Hi

Prior to a new short update on Pastor Mike's condition, I want to thank each of you for the overwhelming amount of support we received regarding his recent health decline. We have been reading every single message you have sent in response. Last night, Daddy was able to read/listen to a majority of them, from his hospital bed, and I could tell how much it touched him. Unfortunately, due to such an influx of messages and with our current circumstances, responding back to each one is a challenge. However, I did want to send this message out in gratitude for your kindness. 

Today is an important day, and we ask that the Open Word family would pray. At 1 pm CST, Selection Conference is happening. That means that the transplant team is sitting down, with a list of potential transplant candidate names, and choosing who to list next. My sweet daddy's name is going into that conference discussion today. Please pray that they select him, so that he is officially listed. 

Daddy desperately needs a new heart. Without it, he will die. Right now, he has a device, an Impella, that is keeping him alive. We are grateful for this device, but it's certainly not a long-term solution, and can only be used for so long.

He is awake, alert, and able to converse well. Unfortunately, setbacks have still been happening, but the last few days have been more minor in that regard. Every day we have him with us, we count a blessing. 

In closing, I will be sending out updates infrequently. If you have Facebook, check out my mama's profile for detailed, daily updates. Her name is Roberta Taylor-Temple.

Thank you for each and every prayer. Please don't stop lifting our family up to The Almighty. We need every ounce of Heavenly strength that can be given.

Warmest Regards, 

Taylor Miller (Pastor Mike's eldest daughter)