The Steel Guitar Forum

Quite a few of you have ask if I was going to be in Dallas this year. I thought I would take this opportunity to bring you up to date on what has been going on with me in the past few months.

Back on November 1st, 2017, the day before my birthday, I was diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer. Basically I had two lymph nodes and a spot on my tonsil that were cancerous. Very shortly after I got the news, I felt God grab my arm, and say “Come on Son, we got this”. He then gave me two huge blessings. Just a few days later, the Doctors confirmed that with this particular cancer, there is a high 90% chance of a total cure with 6 weeks of treatments and no surgery. God also blessed me with the exact team of Doctors that I so badly wanted at Vanderbilt.

I have completed all my treatments, the last one being about 6 weeks ago. It has been a heck of a journey. I am on the mend, the doctors say I’m healing great, but it’s been a slow process. However, I’m gaining a little ground each day. I am proud to say that God has been with me every step of the way, just as he said he would. Also I am so thankful for the Angel he sent to take care of me, my sweet wife Joanie. She has been there for me 24/7.

Joanie and I will sure miss seeing everyone in Dallas. When I get back up to snuff, I hope to do a few steel shows again.

May I ask you to please pray for my continued healing and that my future scans show “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED”.

God Bless each and every one of you,

Mike

Great news, Mike.
The Lord works in mysterious ways, that's for sure! Glad you're on the mend.
Life is fragile, enjoy every day.

You got 'em Mike, prayers going up.

God bless and keep you and yours.

Mike,
You're in good hands with Jesus!
Erv

I am praying for your speedy recovery. God is Great.

I'm glad you were able to catch this in time, Mike. Prayers for a full recovery. Thank you for years of great music and many more to come.

You and Joanie are in our prayers. Take care of yourself.

Mike, you are special to the steel guitar community.

Mike thanks for letting us know. You have gone on to great things since we met at Bobby Helmes July 4th 1979 picnic. I followed your career since then. I pray that you and Joanie are continually Blessed for many years to come. You are here for a reason!

Mike we will pray for you and I know you can beat this, stay strong and we all love you

Mike you being a man of Faith you know God isn't going to let you down he's already blessing you with what sounds like a great team of Dr.'s along with the Angels and Joanie he sent your way. I pray you have a speedy recovery and it sounds like Joanie is your best nurse. The steel world along with all your other musician friends will be lifting you up in prayer, but do us a favor don't be riding the clock on this as we will anxiously be awaiting for your superb comeback.

Mike , Thanks so much for the update and giving all the glory to God. He Will see you through. We’ll continue to pray for you. Blessings.
Ron

Mike and Joanie
Glad to hear you are on the mend...we will miss you guys.

Mike

God speed your recovery! We miss you!

That is great news Mike.

Mike
Please know you and Joanie are in my prayers. So very thankful that you have come thru this and are on the mend.

Keep getting better, Mike. You're in my prayers!

Mike, you are one of my favorite steel players, so glad God is gettin’ you all healed up. We all need more Mike Johnson on more and more records.

Wonderful news Mike, thanks for sharing as this may offer counsel to others. "C" is a bad deal but can be overcome. Prayers to both you and Joanie.



Tony
(now 3 months post prostate cancer surgery with a ZERO PSA report just last week)

I had no idea you were battling this. However, I appreciate that you are giving God glory for his help. We here in Texas look forward to seeing you and Joanie again.

That's scary Mike. I'm so glad you are on the mend. Prayers for you for a complete and speedy recovery.

Mike Johnson wrote:"...I felt God grab my arm, and say “Come on Son, we got this..."

Mike, thank you for your encouraging testimony. My prayers for your continued healing and full recovery!

John L

Prayers for a complete healing Mike
Dale

Prayers for a complete healing Mike
Dale

Glad to hear you are on the mend Mike. Prayers for You and Joanie from Nebraska!