A friends family is as good as my own

[clevecore81]

My name is Jason Roth, and I'm a high school buddy of Kristen's. Though I was always the "goofy troublemaking intellectual" of my class at Highland, Kristen has always shown me the human warmth of her friendship that exemplifies the character of the family that she was raised in. To see that such a trauma could come into their lives breaks my heart, as I am sure that her brother, though I never had the opportunity to get to know him in the past, is a wonderful person who helped shape Kristen to be the wonderful person that she has always been as my friend.

I was raised with 4 siblings, and the thought that something like this could happen to any one of them horrifies me, and I can only hope for a speedy and thorough recovery for Mike. He's like the other little brother I never knew about, in my prayers and well-wishes at every turn. Hang in there, and know that we're all pulling for you. You've got a lot of character, and I can tell just by knowing the parts of your family that I am lucky enough to know at this moment of time.

[dave]

My name is Dave and I'm a friend of Christin. Mike will be in my prayers and thoughts as well as his whole family.

[jimschwandt]

Hi I'm your Grandpa's cousin. I know how hard it is to keep up your spirits at a time like this. My wife's nephew had a serious head injury about this time 4 years ago. With himit was often two steps forward and one back. It seemed like it would never get much better , but it did. Keep your chin up and remember your being thought of. Jim

[Lauri Easterling]

Dear Mike and Family,

Just wanted to let you know how happy I am to hear that you are walking and progressing. I check your updates and you are a topic of daily conversation in our home. Please continue on your "slow and steady" fight. You have a strong family and friend support system. I have three children: Bobby, Brian and Mollie and everyone of them mention you in our prayers at night!!

Best wishes,
Lauri Easterling (our family is good friends with Kevin and Sharon's family)

[mikeciviello]

Dear Mike, Kristen, Jim, Diane,

I just have to tell you that this website is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. The amount of posts and updates that everyone (especially Kristen) has placed on here is incredible. Mike is so blessed to have such loving friends and family. My prayers are with Mike (and all of my patients, as I am Mike's physical therapist) every night. He's making unbelieveable strides. I'm sure this website will mean a lot to him when he's able to read through everything. Mike is an incredible guy with incredible support.

God bless to Mike, his family, and all of his friends,
Mike