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[bluedevil71]

Hey guys, as it stands now, I think I'm going to pass on Fanfest this year. While Greg has put together an awesome array of talent for this and I'd love to be there -- there's an off-chance I might show up Saturday or Sunday or both just to say hi and browse the merchandise -- I've got some rather serious family issues going on right now.

As some of you know, my mom has lung cancer. The initial prognosis gave her six months to live. That was in March. So August would be 5 months and cutting it close, if that prognosis is true.

This is not to mention that my family learned this weekend that my 15-year-old nephew, who had a heart transplant when he was 8 days old, has heart disease and may need another transplant.

And, if that wasn't enough, my 91-year-old grandmother has Alzheimer's, which she's had for a few years now. She is doing pretty well from what I hear, but you never know with that disease.

So keep us in your prayers. Enjoy yourselves at Fanfest and if I can squeeze in some time that Saturday and Sunday, I will. I'll probably hit a baseball game that Monday anyway with one of my best friends.

Mike

[wwfan]

So baseball is OK to miss the fam for though? umm.... ok.......

[The Hammer]

I'll keep you in my prayers Mike.

[bluedevil71]

wwfan said:

So baseball is OK to miss the fam for though? umm.... ok.......

The baseball game was planned well in advance and would only take me away for 3 hours, not the entire weekend. And, there could be an off-chance I might take my nephew to that, but we'll see.

And, BTW, I find your comment rather insensitive considering the nature of the message. But, I come to expect that in the wrestling biz anyway.

[bobbyryates]

you got my number dude. keep in touch if ya get to come up. maybe we can all get together for a bit if you can.
otherwise, you take care and take care of those you love.

[The Hammer]

Those comments were rather callous and uncalled for considering the situation.

[bluedevil71]

Thanks Steven and Bobby. I appreciate it. The news on Jacob this weekend just really hit home.

[jblcenafan]

I wish you and your family the best......

[odbjordan71]

Hey Mike:

Even though I don't know you personally, I will keep you and your family in my prayers as well. Besides, there will be other fanfests in the future. Family is more important, and I wish you and your family all the best.

[noodlepoodle]

Ditto for me, too, Mike. God bless you family. I'll be remembering ya'll in my prayers, too. And if you do make it to Rockville for a day, please look me up. I'd love to meet you in person.

Peggy

[ssteward]

wish you the best Mike

[slickric1976]

I wish your family the best. Take care.

[natureboy14]

hey wwfan, you got some nerve saying what you did, mike is a good friend to lots of us on here personally and you have no right making a SMART ASS and RUDE comment like you did and it has no place on here or anywhere for that matter.

mikes friends know the situation and thats all that matters

[wwfan]

It was rude and im sorry. I hope nothing for the best as it seems like a hard time for his family to be in.

[brunogod]

Mike...I only know ya from your postings here,but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones! Be strong for them and be there for them! Fanfests come and go,but family is what's truly important!