Monthly Archives: June 2010

21 June 2010 11 a.m. Dear all, As you know, Steve developed an infection in his lungs which caused his temperature to spike. The neurosurgeon has therefore postponed his surgery for 48 hours. During our visits today we will therefore … Continue reading →

Just off the phone with Michelle (5:45am PST, 8:45am EST) Steve has developed a fever of 103.8. They have him on a course of antibiotics, and surgery has been delayed for 48 hours. Miche is going in to see Steve … Continue reading →

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 →