Category Archives: General Updates

We will soon be starting a fund for financial contributions. We all know this will be a long road; of immense suffering, desire, and hope. And it is simply the case that Steve will not be on this road alone. … Continue reading →

I just spoke with David van Leeuwen, Michelle’s brother. David is an MD (pediatrician) living in California. David said, “It’s hard to explain, but he looks far stronger than I expected him to. My first impression was one of immense … Continue reading →

I spoke w/ Michelle at length today. She is holding up, grateful for sleep, for support and prayer… and of course she is also immersed in so many emotions. Her heart is for Steve, and the boys. The boys continue … Continue reading →

Dearest friends and family, With the help of a pill I managed to sleep eight hours last night and was so glad for the respite from the endless tears and difficult decisons. The vigil will continue today as Steve remains … Continue reading →

Hello all, To those of you around the world who are new to the email list here… please read from the bottom up for a raw account of events/details as they occurred. We will soon be setting up a website … Continue reading →

There have been a variety of questions and just to make sure everyone has the same info regarding details. On Thurs, June 18, Steve was in a motorcycle accident while on a motorcycle trip with his younger brother, Mike. They … Continue reading →

Dear Friends and Family, First of all, thank you so much for your love and prayers. These are and will be what sustain us on what promises to be a very long journey. I so long to talk to each … Continue reading →

Good morning all, here is the latest update. Steve is still intubated, sedated, and calmer. He is in Intensive Care so visiting hours are short and sparse. The emotions of this are beginning to sink in for Michelle… she desperately … Continue reading →

More from Michelle: “Sky more news from the surgeon. First person who has given it to me straight. Most likely Steve has lost function of legs and lower arms. Occasionally someone will come back from this but it is the … Continue reading →

Update from Miche: “Steve is now thru surgery and doc has done what he had hoped. He’ll call me and I will have more info. Steve will have a breathing tube and be unable to talk. He will have a … Continue reading →