I dunno how to tell everyone but I have some bad news about Mike. He had been having symptoms of a cold recently & coughing up congestion. So dumb me assumed he had gotten the cold his brother has. Several times earlier he had coughed up weird congestion & I thought it was the cold. Well I had watch some old 60's shows like Bewitched & I Dream Of Jeannie with him. Later I felt tired & told him I was gonna lay down for a few mins until the news came on & then watch the 11 pm news & then after that I'd come and we'd watch tv together. Well just after I started to lay down Mike called me & said he needed me. I asked if it was important or not. He said yeah & he was having trouble breathing with his congestion. I tried to help him patting him on his back & asked if he wanted me to the do the Heimlich maneuver. He said yes, I did that & gave him some water but he spit it up & it was foamy. He said call the emergency crew. I tired to help him first & called my mom first to see if she knew what to do. What an idiot I was to have called her first. But you don't know. I thought he was choking from his congestion from the cold. I called the emergency crew but it was probably too late. I probably saw him die. Andy the preacher at our church who also went to school the same time as me but a grade ahead of me. His sister heard it on the police scanner & called & told him. He came & helped me. The emergency crew and a few cops came. They tried to help but I guess it was too late. They think he had a heart attack. Guess them choking on his congestion caused it maybe. Plus his mom & sister both died of heart attacks. We hope to get an autopsy..

Right now I am in so much shock and pain. I know he is up in heave but I still hurt so bad. He was the only man I ever loved (tv stars & singers don't count) and the only man I have ever went out with more than once.

But I could use peoples prayers & vibes. I hurt so bad & am in such shock. It happened Tues nite probably after 10:30 pm maybe. We'd been married 23 yrs this June. Almost 48 yrs old is way too young to lose a hubby. I want him back so bad...

This wasn't supposed to happen until I was 80. Hhis service will be at Rivers Edge Bible Church (Presbyterian) on Sat March 7 at 2 pm. It feels like I am in a bad dream & will wake up & he will be here. I am staying with my folks a few days...


Could someone please pass the news onto Arlo. I just can't believe this happened & refuse to believe it. If you have a spouse please hold onto them & love them all you can because they won't be here long. I love you Mike...

There are no words that would be enough, Cheryl.

I'm so deeply sorry. Even at this time when it is the hardest....keep your Faith and draw strength from it.

All the Prayers & vibes you can hold are with you now.

I'm so sorry

I am so sorry for your loss, Cheryl. You'll be in my thoughts.

OMG Cheryl!!! That's crazy! I will write you a private note as I collect my thoughts, but Annie just let me know and I am absolutely devastated and shocked. But just for starters you must know that you are not in any way responsible... When the Lord calls you home it's time to go and no one on earth is going to get in the way. So stop thinking about what you could have done differently... There's nothing anyone was going to do. I am going to miss that guy greatly, and I loved him dearly - that won't change. Now it's time for you to take care of yourself and see what the good Lord has in mind for you...

I love you very much... More later. adg

Oh, Cheryl! I'm so very sorry! What a shock! I think I met Mike (and you) once briefly years ago at Wolf Trap, but it was without really meeting either of you, if you know what I mean. Still, I always enjoyed hearing about him and all of your adventures together. You had some good ones! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself! We'll be here for you.

Love,
Judy

Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you and Mike loved each other. Your stories about your life together, your road trips, your visits with Arlo and everyone... you're in my prayers.

Cheryl, I am so sorry. The love you have for each other shines out from everything you say. I hope you know that what Arlo said is right: You're not responsible for what happened. But you are responsible for having given Mike a lifetime of love and joy. You're in our hearts and prayers.

I am so sorry for your loss, Cheryl.
I will keep you in my thoughts.

Cheryl I'm so sorry to hear about your huge loss. I'm sending prayers and vibes to you and your family.

cheryl

Oh Cheryl, I'm so sorry as well. Thoughts and prayers are with you. I did meet you and Mike once years ago at The Keswick, and remember Mike as a smiling happy guy.

Cheryl, Your loss is devastating, and your words have touched me deeply. Please know you are in my thoughts.

Cheryl , i dont know what to say but stay in touch with the people here on the forum . They are gonna help you in this bad days . Sorry for your lost and dont blaim yourself enything . Its al in Gods hands . I pray for you .

Oh Cheryl, I'm so sorry to hear this. Please don't blame yourself. You did what you could, but it was Mike's time, there wasn't anything more you could do to change that. You and Mike were so obviously in love, hold on to that. He still loves you from where he is now.

My heart goes out to you and to all your family.

Cheryl, I am so sorry. I ran into you and Mike a couple times at gigs and will always remember how happy you were together. Wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead...Love, JC

oh, Cheryl what an ordeal for you.... such a shock... hard beyond words....
you love Mike so and always did the best for him... he is with the Lord and loving you still....
so many prayers and vibes to you right now and lots of moments to come.... stay with those who love you, too...you know the Lord will hold you close...