I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing but am glad he is at peace and free of pain. He will be deeply missed for his humor, wit, intelligence and especially his kind heart. Cindi, Noshi always spoke so lovingly of you and both of his kids. He was very proud of all of you and what you have built together. He will be sorely missed by his very large online family. My heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Dawn
Dear Mike & Cindy,
I’m thinking of you all the time,
with best wishes and love,
Renate
hey hey nosh…
Just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how the folks are doing.
ron’s having a little bit of a hard time with all the rockets falling around him but seems to be doing his best to keep up his spirits considering. Dan is on his way to entrepurnial success with the impending opening of his computer store - we’re all rooting for him. Dawn is still slappin’ people silly in IRC 
and the rest of us are just carrying on as usual.
You take care my friend and get as well as you can and know we are all thinking of you; and that we miss your cheerie personality in the groups.
Steven
I can’t believe you are going to such extremes to get out of working in the heat! No shit, enough is enough.
It’s time for you to start healing, you are missed by so many people all over the globe. Me especially I won’t get into how you’ve been lying to me for years telling me that no one likes you, reading these posts tells me otherwise.
The cage is getting terribly boring. We need your wit and way with words to liven things up.
Steven is just lazing around 24/7 since you’re not pushing him.
And now that I finally have you trained to wait for a ‘good night’, you don’t come to IRC.
I miss you, keep fighting old man
Dawn
Noshi, My thoughts are always with you. You’ve always been there for me when I needed it.
Now quit goofing off and get back to work!! Steven needs a push now and then. 
I’m sure someone can hack he system to give you access there to the NG or IRC, LOL and there is always a beer in the fridge for ya.
Drop me an email anytime. nightowl@ (you should know).com
To Cindy…I still don’t know what noshi stands for, sorry.
Nightowl (aka Robert Jones)
Mike and Cindi, just want you to know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.I hope you will get the strength you need from the love sent to you from everyone who cares so much about you. Please send my love to Ian and Mads also.Keep the faith. Love, Lynne
Okay, let’s see if I can get this to work.
*tap tap tap*
Is it on?
Well wishes sent to you from the tropics of Wisconsin.
S (HFSH)
Moey gets to call him “Mikey”?
Wow…he must really really LIKE you!
C
Always in our mind you are.
Gosh, I miss our “three musketeers” bantering.
Wishing you all the strength you need.
Fight Mike. Fight!
TY so much for the update Cindi. *Please* keep us updated.
TY Steven, for making this possible.
Queen of the MBA (These days more like a slave of the MBA ;-))
aka Moey
Well I guess no one WILL tell me what Noshi means, so I’ll sit in the dark.
Mike is finally out of Mass General today. He is in a wonderful hospice that’s a bit closer to home. He has a beautiful private room overlooking the gardens. This afternoon some baby ducks were wondering on his back patio until their mother scurried them off. My family also brought over his hummingbird feeder so that maybe he can watch the hummingbirds again as well. He’s got a recliner, and a big flat screen TV, as well as a private patio, and wonderful staff attending to him.
We are not sure right now where this path heads. Mike is still determined to fight. His goal through the hospice program is to give his body time, while turning the focus of his care his pain symptoms, and day to day quality of life. But his treatment of the cancer right now is on hold. He hopes to get strong enough to get back to treatment, but at present, his body is not quite strong enough to tolerate anymore.
We will truly miss the wonderful staff at Mass General on Ellison 16. The “future” Dr. Ricky, Dr. Miller, Karyn, Val, and all the other wonderful and caring people there are truly special in their own ways. We wish you all well, and hope our paths cross again in better times.
Upward and onward, will keep you posted. If anyone would care to visit Mike, please contact me directly so that I can try and coordinate things at a time that is good for Mike.
Best wishes, and be well.
Until Next time!
C
Just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. Keep up the good fight and laugh if you can - laughter is the best medicine, you know.
Joan from Edmonton AB
You’re STILL just laying in bed making everybody run around doing your chores ?? I thought we’d agreed that you’d tell them the truth already ??
Hang in there old friend. We miss you a lot in the groups and in IRC, so you had better come back soon 
You know I don’t pray, but I do believe in a higher power, so all I can do is hope beyond hope that you will get better soon!
Stay strong, both of you.
Sincerely,
Arni Vidar
Hey there Mike! I am back for the summer/fall in your wonderful barn. I miss seeing you there and hearing your deep texas drawl! You are married to a saint who is always smiling, keeping things going, and running down to Boston. She comes back with a smile each day and stays very, very calm! I am not sure I would be so strong. I hope her strength coupled with yours gets you home soon. I think about you guys often and have you in my prayers. You give us pause to stop anc count our blessings! Hang tough Mike and Cindi.
C and Dolci
Dear Mike and Cindi,
I just want you both to know that I think you are so incredibly brave and strong. I know Cindi gives such wonderful support, Mike, not just by being at your side, but also in running the farm and keeping everything going while maintaining such a positive attitude. It’s clear that she loves you dearly!
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Les
Me and my family wish you the best bud. Now can I have the keys to the truck now???
Take care man,
-Jason
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