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Michelle and Brian

We lost a great friend and soldier in Steven Packer... you will not be forgotten.

About Me

My name is Michelle. I am married to one of the most determined souls on the face of this planet. Almost a year ago I almost lost this great love of my life but he fought hard and with his men's help and the skill of wonderful doctor's he not only lived but surpassed their expectations for functionality in daily life. Most that know him have shared this horrific journey and have cheered at every hurdle he has crossed but I wanted to have a place where I could share the goings on and feelings our family is going through. This will be it. So bare with me as I try to get more information on here.

My Interests

water skiing, cycling, swimming, hanging out with friends and family. big movie freak like B!! internet addict!!! Love to travel... I went to Paris last fall and had the honor of going to Normandy, I want to take Brian there one day.

I'd like to meet:

The people that make the big votes in congress... I have a few words!! George Bush so I could ask a few questions, The nurses and flight crew that helped the doctors we have already met. Uncle Michael (KIA Vietnam) Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana and her sons. Steve Tyler and Madonna they are just ICons of there time with amazing stories! Brad Pitt minus the other half and kids! Tom Clancy and the whole cast of the Unit. Jim CArrey, Jimmy Fallon some other funny people to boost our spirits!!

Music:

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison (The first Song Brian sung to me and made me blush!)Brian teases my I like ghetto funk!! I love old school hip hop, stuff you here at the roller rink, then again I am seven years older than the young pup! I like Gwen, green day, hubby got me onto Tiger Army, I still like the Jackson's (pre surgery) Kanye West, Simple Plan, Alanis, Johnny cash, old stuff like the Starksy and Hutch soundtrack!! James Blunt, maroon 5, Linken Park, the stones,I even like reggae, love R&B, Madonna, White Stripes, Bad Religon then you have your I was a head banger Kiss, Ozzy and yes Ashley GUNS N ROSES baby!!!... Everything really but not a lot of country but this diddy is close to my heart... We like Killers, chem romance, AFI Sublime Bri likes alternative, rockabilly, then goes to Elton John and Bob Marley realyy we have wide range in our collection!

Movies:

The Notebook (bawled), anything Chris Tucker, Walk the Line, Grease (lol), Band of brothers (what can I say, I married an 11bravo)Wedding Crashers, Lord of the Rings (we drove to kingston to see it it the night before release at midnight on a workday) Rush Hour, Napoleon dynamite, Kill Bill... HANNIBAL, Tallidaga Nights, Little Miss Sunshine Super Man... too many to list!!

Television:

Smallville, The Unit (Brian's tongue hang's out!), Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives (hey what can I say), My name is Earl, The Office, Scrubs,Entourage, Big Love, Chapelle's show, Real World (can't help it)Project Runway,HOuse, Nip and Tuck, Ugly Betty and of course Big Brother I get lost in reality TV ....

Books:

Where is the Mango Princess, PS I love you, Interveiw with a Vampire, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Kite Runner, On Killing, Pilot's Wife, The ha ha, In an Instant, Over my head, One Soldiers Story, Danger Close

Heroes:

My husband for his determination to fight for his life and regain his independance.Scott McCarthy for not thinking twice and just going out to my husband that day and treating him, I can't imagine what that was like but I thank god you took the chance and you had the skill, the nerve and the heart to give Brian the aid you did. Who knows what type of function he would have today if he didn't have that initial treatment from you and the help of Kinsey and the others. We love you and you are forever in our hearts and a part of our family!The families we have met along the way ... Sema my angel that greeted me that night when Suzanne and I were lost in the lonely halls of the hospital. What strength and energy you have after going through so much with Bobby. Angie, Chris Felica and of course Eddie Ryan... without your courage and your faith I may never have found the hope I found deep within myself, thank you for sharing your sorrow, your strength and your light at a time when my world was so dark. You prayed for my husband whom you didn't know yet looked upon as though he were your own and welcomed us into your arms with love and encouraged us all to beleive... we will never forget you! Eddie you are amazing and the meaning of the word MARINE!! Joseph Youn, your ability to make a room light up with just the turn of the corner of your mouth is priceless!! Joe you have faced so many obtacles and you manage to get over every one, you never cease to amaze us, we beleive you will win this fight once again! To your family that became ours even though we could barely speak to one another, the love and bond that was felt between each other is impossible to explain. Their positive light was a breath of fresh air!The other families who unfortunately share the burden of this tough fight wether we have met you or not... at Landstuhl, Bethesda and Walter Reed and the new ones who fill the rooms everyday, you are in our prayersAll the others that put on that uniform everyday knowing what lies ahead. The families and loved ones they leave behind, some people just don't understand the sacrifices made by these people everyday wether it's at war or at home.Mothers everywhere but mine especially... the love and strength is awe inspiring!!Joan of Arc, John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King Oprah!

My Blog

Thank you

I just wanted to say a quick thank you to all of those people that have been their at our side supporting us through all of this we have come to know as life.  Especially lately as Brian has been...
Posted by Michelle and Brian on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:55:00 PST

Our Story

I have wanted to write so many times but never have the time this sums up the event and more, so much easier than me trying to explain,  This is how it was written as Brian Mockenhaupt one of my ...
Posted by Michelle and Brian on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 02:36:00 PST