Michael is sleeping tonight in Cavit ABI Rehabilitation, Lower Hutt. The unit is part of Hutt Hospital.
The transition from Auckland was without drama, until around Vivian Street, Wellington when a second ambulance was required to clear Mike's tracheotomy. It was a stark lesson to us theoreticians of the importance of practical knowledge. It might be a short trip to Lower Hutt, but it was long enough to turn Lee from a recent septuagenaium into an octogenariam. No problem, she says, that hair colouring can't fix.
The Cavit staff were very welcoming and soon had him comfortable. Lee's brother Stuart visited and got two good smiles out of Michael very quickly, relaying stories of Greg. Michael was showing signs of stress later in the evening, reminding us of his limited ability to handle too much action. His sister Tracy is going to sleep in the ward overnight to keep an eye on him.
Cavit ask that we limit visits to Michael to immediate family for the next few days beecause he is very tired. They ask if anyone wanting to visit Michael would call first on (04) 570 9284 to check his condition.
Mike's Dad
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Nice work Happy!
Good to hear you made it to the Hutt safe and sound.
Kents off making you another MD for 'the collection'! I hope its not as bad as the first one!!
Im at home and supposed to be cleaning before his Mum gets here! eek!
Have a good time back in the Hutt!
Well see you soon, August - ish!
Lots of Love,
Amanda
Sorry to miss the departure. Great to hear that apart from a few new grey hairs all went well.
Thinking of you all.
A positive start to a new phase.
Gilda
Geeeees Mike - you don't make it easy for the olds do you?? I've decided you're one hell of a survivor. Sleep tight and don't let the bb bite.
Love
Mary
Well done Mike, and well done whanau Wilkinson. Another unexpected challenge and a successful outcome. Now it's on with the rehabilitation.
Love
Lindsay and Cathy
Congratulations on the move and welcome to Mike's new home! No road trip is without some unexpected occurrance, and you managed. Way to go Lee, it must have been a few very scary minutes (or was it hours for you?).
Rest well Mike, rehab is hard, but apparently you are up to a challenge.
Lots of Love,thinking of you all,
Suzanne and Doug Nelson, Canada
Welcome home to all.
We are very pleased to see progress, slow but still coming along the long hard road ahead.
Great to hear that all of you are dealing with the challanges so well.
lots of warm positive energy from the South Island.
Keith and Monique
Welcome back to Lower Hutt Mike.
This place has changed hugely since you were last here - that drilling you can hear is not something odd in your head, its the rebuilding of Queensgate.
Natasha and Graeme
Hi Mike, Lee, Bryce, TJ, Andrew and Phil.
Sorry I didn't catch up with you before the move to Lower Hutt. Pleased to hear all went well, except for the few grey hairs Lee. Keep up the great progress Mike. Take care, thinking of you all.
Love Kim
Hey Happy, welcome back to The Hood! We are looking forward to seeing you at some point now that you are back down!!
Luv,
Kirstin and Scotty
whew!!!!Youll be glad to be back in your own bed for a little time Glad thats over susi and bill
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