Mike’s activities yesterday must have tired him out, so he spent most of today just dozing. The physio got him up for a while, but he didn’t seem to enjoy it as much and didn’t last long. After any activity, he seems to take a long time to recover and we understand that this need for heaps of sleep will continue for a very long time.
His muscles are getting going more so that he can shift around to get a bit more comfortable. The nurses try to position him on one side or the other to help drain his lungs, but he now always just wriggles over on to his back.
We’ve nearly finished the second Lance Armstrong book. I wonder if Armstrong realizes how much inspiration his story provides for people in difficult situations besides cancer. A friend has given us another cycling book, this time about Armstrong’s record sixth Tour win. Mike seemed to indicate that he wants to hear it next. Meanwhile his big sister Tracy tried him out on some articles in The Economist and reports that he wanted more of them too. Some of us find that a bit hard to believe.
Mike is still on antibiotics, but he seems to be getting more comfortable and better at clearing his throat. We still expect him to be discharged from the hospital on Tuesday.
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Hi Mike
We had a quiet day as well.We have been very good and not eaten too many Easter eggs.
Mark and I had coffee with your Aunt and Uncle yesterday.She is coming to see you on Monday and take your Mum to see Norah Jones.
Love
Gail and Mark
Dear Wilkinsons,
Thinking of you lots - Greg and Stuart keeping me posted. Sounds like you had the sort of day Greg had on Good Friday, Mike - get your most artful communicators to quiz him about his need to sleep most of the day . . .
Will contact you later in the week to see how it looks for visiting.
Much love, Janne
Dear Wilkinson family,
I was saddened to hear from David Steele of Mike's accident, but have been heartened to read of Mike's progress, and to hear the tone of support and optimism amongst the posted words.
I had been speaking with Mike about US doctoral programmes and/or working in the US. I do hope that one day we can return to those discussions.
Alister Hunt
ahunt@crai.com
A message to you all from the Simpson Family in Havelock North where Mike joined us for the Millennium (Pete our son attended Uni with Mike). Our thoughts have been with you all these many days and it is wonderful to know that Mike is progressing forward. He has an unforgettable zest for life and I'm sure that will be as strong as ever throughout this ordeal. His smile alone makes him a special person.We will continue to follow his progress and send our love and support every day.
Hi There,
Will they still let him home with the tracheotomy? Loads of my friends some of whom have never met him have been asking for him.
The removals arrive 10.30-11.00 on Tue to bring his stuff home.
Happy Easter.
Brian
You wouldnt know its Easter in Tokyo Mike but i just had an interesting time with an Indian dad and a brazilian dad amusing their one year olds in the local kowen(park} I am off to Beijing tomorrow so happy positive thoughts will be floating along to youand your incredible Lee and bryce, Phil Tracy Andrew from China Keep giving us this steady progress Mike. Loads of love
kay Cam nicole and Tyler Cresswell
Mike,
Hope you got my letter this week, its great to read of your continued progress on this dreary Easter weekend. Looking forward to visiting you when your well and truly settled back into Cavit.
Mat Bartholomew
PS. If your Dad is looking for more shirts to iron, send him my way...
Hi Bryce and Lee,
Monique here. Keith and I have been keeping up with reading the blog on a regular basis and always good to read that progress keeps being made and that Mike is moving around more and more. Good to hear that the infection is clearing up too. Thinking of you - hi to Mike even though we have never met him.
Monique and Keith
Tracy and Rob called this afternoon to check your progress, Mike. They're in Central Otago enjoying good weather, wineries and their friends' company. I had a full house. Janne, friends from Durham Rd., Joyce and Bob Wilson, and Stu and Sue who filled my freezer with fresh baking! Stu did some gardening and we had a restful drink with my next-door neighbours. A great way to spend Easter Sunday. Hugs, Gran.
Sals off down State Highway 1 on her bike, in training for the Latte Women's Triathlon in Aucks soon.Travel safely all you cyclists...and watch out for them you drivers...PLEASE!
Keep up the effort Mike...and good to hear there's an almost smile happening...Arohanui,
Barb Patu
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