless you Mike...and I will Continue to pray for you.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 11 Mar 2018 8:48 am

I've only just picked up this post Mike. So glad that you were able to get a quick diagnosis and treatment. It was a year ago this weekend that you were in London with Reba. Best wishes to you and Joanie.

Roy Heap · Post by **Roy Heap** » 12 Mar 2018 7:56 am

As Ken stated best wishes for a complete speedy recovery Mike. Prayers from over the pond.

John Davis · Post by **John Davis** » 12 Mar 2018 12:19 pm

Best wishes from Cambridgeshire UK Mike, so glad your on the mend.

Benton Allen · Post by **Benton Allen** » 12 Mar 2018 2:39 pm

Mike,

I'm so sorry to hear of your illness, but very happy to hear that you are now on the mend with excellent prospects for full recovery.
I will be praying for continued blessings upon you and Joanie.
Here's Hoping and praying the best for you!

Benton

Dennis Lee · Post by **Dennis Lee** » 14 Mar 2018 5:38 pm

Yahweh Bless You, Mike! Your faith is your healing!

Buck Grantham R.I.P. · Post by **Buck Grantham R.I.P.** » 16 Mar 2018 9:23 am

You two are very special people and we believe that God will heal you because you mean so much to so many people. We love your music but most of all we love you as great human beings. WE will keep on praying for you as long as necessary to get your life back on track. God can and will do it and we think he will do it. We love you both...Buck and Mitzi Grantham.

Mark Greenway · Post by **Mark Greenway** » 16 Mar 2018 11:52 am

Heck, I don't know where I've been. I just now saw this post.

Mike, sounds like you got this. I am so happy it's looking good for you.

When you great players hurt, we hurt right along with you.

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 16 Mar 2018 6:03 pm

Mike, I wish you a complete and speedy recovery. You will be included in my prayers. God bless you and your family.

Don Mogle · Post by **Don Mogle** » 16 Mar 2018 6:46 pm

Mike,

We are praying for your full healing and recovery. God is a healer!

I will be asking others to do the same.

Until then, I wanted to leave you with this song in the hopes that it will provide comfort to you during this time. I think it will be a blessing to you. It sure has been a blessing to me. Maybe you could do an instrumental on this song once you get back to doing the Family Reunion shows...or Dallas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-24kkrKp1Y

God Bless,

Don

Larry McFall · Post by **Larry McFall** » 19 Mar 2018 1:49 pm

Mike, praying for complete recovery of your cancer! Of course we all missed you at the Texas Jamboree but know, that this is so very important to dust off. You are on the heal so forward and upward!

My blessing to you and your Angel!

Tom Vollmer · Post by **Tom Vollmer** » 19 Mar 2018 5:06 pm

Mike, I am pulling and praying for you. Since we lost Buddy you are my favorite Steeler. You are in good hands with God and today,s medicine.
I have had two bouts with Cancer last three years.
Had a tumor and upper lobe of left lung removed did six weeks of Chemo was OK for a year it cropped up again in my chest. Did six weeks of Radiation, have been clean a year and a half thanks to God and the Reading (PA) Hospital. I did four gigs this month and will be 82 this April.
Maybe the Good Lord has been watching over the Steelers. Keep the Faith.

Kerry Johnson · Post by **Kerry Johnson** » 19 Mar 2018 7:35 pm

Hi Mike,

God keeps his promises. You will be healed.

You are an inspiration to us all !

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 20 Mar 2018 3:31 am

Mike,
Texas size Prayers coming your way......Get well ...

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 21 Mar 2018 7:30 am

Mike i'm so glad your on the mend my Prayers for you my friend I've been on the sick list for over 9 mts myself so just keep getting better and may GOD Bless...TOMMY

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 21 Mar 2018 8:27 am

Mike, I just now saw this. Will pray for your complete recovery. Of course you are one of my very favorite players. (I'm old and know what I am talking about, I do recognize greatness!)
Jerry

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 21 Mar 2018 8:44 am

Mike, all my love to you and Joanie, and my prayers are up for your complete recovery.

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 18 Jun 2018 3:13 pm

Mike, I went through a similar experience early last year with cancer surgery then hours a later a stroke. I feel lucky to be walking the planet and still able to play and teach steel guitar. I had an angel of a wife, too, and support from friends, family, and encouragement from many right here on the forum. God has more plans for you and I, it seems. We'll be praying for you and lovely Joanie. --- John McClung

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 18 Jun 2018 5:56 pm

Glad to hear your making a good recovery Mike, long may that continue - I guess it's a day to day thing but just remember to pace yourself a bit hehe ...

Bless you and Joanie both mate

David Zornes · Post by **David Zornes** » 19 Jun 2018 11:10 am

I saw and spoke with Rhonda Vincent and Jimmy Fortune about three weeks ago and I asked them about Mike’s recovery. They said as far as they knew at that time he was doing good. Well thank God for that.

Robert Tripp · Post by **Robert Tripp** » 22 Jun 2018 10:32 am

Hello Mike,
You don't know me but my wife Kathleen and I are big fans. I had a similar experience in 2006. I was diagnosed with cryptogenic cirrhosis of the liver which means an unknown cause. On our 3rd wedding anniversary I was sent home and was told I had two weeks to live. Transplant was not an option due to liver cancer. The 4 hour drive home with my wife's father and mother was not a pleasant one with the women crying in the back seat and me too weak to communicate.

It was then God spoke to me and said "This isn't over yet". We had just pulled into the driveway and when my wife opened the door to the house the phone began to ring. It was the surgical team. They needed me back to UCSF hospital saying it might not be cancer after all. I was still going to die, but I could be a candidate for a transplant.

Long story short; A medic flight by PHi got me back to UCSF in time on a Friday night and by Sunday I had a new liver. That was over 12 years ago, and God is still blessing and my angel Kathleen has been by my side the whole time.

Glory to God for your miracles and mine.

Gary Hoetker · Post by **Gary Hoetker** » 24 Jun 2018 7:38 pm

Hi Mike, I met you years ago at the Crystal Palace in Bakersfield when you there playing at a CD Release party for Rick Reno Stevens. I follow you when I can on the RFD shows. Take comfort in knowing you are loved by many and with or without medicine, the Lord is the source of all healing. Straight ahead>>>>>>>>>>>>!!

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