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« on: March 01, 2011, 11:08:51 pm » |
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For those of you in the drag racing community hear on the east coast, some of you know Mike Martin. Please Pray for him and his family, his son Austin is in Baptist Medical Center here in Winston Salem. What started out as a severe sinus infection now has turned into something much worse. I think it is called spinal menanjitus he said it is like having pneumonia on your brain, sorry I am not sure of the exact medical description. He is in very bad health and as of yesterday his chances of survival was 70%/30%. Mike and Paula and Austin are like family to me, they are surviving off one income right now, and the medical bills just keep on rising. He is not one to ask for help so I am doing it for him. Prayers and any donations will be greatly appreciated! Please feel free to contact me for any information. cell: 336-409-5971 if I don't answer right away leave a message I will return your call. Thanks in advance, Wayne Harron
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« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2011, 11:44:31 pm » |
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You beat me to it Wayne. Anyone feel free to contact me as well to make donations to Mike. My cell is always on and on my hip 336-414-8210. Come on guys lets help Mike out!
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Mike Sheets
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« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2011, 01:41:36 am » |
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All of us here on the west coast will keep your family in our prayers.
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« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2011, 08:16:50 am » |
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Thinking of you and the heartache you're feeling when your child is sick. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2011, 11:41:17 am » |
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Thinking of you and the heartache you're feeling when your child is sick. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2011, 11:57:04 am » |
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Thinking of you and the heartache you're feeling when your child is sick. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Same here, sending one up for you Mike |
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« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2011, 12:53:41 pm » |
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Thoughts are coming from us as well!
Hope everything improves for him!
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« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2011, 05:38:06 pm » |
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Kathy, could we do a raffle at farmington to try raise money for medical bills?
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« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2011, 05:55:18 pm » |
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You must have been reading our minds! Keith and I were just talking about that today. We can do it at Silver Dollar and Farmington. Also, since we have a paypal account, we can set up something there too that people can donate to him. What do yall think? sevwa@sevwa.com just put it in as personal then gift, that way no fees are taken out. we can then get the money out and send him a money order. |
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« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2011, 06:24:14 pm » |
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Your Awesome! I was thinking farmington to have more time to get the word out. But maybe a 50/50 at silver dollar, then I want to try to get some donations to raffle at farmington. Any input is greatly appreciated!
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« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2011, 06:40:08 pm » |
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That sounds great! I will get something posted on the website soon and also mention about some raffle items for Farmington. At Silver we can do a simple 50/50 for the show and let them know where it is going and then do this at Farmington. Will have the paypal open for anyone that wants to donate.
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« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2011, 06:49:18 pm » |
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Thanks Kathy and Keith!
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« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2011, 02:42:44 pm » |
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Thanks to Lance Gregory for getting us some Racers Relief shirts for the Raffle. I will post some photos when I get them.
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« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2011, 03:05:30 pm » |
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Sweet!
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« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2011, 11:19:39 am » |
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Monica and I went to the hospital yesterday, Austin is doing much better. He is not out of the woods yet, He still has really bad headaches, they did a spinal tap on Friday to take some of the fluid off his brain, and did sinus surgery. He is in very good spirits,and his antibiotics have started working which is a big plus. He has been there for 11 days and they have not given any sign of him going home yet. Just wanted to update everyone. Let's keep praying!!!!
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« Reply #15 on: March 06, 2011, 11:33:09 am » |
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That is good to hear!
We will keep thinking of him and his family!
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« Reply #16 on: March 06, 2011, 11:59:58 am » |
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Very encouraging news, we've been keeping him in our thoughts.
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« Reply #17 on: March 06, 2011, 02:39:22 pm » |
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Very encouraging news, we've been keeping him in our thoughts.
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« Reply #18 on: March 07, 2011, 09:15:41 am » |
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Please see the donations needed thread in the online swapmeet section.
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« Reply #19 on: March 07, 2011, 01:43:36 pm » |
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Keep the faith Mike! Good news to hear he's doing better!
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« Reply #20 on: March 16, 2011, 11:14:59 am » |
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I would like to thank every body for there thoughts and prayers. Austin has been in the Baptist Medical Center for 22 days now and really dont know how long he will be in there. He is going to have brain surgery in the morning. When he went in they tolds us he had a 30/70% chance of living. Now he is up to a 60/40%. His mom and I are praying he makes it. Its in GODS hands now. Every one please pray for him. Thank you all for what you are doing for our family. I will post more about Austin tomorrow. Thanks from Mike, Paula and Austin.
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« Reply #21 on: March 16, 2011, 12:33:00 pm » |
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Thanks for the update Mike! Prayers are heading that way daily.
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« Reply #22 on: March 16, 2011, 12:46:50 pm » |
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Good to hear from you Mike and prayers are coming from down this way too!
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« Reply #23 on: March 16, 2011, 06:07:31 pm » |
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Thanks, for the call today bro. It was really good to hear from you, keep your spirit up. You know if you guys need anything we are just a phone call away. Tell my little brother (Austin) we will see him soon.
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« Reply #24 on: March 17, 2011, 08:21:11 am » |
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Good luck today Austin!
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« Reply #25 on: March 18, 2011, 01:41:55 am » |
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My wife Sue and I are praying for the whole family. Mike
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« Reply #26 on: March 19, 2011, 07:20:32 am » |
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Austin had his surgery thursday morning and is havivg a hard time. He is throwing up green stuff that is draining from his head. I hope and pray that the shunt they put in will make his head stop hurting. The stress is hard on the whole family. His mom has been at the hospital the whole time. Today is day 25 and dont know when he will get to come home, soon I hope. Its going to be tuff when he comes home because he will still have to have a iv for 8 more weeks. They say he will be fine but with each day that goes buy it only gets harder. Im one that dont ask for help but I am asking all to please help us out. I have changed working days to the night shift so when he comes home I can look after him during the day and his mom can go back to work. I am on my way to the hospital this morning to see him. Will up date later today. Thanks every one for there thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #27 on: March 22, 2011, 12:17:47 pm » |
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Day 28 and Austin still in the hospital. He is doing alittle better but still has a long way to go. I will up date again soon. Thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #28 on: March 22, 2011, 03:44:52 pm » |
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kathy,i think the 50/50 is a great deal.....if we win,and we will be at the farm in person,probably no car,but we win sent it ALL to the martin,as just getting out of baptish hospital yesterday,i can tell everyone he is in good hands up...them people know there stuff....hope all goes well to you guys.
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« Reply #29 on: March 22, 2011, 05:09:08 pm » |
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Good to hear from both of you!
Mike, yall hang in there!
Ed, good to hear you are doing better! Certainly hope we will see you at the Farm.
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« Reply #30 on: March 22, 2011, 05:25:03 pm » |
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Ed, good to hear you are doing better! Certainly hope we will see you at the Farm.
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« Reply #31 on: March 24, 2011, 04:43:06 pm » |
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worlds most famous website?  i'm just comin to make sure i see you so i get my videowith our pic on it....lol |
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« Reply #32 on: March 25, 2011, 05:07:46 pm » |
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Austin came home today after 31 days in the hospital. The Home Healthcare nurse came buy today and showed us how to do the IV. Austin said hes glad to be home. He is still very sick and has 8 weeks of treament to go. I just pray that things get back to normal. Thanks to all for the kind words and all there prayers.
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« Reply #33 on: March 25, 2011, 05:15:50 pm » |
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That is GREAT to hear!
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« Reply #34 on: March 25, 2011, 05:17:45 pm » |
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Glad to hear that, if there is anything you guys need please let me know.
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