The physiotherapists got Mike sitting up in a wheelchair today for 30 minutes. He was more alert than before, but still far from fully conscious. The idea in sitting him up is to help him to regain control of swallowing and coughing. The experience seemed to exhaust him and he spent the rest of the day in a largely unresponsive state. He opened his eyes while in the wheelchair and could move them left or right on instruction, but with some effort. No sign of recognition or awareness in his eyes. Perhaps I need to improve my appearance, or perhaps he does not think I would make a good ironman 'father and son' partner. We are all realising that this is a long haul effort. Is he unconscious or is he just sleeping? Apparently the distinction is debatable clinically. It is nice to be by him and he seems to enjoy physical exercise, particularly hamstring stretches.
Mike's Dad
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Bryce, Lee, TJ and Phil
All our thoughts are with you. Taupo is getting very busy and the team are all here now. Everyone is thinking of Mike and the Endurance Coach team have all been asking after him and are passing on there best wishes.
Although not here in person he is with us all in spirit.
I am also sure he will approach his rehab the same way he approached his training. As Olly has always said consistency, form and application.
Take care
Mike
Richie and I are down at Nutty Farm. We are thinking of you. Given your record of high achievement we know you will do your best. We will be with you all the way.
Regards,
Jim Lynch.
Pops,
Thinking of you my freind and sending you all my love.
Big hugs and kisses mate,
Francie XOX
Morena Mike and whanau,
This is great news about Mike ... and like everyone else, thanks for the updates.
Tcol is great ... and I'm loving Wellington. All those Wilkinsons and Browns were right - Wellington isnt too bad a city! Next week I'm in a class at Karori Normal fulltime for 3 weeks - year ones. Should be fun!
All my love and hugs to everyone ...
Arohanui ... Cuzzie Katie xox
Kay says
I look forward sooooooo much to hear daily progress. keep up the good work with the Physio.
Katie,surely the Cresswells,long time Wellingtonians recommended the place too.
We look forward to you back in the happening city soon Mike.
Bryce & Lee,
Chris Francis here. I just heard from Peter G. about Mike's accident and condition. Very sorry to hear of this but pleased to see that some progress, albeit slow, is being made in his recovery. Best wishes to you both, and to Mike, in this difficult time.
Hello Lee, Bryce, TJ, Phil and Mike. Sending you my love and good thoughts. The blog is such a great idea, it's so good to be able to check daily. We're all with you every bit of the way.
much love
Fleur
Hi Bryce, Lee and Family
We are thinking of you and rooting for Mike. Progeny of 2 stubborn b.....s like you is surely going to fight like hell. Best wishes from the deep south.
Chet and marg.
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