Daily Archives: June 20, 2010

Important update from David: Steve’s surgery is confirmed for tomorrow at 12:45pm to 5:45pm. The staff was able to feed him today for the first time… all in an effort to nourish and strengthen his body for tomorrow’s surgery. As … Continue reading →

Many of you were originally connected to the events of the last several days through an email chain. The news went from Michelle using Facebook on an iPhone… to me on my iPhone… to a growing list of people around … Continue reading →

Dear friends and family, So much happens in a few hours. There are a hundred different scenarios, decisions, plans and issues to handle under these kinds of circumstances and every minute between visits seems scarce. I will therefore give a … Continue reading →

Dear friends and family, For the first time I am writing you not hunched over someone’s iPhone but sitting upright on an early Sunday morning typing on a brand new, beautiful laptop given to me by Steve’s brother Mike, who … Continue reading →

Dear friends and family, For the first time I am writing you not hunched over someone’s iPhone but sitting upright on an early Sunday morning typing on a brand new, beautiful laptop given to me by Steve’s brother Mike, who … Continue reading →

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 →