Since nobody seems to have heard anything further lately about Mike's current condition and prognosis, I called his house. One of his sisters answered and told me he is still in the hospital, receiving daily rehabilitative therapy. She gave me his hospital room telephone number. I called it, and had a long chat with Mike. The following information is directly from him.
The stroke (on Sunday Nov. 5th) removed most of the feeling in (and mobility of) his left side. In the three weeks since then, he has recovered some feeling in his left leg and arm. He can walk, but drags his left foot. His voice sounds a bit different, but he can talk as well as ever. His mind is quite lucid. He has a Positive attitude. he says he is determined to go metal-detecting for relics again.
At present he does not have access to the internet, but hopes to get it soon.
I told him about this group's concern and caring -- which he appreciates. He says he'll be back.
Regards,
Pete