Quite good progress today. Mike is more aware. Bryce reminded Mike that we called him 'Concrete Head' when he was little. That raised a lopsided smile and a small thumbs up gesture. On and off during the day he had his eyes open and seemed aware of who was there. When he first noticed Tracy it was clear he was puzzled as to why she was here and not in the UK. We're training him up on a code of one hand squeeze for 'yes' and two squeezes for 'no'. The rest of the time he is still not very conscious and seems to tire really quickly. We don't know if he is trying to talk because the tracheotomy prevents him speaking.
I told him that you Ironmen had gone to Taupo and I'm sure he kind of knew what I meant - greatly helped by Louisa's wonderful donation of her 2004 Ironman Medal.
We do appreciate the holding back of visitors. From watching the other head injury cases on the ward, there's a stage of real confusion and agitation as the patients come out of the coma. The main stability is apparently the voices of the aged parents!
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Great to hear about Mike's continued postive progress and improved efficiency of form. And well done to Bryce, Lee, Tracy and Phillp for your inspirational commitment to helping Mike.
Our thoughts and best wishes are with you all.
kay and hallam say
Keep giving the thumbs up Mike
Your aged parents are doing a marvellous job. Make sure they too keep their pekka up with restful times.
This time next week its your 25th birthday and i feel positive we will all have plenty of progress to celebrate.
This is amazing progress, given where you were last week, Mike. We are humbled by the commitment of your family to getting you back on the road. Keep it up, we're all hanging in there with you and following your progress day by day. And we are thinking of Lee and Bryce (and Tracy and Phil) as they patiently work with you.
Lindsay and Cathy
Fantastic news.... we're thinking of Mike continuously. The amazing number of positive vibes must be reaching him! You're a very special family.
Much love,
Jane & Gerald
The Rossiter Family
We've just learnt of Mike's dreadful accident from Yvonne and want to pass our love and prayers onto Mike and the Wilkinson/Brown families.
It is heartening to read of Mike's progress on this blog spot and we'll watch it daily.
With love and big hugs to you all,
Lisa (and Margaret and Karl)xxx
That was great news to start the day with! Keep up the excellent progress Mike we are rooting for you. We are off to support the Ironmen today, but our thoughts will be with you.
With love,
Mel and Beks
This is the best news yet!And if he's wondering why TJ is here and not in UK shows signs of short-term memory there too . . . I'll proceed with my Fri with xtra energy, love to you all, Janne
We're thinking of you all. Thanks for the updates and we'll stay tuned. Kia kaha
Cushla and Tim
Many thanks to the Wilkinson family for these updates - what a great idea this site is! It is wonderful to hear how Mike is progressing!
Mike, we're missing your cheery voice - expect a big hug when next you're in the office (as scary a thought for you that may be!)
Paulette (CRA)
Many thanks to the Wilkinson family for these updates - what a great idea this site is! It is wonderful to hear how Mike is progressing!
Mike, we're missing your cheery voice - expect a big hug when next you're in the office (as scary a thought for you as that may be!)
Paulette (CRA)
Many thanks to the Wilkinson family for these updates - what a great idea this site is! It is wonderful to hear how Mike is progressing!
Mike, we're missing your cheery voice - expect a big hug when next you're in the office (as scary a thought for you as that may be!)
Paulette (CRA)
Keeping track of Mike's progress. Very pleased to read the positive news that keeps coming. Continuing to keep you all in our thoughts.
Kay & John
Picton
Dear Mike
Its been fantastic to read your progress. Its SUCH a relief to know your improving slowly each day.
You definately have the right body and mind to achieve full marks in the recovery test-- 4/4. Im afraid to say that Id slip in with a poor pass 2/2 .I Concentrated on my 'social skills' while at school ....and have just let my body go after giving birth.(Theres a fantastic spread of lollies and chippies at 3 year old parties)!!
We are thinking of you constantly All our love
Kirsty,Joe,Jack and Flynn Healy
xxxooooxxxooooxxxxxoooooooxxxxxxx
Hi Mike
Its James here. Its fantastic to hear about the progress you are making. Bryce has been superb at keeping Susan and I up to date, and we have met some of your amazing family and friends at the hospital.
All of your colleagues at CRA are keeping a close eye on my updates to them, and this website, and their thoughts are with you.
Susan and I look forward to being able to visit you again.
James
Hello Wilkinsons,
Just wanted to say thank you for the updates - checking this site is the first thing I do when I get to work each day.
We are heading to Taupo tonight, and there is no doubt that we will all be thinking of Mike tomorrow while us girls watch Ben and Swanny compete.
And hopefully on Monday morning there will more good news waiting for us!
Kate Gundersen
It's great to hear how much progress Mike is making. For the College House group here in Christchurch it's been great checking up on the blog to get the progress reports, especially when we can't be there personally. We are all thinking of you and your family and look forward hearing about your future progress.
Take care and keep up the great work.
Jacqui Hewson, Simon Fraser, Tracey Cooper, Dave Ruddenklau, Dylan Fitzgerald and Ben Blundell
We have appreciated following Mike's wonderful progress over the web and through Bryce's phone calls to the NZBR office.
Great to see such commitment on the part of Mike's wonderfully supportive family and friends.
Heather, Roger, David and Norman
@ The NZ Business Roundtable
Hi Mike,
You'll be pleased to know i have complete 2 ironman equivalents in the past 2 days - going on crutches from Jo and Grants house across the road to the uni dining hall and back... may not sound like much but i felt like hillary conquering everest and proud to say "i knocked the bugger off."
Keep on keeping on mate - we are all behind you
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